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Way over 30 word challenge
This month everyone went over thirty words and the women did not respond, and then Reid brought the average back to 30 words. So, if you are a lady and read this, please put your best pickup line in the comments. Right now, women do not have any good lines. Prove us wrong.
What is your best pickup line?
The only useful pickup line is “hi.” If she says hi back, perhaps follow up with “Can I tell you a funny story?” And then tell your best funny story that has a self-deprecating aspect to it.
This goes way beyond the 30 words, but I’ve always liked to have tried “you’re just stupidly pretty” after “Hi.” I always thought that might be good, but never really tried it. And of course, my only pickup line these days is “I love you, my gorgeous wife.” Seems to work pretty regularly.
-David
As you enter the room/arena/bar… “Excuse me, Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk in again?”
If anybody saw the valentines day modern family that is the origin of mine… I know it’s not totally original, but a friendly smile and an appropriate greeting (hi, hello, howdy, ahoy, roll tide) goes a long way.
-Blake
I’m going way over 30 this month:
I have to say, I’m a little disappointed. Blake’s the only one to which I give props.
I have said a lot of things to a lot of women in a lot of bars/restaurants/libraries/gas stations/parties/and once in a barn. I have been a rodeo clown, blimp-driver, pilot, and most recently a CIA agent. Here are mine, in no particular order, viable or not:
Are you tired? because you’ve been running through my mind all day…
Did it hurt… when you fell from heaven?
That is a great scarf… speaking of things that look good wrapped around you…
Are you from Tennessee? because you’re the only “10″ I see…
That dress looks great on you… and on my floor…
What are you doing later? (“I don’t know”)… I do – me…
Do you have a library card? because I’m checking you out…
Is this a parking ticket? because you have “fine” written all over you…
Hi, my name is Mr. Right… Somebody said you were looking for me?
Hi, here I am… Now, what are you other two wishes?
If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put you and I together…
AND OF COURSE, just for good measure:
How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice. Hi I’m Paul…
-Paul
“Wow you look so familiar, how do I know you?” She proceeds to rattle off ways we may know each other, which are obviously personal interests. Ask some thoughtful questions and you’re in! I’m amazed at how often I do this and we actually have a mutual acquaintance or a common interest within the first 5 minutes. (90% of the time they don’t look familiar at all, but I try anyways)
Like shooting fish in a barrel.
If she’s not interested she won’t try to make the original connection, pretty simple really.
-Jordan
“Hey…”
-Reid
Quotable You
What is the best meal you can cook and what are the benefits to eating it (serious or not)?
We would love if you put your answer to the question in the comments. Prove your word savvy by doing it under 30 words.
Manliest of Men
The best meal I can cook is any meal meant to be shared, made with love. In so doing, you nourish both body and spirit – your guests and your own.
(that’s my 30 words, but if I can have 3 more, braised lamb shanks!).
-David
Lobster Thermidor, tastes good and you get your omega fats. Good for the heart in multiple ways!
-Jordan
Italian sausage and gorgonzola stuffed chicken, with mushroom risotto and a bottle of red. Women love a guy who can cook.
-Paul
Grilled filets, shrimp, asparagus, and twice baked potatoes while curling 12oz barley sodas… Like to stay fit
-Blake
Dr. Pepper bbq ribs with twice baked potatoes because it says I like summer, endorse 23 flavors, and won’t give up on America.
-Reid
Lovely Ladies
Pot Roast, Chili, Meatloaf, and Cherry Pie because, by husbandry decree, only he is permitted to prepare these delicacies. Clearly, the red meat and sugar make them heart-healthy, diet staples. 
-Jamie
I’m all about the basics: salad, grilled cheese, mac and cheese (yes, the Kraft kind), and other pastas. Baking is another story.
-Breanne
Cooking is something my momma never taught me. She was a self-proclaimed bad cook and unfortunately I am too. Therefore my favorite recipe includes a GPS and lowering my window.
-Laurie
Since my maiden name is “Best,” I’ll claim every meal that I cook as my best! One of my favorites right now only needs a blender…smoothies that “hide” anything from dark chocolate chips to kale- sometimes in the same drink. Amazing. Healthy. Delicious.
-Susan