REVscene - Vancouver Automotive Forum


Welcome to the REVscene Automotive Forum forums.

Registration is Free!You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.

Go Back   REVscene Automotive Forum > Vancouver LifeStyles (VLS) > Relationship & Gender Discussion

Relationship & Gender Discussion THIS SPACE OPEN FOR ADVERTISEMENT. YOU SHOULD BE ADVERTISING HERE!
The thin line between love and hate
Mature discussion about understanding the opposite sex...

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-05-2010, 11:52 AM   #1
Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: 東北
Posts: 831
Thanked 289 Times in 139 Posts
The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pick-up Artists

I did a search on this topic and found a dead thread that was created years ago - I thought it was about time to shed some light on this book again.

Has anyone read this? I started reading last week and had just finished the book yesterday. It was both humorous and incredibly insightful. I just found it extremely fascinating how these PUA's were able to familiarize themselves so much with human behaviour and social dynamics that they were able to effortlessly break through what we generally define as "social norms".

Other books similar to this?

neggo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2010, 12:26 PM   #2
How I Mod your mother
 
!Yaminashi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Crayon Box
Posts: 13,688
Thanked 977 Times in 477 Posts
Havent read it, but even reading the title of the book makes me want to go out and buy it lol
__________________
Quote:
[19-07, 16:52] bloodmack: EB did u change my avatar and title?
Quote:
[19-07, 16:54] El Bastardo: bm i have no idea what you're talking about because i don't speak gorilla
!Yaminashi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2010, 01:11 PM   #3
I keep RS good
 
Ulic Qel-Droma's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Cosmos
Posts: 28,661
Thanked 5,538 Times in 1,502 Posts
the mystery method

there's a buncha other shit.

the book is like a nice story and general very very vague guideline.

you look up any of those mpua's shit in there and you can find tons of additional info.

uhh ross jeffries, david deanus or whatever his name was. all those guys all have info.

the book doesnt explain a lot, ross jeffries mentions anchoring. and gives a small example.
you can go out and find a lot more about anchoring and hypnosis.

its a funny ass book. every man should have it on his bookshelf whether he plans on going out and hitting on girls or just for a good read.
Ulic Qel-Droma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2010, 01:25 PM   #4
DOES HE LOOK LIKE A BITCH?
 
Culture_Vulture's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 11,037
Thanked 2,571 Times in 689 Posts
it's a well written book worth both reading and owning, Neil Strauss is an unique writer in many aspects
it scratches the surface of some of the most interesting styles of social attraction known out there, but don't expect to turn into no Don Juans just by reading this kind of stuff
Culture_Vulture is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2010, 01:42 PM   #5
Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: 東北
Posts: 831
Thanked 289 Times in 139 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach Hines View Post
Havent read it, but even reading the title of the book makes me want to go out and buy it lol
Do what I did...download the e-book, haha.
neggo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 01:28 AM   #6
My homepage has been set to RS
 
Jackygor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Richmond
Posts: 2,345
Thanked 736 Times in 159 Posts
It is a good book, definitely read it for its plot, but don't think that you can pull off any of the moves that was mentioned in the book without doing more research, because the instructions are hella vague.
Jackygor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 09:20 AM   #7
Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: 東北
Posts: 831
Thanked 289 Times in 139 Posts
Another note...

It was also very interesting to see how Strauss portrayed the lives of people who went in too deep in the game. Their ability to manipulate people ultimately became the main contributor to their loss of sanity.

I guess thats what happens when one person goes from a complete social outcast to a person able to manipulate aspects of society itself. Going from one extreme to another is never good.
neggo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 11:28 AM   #8
HELP ME PLS!!!
 
Greenstoner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 5,647
Thanked 1,816 Times in 450 Posts
this book is sitting in my room, havent touch it after first 30 pages... lol.. too lazy to read it

but pretty interesting
Greenstoner is offline   Reply With Quote
This post FAILED by:
Old 05-06-2010, 12:02 PM   #9
I STILL don't get it
 
kaitamasaki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Richmond
Posts: 473
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
sorta read it but didnt find it that applicable for me, besides the rather vague instructions sometimes it is probably more targeted for a more western audience where the girls are more open, whereas I am an an asian going for other asians, they might be more uptight.
kaitamasaki is offline   Reply With Quote
This post FAILED by:
Old 05-06-2010, 12:28 PM   #10
Unofficial Tin Foil Hat Specialist.
 
skyxx's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 8,150
Thanked 1,529 Times in 604 Posts
All you need is the bro code.
__________________
Looking for a Valentine's date. Click for further details

Hi, I'm the milkman. Do you want it in the front or in the back?
I give awesome relationship advice. Trust me.
skyxx is offline   Reply With Quote
This post FAILED by:
Old 05-06-2010, 12:34 PM   #11
I'll be good I promise.
 
