Would You Fall For This Line?

I wanted to ask the fox behind the counter at the coffee shop if she had ever dreamed about being plain, just for a day, to get some idea what it's like for normal girls.

Nah, me neither. Unless it was from a funny guy who, like me, is crazy enough to tangle with fellow commuters.

(From reader Malcolm K.)

Comments

[Synova]

I don't know if "fall for it" is quite what would happen. I think if it was clear that a guy knew he was being outrageous it would work, as far as getting a girl's attention goes. If he tried to pull it off like he was serious... ick.

[Skinner]

Whats wrong with " havent you seen me before ?... somewhere? , It never worked for me?

[Francis W. Porretto]

Actually, as "opening salvo" lines go, it's rather clever. Of course, if that line is the bulk of the hunter's romantic ammo, he's likely to go home without that fox. The little creatures are quick, clever, and elusive.

To maximize his chance of taking the fox, the hunter must work on the "active element" in the hunting system: himself. After a certain amount of that, a curious change sets in: the hunter ceases to be obsessed with glamor and flash, and begins to scan the forest for prospects of long-term sustenance. He ceases to hunt "fox" and sets his sights on a "deer."

Of course, your spellings may vary.

[mistercalm]

"He ceases to hunt 'fox' and sets his sights on a 'deer.'"

I like Francis' comment! Some people perceive such a idea as "settling", but I think of it more as mining for something more substantial than outward beauty. Now if I woman has outward beauty and depth, too, there's nothing wrong with that! I think the "opening line" tends to impugn the "fox" by implying she couldn't understand a "plain" girl... almost a recognition that the fox is superficial. I wouldn't have made an opening remark like that in my "hunting" days.

[baldilocks]

Ease up on my friend Malcolm! He was nice enought to allow me to post it. And actually, he didn't really say it; only thought it. :-)

[Malcolm Kirkpatrick]

Thanks, Juliette,

I amuse my friends and appall strangers with my ability to talk with my mouth full of feet. The fox would not have been charmed; I'm probably three times her age.

[beautifulatrocities]

Oh stop it

[mistercalm]

Baldilocks,

Hey, when I say "I wouldn't have made an opening remark like that in my 'hunting' days" it's for another reason: when I was younger, when it came to interaction with the ladies, I was SMOOTH... as a gravel driveway! Anything I would've said I'm sure would've have not only insulted the intended, but also insulted her extended family's honor, and probably would've brought about a blood feud between our clans.

[Skinner]

I like my coffie like MY WOMEN
"BLACK " .... I like my doughnuts Like my women ,"Plain with sprinkles " ... I like my
eggs like my women " Not scrambled
and sunny-side up . I like my pancakes like my women " Fluffy
with plenty of molasses" I like my sausage like my women Only they like it more. " Check Please"