How To Pick Up Girls - Brony Edition · 8:07pm Feb 11th, 2016
Seeing as how Valentine's Day is around the corner, I feel this blog is appropriate.
So, one of my followers, thegamerator10, mentioned something to me the other day, and it seemed to echo a thought that permeates throughout, not just this fandom, but a lot of fandoms I've seen.
That thought is that being a brony means that you can't get girls to like you. Or guys. Or whatever tumblr-ific sexuality you find attractive.
Well, I'm here to refute that. Not only do I have a gorgeous girlfriend (who I will blog about tomorrow because it's a great story), but I've never had any issues with getting girls. In fact, I've actually used being a brony to my advantage in almost all of my relationships over the past few years!
Now, kiddos, sitting around the fire and let Famous teach you how to be a lady-killing sex machine with his patented, proven 5-step course!
1. - Be Confident!
I've always thought of confidence as this: Know what you bring to the table! Girls want a guy who's confident and not afraid to be who he is. A guy who is strong and isn't afraid to be himself? Why is this important you may ask? Because, if you don't like yourself, do you honestly think anyone else will?
I've always found the key to appearing confident, even if you don't always feel it is to walk into a room and pretend that everyone there already loves you. Pretend that everyone is already your best friend. That'll usually get rid of the fear some may have of talking to new people, being friendly and it'll go miles and miles into making you a more outgoing person. Because, when it comes down to it, if you're not an approachable person, people aren't going to approach you. Make sense?
So, kiddos, the moral of the story? Be confident, realize what you got and be proud of it.
2. - Take Advantage of What You Got!
So, in line with step one, once you're confident in what you bring to the table, use it to your advantage!
For example, I bring my Trixie plush with me every day to work. I run a food establishment and she's basically my mascot. I call her the Alpha Bitch and put her right on my desk, overlooking the crew. You don't fuck with Trixie.
Now, you may be thinking "But Famous, that sounds counterproductive! Don't people give you a hard time?" Well, my friends, absolutely not. In fact, it starts conversations with my new crew members, other managers and anyone who happens to see it. Heck, everytime I tote her around in my laptop bag in public, I get at least one girl asking me who she is or making a comment about how cute she is. If that's not a conversation starter, I don't know what is.
To give you a real life example, a ways back I was heading out to the local vape lounge to do some admin work for my job on my laptop. I pack up and bring Trixie along. I'm thinking "You know, I'm hungry. I'm gonna get some donuts." I'm at Dunkin Donuts, purchasing my daily allotment of vanilla creme filled when the cute girl at the register notices my plush.
"Wow, that's so cute! What is it, a smurf or something?" she asks, eyes fixated on me.
"No, my dear, that's Trixie, a badass magician pony. Literally, nobody can step to her."
"That's cool! Is it from a show or something?"
(Keep in mind I live in Arkansas. Pop culture doens't exist out here.)
"Hell yeah, it is! Actually, the season premier for it is tomorrow."
"REally? I think it's pretty cool that you carry her around with you. Like, I've never seen any other guys do that before."
"What can I say? I'm one of a kind."
I then sent the point home with a wink, got her number under the pretense of calling her later about hanging out, never really got around to calling her because I forgot and then called it a day.
Point is, you can use whatever you have going for you, and with the right attitude, it'll work more times than not.
3. - Take Care of Yourself Physically
Alright, this is a big one so pay attention.
When I say take care of yourself, it doesn't mean you have to have a particular weight, or muscular tone or anything. We're all built differently and that's cool. Just do what you do. However, what does it mean?
Shower. Like, at least every day. Do your hair to where it looks semi presentable. Or at least wear a hat if you're too lazy for that. Where decent clothes. They don't have to be expensive or name brand, but for god sakes, if you're the kind of person who wears stained cut off shorts or pajamas to the mall, I have no words. That only works if you're a 16 year old girl who's the cheer captain or something. And even then, it's pushing it. Oh yeah, brush your teeth on a regular basis.
Basically, take pride in your appearance! You're a product on the market, so sell yourself like one!
4. Take The First Step!
A wise meme once stated "If you wait until you're ready, you'll be waiting the rest of your life."
In other words, you need to be the one to go out there and make the first move to get who you want. However, if you wait for that perfect moment to happen, the moment when you're ready and the situation is right, you'll be waiting forever, because it will never come. You have to make the moment happen!