Kim Jong Un's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North Korea
Posts: 1,936
Thanked 1,551 Times in 329 Posts
What is this "bro code" you're speaking of?
Posted via RS Mobile
Kim Jong Un is offline   Reply With Quote
This post FAILED by:
Old 05-06-2010, 12:52 PM   #12
DOES HE LOOK LIKE A BITCH?
 
Culture_Vulture's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 11,037
Thanked 2,571 Times in 689 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by skyxx View Post
All you need is the bro code.
eventually you're going to realize that the bro code will get you nowhere
it's cool to say "bros before hoes, that's the rule" when you're in highschool, but if your dedication to an intimate relationship rests on the bro code, you'll never gonna get far enough to settle down

besides, bro code won't give you a blowjob, make you a sandwich, and do your dirty laundry
Culture_Vulture is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 01:12 PM   #13
I'll be good I promise.
 
Kim Jong Un's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North Korea
Posts: 1,936
Thanked 1,551 Times in 329 Posts
Bro code doesn't exist in my book I make time for all my friends/ girlfriends.
Posted via RS Mobile
Kim Jong Un is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 01:31 PM   #14
Banned (ABWS)
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: vancouver
Posts: 1,935
Thanked 233 Times in 129 Posts
grow some ball hair and you dont need a book
liu13 is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 05-06-2010, 01:44 PM   #15
Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: 東北
Posts: 831
Thanked 289 Times in 139 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by kaitamasaki View Post
sorta read it but didnt find it that applicable for me, besides the rather vague instructions sometimes it is probably more targeted for a more western audience where the girls are more open, whereas I am an an asian going for other asians, they might be more uptight.
In the book, you find that he was able to attract women that weren't confined to westerners.

The book was very insightful. It was, however, by no means a book that could turn you into Casanova overnight. It was, first and foremost, a book you could read and thoroughly enjoy.
neggo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 02:49 PM   #16
Unofficial Tin Foil Hat Specialist.
 
skyxx's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 8,150
Thanked 1,529 Times in 604 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Culture_Vulture View Post
eventually you're going to realize that the bro code will get you nowhere
it's cool to say "bros before hoes, that's the rule" when you're in highschool, but if your dedication to an intimate relationship rests on the bro code, you'll never gonna get far enough to settle down

besides, bro code won't give you a blowjob, make you a sandwich, and do your dirty laundry
I was kidding buddy hahaha. So serious.
__________________
Looking for a Valentine's date. Click for further details

Hi, I'm the milkman. Do you want it in the front or in the back?
I give awesome relationship advice. Trust me.
skyxx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 03:58 PM   #17
RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
 
Ilagon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Van City
Posts: 982
Thanked 479 Times in 73 Posts
I read this book two years ago. It's a very good read. Much of the stuff that is mentioned or outlined is stuff that I already did. Biggest lesson learned from this book is that in order to pick up women, DO NOT make yourself available to them. No woman wants a man that they can have without effort.

Remember, people always want things that they can't have. I picked up this book after reading the first chapter and was intrigued more with the story of Neil Strauss. I like how Strauss focuses more on the life of a PUA and their experiences and not how to pick up women. Good read IMHO.
Ilagon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 04:18 PM   #18
How I Mod your mother
 
!Yaminashi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Crayon Box
Posts: 13,688
Thanked 977 Times in 477 Posts
I think you have to follow the bro code to some extent. Like ex's are a no no?
__________________
Quote:
[19-07, 16:52] bloodmack: EB did u change my avatar and title?
Quote:
[19-07, 16:54] El Bastardo: bm i have no idea what you're talking about because i don't speak gorilla
!Yaminashi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 09:51 PM   #19
rsx
Lomac owned my ass at least once
 
rsx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 6,259
Thanked 3,463 Times in 820 Posts
Fun read.

