View Full Version : girls: what's the lamest pickup line u've got from a guy at robotics comp?
Amy Beth
07-04-2002, 18:48
just curious if any of the rest of you have desperate robotics guy stories.
just casue we're geeks and like robotics doesn't mean we're desperate :D
actually, I've never used a pick up line before, but I'm interested to see what funny/lame/wierd lines people have actually used.
Stephen
Amy Beth
07-04-2002, 20:43
Originally posted by srawls
I'm interested to see what funny/lame/wierd lines people have actually used.
Stephen--me too. My lamest went something like...I'm standing next to my dad (GWRoss), and some guy walks up to me.
"That your dad?" he asks
I'm like, yah
He says, "So...i guess no one night stands for you?"
I just laugh, and he proceeds to give me the name and address of the hotel he's staying at! i almost died laughing.
Although obviously from you picture we can see that you have no problems getting girls.
Although obviously from you picture we can see that you have no problems getting girls.
LOL, I wish. Actually, some guys on my team last year decided they were going to find a girl for me. So, they were talking to some girls on 433, and asked if they could "have their picture taken with some shy guy on our team." Well, I was kind of embarrased when they approached me, but I can't complain about the picture :D
Oh, and, yeah, that one was pretty lame. But what about this: We were packing up at Philly, and I was standing next to a girl on our team. Some guy comes up and says to her "Do you find chest hair sexy?" I couldn't believe he said that, I just started laughing, and began to walk away.
Stephen
Mimi Brown
07-04-2002, 23:47
ive gotta post this.
I was stading by the arena at WMR, and a kid comes up to me, amanda and ashleigh (my friends on the team) and hands us three team buttons. so far..this is normal at a comp. but, the buttons have "look on back" written in pen on the front, with the kids # on the back. it was funny
/me points to his sig
:cool:
Robocardgrl5
08-04-2002, 08:27
At a GLR some guy walked up to me and commented "nice robot maybe we can get together sometimes and stratagize" then as he walked away from me he turned and asked "do you sleep on your stomach because I'd love too". What a pig! needless to say i might have not shown the f.i.r.s.t spirit but my grandmother would have been proud!:D
Dave_222
08-04-2002, 13:04
Hey we have the worlds largest "chick magent" on our team we always know where to find him we just ask any girl we find.and she will be able to tell us.
Little Lee132
08-04-2002, 19:30
The dumbest one i've heard @ a competition is this guy was talking to my friend and he was like your cute ,ya know if you were a booger i'd pick you!
Isn't that sick?????????
the best one I've heard is: Can I have your pic? I wanna show Santa what I want for Christmas.
SharkBite
08-04-2002, 21:50
a guy came up to me tapped me on the shoulder and said
"you have sexy knees and i want you badly"
that wasnt the end of it but apparently he REALLY liked my knees and he was talking about whipped cream and such
Carolyn Duncan
08-04-2002, 23:03
Hey Steven, will you teach me your language?
hehehe...
At the beginning of my first year with Team 116, we were doing the standard activity of going around the room and asking everyone why they were interested in joining the team. One male student (whose name is being withheld to protect the innocent and/or stupid) offered the following:
"I want to be on the team to meet girls and get a date. I figure that it should be pretty easy, because any girls that want to be on a robotics team must be geeky and pretty hard up. So I should be able to hook up pretty easily."
There were 12 girls on the team. My memory is a little foggy on this point, but I am not sure if he made it out of the room alive....
-dave
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I am really glad I have the career that I do. But sometimes I wish I hadn't been kicked out of DEVO.
Shelley_delphi chick
09-04-2002, 15:35
wow......there are some pretty brave guys out there! The guys on my team try to stay within the team as to girls and everything, but then that goes against dating on the same team. There are some crazy line they use, but the best one was @ nationals my freshman year. A line of guys came up to me and my two friends(amanda & tiffany, who are on my team) and asked can we have a glow thingie while they were skipping around epcot following us. They wouldn't stop skipping and singing "hi ho hi hoe it's off to work we go" ........... Needless to say three years later and much hair dye we are still talking and looking forward to nationals again this year!!
Michelle
This isnt much of a pick up line... but are there any other girls who have had guys following them around and taking their picture, it happened to me last year and it was quite disturbing (you boys know who you are *cough*25*cough*)
asher
Shelley_delphi chick
09-04-2002, 15:46
Do any of the girls have any new and interesting pick-up line that they use for the guys!!??
Michelle
Elgin Clock
09-04-2002, 20:10
Originally posted by asher
This isnt much of a pick up line... but are there any other girls who have had guys following them around and taking their picture, it happened to me last year and it was quite disturbing (you boys know who you are *cough*25*cough*)
asher
Hey!!!!
That works!!! Last year we didn't do so hot during the competition and were trying to find ways to pick up our spirits. Well one of the adults had the idea to have one of our guys pose with as many girls as he could on Sunday. It seemed like every girl who came through the tunnel under the main seating area for Einstein was stopped. I think we blew like 4 or 5 rolls of film that way. That was awesome!
When we got to the airport we tried to continue the tradition but found out that airline travelers are more reserved than FIRSTers when it comes to having thier picture taken.:rolleyes: :D :p
Keith Chester
09-04-2002, 21:21
LMAO asher!
I'm a freshmen member this year, so I'll probably be the first to be thrown out for a legal sacrifice for the lawyers... SO TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT AT ME. :D
But of course, as a fan of Enron
I have no clue what you're talking about. No videotapes or pictures were taken ::snip snip:: during the course of our stay at ::snip snipp:: Flordia for the FIRST Nat::snip snipp::ionals. We were on our best behavior ::takes letter from hotel... snip snip:: the entire time. ::gets chainsaw, fires it up::
Hey guys on 25, help me out on this one?
:D :cool:
Amy Beth
09-04-2002, 23:05
Originally posted by M.O.E. Hoe
Do any of the girls have any new and interesting pick-up line that they use for the guys!!??
Michelle
/me has never tried to pick up a guy at a robotics comp.
MissInformation
09-04-2002, 23:58
Hey, at our last robot meeting I used one. I said "You know, I'm taking a CPR class in a couple of weeks...do you want to help me practice?" It worked too! But I guess, since I said it to Eric and we've been together for quite a while, it doesn't really count.
Here's a link to a site that has some really funny (and disturbing) pick-up lines:
http://www.linesthataregood.com/
MissInformation
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What's my sign? Stop.
I ended up hanging out with some guys from team 48 at our regionals... but I must say, I never had to deal with any lame pick up lines or anything. I actually exchanged emails with them. But I mean, it was funny cause one of em was like yea you have to bring your camera(forgot it the friday) cause you have to get a pic of me! Ehhhh it was cute. I miss my team 48 guys!
*hugz to all as alwayz*
Ann-Marie - team 783
Melissa Nute
14-04-2002, 11:13
Um, i try not to remembe the pickup lines, but one I remember is
"Can you sign my shirt, you're cute" quite funny.
then these other guys just randomly gave me drum sticks...
a guy asked to take a picture with a girl from my team (and I have a picture of a guy taking the picture of them together) and that way they started talking... and it really seems that's a successful way ;)
:p
Amy Beth
15-04-2002, 02:10
Originally posted by Digo
a guy asked to take a picture with a girl from my team (and I have a picture of a guy taking the picture of them together) and that way they started talking... and it really seems that's a successful way ;)
:p
Guess it depends on the girl...
Team238-aholic
15-04-2002, 12:24
Hahahahaha.....ohmigosh...I LOVED GOING TO FIRST COMPETITIONS FOR THE PICKING UP OF GUYS....LOL....it was the best....some of you guys are pretttttty hot! hahahaha...every year I somehow met a new group of guys....lol....Das Goat, Bionic Bulldogs...hmmmm...lol....
Lets see...what did i do...I know i did the whole picture thing, asked a guy to take a picture with me...that works....ummmm, but then again, I'm just a huge flirt, and i basically just flirted alot...and it worked...hahaha....hey it pays to be a cute girl at a FIRST competition....
Awwww those fun times at FIRST, i wish i could still be in it.....
Team238-aholic
15-04-2002, 12:26
Ohhhh i remembered on time when i was being picked up...I went to Honey I Shrunk the audience with my friend Melissa, Tom, and some kid from another team who shall remain nameless...and Melissa and I were standing waiting to get in...and the two boys started doing what they called the "crab mating dance" around us...and proceeded by yelling....TWO CUTE SINGLE FIRST GIRLS...realllllly scary.....not a good idea....boys, don't try that...
From the past 3 years I've been in FIRST, I'd say the best way to pick up girls is just to try to strike up a conversation with them. Since I'm not exactly the best looking guy in FIRST, you gotta show them you gotta personality before they judge you on your looks (girls, you know you do that). But actually a funny line I heard recently and actually worked on me lol was
Girl: You have a license?
Me: A license for what?
Girl: For those "guns", cuz they look dangerous.
lol it took me a couple seconds to realize she was talking about my biceps, muscles, wateva. I got a good laugh from it though. But it also showed me that she was outgoing and had a sense of humor. She was cute anyways so it didn't matter, I would've approached her sooner or later.
Tenley, you had a blast too eh? Oh man, being a huge flirt at robotics is a blast.. and you're right, there are some MAJOR hotties at robotics. I happen to be emailin' back and forth with one actually.... anywayz, since my team isnt going to Florida( :( ) I can't wait till next year!!
*hugz to all as alwayz*
Ann-Marie -team 783
Greg Perkins
15-04-2002, 16:49
i hate it when a girl is flirting with you and youre playing along, then you fing out that she has a boyfirend! this totally iritates me!!(no offense), I mean flirting is fine and all, but we feel kind of moronic when this happens.
Badjokeguy
Team238-aholic
15-04-2002, 18:34
Ann-Marie,
ya being a flirt is fun, i'm still really good friends with the boys i met!! I love FIRST!
Amy Beth
15-04-2002, 20:48
Originally posted by badjokeguy
i hate it when a girl is flirting with you and youre playing along, then you fing out that she has a boyfirend! this totally iritates me!!(no offense), I mean flirting is fine and all, but we feel kind of moronic when this happens.
Badjokeguy
Right...so your solution is that we all wear signs saying "Sorry, not available"
No, the solution is don't be a flirt...there's a big difference between being friendly and being a flirt...
Apparently, all you need is pink hair, and that gets the girls....that and prank someone.....
moogleslair
15-04-2002, 21:08
Originally posted by SharkBite
a guy came up to me tapped me on the shoulder and said
"you have sexy knees and i want you badly"
I know it takes alot to own up to such an embarrising story but....Sorry bout that my friends and I were young freshmen. Very immature. We dared each other to all use that line once, and I remember my friend (who is no longer on the team) talking to a girl from 121 since we went to the quater finals on the same alliance together. Had no idea he persued the line that far though. So if you had a good laugh we achieved our goal, if you were offended my dearest apologies on behalf of my team members and myself.
All meant in good fun RJ Simpson.
I'm the biggest flirt there is, and whats wrong with that, every girl can have a few boys at a time :) maybe thats just my style. I proudly flirted to get our team drafted into finals, and i will fully exploit my womanly charms :)
ashley
FIRST HOTTIES UNITE!
evil, I tell you, they're all evil.
In an effort to save as many of my gender as possible from emotional distress, painful rejection, and potential lawsuits, I would like to offer the attached list of pick up lines that absolutely do not work. This list has been complied after a long, careful, and detailed research effort. This involved close observation of the interactions between members of robot teams over several years, an examination of multi-cultural courting rituals, and the occasional consumption of blue-bottle fruit flies. I completely deny having personally used any of these lines (at least, not since I got married):
- Want to know about the last time I had a sucking chest wound?
- In many third-world countries you would be considered quite beautiful!
- Wow! My grandmother has a dress just like that!
- Wanna help me light some farts? Hey! I'm a guy! It's what we do!
- Want to come over for dinner? I have this great recipe from Hannibal Lechter.
- Want to come up and see my itchings? Uh, I mean, etchings. Er, now that I think about it...
- Want to go for a ride on my tricked out Zamboni?
