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Today, you'll inevitably be at some type of Super Bowl party. There will be mutual friends in attendance, and there will also be beautiful strangers you wish you had something, anything mutual with. This is how to work towards that elusive goal and keep an eye on the score at the same damn time.
There's more to the super bowl party pick up than just not going H.A.M. on the garlic and onion dip. Although, that's a large part of it.
Here's to emerging victorious, even if the 49ers don't: How to Pick Up a Girl at a Super Bowl Party.
By Shanté Cosme (@ShanteCosme)
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Don't approach her like you would at a bar.
If you roll up on her and lay down a pick up line, you'll instantly be that creepy dude at the party. After you leave, she'll ask who brought you, shaking her head in silent disapproval. So, maybe think twice before asking if she can be your "tight end," or making any straightforward, aggressive moves.
You're at a party with mutual friends counted in present company. Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere, don't work against it. You have four quarters, many commercial breaks, and a halftime show to have casual conversation with her and be your witty self. Be subtle. After all, you can always just ask your mutual friend(s) to bring her around more often. It's all about the slow build, gentleman.
Ask the host for the inside scoop on her.
The clear advantage of meeting a woman at a party rather than out on the town is that she's not quite a stranger. Instead of making a potentially embarrassing advance when you start pulling the aforementioned subtle moves, check with the host for the scoop on the girl you're gunning for. Preferably, when the game is on a commercial break.
Did she come with someone? Is she taken, on the rebound, or on the market? Once you have the necessary information, let it inform what steps you take next. And again, don't feel the need to seal the deal. Just be the cool, charming dude you are and it just might happen that she asks about you. Yes, it can be that easy.
Don't assume she doesn't know how the game is played.
The easiest way to lose your shot with her is to come off as condescending and suggest she doesn't know how the game is played, or suggest she would rather be watching the Puppy Bowl. Plenty of women can rattle off Justin Smith's stats with the best of them, and are rabid football fans. Assuming she doesn't know how many points a field goal is will only make you look like a misogynist.
If she admits she doesn't know much about the game, give her a friendly tutorial.
If, on the other hand, she admits she's not much of a sports fan and has no idea what the hell is going on, or how many downs each team gets, feel free to fill her in on the finer points of the game. Don't belittle her, just give her an enthusiastic lesson on the ins-and-outs of the game and how it's played. Clue her into the conversation, including the key players on the Ravens and the 49ers, and she'll be more engaged in the game, and of course, grateful to you for the tutorial.
Strike up a friendly bet.
If you find the teams you're rooting for are at odds, put her support on the line, and make a friendly wager. 49ers win, and she buys you a drink. Ravens win, and you'll buy her a drink, maybe even two.
If you really feel there's a chemistry between the two of you, willingly up the ante to dinner. High stakes, full hearts, can't lose.
Don't be a sore loser if the outcome is unfavorable.
If, after all is said and done, you turn into a lunatic when the team you were rooting for marginally misses the win, it won't work in your favor.
Refrain from screaming and pounding your chest like a gorilla. It's cute when a man cries, but not so cute when it's over a missed field goal. Reel in the crazy, or all of the things we mentioned (your wager, the chances of her asking about you, the possibility of seeing her again) will all fade away. We believe they call that a fumble.
Opt out of the over-the-top emotional response and the post-game sulking, and keep your eyes on the prize. Don't scare the shit out of the prize. Keep the whimpering and swearing to a minimum, and jokingly ask her to help nurse your wounds. Won't that temper your team's defeat?