Tuesday 11 December 2012

Nice Guy Pick-up = Questionable Nice-ness

When I first watched Simple Pickup, I was completely grossed out by the How to Get Laid By Setting Up Your Room video. (Look it up on YouTube).

One keeps a bottle of alcohol around, just in case the girl he's with isn't relaxed and he wants to get her to open up. Literally.
One keeps a head massager around, to make her feel good.
One makes sure the one chair in his room has random things on it so that the girl he's with has nowhere to sit but his bed.

Some of these suggestions are slightly appalling to me. Or were at first.
But at the same time, these guys are offering tips. I'm sure that these suggestions work on plenty of girls; girls who may come from loving families, are good students or employees, girls who work hard at what they do and want to spend some alone time with a guy that they like.
However, I've been noticing that these "guys" label their videos targeting "girls". Not women. Not ladies. Girls. These videos seem like your average college I-need-to-get-laid-fast-how-do-you-do-it type videos. Although I'm put off by the manipulation that goes in to making your room ready for play-time, it kind of makes sense. We all have needs, and these guys are sharing some times that will hopefully help their viewers achieve that special moment of bliss.

HOWEVER!!! I am terribly disturbed by "God Mode". They describe God mode as the moment where everything is going right, you click with this girl and she's picking up on your vibes; she seems really interested in you.
I'm not religious, but there has to be a better way to explain this rather than including God. Sorry, guys, but you're not all-knowing, all-powerful, and you can't make a cyclone. I'm sure those are all requirements for God.

And what was that about "bitch butterflies"? I hope you're not referring to what I think you are. Oh phew! They're only talking about men being "little bitches" if they don't approach someone they think is attractive. Way to go guys! Way to think positive. P.S. Please don't ever link being weak to the feminine. It makes you look uneducated.

Hmm. On second thought, these are probably the guys I would avoid. Maybe it's just my super-high expectations. But is it really so unreasonable to expect someone who is willing to just be themselves around you? Someone who doesn't make the rounds by throwing himself at every girl at the bar or club, but goes for the person they are the most interested in, even if it doesn't work out? I will admire someone more for their natural vibe than their showmanship or tricks.

True, you cannot prescribe any advice that will be true for all groups of people. I just prefer my men to be natural. I can tell if you're interested. You don't need to make it obvious by suggesting a massage on your bed. Treat me as an equal and then we can really talk. Otherwise, have fun with your lotion.

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