- Wanna come and watch my bris?
- We have got to go shopping! You need serious help!
- Once, I saved all my naval lint for a whole month. Then I sorted it by colors. Did you know that there are 17 distinct shades of lavender?
- Do you think I should get this lanced?
- I cook via smoke alarm.
- It's OK. The statute of limitations has run out on most of that stuff...
- I'm on a FIRST team! Can I tell you about my bot?
-dave
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"640K ought to be enough for anybody."
- Bill Gates
I'm on a FIRST team! Can I tell you about my bot?
lol, Dave. We all wish that one could work though :D
Stephen
Amy Beth
16-04-2002, 17:37
Originally posted by AdamT
...there's a big difference between being friendly and being a flirt...
No, actually, there isn't. I can't tell you how many times i've tried to be friendly to a guy only to find out later that he thought i was flirting with him.
Melissa Nute
16-04-2002, 17:40
Originally posted by AmyBeth330
I can't tell you how many times i've tried to be friendly to a guy only to find out later that he thought i was flirting with him.
I know what you mean. Guys always think that, I hate it.
Harrison
16-04-2002, 18:45
Originally posted by SuperDanman
evil, I tell you, they're all evil.
YES! Finally someone else gets it...lol
*Runs away before I get something thrown at me*
Ben Mitchell
16-04-2002, 18:53
That's rather antisocial, isnt it?
Running away with your tail between your legs i don't think will win over their hearts:D
This thread gets better an' better!
A question for the ladies out there: Guys holding doors open for you: Good, bad, or indifferent? Is me being chivalrous a waste of time, or a good thing?
--Ben Mitchell
Harrison
16-04-2002, 18:55
I just don't want to end up in any hospitals...Look at their nails...I mean come on!
lol
Ben Mitchell
16-04-2002, 18:57
What could you be doing to offend? (try holding doors open:cool: )
Harrison
16-04-2002, 19:07
Holding them open? That's what I've been doing wrong all these years...Why has no one ever told me? hehehe jk
Seriously tho...All I ever try to be w/ girls is happy and friendly...
*smiles happily*
To the gals, how does one tell when a girl is being friendly, or when she is actually flirting?
Melissa Nute
16-04-2002, 20:28
Originally posted by Harrison
To the gals, how does one tell when a girl is being friendly, or when she is actually flirting?
If she brushes up againsts you and such it is flirty, otherwise it is just being friendly. At least that is how it is for me.
Maikettei
16-04-2002, 20:59
Originally posted by Yearbook50
If she brushes up againsts you and such it is flirty, otherwise it is just being friendly. At least that is how it is for me.
Exactly...
hmmm... difference between flirting and being friendly, the touching thing is usually a good indicator, but not always... look at her eyes, you can usually tell alot by the way a girl looks at you...
Originally posted by AmyBeth330
No, actually, there isn't. I can't tell you how many times i've tried to be friendly to a guy only to find out later that he thought i was flirting with him.
Actually, there is a BIG difference. It's the guy who can be stupid and read things the wrong way, but the girl can be a little bit TOO friendly.
It's all about body language. It's all about how one carries themselves. I will explain more if need be....
Girls also can flirt without realizing they are flirting, I promise you that.
Amy Beth
17-04-2002, 12:30
Originally posted by Pamela
hmmm... difference between flirting and being friendly, the touching thing is usually a good indicator, but not always... look at her eyes, you can usually tell alot by the way a girl looks at you...
Uh...i think i'll stick with the touching definition. As for eyes, i don't *think* i look any different towards guys i like. Just cause i like to make eye contact and smile alot, i do that towards everyone. Flirting is not something i practice on a regular basis, so if by chance u see me acting awkward and shy, chances are it's my failed attempt at being cute.
I'm always flirting, so that clears it up for me at least :)
asher
Carolyn Duncan
17-04-2002, 22:06
I know what some of you guys mean about not knowing if a chick is flirting or being nice. The touching thing is a good indicator. Also, if a chick is trying to stand near you often, good indicator. If a chic stops by your pits often looking for you... you guessed it. If you find yourself wondering then don't try to figure it out. Some chics out there are teases, and I don't think that's a good thing. Chicks who are taken should respect their boyfriends and not flirt. Ok, that almost turned into a rant...
Patrick Wang
20-04-2002, 23:10
Originally posted by dlavery
This list has been complied after a long, careful, and detailed research effort. This involved close observation of the interactions between members of robot teams over several years, an examination of multi-cultural courting rituals, and the occasional consumption of blue-bottle fruit flies. I completely deny having personally used any of these lines (at least, not since I got married):
*bows to guru Dave*
No bowling alley this year, could the pits have broken any worse :P darnit.
Gadget470
22-12-2002, 14:15
The Door thing...
Some doctrine crap that some feminist group that cited a bunch of things guys do that women should be offended by had Holding Doors Open listed.
Their reason? It is a 'subliminial sign from the male that the female is weaker than he.'
I think this is completely stupid. I hold a door open if I can whether or not I know the person and regardless of sex. I don't think they are a weaker person because i'm such a big, strong, door holding hate monger. #%#%#%#% I hate feminists.
On the subject of pickup lines.. I have no clue, I havn't used any nor had any used upon me. I won't get into why I havn't used any, would be a long story.
Katie Reynolds
23-12-2002, 10:51
How bout holding up a big sign at Nationals that says "YOUR BOT IS HOT!"
Eh, Ricky? ;)
- Katie
D.J. Fluck
23-12-2002, 10:54
yikes, anyone notice that this thread died for roughly 8 months and then was revived?
Ricky Q.
23-12-2002, 17:15
Originally posted by Katie Reynolds
How bout holding up a big sign at Nationals that says "YOUR BOT IS HOT!"
Eh, Ricky? ;)
- Katie
That was not me! That was some girl on my team trying to pick up a guy, so ha...I have much better ones than that...geez :p
Katie_269
23-12-2002, 22:34
It was very interesting. It was at Nationals, and I was going back to my motel room to get something, and a guy from another team stopped me and asked me where I was from, and stuff like that. Then all of a sudden he asked me if I would go to Prom with him. I just chuckled a little, and I was like........hmmmmm that is a little far for me to travel, he was from California or something, and I am from Wisconsin. So then he was like oh. So I just said.....well maybe I will see you around, and then I continued on my way. What I should have said was, if you pay for my plane ticket I will be there in a heart beat. LOL.
Hey the whole your bot it hot thing, came from LIZ from my team. She was trying to think of something to say to this guy that she thought was really hot, so one of our engineers told her to go up to him and say, Your bot is hot. She never did that, but our enginner went up to him, and got his e-mail address for her. She was so embarrassed.
Katelyn
Katie Reynolds
24-12-2002, 18:00
Originally posted by Ricky Q.
That was not me! That was some girl on my team trying to pick up a guy, so ha...I have much better ones than that...geez :p
Yeah, yeah, yeah - I know. But you were the one who told me about it. :p What are your robotics pick-up lines, anyway? I"m interested to find out :)
- Katie
Ricky Q.
24-12-2002, 18:24
Originally posted by Katie Reynolds
Yeah, yeah, yeah - I know. But you were the one who told me about it. :p What are your robotics pick-up lines, anyway? I"m interested to find out :)
- Katie
And give away my secrets? Never.....:p
Katie_269
24-12-2002, 18:46
Originally posted by Ricky Q.
And give away my secrets? Never.....:p
Come on Ricky lets hear some of your best ones...
Katelyn
Hailfire
28-12-2002, 14:28
Originally posted by Little Lee132
The dumbest one i've heard @ a competition is this guy was talking to my friend and he was like your cute ,ya know if you were a booger i'd pick you!
What a coincidence. That was actually one of the top freshman pickup lines in my high school last year believe it or not. I know, that is sick. I have no idea why someone would say such a thing like that.
Shelley_delphi chick
28-12-2002, 15:53
I guess you would just have to talk to a few freshman just to realize that there are upper classman that are just as immature as they are!! I should've realized that along time ago, seeing how ever immature guy that lives in a 50 mile radius always seems to find me. Whether it be my cell phone number, where I work, or my screen name. It's rather freaky!! Some guys just need to grow-up!!
Hailfire
28-12-2002, 18:44
Yeah, like many of my other friends, they are a little on the immature side. Of course, those friends I don't talk to as much. Basically all they ever talk about all day is girls. I on the other hand, I prefer the knowledge of technology and how things work. particularly the fact that I just learned how to install a Hard Drive and CD-RW Drive just today (Which was my christmas present). :D I know, I know, some people think that's a simple job.
chellyzee93
28-12-2002, 21:22
lol.. some guys on our team had business cards to hand out to girls at Nats ... :p
Elgin Clock
28-12-2002, 23:21
What's wrong with business cards????
Oh and here's one that WON'T work,
"Do you mind if I hang out here 'till it's safe back where I farted?"
FotoPlasma
29-12-2002, 06:36
Originally posted by Elgin Clock
Oh and here's one that WON'T work,
"Do you mind if I hang out here 'till it's safe back where I farted?"
I really should be taking notes...
Shelley_delphi chick
30-12-2002, 13:02
Dang guys can't ya'll get alittle more creative then that? I mean I remember this one guy making me a balloon teddy bear with a heart and leaving it in my pit area for me! Another guy from a flame team saying I was on fire, but best of all I can't forget my MOE Dudes!! HI-HO-HI-HO It's off to MOE I go!!
Lauren Hafford
01-01-2003, 17:36
I don't think they are a weaker person because i'm such a big, strong, door holding hate monger. I hate feminists.
On the subject of door-holding: I am a feminist but i do not mind when a guy holds a door or pulls out a chair for me. Not all feminsts are flaming independance-screaming freaks that you seem to think they are. ((((sigh)))) Ok, i'm done yelling.
Anyway, as a feminist i am just aware that i can survive on my own. But i don't reject pleasantries from guys.
Sorry if i sounded witchy (w/ a b) :) i'm just used to speaking my mind.....
lauren
Originally posted by Gadget470
The Door thing...
Some doctrine crap that some feminist group that cited a bunch of things guys do that women should be offended by had Holding Doors Open listed.
Their reason? It is a 'subliminial sign from the male that the female is weaker than he.'
I think this is completely stupid. I hold a door open if I can whether or not I know the person and regardless of sex. I don't think they are a weaker person because i'm such a big, strong, door holding hate monger. #%#%#%#% I hate feminists.
Feminism is a varied, evolving philosophy. It hasn't always been the same as it is today. It won't continue to be same in the future. Like everything else, the stereotypical image of feminism usually centers around the fringe - for better or for worse. It's not even remotely close to an accurate assessment of feminist's. I know a lot.
Read up on it some before you say you hate them. It's not feminists you dislike anyway, but some other attitude. Examine it.
quoted from dlavery
"I want to be on the team to meet girls and get a date. I figure that it should be pretty easy, because any girls that want to be on a robotics team must be geeky and pretty hard up. So I should be able to hook up pretty easily."
OH MY GAWD! Thia was the EXACT reason I did not get on the robotics team!!!!!!!!!!!! Only, it wasn't the attidtude of the guys, it was the girls. The team is packed with a bunch of freshmen girls that, collectively, have the mechanical skills of a flippin' thumbtack and LESS INTELLIGENCE! The whole idea was, "Ohh, I'll join the robotics team because that's where all the smart guys are, and I need a date!" UGH! I am still sooooo very angry about that. The thing is, more than half (I have insider info, my g/f is and has been on the team for quite some time) don't even show up to most of the meetings, letalone the comps.
By the way, about MOE....hehe, I hate to bring this up, but I feel so proud....I went to the most recent Ramp Riot at WHS...and team 347 (My school's team, the one Stacia's on) BROKE MOE! Hee hee....sorry....:D :D :D
Originally posted by MarkF
The team is packed with a bunch of freshmen girls that, collectively, have the mechanical skills of a flippin' thumbtack and LESS INTELLIGENCE! The whole idea was, "Ohh, I'll join the robotics team because that's where all the smart guys are, and I need a date!"
