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Amy Beth 07-04-2002 18:48

girls: what's the lamest pickup line u've got from a guy at robotics comp?
 
just curious if any of the rest of you have desperate robotics guy stories.

srawls 07-04-2002 18:56

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

Quote:

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.

srawls 07-04-2002 21:08

Quote:

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

trade items...lol
 
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

Wetzel 08-04-2002 05:04

/me points to his sig
:cool:

Robocardgrl5 08-04-2002 08:27

corny pickup lines
 
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...

dlavery 09-04-2002 04:44

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

hummmm.....
 
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

asher 09-04-2002 15:38

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

don't go onesided either.....
 
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

Quote:

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

Re: don't go onesided either.....
 
Quote:

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

<============>
What's my sign? Stop.

Judy 11-04-2002 17:42

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...

Digo 15-04-2002 02:04

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

Quote:

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...

Hymnson 15-04-2002 12:45

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.

Judy 15-04-2002 16:17

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

IMHO
 
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

Re: IMHO
 
Quote:

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"

AdamT 15-04-2002 20:58

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

Quote:

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.

asher 15-04-2002 22:39

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!

DanL 15-04-2002 22:43

evil, I tell you, they're all evil.

dlavery 15-04-2002 23:55

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

srawls 16-04-2002 14:10

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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...

Pamela 16-04-2002 21:29

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...

AdamT 16-04-2002 22:22

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

asher 17-04-2002 15:28

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

Quote:

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

Back to pick-up lines ...
 
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

Re: Back to pick-up lines ...
 
Quote:

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

Re: Re: Back to pick-up lines ...
 
Quote:

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

Re: Re: Re: Back to pick-up lines ...
 
Quote:

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

Re: Re: Re: Re: Back to pick-up lines ...
 
Quote:

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

Quote:

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

WoW......Interesting!!
 
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

Quote:

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

Fart Pick-up Line
 
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

the door thing vs. feminism
 
Quote:

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

Madison 01-01-2003 17:55

Quote:

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.

MarkF 01-01-2003 21:09

Quote:

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 [edit]very angry[/edit] 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

Suneet 01-01-2003 21:26

Quote:

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?

Madison 01-01-2003 22:29

Quote:

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...

MarkF 01-01-2003 23:05

Quote:

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.

MarkF 01-01-2003 23:10

Back to the topic, please?
 
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

Madison 02-01-2003 00:12

Quote:

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.

Cory 02-01-2003 00:30

Quote:

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

MarkF 02-01-2003 01:41

Quote:

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

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"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

Calm and Collected
 
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

Re: Calm and Collected
 
Yes. [insert what Carolyn said]. (welcome back)

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Originally posted by Carolyn Duncan

and do not post a reply in the thread.

... unless it has to do with the topic.

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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

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?"

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

actually...
 
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

MarkF 02-01-2003 19:18

I think they were talking about you, sweetheart.

BoticsPUNK 02-01-2003 22:07

Purple Daisy ?
 
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

i nver get pick up lines
 
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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!

MarkF 02-01-2003 23:54

Re: Purple Daisy ?
 
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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

duel on the delaware miss daisy
 
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

sorry..
 
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

thanks purple daisy
 
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 ?

AdamT 03-01-2003 13:16

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

Quote:

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

haha
 
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

Re: haha
 
Quote:

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. :(
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