So I've become addicted to yet another reality-TV show: VH1's "The Pick-up Artist." (Sadly, I heard about the show while watching a marathon of "Beauty and the Geek," something that I should probably not admit to but what the hell, I can't look any lamer at this point.) I was intrigued by the show as I remember reading an article on "Mystery" a.k.a Erik Von Markovik in Esquire years ago and I knew that there was even a really popular book about him and his method...a method that has always seemed amazing to me when you actually see what Mystery looks and dresses like.
If you're not familiar with the premise this is the jist: Mystery was a huge dork and completely clueless when it came to talking to women until he decided to re-invent himself, and in the process give hope to millions of Screech-like guys around the world, by testing different "pick-up artist" theories that he himself created. I know that this sounds insane but the crazy shit is that most if not all of his methods actually work, hence the ludicrous amount of money that he makes from holding seminars and teaching his theories to lonely guys and this VH1 show where he takes a group of desperate guys in the hopes of making one of them the 'master pick-up artist.'
Mystery is aided by two former proteges, Matador and J-Dog (their names are even funnier when you see what they look like), and their bizarre pick-up lines and clothing only makes the fact that THIS SHIT ACTUALLY GETS THEM WOMEN seem even more insane and impressive. The lonely guys vying for the title of 'master pick-up artist' are pretty brave to appear on the show and display all of their desperation for millions to see...but they are also pretty desperate.
What I like about the show, and the reason why I keep on watching, is the "mystery" that surrounds what exactly gets and keeps a woman interested in a guy. I think that Mystery is sincere in his efforts to give the guys competing more self-confidence and I really don't think that his ultimate goal is to get these guys laid (although that would be an obvious bonus). Confidence and self-respect is the key to his game and is the way that he's gotten to where he is (it certainly isn't thanks to the bizarre outfits, random furry hats and aviator goggles) and that is a lesson that we could all gain from learning. That and, no matter what you do, never cock block a friend.
My vote for the next guy to get kicked-off: Pradeep. He is neither Pra nor deep, and kind of a major prick.
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