Umm... somethings not right here. Since when do girls look for smartness in a date? I think they claim the trait in people they like for other reasons, but not on its own. The laws of nature must be different in "Wissahickon" if this is true. Is that a real place?
Originally posted by MarkF
OH MY GAWD! Thia was the EXACT reason I did not get on the robotics team!!!!!!!!!!!! Only, it wasn't the attidtude of the guys, it was the girls. The team is packed with a bunch of freshmen girls that, collectively, have the mechanical skills of a flippin' thumbtack and LESS INTELLIGENCE! The whole idea was, "Ohh, I'll join the robotics team because that's where all the smart guys are, and I need a date!" UGH! I am still sooooo pissed off about that. The thing is, more than half (I have insider info, my g/f is and has been on the team for quite some time) don't even show up to most of the meetings, letalone the comps.
First, you quoted Dave Lavery, program executive for solar system exploration at NASA. Beside that, he's got a wicked sense of humor. Don't flip out too much.
Now, isn't the purpose of FIRST to inspire students? If everyone who joined the program already knew everything and had an solid interest in science and technology, the impact of the program would be nonexistant. That's not the case, obviously.
Instead of wasting your energy on getting annoyed with these people and how you perceive their intention, why don't you try focusing on teaching them something?
Not everyone is receptive to new things. Some people, like me, are amazingly stubborn. It doesn't mean we're not worth the effort.
Open up.
FotoPlasma
01-01-2003, 22:45
I'm trying to come up with my first original pickup line (but I have no idea how to set up for them, so this is probably utterly useless).
Here's what I've come up with so far:
"Hey there, need a guy who can cook and clean?"
I'm mostly looking for the popular female opinion on this line, but all commentary is appreciated...
Originally posted by M. Krass
First, you quoted Dave Lavery, program executive for solar system exploration at NASA. Beside that, he's got a wicked sense of humor. Don't flip out too much.
Now, isn't the purpose of FIRST to inspire students? If everyone who joined the program already knew everything and had an solid interest in science and technology, the impact of the program would be nonexistant. That's not the case, obviously.
Instead of wasting your energy on getting annoyed with these people and how you perceive their intention, why don't you try focusing on teaching them something?
Not everyone is receptive to new things. Some people, like me, are amazingly stubborn. It doesn't mean we're not worth the effort.
Open up.
Ok, how about you think about what I said before you jump to a reaction. The newbies have NO intention of learning ANYTHING about robotics. This is the point I was trying to make that obviously went WAY over your head. On top of the fact that they have the combined mechanical skills of an ANT does not make things any better. I am easily annoyed, and things like this annoy me. Would you appreciate being put on a back burner in favor of a bunch of young, inexperienced, immature kids who really have nothing to do with what the applied for? By the way, the last thing, "open up", was uncalled for. Chill.
I'm not one to go up to a girl and deliver an incredibly witty and thoughtful pickup line. The way I met Stacia was thus: Her name is stitched into the back of her bookbag, and I couldn't figure out how to pronounce it. I simply went up to her in study hall and said, "How do you pronounce your name?" It worked, despite the fact that it was not intended to. Hehehe....
I've found that I would rather have a girl hit me with a pickup line, for some reason. I'm not very outgoing with girls (due to bad rejection experiences) and if she's really worth it, she'll come to me.
I'll be happily celebrating my 6th month with Stacia on January 14th. YAY! :D
Originally posted by MarkF
Ok, how about you think about what I said before you jump to a reaction. The newbies have NO intention of learning ANYTHING about robotics. This is the point I was trying to make that obviously went WAY over your head. On top of the fact that they have the combined mechanical skills of an ANT does not make things any better. I am easily annoyed, and things like this annoy me. Would you appreciate being put on a back burner in favor of a bunch of young, inexperienced, immature kids who really have nothing to do with what the applied for? By the way, the last thing, "open up", was uncalled for. Chill.
I don't jump to conclusions. I examine situations and call it like I see it. There is very little that goes over my head, even. I know what I read, I meant what I said, and there was nothing about your post that I did not understand.
FIRST, of course, is an acronym. We all know what it stands for, but do we know what it means?
FIRST is meant to inspire students. FIRST is aimed at those girls on your team. They don't know anything about mechanics, or electricity, or programming, or machining. They have no interest in it, either. They're perfect candidates for FIRST.
In my opinion, you do deserve to be put on the back burner. You sound like you're going to pursue technology no matter what happens, so why should I waste my energy on you when it's better spent on people who don't even realize the potential they have?
Your post did not go "over my head;" nor did your arrogance. Your intent was clear. Your intent seems selfish. You are an obstacle to my efforts.
Worry less about what other people are doing and worry more about what you could be doing to make things better for everyone.
Originally posted by MarkF
Ok, how about you think about what I said before you jump to a reaction. The newbies have NO intention of learning ANYTHING about robotics. This is the point I was trying to make that obviously went WAY over your head. On top of the fact that they have the combined mechanical skills of an ANT does not make things any better. I am easily annoyed, and things like this annoy me. Would you appreciate being put on a back burner in favor of a bunch of young, inexperienced, immature kids who really have nothing to do with what the applied for? By the way, the last thing, "open up", was uncalled for. Chill.
Let me give you a little background about myself:
2 years ago I was a newbie like the one you are referring to. I didnt know anything, I had limited mechanical skills. I joined because I thought it would be a cool thing to do.
Now in that first year, I wanted to learn. I went to every meeting (Which was a feat in itself since our build site was 40 minutes away.) I went to regionals. At regionals I helped scout for the team.
Well throughout that year, I wanted to learn all about mechanics. Due to the disorganized nature of our team, I mainly sat around and watched.
This brings me to last year. Last year I knew a little more and throughout the season I learned many many things. I attened all the competitions, and held a place on the drive team.
This year, I am the acting captain, and without me the team would be lost.
So. I started as a newbie, I cared, I learned, and now I am in charge. Can you show me one criteria I fit in your post just because I started as a "newbie"
Oh yeah and that went over M's head? Yeah right. I have never seen anything go over M's head. YOU?!?! tell M!?!?!? to think before giving a response? please take your own advice. It is clearly obvious that M does and always will understand more than you.
PLEASE dont bash people because they dont know things.(For that matter, dont bash them at all) Have you tried teaching them? If so, did they want to learn? Has it ever occurred to you that like me, they were never given a chance to learn?.
Since you can bash people for not knowing anything, Im glad that you came into FIRST as a freshman and knew everything. As for the rest of us, obviously we are better off. If you want everyone to know how ignorant you are, you have just shown us. That and the fact that you have a serious lack of respect
(/Me is astonished)
Im sorry that was so long, but I have very strong feelings about this topic.
Cory
Originally posted by M. Krass
nor did your arrogance. Your intent was clear. Your intent seems selfish. You are an obstacle to my efforts.
Worry less about what other people are doing and worry more about what you could be doing to make things better for everyone. [/B]
My arrogance? If you'll excuse me, I'm simply "calling it as I see it", like you say. Why is my opinion wrong? Why are you attacking me? What did I say to offend you? It seems to me like you're the one worrying here, it's like what you say is right no matter what and nothing can change that. Perhaps I really am too shallow to understand this, but you obviously don't know me at all, not unlike anyone else in this forum except purplerose (my girlfriend). I am new to a school that has a robotics program. I came from a Northeast Philadelphia school that had, quite literally, a negative fiscal budget, letalone a Robotics program. I only moved out here in the middle of the school year last year and wanted to pursue the program because it would give me real life technical skills that I could apply in what I hope to be my future occupation. I am, frankly, ignorant of the values and whatnot that the program is supposed to teach, and because of this I see things as a young child sees the world; in black and white. What happened, to me, was wrong. To you, perhaps it was right, but in my opinion, that's not what matters. As you say you are, I am incredibly stubborn (and confrontational, but being a newbie here, I am trying my best to keep my flames under control).
Cory....Cory, Cory, Cory....my friend, you fail to understand my point of view. I see where you're coming from, and I'm sorry that I offended you, however, I know things that you don't. Not to say I'm more experienced; you're completely correct in that, and it's quite likely that I never will be. However, the newbies I am referring to do NOT, as generalization, have any inclination to learn about what they've applied for. I know a few veterans on the team and the idea they've given me is that which I explained. I also know one of the newbies, and she is of that attitude; she told me herself. I did not intend to put across the feeling that I know everything; I know I don't, that's one of the reasons I want to be on this program. I have quite a few other things to say here, but it's 1:40 AM, and I need sleep.
My apologies to anyone I offended, but please, take a look from my perspective. I didn't mean to bash anyone here, so don't bash me.
Lauren Hafford
02-01-2003, 03:01
"Hey there, need a guy who can cook and clean?"
heeheehee...funnyness and easygoing-ness is awesome in a guy always.....
the worst pick-up line that i ever used (yes, i do try to pick up guys (all the time!)) was there was this guy who was really hot and i had idolized him for a while. One day i got on the school bus and he was riding it so i sat next to him and said, "You wanna know something funny? I used to be obsessed with you...You're really hot!"
yeah....i got a date out of it but nothing else (except a hug...)
And that was when i had my head shaved anyway so it kind of went with the look :)
I have other bad pickup line stories but we won't delve into those right now....they're mostly just me being incredibly blunt.
later
lauren
Carolyn Duncan
02-01-2003, 03:16
Ok you three, take a time out. Nothing that you are talking about has anything to do with the topic at hand. The thread was revived for pick up lines. Perhaps each of you should take the time and use your energy to look up the threads which are titled "Why did you join First?" I believe there was even a QotW regarding this topic. But just in case you don't feel like looking it up, here's a hint: Not everyone joined FIRST because they want to be an engineer, I sure as anything don't I just wanted to play with Legos and got sucked into the greatness of the program. MarkF, let me offer you some advice, of course you can totally ignore me if you like, everyone has a different feeling about the program. it means something different to everyone. For some people the magnitude of what can and is done does not hit until they go to their first competition, I have seen it happen. As a mentor last year I had the opportunity to sit back and watch the students who worked and the ones who didn't, trust me the adults see who does the work and who doesn't. Your efforts will not go unnoticed, that also means that your attitude is also going to be noted. If other people have to expend too much energy defending themselves to you they don't have the ability to devote the proper attention to the project. Perhaps if you try to work with those people who aren't there for what you consider the right reasons, you will learn that you may be a better teacher or you will make a more positive impact on the adults who are watching.
M, you have been around in FIRST for awhile, you know that it is your job to mentor, not egg on such conversations. Help Mark understand and see more than just one side of things. It's not the best idea to be stubborn in every situation. You said it yourself, open up. That doesn't mean just listening to what other people say and understanding that they have their opinions too, but don't word your posts as if they are from a dictator's speach. You are very open minded about certain things, in order to be true to that it has to be about everything, not just what you chose to be open about. Mentor, guide, water the flowers but do not over feed.
Cory, it is ok to have strong feelings about things but don't forget that sometimes you have to contain them. It is ok to share but to an extent, don't jump on a person, it only makes things worse. If you feel yourself getting too hyped up finish typing what you feel needs to be said and then delete it and start over. It can be a bad idea to post when emotions are high. A good rule of thumb is if a thread becomes centered around a select few posters stop posting. It ill quickly go off topic. Don't forget that you can consult posters who have been around awhile before you hit that button that says submit. I have asked people to read something before I post it in order to see how it is taken by another person. Things don't come out the way they are supposed to sometimes.
At this point the only thing I ask is that you have read this and do not post a reply in the thread. Show the rest of the posters and readers that you have taken the time to read and are doing something rather than just saying something about the way this thread went. At least give me that courtesy. I'm sorry to sound so condescending, but lets face it; sometimes we don't know what we are capable of unless we are told. Sometimes that hurts but a little sting is better than a big rejection. With that I vote to lock this thread.
Brandon Martus
02-01-2003, 06:41
Yes. . (welcome back)
[i]Originally posted by Carolyn Duncan
and do not post a reply in the thread.
... unless it has to do with the topic.
Originally posted by Carolyn Duncan
... With that I vote to lock this thread.
I almost did lock it. I'm hoping this off-topic 'debate' takes another form (ie: chat or email).
