Firstly, the women in these bars are, as you said, there to meet people and to drink. So the techniques that Mystery suggests are simply taking advantage of that and the fact that these women will be “loose” for approach and conversation. It’s a disappointment that women would subject themselves to such blatant, transparent forms of flattery and lies. I’m sure people have met their significant other in bars and go on to have meaningful relationships but I’m assuming that’s not normally the case. It’s a joke, really.

Another, mildly dangerous insinuation I noticed in the show is the concept that No really means Yes. I believe it was in the 3rd episode, the kissing challenge that I mentioned, in which Kosmo met a girl who said, “If you kiss me I’ll hit you.” and the two ended up kissing anyway. I mean, what kind of messages are we sending to each other and how can Mystery expect that every man and woman can interpret these messages in the way that he thinks they should. Women shouldn’t be playing these games and men shouldn’t either.

Mystery is clearly deluded and so are the men who watch this show or take his advice thinking it will help.

But you mentioned also, that these guys are genuinely excited that women are even paying attention to them. I think the only endearing quality about this show (although my boyfriend suspects that Spoon was an actor) is that these guys want to meet and fall in love with a girl. I think they want a girlfriend, I don’t think they’re necessarily looking for conquests.

So, it really is a two way street. I think this show makes both sexes look absolutely pathetic, but I’m especially disappointed in the way females simply allow this kind of behavior.

Where are the women who respond, “If you don’t want to know my name get out of my face.” are they just being edited out?

HOWEVER, it also brings into question the women at the bars. They’re not necessarily being exploited if they go to a bar or nightclub with the purpose of meeting a guy and hooking up for one night. So while a hermit like me finds it weird that guys would randomly go up to hot women and start conversations about magic tricks and “casually” insulting them to get them interested…maybe it’s normal? (although honestly, how many people do you know have met someone they’re having a long, serious relationship with that they met at a rave? For realz)

But seriously…this Mystery dude amazes me. Not because of all the bullshit that comes out of his mouth, but because he sincerely believes it. I mean, can you seriously watch this video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=sWnPH-kXeZM) for a) longer than three minutes and b) be able to to summarize ANYTHING he said. The man is losing his mind.

P.S. Pradeep is not my least favorite on the show. Kosmo is. I cannot stand this guy. I was actually quite proud (spoiler!) that Pradeep got a phone number on the last show.

P.P.S. If you’re interested in perusing “The Game” I have a .pdf copy of the book. I can Email it to you.

P.P.P.S. This is really long reply. Sorry. You got me all hot and bothered.

P.P.P.P.S. Did you see those two girls fighting outside?!!

He’s like a car accident I just can’t take my eyes off of…

Croaker, you expect me to ditch all my Stewart and Colbert? No way!