These are just too funny not to pass on. I found these in
a Cosmo article. (Sigh...oh, Cosmo).
I really don't know if I would recommend actually trying these, but hey - I shouldn't say that until I've tried them, right?
Here are 10 hilarious (or, in Cosmo's words, "sexy") conversation starters
- not actual ways to start up conversation, but scenarios to create that induce conversational opportunities (i.e. get someone to start talking to you):
1. ON THE BEACH: Start up a game of "Sandbunny." This is clearly a made up game. Make up whatever rules you want, just make sure there is a lot of running around and cheering involved so that you are sure to get attention. When guys start looking at your game (because this will definitely happen), invite them to play too.
2. (Also) ON THE BEACH: Swim out to a guy surfing (which can be dangerous if the tide is heavy or they are really far out or both) and tell him you "drifted off" from where your girlfriends are sitting. Ask if you can sit on his board to get a better view of the beach.
3. AT A BAR: Take one of your earrings out. Then pretend you lost it, right at the feet of the guy that you want to talk to. When he asks you what's wrong, show him your other earring and ask him to help you find it. As you both crawl around on the ground, make eye contact with him and smile.
4. AT A BOOKSTORE: Pick out a funny book, sit down near him, and start laughing out loud - "seductively" (I'm not quite sure what a "seductive" laugh sounds like, hopefully whoever tries this out has some idea). When he looks at you, prove you're not psychotic by reading him one of the "hilarious" lines. Better make sure it's really funny - you're laughing out loud within 3 minutes of opening a book.
5. AT A PARTY: Go up to the guy you want to talk to and say, "You look so familiar. Didn't we meet at Lisa's coed naked lawn-bowling party?" It doesn't matter that he won't even know who Lisa is; he'll be so intrigued, he won't be able to resist asking what exactly happens at a naked lawn-bowling party. (You'd better figure out what a "naked lawn-bowling party" is very quickly on the spot).
6. (Also) AT A PARTY: Go up to the guy you want to talk to and read his palm. (Dunno how you put palm-reading in conversational context, but I could see it working well if somehow performed smoothly).
7. AT THE GYM: After breaking a sweat, turn to a mouthwatering man and exclaim, "Ooh, I can't catch my breath — I just don't know if it's the workout or the company."
8. AT A COFFEE SHOP: If he has the latest laptop (or Palm or cell phone), ask him how he likes it and if you could take a look since you're thinking of buying one. If you're feeling bold, type in your name and phone number. If possible, add in the line, "I'd love to take a closer look at the merchandise."
9. (Also) AT A COFFEE SHOP: After taking a big sip of your mocha so your smackers get doused with whipped cream, ask if there's any whipped cream on your lip. Take a long time licking it off. (Be so careful. This could go oh so wrong oh so quickly).
10. (Also) AT A COFFEE SHOP: While standing by him in line for coffee, debate out loud which brew to order. "Do I want a skim latte with a shot of hazelnut? Is the caramel cappuccino good? Maybe I should try that." Then gently tap his shoulder and ask, "What do you think I should get?" He's sure to offer advice. (Mainly because he wants you to stop relentlessly talking to yourself).
Hope you get a kick out of these. If any of you actually employ them - please post about how it goes. I'd be curious to know.
Does anyone know of good pick-up tactics? What has worked/hasn't worked for you?
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I'm a guy, but I might actually try and use many of these and film the consequences. I'm sure it would be a hilarious video! If any of these were used towards me I'd probably laugh and get their number. Not because they are good tactics, but because they had the bravery to use them. Although if I get a sense of genuine belief that they think that any of these are good lines, I'll back away.
Aaahh- Cosmo magazine- allowing the unintelligent but attractive men to get equally unintelligent but attractive partners.
I might wanna try some of these... hehee they sound so fun n__n
I like the idea. I think guys like this idea makes them feel cute. and I think that somewhere in their heart guys gigle like little girls when they get hit on. Cause now all they have to do is answer the question
hahahaha hmm. if some of them didn't sound so cheesey, i could see how some might work.
though some of these are pretty cheesy, for the most part, I like 'em. I would try some :) one of my girls did something similar to #3 when we were at a bar one time. I thought it was sooo cheesy, but she actually ended up talking to the guy and getting his number.
How about dropping the pick up lines and being honest? And saying, "Hey..I was wondering if you wanna get a cup of coffee or..{insert dinner, lunch or whatever here } " Cosmo only makes good for fun reading...
Hahahaha,, #8 and #10. I might try these.
lmao.
So going to attempt number five. ;)
lmao, wow
i feel bad for any girl that actually tries one of these and then gets laughed at by the guy
this is just sad in so many ways.....both on the parts of the person who came up with this crap and the person who thinks any of these sound like a good idea....and the fact that this article even had a reason to be written. for christ sake put down the magazine and come up with an idea on your own-heres a good one: being yourself and not trying to hard. but i def. agree with all these comments about trying them out for a good laugh!
Good thing I brought my library card, 'cause I'm checkin' you out...
"AT A BOOKSTORE: Pick out a funny book, sit down near him, and start laughing out loud."
I really pity the person that does that!
the last half of those are reallly pathetic. hahaha. and the very last one just makes you look like a high maintenance indecisive girl.
The other day I was at a coffee place with my boyfriend's sister and this guy came in. My drink was just made and put up on the counter and then he grabbed it and was like, "Oh, sorry, is this yours?" and he brought it over to give it to me and asked me what I was drinking and all this awkward small talk. I'm awful because I always go along with things like that and giggle like a reject. I can't believe guys actually do these things .. I see it way more than girls.
@Jack_Morrison@xanga - your comment just made my day. is it copyrighted? because it's brilliant and i want to steal it.
@FionaMay - haha, knock yourself out! Well, every time you use it, just mutter under your breath 'property of Jack' :D Glad you liked it
@Jack_Morrison@xanga - Ok, I will. loved* it. thanks.
ive done the ocean one.... when i went to the beach the surfers had one section and i always drifted into their area and asked for help
I've used number 3, I had hoop earrings on and pretended it had rolled his way? It worked like a charm, but probably also since I noticed he'd been eyeing me the whole night haha :)
Number 5 is worth a shot. Just to see people's reactions. XD