Melissa Nute
02-01-2003, 08:08
Originally posted by FotoPlasma
I'm trying to come up with my first original pickup line (but I have no idea how to set up for them, so this is probably utterly useless).
Here's what I've come up with so far:
"Hey there, need a guy who can cook and clean?"
Sure Jim, I'll take you any day but I can cook instead :p
As long as ian approves...
chellyzee93
02-01-2003, 08:26
Definately, a woman these days can't bother herself with getting dinner ready- nevermind keeping the house clean. Any guy who is willing to cook for me is in :p
purpledaisy
02-01-2003, 13:04
i've never been given a pick up line, per se, but I was "Miss Daisy" for our team at Drexel last year, and so was our robot... people were holding up signs saying Miss Daisy is HOT. I'm still not sure if they meant me or the robot...
Carolyn, thank you for being the voice of reason... and just so your guys know, we've lost most of our freshmen anyways (does anyone else have this problem?).
Stacia
I think they were talking about you, sweetheart.
BoticsPUNK
02-01-2003, 22:07
Yo Purple Daisy were you at the "Deul on the Delaware" comp ?
If you we're i think i remember you. Your the tall blone one right ?i was wearing your flower hat during the finals. Sorry if i confused you w/ somone else from your team.
BoticsPUNK
02-01-2003, 22:31
Wanna hear my best pick up line ever at competition ??
" we're raising money for nationals..... 50 cents for a hug and 1 $ for a kiss on the cheek. " Needless to say im a sucker for charaties......
pretty lame huh ??
AJ Quick
02-01-2003, 23:02
I have got to try some of these! They are hillarious!
Originally posted by BoticsPUNK
Yo Purple Daisy were you at the "Deul on the Delaware" comp ?
If you we're i think i remember you. Your the tall blone one right ?i was wearing your flower hat during the finals. Sorry if i confused you w/ somone else from your team.
Heya, this is her b/f.....no, she isn't the tall blond. She's the short brunette, lol! Kirsten is the girl you saw, though. Purpledaisy is one of her friends.
Carolyn Duncan
03-01-2003, 01:11
Thanks Brandon, it's good to be back.
The worst pick up lines I've ever gotten both came from the same person. "You know cars, play sports, and read Sports Illustrated, you're like... God's gift to men. Are you like available or something?" The other one was "Combat boots with a skirt, I've never met anyone who could pull that off before. Can you take me shopping with you?" I thought I was about to gag...
MissDaisyGirl
03-01-2003, 09:57
this would be the duel on the delaware 'tall blonde', thank you very much, not purpledaisy, and mark, why are you on these boards?
sorry i didn't email you 651 :-/ i'm taken.
BoticsPUNK
03-01-2003, 11:41
MarkF and MissDaisy
haha sorry about that im not mad that you didnt e-mail me. thats fine i wasn't tring to hit on ya i was just tring to be friendly i mean you were nice to me all that day i figured you were a cool person to talk to . Just looking for a e-mail friend .
Who was that girl on your team that was kissing my friend Justin ?? do you remember any of this ?? she gave him her # and everything! Short little dark haired girl ? Ring any bells ? He was hoping on seeing her at the "brunswick eruption" . Anyways sorry about the confusion...Rock on and see you in 2003.
purpledaisy
03-01-2003, 12:30
well, first of all yes, i am a brunette, i was at Duel on the Delaware, but i was more hanging out with the moe people. The girl you mean who was kissing Justin was Llani (i think that's how you spell it). She's not on our team anymore, she realized she doesn't have time for it and her other commitments. If you guys will be at Drexel, though, she might be convinced to stop in, since she is still interested.
Stacia
kir ~ lay off him, k?
BoticsPUNK
03-01-2003, 12:39
hey thanks for ending all of my confusion. AHH so thats the girl that was with Justin haha thanks. i'll have to pass the word along to him. we'll defently be a Drexel. Are you guys going to Chessapeek regional and nationals ?
purpledaisy
03-01-2003, 12:51
yep, no problem. Our team is going to chesapeake and nationals and drexel. not everyone's going to everything, though. i have to admit, i remember your team, but can't place who you are exactly. i know i talked to some of your team at Brunswick, i was the one who told justin that llani wasn't there. oh well, i'll figure it out later
stacia
BoticsPUNK
03-01-2003, 12:58
I think i do remember you..... do you have brown hair and glasses ?
purpledaisy and BoticsPUNK, this convo may be better suited for Private Messaging...not a thread...look back to see this has already happened once this thread among other people and this thread almost got locked...
Brandon Martus
03-01-2003, 13:51
Originally posted by AdamT
purpledaisy and BoticsPUNK, this convo may be better suited for Private Messaging...not a thread...look back to see this has already happened once this thread among other people and this thread almost got locked...
Yep.
BoticsPUNK
03-01-2003, 15:16
ok conversation dead.........
MissDaisyGirl
03-01-2003, 17:48
aha, being censored, that's gotta suck
i'm interested in this conversation, ha!
anyways, loni is how you spell it, ok PUNK, i was wondering about the hitting-on-me factor, and purpledaisy, 651 was our alliance w/moe, they have a little wheely deal on the front that didn't do anything (sorry guys) but they were a good pusher and really nice, they gave out free t-shirts(!)
sorry to the moderator, i had to chime in and am too lazy to e-mail.
Katie Reynolds
03-01-2003, 19:35
Originally posted by MissDaisyGirl
aha, being censored, that's gotta suck
i'm interested in this conversation, ha!
...
sorry to the moderator, i had to chime in and am too lazy to e-mail.
Listen to Adam and Brandon. E-mail or AIM will be the best way to go, or this thread will be locked. :(
You also agree not to post the same message in multiple forums, or use the forums as a real-time chat, continuing a 2-3 person conversation on for numerious posts in a short period of time.
- Katie
Mike Schroeder
03-01-2003, 20:56
Hey just to change topics abit, i got a new pick up line -
Hey do you like Pudding?
Dave_222
03-01-2003, 22:03
Hey Mel.... HOW YOU DOIN?
Mike Schroeder
03-01-2003, 22:15
Dude ur gonna get hurt
Melissa Nute
03-01-2003, 22:15
Originally posted by Dave_222
Hey Mel.... HOW YOU DOIN?
Dave: grrr....
remember I have blackmail on you now... :P
/me begins to cry
Dave_222
03-01-2003, 23:25
/me pats meli on the head and gives her a cookie. I appologise
GryphonthePure
05-01-2003, 02:14
ooh, ooh, how about this...
Roses are red
Violets are purple
catfish have itchy whiskers...
... ... ... ... ...
... and so do you???
umm... I think this would only be legal for girls to use on guys... or maybe gay guys... not that it would work for them... but hey, ya never know...
GryphonthePure
05-01-2003, 02:20
hmm... maybe I should make a new thread for failing love letters...
"I sit in my broom closet chair,
frying the remains of my grief stricken heart.
Thinking of you."
mgreenley
05-01-2003, 10:59
All of this is getting out of hand, so I'm going to put and end to it.
For all of us guys:
FIRST is about robotics, not girls, and any time you see a cute girl, just remember its a false hope.
For all of you girls:
Due to this message guys will no longer be using lame pick-up lines, so all of this is now unnecessary.
For everyone else:
Just because I've never been on a date doesn't mean I'm a reject, just a freshman.
Matt Attallah
05-01-2003, 11:53
LOL!!
And that is why this was put into the Chit-Chat room!!
Newb, take it easy, and after 4 years, lets say i have been slapped a couple of times...
newbs...Have soo much to learn....:rolleyes:
Firewolf
05-01-2003, 14:08
QUOTE]Originally posted by FotoPlasma
I'm trying to come up with my first original pickup line (but I have no idea how to set up for them, so this is probably utterly useless).
Here's what I've come up with so far:
"Hey there, need a guy who can cook and clean?"
I'm mostly looking for the popular female opinion on this line, but all commentary is appreciated... [/QUOTE]
aw, can you really? Don't lie! But I think that would work...
now on to bad pick up lines:
"Hey you wanna see how my gyro works?"
:rolleyes: at which point he proceeded to put his arm around me and talk to me in simple language, as if I, being a girl, has no idea of how a gyro works (it was my 1st year then, so I guess I looked naive enough).
I humored him for a while, and then explained everything to him he had said to me in greater detail, and with bigger words... :D that was fun. I'd have to say, he got taken aback some, but it encouraged him some more to go on following me
I'd have to it was rather refreshing, I enjoy bad pick up lines, unfortunately I don't hear that many (personally).
Biggs717
05-01-2003, 16:13
When we were at nationals...we were taped for the video from the team Heat Wave called "FIRST girls gone wild" and this one guy came up to us and asked if we "had seen his beach ball" while flexing his arms trying to show off...it was pretty funny
Dave_222
05-01-2003, 20:50
Yeah i joined first to pick up chicks.
FotoPlasma
05-01-2003, 20:59
Originally posted by Dave_222
Yeah i joined first to pick up chicks.
Whoah! So did I!
Melissa Nute
05-01-2003, 21:00
Originally posted by FotoPlasma
Whoah! So did I!
WOW! Me too!
and 258 and 810 :P
purpledaisy
06-01-2003, 21:38
wait a second... I thought it went the other way... girls joined FIRST to pick up guys... cuz girls like me aren't really worth picking up with the others out there... at least that's been the attitude i've seen at the comps.
Dave_222
06-01-2003, 21:43
Dude no way i only date robot chicks.
Johca_Gaorl
06-01-2003, 21:45
<----------Dates a robot chick
<<<Happliy dates a robot chick (but she hates being called chick). How dare you say that Stacia? :p I gotta be careful cuz I see all the guys looking at you like they're gonna swoop in and steal ya!
Firewolf
07-01-2003, 16:19
during our brainstorming, we took a brake, and I brought up the topic of good bad pick up lines, and this is the one I made up (OK, not original) while we were sitting there, it might not even be a pick up line but here it is if any of the females want a laugh:
"I like my men the way I like my robots, strong, fast and durable"
purpledaisy
07-01-2003, 22:07
ahh... if only we could build a robot that was all three, and reliable to boot... *sigh* i guess i'll have to settle for training my boyfriend instead... not that i need to do much training... lol, anyways... has anyone else had the trouble with the slutty freshmen girls who want to get "desperate" guys, and so join a robotics team, then quit when they realize it actually requires work?
not really a pick up line, but last year at Drexel, a guy sent his friend to get my email address at the team party. He made me write it on his hand, but i guess he didn't copy it over, cuz he came back on Saturday to get it again. lol.
Frank(Aflak)
07-01-2003, 23:06
Originally posted by mgreenley
For everyone else:
Just because I've never been on a date doesn't mean I'm a reject, just a freshman.
For everyone else: I've only been on two dates and im a junior . . that doesn't mean im a reject, just lazy.
FotoPlasma
08-01-2003, 04:47
Originally posted by Frank(Aflak)
For everyone else: I've only been on two dates and im a junior . . that doesn't mean im a reject, just lazy.
Try senior...
And I've never actually been on a date.
Mark me down for being lazy.
Melissa Nute
08-01-2003, 06:05
Originally posted by FotoPlasma
Try senior...
And I've never actually been on a date.
Mark me down for being lazy.
At Nats you will...
Originally posted by FotoPlasma
Try senior...
And I've never actually been on a date.
Mark me down for being lazy.
Maybe you should join my club.
FotoPlasma
08-01-2003, 16:44
Originally posted by Meli W.
At Nats you will...
Does that mean I only have a limited time of being dateless?
Time to stockpile canned foods, and non-perishables. And money. For the date.
Originally posted by ChrisA
Maybe you should join my club.
Does your club have cards?
We could have LAN parties in lieu of dates. That'd be fun.
:)
rwaliany
08-01-2003, 16:56
whats with all the girls bashing guys....
poor us
Pickup Line: Women love me. But you know that already, don't you.
Elgin Clock
08-01-2003, 17:03
One simple question solves everything. It worked last year at Nationals for the time being at least,
Do you want free tickets to the GUNN Show??? (http://www.geocities.com/gunnshowguys/) Hehehe!!!
