Pick up lines
11/16/01


Ok well over the years, I have heard, used, laughed at, thought that was a good one, etc when it comes to lines. I've seen the good, the bad, and the bitch slapped. Me myself, I consider mine more like icebreakers to start conversation. Some friends of mine, in their glorious sketchiness, consider them invitations to become bed jockeys. My femme friends always tell me the best ones that they have tormented with. Cruel and unusual punishment for them however I have not an ounce of pity for them because they normally score a free drink or 2 out of it.

So ya think you've heard them all, right? Hey, so whats a few more?


1. "Wanna buy me a drink and take advantage of me?"  Seth comment: This one might actually work if you know the girl and you know she has a thing for you. Otherwise, expect the Heisman.

2. "Milk does a body good but how much milk you drinkin?" I'm sure my friend Beckles here's this one a lot. Unless youre Martin Lawrence, pass on this one, Skim.

3. "Can I buy you a Yoohoo?" Dedicated to my YooHoo pal , IJ, this one may work if the girl has a sense of humor. You're in big trouble if she gets pissed because the bar doesn't sell it. Save yourself with "Damn, I swore they had this on tap…"

4. "Yeah I'm a freelance photographer." – If you're crafty you may find some exhibitionist with this one…throw in some fake magazines you've been published in and see what happens. My friend Chet has plenty of camera stuff in Lauderdale to borrow if you actually score on this one.

5. "I went to high school with _____ (fill in small name celebrity)" – If you're a pathological liar this one may at least get you a minute. "Yeah, Chris Klein played a lotta pocket-pool in 5th period so I find it hard to believe he's getting that chick in American Pie"

6. "I worked for Calvin Klein" – Ok I will admit full ownership on this one and throw in a story. I was hired by an independent contractor of Calvin Klein for the CK-1 promotion in 94. My job was douse every person who walked in to Saks 5th Avenue with CK-1. I got some CK stuff out of it , and well indirectly worked for Calvin. Has it worked as a line? No, so I give this one the CK-Nada rating. As a story though I tell it well, complete with hand motions.

7.  "Yeah I saw that when I was overseas" – Women love stories of travel – pick up some Idiots Guide to Mali and you'll be set. Memorize it but make sure you pick obscure countries that are cool. Malta, Morocco, Madagascar, anything with an M will work. Just pray that she doesn’t ask to ever see pictures.

8. "The Pony Express could get my drink to me faster" – Self depreciation at the bar can get a smile – that's all you need…I will advocate for humor as a way to get conversation going………..tip #33 from me.


Seth does not take a responsibility for anyone getting the back handed pimp slap. If you do get one, please e-mail with the line used so I can write about it at your expense in my upcoming editions.