How I learned to get THEM to come to YOU.
I got my lip pierced back in 2005:



A year later I was flirting with this girl from class when it occurred to me that a) she was really into me, and 2) she mentions how much she really likes my lip ring a lot...

It made me think, you know what? I've had comments on it from OTHER girls that I thought maybe I had a shot with.

You may have noticed the background in that picture. I work in a research lab. So I did what I do best: I formed a hypothesis and designed a way to test it.

HYPOTHESIS: Any girl that mentions my lip ring will totally make out with me.

EXPERIMENT: Proposition every girl that mentions my lip ring. If they bring it up, apropos of nothing, and say "hey, I like your lip ring" then respond with: Well, if you want to give it a spin, I'm looking to maybe get into some trouble later. Then just go from there.

RESULTS: In three years I have made out with 100% of the girls that have mentioned my lip ring. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Only once has the girl not been attractive to me, but damnit this is science, and I had to do it to be sure.

CONCLUSION: I have a shot with any gal that compliments my lip ring, or even goes far enough to feign interest in whether it hurt or not (nb: not one bit). I don't know why this is, but I imagine that for whatever reason, it's not universal. Some gals think it gives me a "bad boy" image, some gals are into me for other reasons and are looking for something nice to say as a subtle green light for me to make a move, and some gals aren't really interested at all until I make a bold move, which in itself impresses them.

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: I had a dude once ask me about it at a dinner party. I told him about this idea and the people in attendance were all amused. I later had a gal pull me aside, smirk, and say "so hey, I like your lip ring..." That's when I knew that this was the single best $40 I've ever spent.
(jessemoya, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 3:46, 32 replies)

This makes things so much easier
Okay now I'm getting a lip ring just so I can tell straight away if they're interested.
(MikeyNiv can coin snatch 32 pennies, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 3:58, closed)

100%, yup, but exactly how many though?
Or roughly, if you've lost count!

You have a cute face and a cheeky wit as well as the lip ring so perhaps they help too.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 8:21, closed)

Ah, now that's a good question
I don't want to brag (or incriminate myself), so let's just say it's not dozens upon dozens, but enough to call it a trend and not simply several coincidences.

And... well, shucks. You've made this "cute face" blush!
(jessemoya, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 1:21, closed)

I can't accept this
until you cite some references. :-)
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 8:25, closed)

References, you say?
Well, there's your mom.

(I keed, I keed... I'm sure she's a classy broad indeed)
(jessemoya, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 1:23, closed)

Was a good story
Until the end.

Then it became genius!

*click*
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 9:29, closed)

It probably helps if you're attractive and smart.

( girlinthehole, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 9:32, closed)

do you
manicure and varnish your nails, or is it just the light??
(jennymnemonic, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 11:04, closed)

Oh geez...
I do not varnish my nails!! Er, I do have rather long nail beds, but I put absolutely no effort into my nails whatsoever, which includes not clipping them as often as I should. It's not just the light, though. I had to adjust the levels for clarity in good ol' photoshop, so that probably added to the glare a bit.
(jessemoya, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 0:12, closed)

This is...
...a prime example of The Game's "Peacock Theory" - the principle being that if you wear something that stands out a lot (or similar, like a tattoo or indeed a piercing) - then it's an immediate talking point.

Having something around the lips is perfect, as if your potential snogger mentions it then the association between lips and kissing is obvious.

I had similar success with wearing a medal at a festival. This led to the inevitable question "what's the medal for?" - to which a suitable answer was prepared.

I should probably just post a proper reply to the question.
(perfectrhys come find me on PS3., Fri 11 Dec 2009, 11:27, closed)

Yep
Exactly, I used to wear a toy keychain on my watch. Not only does it give girls a question to start talking to me with, "Why do you have a fluffy frog hanging from your watch? It's cute.", but it also used to get me served first time at the bar, as I'd wave my arm around and the toy would catch the bartender's eye.
( Regger, Wed 16 Dec 2009, 10:51, closed)

I'm sure that's all very good,
but I bet being on the X-factor has done you even better with the ladies!