Shelley_delphi chick
08-01-2003, 18:45
Well, I've been out on six dates and I'm a high school senior girl. All six of these dates were formal dances and one of them I went and picked the guy up?!? What is my problem? I guess my question is......Is there room for a girl in your guys only club?? I'm not lazy just can't find a guy that is a gentleman that will pick me up take me to a movie and dinner and then return me home safely. Is that so much to ask?
purpledaisy
08-01-2003, 22:12
Poor Michelle! I too have to drive... but that's because he's a year younger than me and doesn't have his license. unfortunately it is true, most guys are jerks. I've only had 2 boyfriends including my current... and the other is now officially labeled a jerk. *sigh* that's almost all there is at my school - they're either sicko jerks, jerks, or taken...
And yes, you should have buttons. Buttons are a MUST for any FIRST-related organization! lol.
anywho... returning to my obscurity...
rwaliany
09-01-2003, 04:05
Girls = Money * Time
Time = Money
Girls = Money^2
Money is the root of evil
Girls = (evil^1/2)^2
Girls = EVIL
Just kidding, but its true...
Ben Mitchell
09-01-2003, 05:55
Hmm...This thread has gone amiss in my absense...
Girls are NOT evil, they are perfect beings, and worthy of our respect, worship, and admiration.
Guys are NOT all jerks.
<-----Exception to the rule. :D
Shelley_delphi chick
09-01-2003, 14:02
What does money have to do with anything?!? I don't expect a guy to pay everytime we go out, I don't expect him to buy 25-30 dinners everytime we go somewhere. I'm a very independents person and would actually rather pay for my own meal, my own movie, and my own putt-putt!! Girls require affection and a compliment every once and a while is nice. I serious think guys are thinking way to much about money and not enough about just spending time together. Throw a movie in the TV pop some pop corn and call it a romantic evening. I would rather do that then go to the movies!! Any other girls agree??
purpledaisy
09-01-2003, 22:17
yes, shelly, i agree- at his house as i have a younger sister and dad who have a tendency to come into the room, at random times and not leave for forever. i however am a bit more demanding in the affection realm. i need lots and lots of hugs, but i get hugs from friends, too.
i too like to pay. i don't expect my boyfriend to pay for everything, in fact sometimes i insist he let me pay.
and ryan, not all girls are evil, some of us don't cost much, and oftentimes those that insist on costing alot aren't girls worth being with anyways, so don't generalize that much.
ben, you're right, not all guys are jerks. we just have a saying around my school - wissahickon guys are jerks (you must live in the district for more than a year to be considered a wissahickon guy, hence the reason my boyfriend is not one). it is true that the rare one is not a jerk, however as a rule, that's what you find. (i like that statement about girls being worthy of respect, admiration, etc... could you come teach the guys on my team that? please?)
stacia
This whole thread is interesting....
I find it kinda funny how this thread is going, at my school (where they work us like slaves and feed us like pigs) there aren't any girs on the FIRST team (yet...) but not if I can help it:)
So yeah, I'll be talking to a friend/s and a girl/s will be listening in/ participating in and I will mention the robotics club. They immiediately loose interest in talking to us and leave (how rude!).
Even funnier is the girls who say that they want to be EE of ME or CE when they grow up refuse to be a part of the FIRST team. Wierd!
Well yeah I go to a magnet school and so many people live far away from school it is tough to get rides etc and people dont go to meetings "just for fun" after school. So our team is very small and of the male gender (because I like to think they all live far away).
Our team is a rookie team a hopefully next year we will have some skirts (as someone fameous used to say) one our team. :)
Also funny how they're totally attracted by movies (my other past time) and by the mechanics in the camera crane I built but will have nothing ot do w/ the FIRST team.
well as my dad says (and probably all of the guys will agree) if you can under stand women than there's something wrong w/ you
PS. To all of you girls in need of some men... Atlanta is VACENT, come on down...
Southern hospitality and all...
my $.02 (USD)
- Andy
more of andy's $.02
are these personal ads...
if so I enjoy long walks on the beach....
Just kidding!
-Andy
Melissa Nute
09-01-2003, 22:34
Originally posted by andy
more of andy's $.02
are these personal ads...
if so I enjoy long walks on the beach....
Just kidding!
-Andy
Hey now...
long walks on the beach are great..esp when you are walking barefoot just talking about random things...nothing is more peaceful
Johca_Gaorl
09-01-2003, 22:37
Originally posted by Meli W.
Hey now...
long walks on the beach are great..esp when you are walking barefoot just talking about random things...nothing is more peaceful
I second that!
purpledaisy
09-01-2003, 22:46
long walks on the beach... *sigh* barefoot, under the sunset or at night... talk about an incurable romantic's dream!!!
usually i prefer lakes, though... they can be just as romantic... watching the sunset over the other bank of the lake, seeing the bonfires at the edge, sprawling on my back on the dock watching the stars come out, maybe a late-night canoe ride or swim. snuggling together b/c its upstate new york and freezing cold...
(yes i have a specific place in mind, but alas the scenarios i just described haven't quite happened yet... watching the sunset on the beach has, though... )
/me is incurable romantic
545TheAmbasator
09-01-2003, 23:24
LOL sum funny ones up there. one of my ex-girlfriends found out I was on the team this year. She comes into the programing room earlier this week cause she's interested in joining, so when one of the guys asked if she wanted to join with a kind of look in his eye, she responded "yes, but I think my ex would have my head as the optical sensors"
Mike Schroeder
09-01-2003, 23:33
Originally posted by Meli W.
Hey now...
long walks on the beach are great..esp when you are walking barefoot just talking about random things...nothing is more peaceful Mel, obviously you have never been to Jersey:P
Long Walks on the beach, sure you wanna risk that
Barefoot- i wouldn't suggest it, wear as much protection on your feet as you can
Talk about random things - if you are alive long enough (from the air) to talk that is amazing
haha yea..... Jersey beaches are good for one thing dumping waste....no wait :( wanna get attacked by an exsessivly large amount of Jellyfish than hope right in
Katie Reynolds
10-01-2003, 00:12
Originally posted by "Big Mike"
Mel, obviously you have never been to Jersey:P
Long Walks on the beach, sure you wanna risk that
Barefoot- i wouldn't suggest it, wear as much protection on your feet as you can
Talk about random things - if you are alive long enough (from the air) to talk that is amazing
haha yea..... Jersey beaches are good for one thing dumping waste....no wait :( wanna get attacked by an exsessivly large amount of Jellyfish than hope right in
Hey now! I love Long Beach Island (LBI) ... it's so nice down there :)
- Katie
Wildwood is the best. The water is too far from the boards though....
Hee hee I can say I did the walking on the beach at sunset! Well, kinda was running a bit, cuz in order to see the sunset we had to get on the other side of that big ol' billboard on Steel Pier in Atlanctic City....
I can't wait till I do get my liscence. It feels kinda awkward having to rely on Stacia for a ride if we're gonna go out. But, what can ya do? Sit back and enjoy the ride....
Hmmmm....now for my explanation of a random smylie.
:yikes: <Just got flashed (You have to be able to see the animation)
FotoPlasma
10-01-2003, 04:34
The beach in The Silent Cartographer mission of Halo looks pretty nice.
The alien corpses, craters, plasma scoring, and bloody sand might detract from the scenery, though...
Whatever floats your boat.
<edit>
If you don't understand this post, you're unclutured.
</edit>
Firewolf
10-01-2003, 15:51
Originally posted by "Big Mike"
Mel, obviously you have never been to Jersey:P
Long Walks on the beach, sure you wanna risk that
Barefoot- i wouldn't suggest it, wear as much protection on your feet as you can
Talk about random things - if you are alive long enough (from the air) to talk that is amazing
haha yea..... Jersey beaches are good for one thing dumping waste....no wait :( wanna get attacked by an exsessivly large amount of Jellyfish than hope right in
You have some way to ruin a romantic thought. Though I can't argue ... still ... what's more romantic then you're date glowing green after falling in the water as he/she tries to get a piece of sharp object out of your foot?
(I'm sorry, I like comedy so much more, I'm better at laughing)
FotoPlasma
10-01-2003, 15:57
Originally posted by Firewolf
(I'm sorry, I like comedy so much more, I'm better at laughing)
Me too.
But no one laughs at my jokes, except out of pity. Or disgust. One or the other.
D.J. Fluck
10-01-2003, 16:21
Originally posted by FotoPlasma
Me too.
But no one laughs at my jokes, except out of pity. Or disgust. One or the other.
Sometimes the best jokes involve the harassment of others :D
Mike Schroeder
10-01-2003, 18:12
Originally posted by FotoPlasma
Me too.
But no one laughs at my jokes, except out of pity. Or disgust. One or the other.
Jim, no we don't (yes we do but don't tell Jim, it gets him upset)
the beaches...
Well Jersey and LBH are like walks in the park compared to beaches in Georgia... (yes we have beaches, they're just NASTY) Plus living in Atlanta the beaches are at the least a 6 hour car ride away...
However if you're into moutains and the wilderness (some nice hidden lakes and streams in them hills) Georgia is the place. Only a 2 hour car ride from the big city puts you in pristine wilderness. Complete with a drunken redneck (they really exist! Only in the south though!) and several moonshine stills (look it up).
The biggest gripe out of towners have about the ATL is there really isn't any nightlife. Sure there are alot of fancy schmancy resturaunts but nothing in downtow ATL it's all in Buchhead... (teachnicly still part of Atlanta)
Downtown is really scary at night and you're lucky if you don't get shot or mugged. But as I said no one ever goes downtown most just live near it. (I live about 15 min from downtown) OH yeah GA tech is downtown. Boy the out of school students stay in there dorms ALOT because they dont know where to go...
Wow that turned into a rant...
Back on topic. All the pick up lines I've ever heard arn't exactly G-rated so if you still want to hear them they are funny.. (PM me)
well thats all for now
-Andy
I am in fourth year german (pity me) and recently I had to write a letter trying to seduce a woman in GERMAN.
It is hard enough in ENGLISH! So of course the night before it was due I was hard at work...
It had to be a page long typed and I ran out of ideas at about 2:30 in the morning (halfway done) so I did as any slacker would have done:
I searched for pickup lines on google.
Than translated it on altavista
Than sent it to one of my brillient german friends to proof read.
See what I would do was take a line like
You're eyes sparkle like diamonds suspended in the night sky, wanna make out? (BTW I just made that up, pretty good!)
and turned it into
You're eyes sparkle like diamonds suspended in the night sky.
Plenty mushy. I got an A on the assignment (which didn't keep me from scraping by w/ an 80.0001% in his class)
Yeah well anyway ony one who wants some more p-up lines PM me and we'll see if I can post them...
-Andy
rwaliany
11-01-2003, 00:14
This one worked.
Is your dad a thief? Then who stole the stars out of the heavens and put them in your eyes.
Firewolf
11-01-2003, 13:10
Originally posted by rwaliany
This one worked.
Is your dad a thief? Then who stole the stars out of the heavens and put them in your eyes.
o jeez! way to be original!:rolleyes:
yeah, see, guys, get original -- girls would appreciate that soo much more then you coping off of something that sooo trite.
it shows you actually put thought into it
Claires4sorrow
12-01-2003, 20:24
some robo guyz r really scary and some r awesome...
here are my experiences w/ them
at the regionals dance this scary kid came up and started grinding with my friend.. then left and came back and started with me.. and i was very afraid so we got our really cool female engineer to scare him off..
we made shirts for the girls on our team that say bobcat kittens on the front and meow... on the back... so many guyz would cat call us and whistle and "here kitty kitty" stuff that was entertaining... this other kid followed me around for like a day catcalling at me for the longest time...
another time this kid would try to discretly spray the legs of any girl that passed his pit.. so after about 3 times of walking by and getting my legs soaked... i took a waterbottle from our pit walked over to him and dumped the entire bottle all over him and ran away... it was really funny.. he came over to my pit and gave me props but then tried to dump a bottle on me... so i grabbed his wrist and twisted it and he was like wow yer tough.. then his friend tried to take a picture of me and my 2 friends... then the kid i dumped the bottle on.. who also turned out to be really really hot followed us around that day and then we saw him later at the closing ceremony and he invited us to go swimming.. so that turned out to be one of the better guy pick-up things... lol :cool:
Team238-aholic
12-01-2003, 20:27
ohhh team 177....claire4sorrow....one of my good friends was on that team...but i don't know if you would know him....cause he graduated in 2000 (i think), but i think he continued to help the team the year after that...