So, to put it in perspective, with my girl, we had already been friends for a while, and I tried my best to drop hints here and there hoping she would pick up on them, mostly because I was too afraid to approach the situation. However, one day I just grew a pair and decided to tell her how I felt.
How did that work? Well, we're together, amiright?
Point is, if you want someone, don't wait around for fate to take care of it. You gotta get out there and make it happen!
5. - Be Flexible, But Mature
This one is a bit tricky because it depends on who/what you're going after. If you're just looking for a fun night in the sheets you'll hopefully never remember after the fact, just do whatever it takes to get her in a bed. No biggie.
But if you're looking for a relationship, you need to have a bit of an adult flare about you. Be mature. Show her that you're ready to take the reins so to speak and be in a relationship. Here a few ways to do this:
-Have ambitions
-Act intelligently
-Talk about her interests (for god sakes, don't start a conversation with her about the last clop fic you read)
-Learn to Listen and Don't Interrupt
-Be Yourself, but also cater to her interests
Basically, have an eye that's somewhat pointed to the future yet also be yourself. Girls love guys who are genuine, smart and also have plans. The last thing a girl wants to wake up next to is a guy who doesn't know what he wants to do or is stagnant in his current situation.
Get out there, achieve greater things and work hard to be awesome!!
For example, I'm currently working as a GM of a fast food restaurant, making decent money, but I have a set plan to become a District Manager or a Training Coordinator by the end of the year, as well as the fact I'm pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Business MGMT at the moment. Ambition at its finest.
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Anywho, those are all some things that have directly helped me in my efforts. It's not gonna work the same for everyone and you'll probably still be lonely or whatever whilst trying new things out. But don't give up! Be confident in yourself, don't dwell on the negatives and things will work out for you!
Stay awesome!
Good, mature advice, awesome to hear, and I'm sure it'll be helpful for a lot of people, great job!
For my girlfriend and me, we don't try to interrupt each other. We just have a bad habit of talking at the same time.
Very legitimate advice. It's all about sucking in that fear and stepping forward!
And honestly, the worst thing she says... is no. You won't lose your job, you won't vanish to the center of the earth, it's just one word; "no." (Unless she's rude about it. If she makes fun of you for asking, then you deserve better) At the end of the day, you're still you and still kicking it. So worst case scenario, you move on and find someone else. But I agree, with this sort of confidence, trying is the best you can do and it does matter.
You may find it funny, but we are totally discussing this blog in the chat...
Mostly talking about weather it's good or not...
I say it isn't terrible... But it isn't good for me either. The one part...
For me, that is a biggie, and I'd feel bad for thinking in such a way.
So ya... not good for me.
In short... I'll just pick and chose what I like, and what I don't like.
3748349 Yeah, the thing is, I'm trying to cater to a lot of different thoughts and people here. If I started putting my personal opinions on things, it would be less of a help blog and more of a viewpoint blog.
However, I fully respect your thoughts and picking and choosing is the best way to go about it.
I am about to get a girlfriend soon so wish me luck.
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Just sharing my thoughts. Not offended or anything.
Either way, it's a good Valentines Day blog.
So gay people have to do the exact opposite of everything here, right?
Interesting advice. I have a few comments about one part
YES, this is like the biggest turnoff that exist. A few months ago I was asked out by a guy whom's plans was to become a truck driver, and he had no passion. And well, he's still single
This one though. Even though it's true, if you overdo it, it get's REALLY creepy. Just saying
I'm actually surprised that this is fairly sound advice. After your last one with troll advice, that's what I expected here.
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Wow, I never thought that carrying around something plushy could be such an effective conversation starter. Maybe I'll try that sometime.
Does anyone know where to get them?
3748496 It applies to any sexuality, because the principals apply.
3748500 The point I was trying to make about interests was don't make the conversation one-sided. As opposed to only talking about yourself, talk about the other person too.
Well noted my good man
Beep-boop.
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eBay's a good place for them.
again, you are the voice of a generation man. seriously, you have like prophetic reasoning and have the attitude of some old fashion classical thing that i can't think of on the spot.
that being said, the first hurdle could be the biggest one for anyone out there. i know from experience myself.
3748367 Go get 'em, dude.
Does that advice come from experience?
Nice advice. Actually pretty useful, thanks man!
I got stuck on that gif.. I just stared for a bit...