The Pick-Up Artist

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The Pick-Up Artist
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Fri, 08-10-2007 - 10:14am

Last night, I happened to stumble across the new show, The Pick Up Artist on VH1. I only watched parts, but it sounds a lot tackier than it actually is. These guys are really not bad looking guys either, they're just HORRID at talking to women they don't know. One guy said that his goal was to meet a woman to marry, but he just hadn't had the opportunity and, frankly, he was bad at it.

They put a hidden camera in a bar and let these guys loose. It was PAINFUL, I felt so bad for them! But I wouldn't have talked to them either! One guy opened with, "so do you drink a lot of liquor?" She actually answered him and said that she wasn't drinking because she was on a diet, not to lose weight, but to be healthy, so he asked, "what, do you have bad health or something?" I cringed. Another guy asked for a girl's number within about two minutes of meeting her (she ended up being taken anyway, or so she said), while another just stood on the perimeter of the bar (I actually thought he was the cutest, too), too afraid to do or say anything.

I just thought it was interesting to see things from a guy's perspective, and honestly, it was just an amusing show. :)

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Fri, 08-10-2007 - 2:44pm

How funny that you wrote about the show because I just caught some of it about 15 minutes ago! I'm recording it and I'm going to watch the rest later.

So, far, I find it very interesting, too. We get to see what the guys have to go through to talk to us!

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Fri, 08-10-2007 - 6:59pm

Sounds interesting.


Have you ever watched Confessions of a Matchmaker on A&E? Similar premise, only the matchmaker tries to help them and they still usually fail miserably.

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Sat, 08-11-2007 - 11:56pm

That show cracks me up Shy! I love how she is just no-nonsense with these people and some of the characters she gets in her office....

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Sun, 08-12-2007 - 10:31am

Did you see the one where she kicked the guy out of her office because all he was interested in was getting laid?

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Sun, 08-12-2007 - 11:31am

Yeah...I saw the show...but it actually got me to thinking, it could very well be the same way for women. Some women are too shy to approach men. In a situation like that, it can easily be a two way street.

You could be anywhere...a mall, a bar, in the park...and see a good looking guy that you'd love to get to know better. But having the fear of rejection, you're too afraid to go up to him and talk to him. So the chance then slips right through your fingers. And if by chance you actually get the nerve to go up to him...you might say all the wrong things. He's going to either walk away...tell you he's not interested...or worse think you're a complete nutcase!

So when it comes to dating...it's just hard...no matter if you're male or female!

Some people have the gift of being about to talk to someone of the opposite sex...and for the lot of us...well...we need all the help we can get!




Edited 8/12/2007 11:36 am ET by miranda_0678

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Sun, 08-26-2007 - 12:20am

I have to say, I still like this show, even though some of his tips are a little goofy...but some of them, I have to admit, would work on me. :) I'm not too sure about the next kissing episode though...I still have yet to determine whether the show's about getting a woman in bed or meeting someone worthwhile.

For some reason, I think Brady's adorable, though....maybe it's the photographer thing....and he's tall, haha. :)

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Sun, 08-26-2007 - 9:54am
I just caught a few episodes of this yesterday and loved it! I love her. I'm going to try and catch some more.
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Tue, 08-28-2007 - 12:44pm
I can't quite get past "Mystery's" make-up, clothes and piercings, but yeah, the show is pretty entertaining. I caught the part of the show last night where they were kissing the blind-folded chick. I have to hand it to her! Kissing a bunch of guys whom you know nothing about!? Gives me the chills! One guy, I could handle, but five or six? Ick.
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Tue, 08-28-2007 - 12:55pm

I know! Pradeep gives me the creeps for some reason..."I'm a VIP! Free alcohol! Come over here!" Uh, desperate much?? Would not be excited to kiss him. :)

Mystery is a little strange, but I do think he has good intentions for these guys, and they certainly need the help!