I want to pay homage to the unspoken dating facilitator. The man who takes one for the team, time and time again. An unsung hero, uncelebrated for the grunt work he puts in for his friends…the WINGMAN. As a good wingman, you’re in awkward situations and awkward positions more often then not, distracting the often times, bitter, unattractive, boring friend, so your homeboy can link up with her friend.
Sometimes your counterpart is the wingwoman, so you simply shoot the breeze, and occupy each other’s time while the real date goes on. I’ve been the wingman, multiple times. I pride myself on my wingman abilities, talking about life and love, making fun of people walking by. The key to good wingmaning is trying to gauge her interests and make her feel comfortable (that is if you take pride in your job).
Are women offended by the wingman? Picture this: You’re at a party with your girl, two men approach, one goes for your friend the other goes for you. Are you getting talk to by the guy who wanted you or the wingman? Heck, maybe it just so happens that you and your girl are what each of them wanted. Maybe the one you got lost a quick game of paper, rocks, scissors. Rewind twenty seconds earlier when the friend of the guy who is talking to your friend was begging the guy talking to you to, “Just run interference, so the ugly one doesn’t hate on me.”
So I guess the moral of the story is…don’t flatter yourself ladies. You might be getting hollered at for the benefit of the next cat. Also wingmen and women out there, I acknowledge you and appreciate you because frankly I am you. Take pride in charming the ugly chick/guy (wow that’s harsh, but true), pave the way for your friend to ‘make a connection’ and stand firm while taking one for the team.
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6 Responses to “Wingman”
LMAO…
And this folks..is how you say something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think special homage should be paid for a rare wing-species: The Down A** Chick. This is a homegirl who is totally comfortable with helping you hook up with other girls while you are out. She’s willing to party with girls like she’s one of the boys. All the while, making the ladies that you are actually trying to get at feel more comfortable because hey, “this other girl feels comfortable around them, they must be good guys.”
This rare wing species is able to take a conversation to a more candid level with ease. women love talking about sex with each other. A good Down A** Chick will just bring up something freaky in the conversation and she has bridged the gap for you w/o you risking seeming creepy/sleazy/perverted.
Ideally, this species will be a very good looking and seemingly desirable female. She will be very feminine and flirty. This will make the other girls feel like beautiful, fun women are interested in you and not the other lame guys in the night spot of your choice. She may even go as far as to invite the “prey” to join you in some late night activities back at the house or at the universal pre-cut dining establishment, The Waffle House. If a guy can’t close from there, then there is always the Emperor’s Club….
In conclusion,…hats off to those ladies who are willing to cut the catty nonsense and be a team player.
WELL SAID….GOOD LOOKING Z……
I am one hell of a down ass chick aren’t I MAC!
LOL
WOW!!! This was hilarious. Who knew?
wow! that’s very revealing. Reality sucks sometimes. I wonder how many times I was the ugly girl? lol OH WELL, such is life.
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