Kristina
12-01-2003, 20:32
This is semi-related, I guess you could convert any of these into pickup lines...its straight off the UCLA engineering page: Here (http://www.esuc.ucla.edu/pub/articleShow.asp?articleId=19§ion=1)
Top Ten List of Why You should date an engineer.
1. We know how to fix that flashing “12:00” on your VCR.
2. We are easy to program with a simple interface.
3. There won’t be many other women around us because we stink (no time to shower).
4. We’re crazy; crazy like the fox.
5. Instead of flowers, we give you viruses........you know what kind.
6. Our rebar is the hardest around.
7. The most likely place to find us is somewhere else.
8. We don’t fuss too much on wardrobe because our pocket protectors are stylish all year round.
9. The only thing we would have an affair with is a computer... or maybe that bald chick from the first Star Trek movie.
10. MONEY...MONEY...MONEY...MONEY ................ MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HA HA!!!!!! HA HA HA HA !!!!
Elgin Clock
13-01-2003, 00:39
Originally posted by Doanie8
4. We’re crazy; crazy like the fox.
HA HA HA!!! Random Simpson quotes. Get's em' every time!!
MRL180YTL2002
13-01-2003, 20:34
(laughing)...nah I just asked a girl on 179 for her mailing address and discovered her father was the team leader for that year too after she gave it to me. Met her at KSC, she's about 45 minutes south of me so I actually have gone on two dates with her. The sad part is, we met in a hotel room (Holiday Inn) after thrusday of the 2001 KSC regional (both our teams stayed at the same hotel)...I don't remeber using any pick up line...i'm honest and straight forward with someone I like. It was probably...."I want to get to know you better....." so therefoe I am crazy as no. 4 says. And technically and everyone say we're a couple so she's I guess my FIRST and only girlfriend (dating....I have many friends that are girls) I have.
chellyzee93
14-01-2003, 01:05
lol.. hrmm... lets see... does wearing your teams number in their hat count? :p IRI rocked
rwaliany
14-01-2003, 01:17
Haha, from my experiences, the best pickup line is "Hi."
It's easier to say and seems a bit more fitting than, "There's this movie I wanted to see and my mom said I can't see it alone."
I don't know the second one works pretty well too, but yeah, I think "hi" is better.
MRL180YTL2002
14-01-2003, 19:36
Hi worked for me! See what I posted:
(laughing)...nah I just asked a girl on 179 for her mailing address and discovered her father was the team leader for that year too after she gave it to me. Met her at KSC, she's about 45 minutes south of me so I actually have gone on two dates with her. The sad part is, we met in a hotel room (Holiday Inn) after thrusday of the 2001 KSC regional (both our teams stayed at the same hotel)...I don't remeber using any pick up line...i'm honest and straight forward with someone I like. It was probably...."I want to get to know you better....." so therefoe I am crazy as no. 4 says. And technically and everyone say we're a couple so she's I guess my FIRST and only girlfriend (dating....I have many friends that are girls) I have.
(I copied so you don't have to scroll up)
LBK Rules
15-01-2003, 11:46
:DROTFL:D
I like reading about this b/f g/f stuff.
Raven_Writer
15-01-2003, 13:12
Originally posted by rwaliany
This one worked.
Is your dad a thief? Then who stole the stars out of the heavens and put them in your eyes.
I read this one before on a site...i think it's http://www.eefactor.com
Jeff_Rice
15-01-2003, 16:02
Girls all look great, but how does that factor into a relationship? Do you believe a psychologically productive relationship can develop if you use a "pick up" line on someone?
/edit
Does walking up to a girl and asking her what OS she uses count?
/end edit
Firewolf
15-01-2003, 19:50
OK, well, my friend came up with this one in physics --
we are learning how all object attract other objects, and such
I believe its Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation anyway-She didn't mean it to sound bad (she's a very prude girl)-
but here it is:
"You must have a really big mass, because I'm really attracted to you"
o that have us a laugh - she got so embarrassed after saying that :o - but she laughed anyway - it was fun
:yikes:
i thought I'd rather put this here then actually use it on a guy --
see guys - think original! that is if 'hi' won't work for you
Mike Schroeder
15-01-2003, 21:06
Originally posted by Firewolf
OK, well, my friend came up with this one in physics --
we are learning how all object attract other objects, and such
I believe its Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation anyway-She didn't mean it to sound bad (she's a very prude girl)-
but here it is:
"You must have a really big mass, because I'm really attracted to you"
o that have us a laugh - she got so embarrassed after saying that - but she laughed anyway - it was fun
i thought I'd rather put this here then actually use it on a guy --
see guys - think original! that is if 'hi' won't work for you
Okay, I think you just proved the point that....
dont drink New Jersey Water, it is bad for you :D
Firewolf
15-01-2003, 21:16
but north Brunswick water makes you see all the pritty colors...
:p
i'm still waiting to see pritty people:rolleyes:
Shelley_delphi chick
15-01-2003, 23:23
ya'll are all silly about this whole boyfriend girlfriend thing!! I mean why is everyone putting such an importance on finding that special guy and making sure that you stay together. I've been chasing after the same guy for the past four years and everytime we are together (he lives in PA) it's an awesome time, but when we sit and talk serious for a few minutes he comes to the conclusion that he can't get into a long distance relationship ( a five hour drive which i have driven and it wasn't that bad). So, I've given up pretty much on the whole relationship thing and I've accepted that as fine. You have so many other things to do rather then be tied down in high school or even in college. Think about where your going to be in two three years. Are you going to college close to the person that your hoping your going to be with.......nine times outta ten your not. Be young and have a good time and live life, don't let it be ruled by thinking you have to belong to someone else to be someone.
chellyzee93
16-01-2003, 17:19
I'm an interesting personality and it's important to find someone who handles me in a way that helps me grow. Guys are at hand, and settling for less is not an option. I'm keeping my eyes open and searching for someone who can make me happy.I can have fun, but i prefer to have friends rather than a bunch of guys all over me. It means alot to me.
FotoPlasma
16-01-2003, 17:36
Originally posted by chellyzee93
I can have fun, but i prefer to have friends rather than a bunch of guys all over me. It means alot to me.
Not that I have much room to talk, but it seems to me that sometimes it's better to have very good friends with whom you can talk, than a significant other with whom you might be more prone to fight with...
Firewolf
16-01-2003, 17:45
Originally posted by FotoPlasma
Not that I have much room to talk, but it seems to me that sometimes it's better to have very good friends with whom you can talk, than a significant other with whom you might be more prone to fight with...
or the best of all - a significant other that is your best friend
well, to me that's the one that sounds most logical <tad sarcastic?
Shelley_delphi chick
16-01-2003, 22:19
I have alot of male friends that I confide in, but there are a few that I keep at a long range. There are some guys that try to get all up in a white girls grill and I ain't down with that. I'm looking for the typical nerd and that is pretty hard to find in an inner city school, where the Asian people out number the white people. I'm just saying that you are all young and why is everyone in a rush to grow up. I seriously went to the toy store today and it was amazing to find that there are still toys out that I played with. It was a great memory, why are so many people trying to be older. I have 18 weeks left of my senior year and I'm without someone attached to my hip wondering why I didn't call, or checking my cell phone to see who called me. Why are people so worried about this......I mean seriously your probably already classified as a nerd, just go with it!!
MRL180YTL2002
16-01-2003, 22:19
I may not have a significant others despite what people say. But the other person, well, in a way she is my best friend, the best I've ever had. We never really argue as we hardly see one another (like maybe out of two years this march, um, counting.....8 times for a total of like 16 days). So when we tlak, hang out, call and/or write we don't spend the time doing any of that stuff. Its like an understood line...don't cross (we kindly tell one another). We could never be angry with one another...we just try to make the most of whatever time we have together even if its just sitting there holding hands (yeah, we do that sometimes).
Shelley_delphi chick
16-01-2003, 22:22
I hear that.........I love to sit there and cuddle and hug, but sometimes that sends the wrong way.
MRL180YTL2002
16-01-2003, 22:51
That's what e and my friend do sometimes which is why people say we're going out!
rwaliany
17-01-2003, 00:15
Originally posted by Raven_Writer
I read this one before on a site...i think it's http://www.eefactor.com
Ah, I got it on my phone. I get a pickup line on my phone everday. www.me43.com
Shelley_delphi chick
17-01-2003, 14:49
My question for all of you guys is this:
Is it as hard to find a nerdy girl as it is for me to find a nerdy boy to be at my side?!? I mean, I can't find a guy that is willing to not see me for days in and days out all because I live at the school during what free time I have. I work two jobs (trying to save money for school!!), I got to school at least 5 hours a day, plus homework, and then robotics stuff whenever I'm not working. Do you guys demand that you see your chicks at least an x amount of time a week? Am I being a bad girl (nothing meant by that please don't take it the wrong way) by trying to look at the future and what will let me advance myself in a male dominate workforce?!? Guys please let me know your thoughts about this, I'm kinda curious as to what ya'll have to say?
Raven_Writer
17-01-2003, 14:52
Originally posted by Shelley_delphi chick
My question for all of you guys is this:
Is it as hard to find a nerdy girl as it is for me to find a nerdy boy to be at my side?!? I mean, I can't find a guy that is willing to not see me for days in and days out all because I live at the school during what free time I have. I work two jobs (trying to save money for school!!), I got to school at least 5 hours a day, plus homework, and then robotics stuff whenever I'm not working. Do you guys demand that you see your chicks at least an x amount of time a week? Am I being a bad girl (nothing meant by that please don't take it the wrong way) by trying to look at the future and what will let me advance myself in a male dominate workforce?!? Guys please let me know your thoughts about this, I'm kinda curious as to what ya'll have to say?
Actually, I don't think I have any nerd-girls at my school (which totally blows)...I don't expect to spend every dying moment with my girl (when I get one), but I like to spend as much time as possible, without intervining (sp?). Your way of running your life is great in my opinion....looking for what future you can grab, and set forward to it...keep it up
Shelley_delphi chick
17-01-2003, 15:06
I think that sometime together is always good in a relationship, but the only thing though is I don't have enough time in the day. I mean the time that I do get to spend with that certain someone he complains the whole time we are together rather then appreciating the time and being thankful for that. I was trying to see what you guys were thinking about the subject. I'm not sure I agree with that, but I don't think that this certain someone will stick around (he's a non first person), need I say more. I was trying to see if I could cut him some slack about the issue, but I guess from what I am hearing no!!
Firewolf
17-01-2003, 15:17
y is everyone giving relationships a bad rep?
i mean, I'm not in one or whatever,
but it's not in every relationship you have to have
the person in your face 24/7
you can have a relationship in other way,
the only reason that could be denoted is b/c
this is all HS kids,
hormones, brain chemicals and the amygdala(emotion part of brain),
relationships rn't all leech-like
rwaliany
17-01-2003, 15:56
i always get stupid girls :(
Raven_Writer
17-01-2003, 15:58
Originally posted by rwaliany
i always get stupid girls :(
I wish I had a girl...only 1 girl has liked me....and she couldn't date til she was 16 (same rule w/ me though, we are both 15 to...hmph)
rwaliany
17-01-2003, 16:05
it's not really fun when you can't really have a decent conversation and their gpa is yours divided by 4
Raven_Writer
17-01-2003, 16:09
Originally posted by rwaliany
it's not really fun when you can't really have a decent conversation and their gpa is yours divided by 4
Heh...true. But my point is there though (low self-esteem....sux).
