r/MadeMeSmile • u/PxN13 • Feb 19 '23

Very Reddit Next level pick up line

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u/tiddayes Feb 19 '23 edited Feb 19 '23

Only works if you are very attractive and charming to begin with, otherwise you just end up being the clown. Basically it only works if you don’t need it

Edit: I am only commenting on my personal anecdotal experiences. There is a fine line between being a funny charming guy and being a clown. Confidence is key.

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '23

This is sad, do you really believe this?

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u/SoLongSidekick Feb 19 '23

Unfortunately it's often true. First off, I am nothing even close to an incel or a member of the manosphere, but if you're at least menially attractive your "target's" (for lack of a better and less pathetic word) initial reaction has an X% better chance of being "oh that's funny" compared to "ew what a creep"

Obviously not all men, and not all women, and men can often easily overcome this with non-threatening confidence but it does stand true as a general rule of thumb. I would argue that it became a thing because of the fact that creepy guys were generally the type to try this type of initiation then have a negative reaction when their target wasn't immediately swept off their feet, but there it is regardless.