The overarching theme seemed to be confidence. Just don't act like a tool and you'll be able to talk to girls, you don't need social dynamics or magic tricks (LAME!) to pick up chicks.

Plus, I highly doubt any of the 'methods' will be applicable to Vancouver's asian girl population.
rsx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-06-2010, 10:31 PM   #20
My homepage has been set to RS
 
Jackygor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Richmond
Posts: 2,345
Thanked 736 Times in 159 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by rsx View Post
Fun read.

The overarching theme seemed to be confidence. Just don't act like a tool and you'll be able to talk to girls, you don't need social dynamics or magic tricks (LAME!) to pick up chicks.

Plus, I highly doubt any of the 'methods' will be applicable to Vancouver's asian girl population.
Thank you! It is pretty much a confidence booster for most guys, reading people who can, if you so believe, would definitely help you realize that you can do it too!
Jackygor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2010, 12:55 AM   #21
I keep RS good
 
Ulic Qel-Droma's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Cosmos
Posts: 28,661
Thanked 5,538 Times in 1,502 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by kaitamasaki View Post
sorta read it but didnt find it that applicable for me, besides the rather vague instructions sometimes it is probably more targeted for a more western audience where the girls are more open, whereas I am an an asian going for other asians, they might be more uptight.
wrong. it works on every type of girl. if you can read a persons emotions you can use it on anyone. it works on asian fob girls just as it works on white girls. they're culturally different so they obviously react differently, you just have to know what emotions are conveyed with each type of response. asian girls are more sly. you have to read around the words and be a little more gentle and playful.

Quote:
Originally Posted by rsx View Post
Fun read.

The overarching theme seemed to be confidence. Just don't act like a tool and you'll be able to talk to girls, you don't need social dynamics or magic tricks (LAME!) to pick up chicks.

Plus, I highly doubt any of the 'methods' will be applicable to Vancouver's asian girl population.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jackygor View Post
Thank you! It is pretty much a confidence booster for most guys, reading people who can, if you so believe, would definitely help you realize that you can do it too!
yeah you two are right generally. but that's if you're in a general situation.
yeah if you're confident you're gonna do better than most men.

but hey, what if you're at a party with "super hot babes". and all the men around you, are just as confident or even more confident than you. what the fuck are you gonna do? be yourself? no, cuz everyone else is just as equal, you have to start pulling out the tricks or something that makes you stand out from everyone else. someone out there is always gonna one up you.
Ulic Qel-Droma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2010, 02:07 AM   #22
Unofficial Tin Foil Hat Specialist.
 
skyxx's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 8,150
Thanked 1,529 Times in 604 Posts
You guys, you're staring at the damn book it self. Ulic is the BOOK.
__________________
Looking for a Valentine's date. Click for further details

Hi, I'm the milkman. Do you want it in the front or in the back?
I give awesome relationship advice. Trust me.
skyxx is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 05-07-2010, 07:59 AM   #23
Resident Bullshitter
 
.Renn.Sport's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 2,209
Thanked 298 Times in 152 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by kaitamasaki View Post
sorta read it but didnt find it that applicable for me, besides the rather vague instructions sometimes it is probably more targeted for a more western audience where the girls are more open, whereas I am an an asian going for other asians, they might be more uptight.
u obviously don't understand what the game is about.

its not gonna work when u just follow what they did in the book. u'll have to have your own materials to make it work.
.Renn.Sport is offline   Reply With Quote
This post FAILED by:
Old 05-07-2010, 11:29 AM   #24
RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
 
Ilagon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Van City
Posts: 982
Thanked 479 Times in 73 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ulic Qel-Droma View Post
but hey, what if you're at a party with "super hot babes". and all the men around you, are just as confident or even more confident than you. what the fuck are you gonna do? be yourself? no, cuz everyone else is just as equal, you have to start pulling out the tricks or something that makes you stand out from everyone else. someone out there is always gonna one up you.
Start peacocking!!
Ilagon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-07-2010, 12:49 PM   #25
Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: 東北
Posts: 831
Thanked 289 Times in 139 Posts
Does anyone remember Extramask in the early parts of the book? He was hilarious!
neggo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:19 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Revscene.net cannot be held accountable for the actions of its members nor does the opinions of the members represent that of Revscene.net