MRL180YTL2002
17-01-2003, 17:24
The girl I took to my school's homecoming and to the movies once (she's on 179)...and no we aren't going out yet....I've asked once (the FIRST and only girl) and she said no. We're both rather busy with IB schoolwork and robotics of course so neither one of us has time to devote to a long distance relationship. Maintaining a friendship that's right on the edge of going out (in a way) is tough as it is. But I took that chance...and its been a very interesting two years (well, this March) that I've known her. Also, definately go places (not necessarily steady) like me with someone you share a few common things. Despite our grade level differences (I'm in 12th, she's in 11th...but only 7 months and 3 days older...had to do explaining to parents) its actually a pretty good relationship (we could never get angry at one another) and love to be together, talk, write....but most importantly...it better be being together someplace. Last, it helps if the person's parents likes you....its a bit easier to go do stuff together (even if its as lame as walking up and down the pit area at the Championship). she maybe a blonde but she's highly intelligent...its an interesting as there are many dumb blonde jokes out there. Maybe the jokes on us.
rwaliany
17-01-2003, 19:30
we don't have IB, only AP :(
Raven_Writer
17-01-2003, 19:38
What's IB and AP?
rwaliany
17-01-2003, 19:44
International Barricular(don't know how to say it spell it)
Advanced Placement
Raven_Writer
17-01-2003, 19:52
Originally posted by rwaliany
International Barricular(don't know how to say it spell it)
Advanced Placement
Ah, ok, thanks. I don't think my school offers anything like that (my school is in the middle of no where basically).
I'm sorry for being off topic now, but does anyone know how to tell how many posts you've made til you can have a custom title? I know you need 150 posts, but anyone know how you can see how many you've made in total?
Shelley_delphi chick
17-01-2003, 19:56
My school has both IB and AP class offerings. I don't see the difference in them except the grades are weighted in IB and you have to take tests after every year. That is the only things that is different in my school.
I'm not giving relationships a bad rep, I'm just asking the guys what their opinions are on the whole seeing their chick every day five hours a day. I would love to be in a relationship where U could be treated like a person and not an object and carry on a normal conversation about nothing and be so interested that I smile through the whole thing. That is a great feeling to call someone and be able to smile the whole conversation even though they are 5 hours away (okay alittle over six with normal driving speeds).
MRL180YTL2002
17-01-2003, 20:43
IB is the International Baccalaureate program. Schools are evaluated before they are permitted to start to offer the program. IB is the last two years of high school and culminates in the extended essay (1500 words), internal and external examinations (external = tests rated a 1 to 7 unlike AP 1-5, internal - teacher evaluates your work) and a bunch off stuff too complicated to explain here. Its a world recognized program started by diplomats. Why? Because the children of diplomats shifted from assignment to assignment and when they went back to the mother country they could not go on to college. The reasoning was they didn't have a high school diploma or its equivalent in that country. If you get the IB diploma (what the program's all about) by meeting the various requirements, you can attend out of high school, ANY college or university in the world as they would accept the IB diploma as the equivalent of one from a school in their country. To go to a college overseas, like OXFORD in England, you need a college degree first. IB and AP are like we hate one another but colleges look better on IB as it is a very vigorous program. The workload is much heavier than AP in that the requirements differ. But some parts of IB are in the dark ages....the PURE pesudocode for IB computer science is pascal with a few changes. Now who remembers programming in Pascal?????
I personally must say that "seeing their chick 5 hours a day" is a very male chauvinistic pig-like statement. I would rather be viewed as a gentleman in the first place. Now, I would not mind seeing Pamela (everyone says we're a couple...she's also on 179) 5 hours a day. We have done that outside of robotics... movie and dinner as well as homecoming...but a lot of time we've spent together is at robotics competition (its even more time together if our teams are staying at the same hotel....I just dash to make it back to my room right before curfew after saying goodnight).
"I would love to be in a relationship where U could be treated like a person and not an object and carry on a normal conversation about nothing and be so interested that I smile through the whole thing. That is a great feeling to call someone and be able to smile the whole conversation" - Shelley_delphi chick (thought I'd note what I'm responding to)
Pamela and I personally we already do that even through we are staying as friends (not dating....but we have gone out to places). That's how I knew I really cared about her as I found I was completely at ease, comfortable talking about anything with her. We never fight/argue and nothing could ever make us mad/angry with one another. Its is a great feeling to be able to see/talk to someone and never break a simile you put on your face the moment you hear the other person's voice. Its a beautiful thing. To those who don't know by now (I wonder nowadays of who doesn't) just read my previous post in this thread.
Melissa Nute
17-01-2003, 22:23
Originally posted by MRL180YTL2002
IB is the International Baccalaureate program. Schools are evaluated before they are permitted to start to offer the program. IB is the last two years of high school and culminates in the extended essay (1500 words), internal and external examinations (external = tests rated a 1 to 7 unlike AP 1-5, internal - teacher evaluates your work) and a bunch off stuff too complicated to explain here. Its a world recognized program started by diplomats. Why? Because the children of diplomats shifted from assignment to assignment and when they went back to the mother country they could not go on to college. The reasoning was they didn't have a high school diploma or its equivalent in that country. If you get the IB diploma (what the program's all about) by meeting the various requirements, you can attend out of high school, ANY college or university in the world as they would accept the IB diploma as the equivalent of one from a school in their country. To go to a college overseas, like OXFORD in England, you need a college degree first. IB and AP are like we hate one another but colleges look better on IB as it is a very vigorous program. The workload is much heavier than AP in that the requirements differ. But some parts of IB are in the dark ages....the PURE pesudocode for IB computer science is pascal with a few changes. Now who remembers programming in Pascal?????
BTW, IB doesn't get you that much...I'm in it at one of the top schools for it. BTW your extended essay is at least 3200 words, but believe as you may. The workload isn't that bad...but then again its all what you put into it. AP and IB don't hate each other, you can get credit for both. Since I know you are in FL, you know you automatically get in UF or FSU with decent grades but those are the few schools that do that....
oh well
/me starts work on Theatre Paper
Raven_Writer
17-01-2003, 22:40
Ok, not trying to be rude, but this is getting off topic....back on track here: Easist pickup is "Hi!", hardest is thinking of one up yourself :D
purpledaisy
17-01-2003, 23:00
*sigh*i just wrote a long response, and it deleted it all!!! ok, we have AP, not IB. difficulty and time depend on the class and teacher.
I agree with whoever said that you should marry your best friend. that applies to dating, too, i think. the sweetest thing i ever heard was when a man who was presenting to a group of teens at my camp said i don't think my wife is as beautiful as the day i married her - she's more beautiful. date & marry someone you'll never get tired of. you'll both get old and ugly, but if you're best friends & in love, you won't notice it.
*sigh* i'm a hopeless romantic, so i have an enormous list of what i want, but i think that my earlier response was too long, and that's why it got mad at me, so i'll end this here.
best pick up line - so how do you say your name?
stacia
Raven_Writer
17-01-2003, 23:08
Originally posted by purpledaisy
best pick up line - so how do you say your name?
stacia
Never heard that one....I gotta use that one *especially since I forgot my crush's name*
FotoPlasma
17-01-2003, 23:14
Originally posted by purpledaisy
so how do you say your name?
stacia
'Stā-sē[schwa]?
'Stă-sē[schwa]?
'Stā-shē[schwa]?
I'm really wondering, now...
purpledaisy
17-01-2003, 23:25
it's stay-sha, like the second half of anastasia, but instead of a z sound its an sh
it's on my backpack, which is why he asked. we've been going out for over 6 months now...
Firewolf
18-01-2003, 20:21
OK, I would never use this -- but my friend said it would work for a p.u.L.
"I'm on my second drink,
but I've had a few before.
I'm trying hard to think,
and i think i want you on the floor."
~'Take it off' by the donnas
I like the song, and though it might be tempting to use, there could be reparations...
so guys, if you never heard this song before (some of you might not have) and some girl said this to you... lats say in COLLEGE
what would ur responce be?
rwaliany
18-01-2003, 20:58
you owe me a drink, I looked at you and dropped mine.
Katie Reynolds
18-01-2003, 21:13
Originally posted by rwaliany
you owe me a drink, I looked at you and dropped mine.
That one is actually pretty cute :)
- Katie
Originally posted by Firewolf
so guys, if you never heard this song before (some of you might not have) and some girl said this to you... lats say in COLLEGE what would ur responce be?
ummm ... "let's dance"? or whatever it would be, it would be accepting :)
Stephen
MRL180YTL2002
19-01-2003, 00:30
"hi, wanna dance?"
Elgin Clock
19-01-2003, 01:06
Originally posted by Firewolf
so guys, if you never heard this song before (some of you might not have) and some girl said this to you... lats say in COLLEGE
what would ur responce be?
I would probably mumble out something like, "Umm... Ok," or maybe even go into shock seeing as it would only be the 2nd time a girl asked me to dance, and the first time was when I had stiches in my leg and I had to pass.....
Stupid long-time healing process on the human body!!!
Firewolf
19-01-2003, 10:32
Originally posted by rwaliany
you owe me a drink, I looked at you and dropped mine.
yes, yes, that one is a good one
purpledaisy
19-01-2003, 23:13
well, i'm a bit of a prude in some ways, but i think that i can speak for most girls that obscene comments are not good pick up lines. anything cute and somewhat flattering probably is.
FotoPlasma
19-01-2003, 23:18
Originally posted by Firewolf
"I'm on my second drink,
but I've had a few before.
I'm trying hard to think,
and i think i want you on the floor."
~'Take it off' by the donnas
That's a very cool song.
I enjoy that entire cd, actually.
HolyMasamune
19-01-2003, 23:44
This guy went around taking picture of girls and claims to be "looking at the robots"...what a liar ;)
Shelley_delphi chick
19-01-2003, 23:54
I would seriously have to agree with purple daisy on what she had said about the whole flattery deal. I play hockey (roller) with about 25 other guys on Sunday nights. They have come up with some pretty good things to yell across the rink at me, everything from ...... I'll help you with your slap shot tonight..... to falling down in front of me and making me fall on top of them (my vertical leap isn't that high.....I've tried!!) I seriously don't think that it attracts me to that person as much as it is revolting. Saying my eyes are pretty or giving words of encouragement are great and I smile about those, not the you have a nice rack comments. I guess it might help to tell you that I'm a senior in high school and all these guys I play with are 20 and up. They are only thinking about one thing and most robotics guys have their heads outta the gutter and think logical. I just wanted to add my two cents to purple daisy's post, so maybe you guys would take a hint in coming up with your pick up lines!!
Originally posted by MRL180YTL2002
IB is the International Baccalaureate program. Schools are evaluated before they are permitted to start to offer the program. IB is the last two years of high school
at a local school, you start in your freshman year. I know tis is so, because many people want to attend it.
Cory
MRL180YTL2002
20-01-2003, 11:03
At South Fork, the first two years are the Pre-IB program...this is to eliminate the people who won't do it (they chose not to) and tries to remove those/discourage those who won't make it.
purpledaisy
21-01-2003, 22:00
with us they just say, you want to take an AP class? hahaha! good luck! oh and btw, once school starts, you can't drop it... enjoy!
/me has had bad experiences with people being in AP classes when they shouldn't have been
rwaliany
21-01-2003, 22:16
I need more ap classes, Im bored... They wouldn't let me in any more AP due to my bad performance frosh/soph year. Come on, I only have 3 AP + 2 College + H Physics.
Counting only my AP class cumulative gpa, I think it's around 4.83333.
Counting my standard classes it's about 3.0, or less.
I do a lot better in AP classes for some reason.
Shelley_delphi chick
22-01-2003, 14:14
You seriously need to work on those non AP classes. It seems like you sleep through them? I mean I've taken regular government and i decided to take regular english this year to lighten the course load. I've taken all AP courses my whole life and so on, but I took the non AP just so I could get the A and not have to work as hard for it. In our school AP classes aren't weighted and IB classes are, so why bust my rear for a B when I can sleep through the class and get an A!! Just my logic though......
P.S ...... I thought that this was a pick up line thread......
I just heard a funny one........ Some guy Imed me and I go do I know you and he was like I was trying to work on that?!?
it;s kinda lame, but hey it was original!!
