U1987 Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 Apparently, some pick up artists think the key to successful online dating is to create a wild, outrageous profile. They think that saying "My name is _____. I'm ____ years old. I work at _____, I went to school at _____, I like to do a, b and c, I've been to x, y, z" and so on is boring to most girls. Apparently making up wild success stories is the key to getting most girls interested; saying things like "I once saved a little girl from a shark... in the middle of the woods" or "I'm always welcome at Seth Rogan's house," or "I won tickets to Coldplay on the radio 9 times in a row," or "I once knocked out Mike Tyson... by accident." What do you think of this technique?
Ruby Slippers Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 I think they're really stupid. The occasional use of hyperbole for humor is appreciated, but when it's excessive, I get tired of the act and move on. If I wanted a comedy routine, I'd buy tickets.
zengirl Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 Agree with Ruby: Actually that's what I was thinking when I read the thread title; my immediate reaction was, "I think they're stupid."
Mme. Chaucer Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 If making up a ridiculous story is part of the guy's (or girl's) personality, and they can carry such a thing off, it might work. It also might turn a lot of people off, but they would not be a "fit" anyway so that would be alright. If being larger than life and displaying an extremely extroverted and absurd sense of humor has nothing to do with who you are (which is the case with you, OP), you will be setting yourself up for failure. I keep telling you, trying to fool girls so you can get sex from them is NEVER going to work for you, unless you unfortunately come upon a girl who is completely naive and has such a lack of self worth that she will fall for a very clumsy and transparent "trick." Even skilled "players" who are magnetic often fail. Consider connecting with girls on a sincere level, even if it's just for casual sex. If that's your goal, you'll fail often, but at least you will be advertising what you actually intend to offer. Or, pay for sex.
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