Sorry for tenuous look-a-likey.
( Blind Meach Cautiously optimistic, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 11:51, closed)

Grrr was about to post exactly the same thing but thought I'd better check first.
Good spot.
( Ping_Pang_Piddley_Dee couldn't give a big shiny fuck., Fri 11 Dec 2009, 14:01, closed)

ok, what??
I think I've heard of the X-factor. Is that a British show? I'm merkin and have no clue what you're talking about.
(jessemoya, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 0:13, closed)

Google is your friend
almost as much as Rage Against the Machine!
( Blind Meach Cautiously optimistic, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 9:07, closed)

Yeah, thought of that
Google could tell me a bit about X-Factor, but nothing at all about who I'm supposed to look like. Clue?
(jessemoya, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 6:38, closed)

Danyl!
Yeah, I noticed it too.
(Petite chien is going to do science to it, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 22:40, closed)

I don't know how to post an image on a thread!
1.bp.blogspot.com/_6F5UCljZCTM/SpYLhYlPDOI/AAAAAAAACfA/ifgzKSE375g/s400/danyl-johnson-picture_406x303.jpg

But this should help!
( Blind Meach Cautiously optimistic, Tue 15 Dec 2009, 13:25, closed)

As a pierced girl
a) I can confirm your hypothesis works for me too.
b) Gosh I want to kiss you a lot right now.
(fevaxyn went umop apisdn uo, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 12:14, closed)

looked at your profile:
"I'm a little lurker and I'm not particularly interesting yet."

I assure you that you have now become particularly interesting.
(jessemoya, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 0:14, closed)

Also, this begs a new question:
You may have just given me a new direction in which to take this project. Do I perhaps have as good of a shot with a gal who says "I want to kiss you a lot right now"? There's no way we can know for sure without further research, says I.
(jessemoya, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 0:35, closed)

*Click*
for "dammit this is science" :D
(Beelzebub's Ball Bag is pleasuring your wife on, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 12:33, closed)

^ this!

(MrChimp previously Monsieur, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 20:39, closed)

Ever thought about writing a book about this sort of shit?
Could make a fortune, mate. A veritable, real live, throbbing, glistening, gleaming fucking FORTUNE! Click!
( SpankyHanky, Fri 11 Dec 2009, 15:29, closed)

GREAT SCOTT!!
SpankyHanky replied to one of my posts! I feel so internet famous now!!

I'm recently single, so maybe I can cobble together some new material for another chapter? I like your idea, Spanky.
(jessemoya, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 0:16, closed)

WHERE DID I PUT THOSE BLOODY PLIERS

( spimf ™ is whoever you want him to be, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 1:32, closed)

Damn
I've had a lip piercing (and indeed others including a 12mm tunnel)
however i have never noticed this effect! (although i am possibly considered a munter having long(ish) hair and a tendancy to look a bit scruffy.)
I shall most definitely keep this in mind... clicks for making me laugh too! :D
( mr schteven In a staring competition with a squid on, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 3:34, closed)

I'm likely to agree with all you say.

I've a mate who to be honest is not brilliantly blessed in the looks department, but he seems to pull all the time, not sure if it's the lip ring but it must be something??
(Kip, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 21:40, closed)

It probably helps that you're quite cute anyway
but I'm tempted to test your hypothesis myself for the sake of a few quid. I think a natural way with the ladies probably helps too.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 19:55, closed)

been thinking about this a bit deeper...
I think you can apply the same theory to Tattoos, I remember when I got my first one (a large wolf's head on my chest) 17yrs ago - my popularity suddenly surged with female friends of friends who always wanted to see it and always asked the same old question 'did it hurt?' I always have to hold my tongue and not answer 'what the fuck do you think'?

I've now got quite a few Tattoos including a full right-hand shoulders worth of tiger stripes, unfortunately I have a Missus too (well not 'unfortunately' in that way obviously) so I won't be able to test the theory out.

Maybe someone single on here can go and get inked up and test the water??


(Kip, Tue 15 Dec 2009, 13:25, closed)

Ha
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sd5l1bMnxc

The second guy, talks about this exact thing.
( Regger, Tue 15 Dec 2009, 15:55, closed)

Wow.
I'm actually a little embarrassed now. These guys live in a whole different world.
(jessemoya, Thu 17 Dec 2009, 5:27, closed)