Harrison
22-01-2003, 20:21
All a guy really needs to do (girls too), is find an excuse to start a conversation with a girl they like. Get talking, and keep talking, and maybe if you're lucky the girl will also find an excuse to talk to you.
MRL180YTL2002
22-01-2003, 20:43
That works.....always...the excuse part...not exactly. All you need to do is start a conversation and have more of them....for some of them...no excuses are needed just say you need to talk to someone....no questions asked....you don't need to say who. people eventually catch on though. Phone call, e-mails, and letters work too..... ;) I know....but Pamela and I aren't dating as of now...or maybe we never will....but hey we're friend for life.
Shelley_delphi chick
22-01-2003, 20:44
After careful consideration, I decided to take a PM alittle farther and I'm him. His PM gave me a reason to IM him and he found some kinda crazy subject to PM me about. We're both shy people and it's working for us!! I've been enjoying our conversations!! :yikes:
Harrison
22-01-2003, 21:27
See if you can spot the pick-up line!
HarryRocks69: i juust have more experience saying/hearing it than writing it
LuVbUg1082: i have more writing
LuVbUg1082: together we could be a great french speaking and writing person
HarryRocks69: We should practice our french skills sometime...
LuVbUg1082: wow nice pick-up line
HarryRocks69: lol, i thought so :-P
LuVbUg1082: ::silly grin::
LuVbUg1082: post that one on CD
25 points to whoever finds it!
lol
Katie Reynolds
22-01-2003, 21:43
HarryRocks69: We should practice our french skills sometime...
There's something in 10 Things I Hate About You ... using french as an excuse to go out and eat. ;) I love that movie ... haven't seen it in ages, though. :(
- Katie
MRL180YTL2002
22-01-2003, 22:23
Yeah, its a very good movie. The best is when he hires the marching band, sings across the stadium "I love you baby...." (some of the lyrics), gets detention, and one of the soccer girls (I think it was his girlfriend) flashes the teacher while he sneaks out the window.
Specialagentjim
22-01-2003, 22:58
I've never used a pickup line...I tend to loose control of my brain and suddenly it's like ".... uuhhhh..hi.... ::she's gone now:: Wow...I had a whole thing planned out in my head...."
Anyone guessed it yet? Yup, I've never had a g/f, lol
But anyways, there was a list of pickup lines that were totally obscene that I would NEVER think about using, but just pretty funny to picture someone's reaction to them...something about an iceberg and nice shoes...if you've seen the list, you know what im talkin about...Its really NOT right...
rwaliany
22-01-2003, 23:49
Originally posted by Harrison
HarryRocks69: We should practice our french skills sometime...[/B]
Oh, thats a pickup line? I get that a lot then and I never notice it. :(
Shelley_delphi chick
22-01-2003, 23:55
that pick-up line worked on me!!
Firewolf
23-01-2003, 16:41
Originally posted by Katie Reynolds
There's something in 10 Things I Hate About You ... using french as an excuse to go out and eat. ;) I love that movie ... haven't seen it in ages, though. :(
- Katie
Ah Shakespeare
his tragedies are as good as his comedies.. even modernized
purpledaisy
23-01-2003, 21:05
it's funny about the french... i actually take french class, i have since 7th grade (i'm in 12th now, you can do the math). I'm one of the more proficient speakers in my class, so people are always asking me to check their french for them. i never noticed how wrong that could sound until my boyfriend asked me to help him study his french for his final. he told his grandmother that's what we were doing, and she asked him what kind. innocent little me took a few minutes to understand what she meant...
Raven_Writer
23-01-2003, 21:19
I hate french..but my school only teaches that. I wanna learn Chinese, or Japanese.
MRL180YTL2002
23-01-2003, 22:43
Originally posted by Raven_Writer
I hate french..but my school only teaches that. I wanna learn Chinese, or Japanese.
You can't say Chinese...what dialect?
I know Cantonese and Twaisanese (not to sure about it being spelled in English, forgot the little Maderin I know). The worst is when you mix up the dialects...I get my point across to who I'm talking to but I'm not fluent nor am I literate in any of these dialects.
I've learned 5 languages because the dialect themselves are languages all to themselves.
1) Catonese
2) Twaisanese
3) English
4) Mandarin (like I said don't remember it)
5) Spanish for IB tests
(1 and 2 are interchangable because I learned them both at the same time, none of my grandparents but one speaks English and you can forget my great-grandparents too).
Shelley_delphi chick
24-01-2003, 11:23
We offer a number of foreign languages. We offer......
1. French
2. Spanish
3. Latin
4. German
5. Chinese
6. Swahili
So, we are a melting pot of all those languages!!
MRL180YTL2002
24-01-2003, 21:45
Our school offers French and Spanish. That's it...and quite pathetic.
Yes, you can say chinese, because when you do, it refers to mandarin the same way the square root of 9 refers to 3, not negative 3.
Taiwanese speak mandarin anyways.
MRL180YTL2002
24-01-2003, 22:29
its not Twainese. Its a set of different dialects as my family comes from mainly southern China but each family group speaks primarily Twaisanese and Cantonese dialects. And yes these are Chinese....juust like in Spanish there's Castilian Spanish, Puerto Rican Spanish, etc... Manadrin I believe is from the North, being from the South, we don't like the North (if you look at Chinese History, the South is where thetrouble starts for the most part). Furthermore, its a regional thing...each region...different dialect. Now the writing is the same (well there is a difference between the PRC's characters and prior to PRC characters as the People's Republic of China to help combat illiteracy simplief writing) but the dictions, phonics, etc... is different so they are languages all to themselves.
They are not that different. If you speak Mandarin to someone who speaks any dialect (not cantonese) you will understand each other. Everyone speaks Mandarin, just different dialects of it.
HolyMasamune
25-01-2003, 00:24
Originally posted by srjjs
They are not that different. If you speak Mandarin to someone who speaks any dialect (not cantonese) you will understand each other. Everyone speaks Mandarin, just different dialects of it.
Actually, not exactly, because some dialects may be like cantonese where it will be very difficult and hard to understand each other. It's sorta like trying to use cognates to find out what they're saying in spanish
Harrison
25-01-2003, 01:42
Originally posted by Shelley_delphi chick
We offer a number of foreign languages. We offer......
1. French
2. Spanish
3. Latin
4. German
5. Chinese
6. Swahili
My school has:
1. English (duh)
2. French
3. Latin
4. German
5. Spanish
MRL180YTL2002
25-01-2003, 17:48
Originally posted by HolyMasamune
Actually, not exactly, because some dialects may be like cantonese where it will be very difficult and hard to understand each other. It's sorta like trying to use cognates to find out what they're saying in spanish
Thank you! Some dialects have differents tones, dictions,the only thing that is the same is how you right the characters. Fish in Mandarin and Cantonese is two differen sounds altogether (don't remember what the madrin one is as I never use it). Some one who knows Cantonese will not understand what the person who is speaking in Madarin, or even Twainsanese. Youhave to remember before Emperor Chin unified the country in XXXX B.C., it was seperate states, each with their own dialect and different writing style. Only the educated knew more than one dialect, that of their region and the court (government official). Chin standardized writing and the court dialect was of his region. The common peasants only needed to know regulations, tazes, etc... therefore the educated.....member of the court and bueacracy need to know multiple dialects to conduct business. These dialects survived as there was no educating the peasants, only the wealthy could afford it. In fact even today in Chinatown, its Cantonese, Twainsanese, not necessarily Mandirin in some places.
But what does this all have to do with the topic of the thread....my point is....I can swear and insult people with very few people who know what in the world I just said. It also comes in handy when I visit my family....a) I look better as I can actually say stuff and hold a conversation.... b) I can get stuff (order stuff like food but I'm not allowed to as I am not fluent)...c) out of all my cousins...I understand the most! When someone who doesn't understand it is around, knowing the another language helps in doing stuff that you don't want them to know. Actually, Pamela (she's on 179, not 180), my best friend, finds it interesting and impressive that I know other languages.
hixofthehood
25-01-2003, 18:08
Oh wow! I just remembered...it seems like it's been ages. In my 8th grade Spanish I class we each wrote two or three pickup lines. That was so great!
I'm going to make one up right now.
;)
Me das fiebre. Por favor, viene a casa conmigo.
;)
MRL180YTL2002
25-01-2003, 20:25
Its better (and cleaner) than the ones I've heard.
Little Lee132
25-01-2003, 20:44
Originally posted by Harrison
My school has:
1. English (duh)
2. French
3. Latin
4. German
5. Spanish
My school only has Spanish. And it's not the spanish from Mexico, it's the spanish from Spain.
Raven_Writer
25-01-2003, 20:46
Originally posted by Little Lee132
My school only has Spanish. And it's not the spanish from Mexico, it's the spanish from Spain.
Our school teaches crap really. Odd how you got 2 types of spanish, and it's the same name
Originally posted by HolyMasamune
Actually, not exactly, because some dialects may be like cantonese where it will be very difficult and hard to understand each other. It's sorta like trying to use cognates to find out what they're saying in spanish
I'd say it's more like spanish and portugese. Not very difficult. My second uncle speaks beihe, my grandparents speak shaanxi. Not a problem. Sometimes different dialects use different words more frequently, but besides that, it's not too hard to understand.
I've been told that it's easier for non-native speakers whose pronunciation is terrible in the first place.
BTW, I beleive the correct names for the spanishes are american and castillian, not "from mexico" and "from spain."
hixofthehood
26-01-2003, 03:07
There are like....5 dialects of Spanish in Spain itself, ¿no?
Specialagentjim
26-01-2003, 13:41
lol, this thread has become what language do you speak? hahaha, guess we ran outta pickup lines..lol, it only took, what..16 pages...lol
Oh, and add to the tangent we've gone off on
Our school's got:
1.) English =I take
2.) Spanish
3.) French
4.) German =I take
5.) American Sign Language
Da SPAMinatress
26-01-2003, 14:02
I don't mean to be the one to get back on topic.....but:
Can I press your buttons?;)
Harrison
26-01-2003, 17:17
Originally posted by Da SPAMinatress
Can I press your buttons?;)
Metaphorically? Or literaly?
Are you actualy wearing some buttons?
......either way, yeah, thats lame....
HolyMasamune
26-01-2003, 18:17
Originally posted by hixofthehood
Me das fiebre. Por favor, viene a casa conmigo.
;)
Wow, that's a new one :). Let's start saying pickup lines in other languages
Harrison
26-01-2003, 19:12
auf Deutsch:
Lassen sie uns die nacht zusammen verbringen.
...I think that's right...
mgreenley
26-01-2003, 19:31
Fiebre? Repeten en ingles por favor, porque estoy in espanol II.
And how do you get those upside-down ? on this site
Hola, Como sava, Spanish, French.(Hello, how are you?)
Try coming up with a pick-up that uses two or more languages in one sentance.
Originally posted by mgreenley
Hola, Como sava, Spanish, French.(Hello, how are you?)
If the part after the comma is supposed to be French, it's spelled "comment ca va?" (with a cedille under the c)
I remeber there was a song from moulin rouge that had a rather direct French line in it.
Yeslek50
26-01-2003, 20:53
Why don't we all just start singing the lyrics to Moulin Rouge? :p That way we get cultural, get the messagee across and everyone knows what it means! lol, hey! anyone feel like talking to a fellow FIRST enthusiast? IM Me @ BaByKeLC I love talking to new people, especially who have the same interests as me!
TTYL
:)
yangotang
26-01-2003, 21:09
:ahh: you guys really went over on this one:
use the line from ebonics language lessons (by chris rock)
... i forgot the line ...
but i remember it was really funny
Harrison
26-01-2003, 21:09
Originally posted by srjjs
I remeber there was a song from moulin rouge that had a rather direct French line in it.
The song is Lady Marmalade, and the line is:
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?
("Will you sleep with me tonight?")
Yeslek50
26-01-2003, 21:11
my mistake harrison, i figured that out after I had posted it buy you got wa I was saying right?:) Anyway, how is everyone tonight?
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