So, as promised in the previous post, we are going to take it back old school.  This was something that Style has personally used and it was in the Game.  I love how when we go back a few years and revamp something that hasn’t been used here, usually spawns some sort of Stylelife Academy member using it to great lengths.  Just because it has been done before and a while ago, doesn’t mean it doesn’t work….

Or does it?

I have seen Style use this particular routine as an example at one of the Stylelife Academy Conferences this past year and I had totally forgotten about its use in the field.  A few guys at Pick Up Labs have been kicking around the idea of bringing it out and I figured, there is only one way to tell. Besides, it has been a while since we have tested out an Opener.

With that, I give you the Cologne Opener

Also, I think as a colorful bit of inspiration for others, post what colognes you used for this (question #10).  Tell us which ones WON or were the best.  If you don’t have any colognes, go to a cosmetics counter and test what they suggest is the best two colognes that THEY recommend (not the two top sellers).  And…. if you are already out at a cosmetics counter, then you are already in the field and ready to test this guy out.

Bring your results back here by Monday, February 1st and let us know how things went.  Until then…

KEEP FRAMING AND GAMING

Sure, it is the week after Halloween, but I am still serving up treats.  There were some pretty good vids posted for the Scavenger Hunt, but sadly only 1 Stylelife member took home the personalized signed copy of the New RULES of the GAME.  I highly recommend going back and checking out his videos and learning from them as well.  Now this week, I want to see your poker faces.  What are you willing to bet?  A drink for 5 questions???

While the release of the New Version of Rules of the Game just hit stores last week, I have been holding off on doing this routine ever since I knew it was going to be in the book.  Now that it hit the books shelves, it is free game to test here on Pick Up Labs.

Now, as bar bets go, this is quoted as Style’s Favorite Bar Bet.  If you want to, you can use any of the other openers on this site to get this started off, OR while you are waiting for a drink you can just dive right into it.  Bar bets are all in the set up, the twist, and of course. . . THE CON for the win.

For that, I give you the 5 Questions Bet

I would like to add QUESTION #10 & #11. . . Did you win?  If so, what did you win (coffee, date, beer, hug, hand massage, one night stand, same night lay. . . )

Have fun running this.  I know there are videos around where this is ran and even probably a few around with Style doing them.  Make sure to post your results BEFORE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 10PM PST.  Video, Pix and Audio is always welcome.  Let’s see ya run it.

Keep Framing and Gaming

This JUST IN! ! ! This week, we are doing something COMPLETELY DIFFERENT here at Pick Up Labs. Normally, you come here to see an opener, a routine, ways to kino, and so on. Not this week. This week, we are keeping our EYES on the PRIZE. YOU!

Now, how are we going about this? Easy. We are going to have a SCAVENGER HUNT. This was something that I came up with on the Stylelife Forums a while back and there really isn’t a better time to bring it out, than around Halloween. And guess what. To the one that completes everything and racks up the most points before Monday, OCTOBER 26th before 10pm PST, WINS. . .

What does this person WIN?!?!? Well, I could tell ya here, but what fun would that be? I will say, it will be really cool and it is JUST IN TIME for the release of RULES OF THE GAME 2.0 (hitting bookstores October 27th).  I’m sure you guys remember a few months ago we got a sneak peak at a few of the routines and openers that were in the book.  There are so many more routines to be seen (like compliance tests, Kiss Closes, and 3-somes).  You gotta check the new book out.

Now, Click the PDF below and check out your tasks. Follow the directions and become the winner that you deserve to be.

This is something out of the norm for Pick Up Labs, but we all have to step out of the comfort zone from time to time. Why shouldn’t we? Have fun with this, because it’s the way it should always be. Take it to the field and win this. My jaw seriously dropped when I found out what the prize would be. This is going to be AWESOME.

Keep Framing and Gaming

P.S.  I really SUCK at keeping SECRETS. . .

P.P.S.  This means that the WINNER of this CHALLENGE gets a Copy of the NEW RULES of THE GAME 2.0 personally AUTOGRAPHED by STYLE (Neil Strauss).  Yes, I indeed suck at keeping SECRETS.  GAME ON FELLAS.

P.P.S.S.  We are Extending because of a few guys having issues posting their vids/pix.  New deadline is November 2nd, 2009, at 10PM CST.  A few guys have been rocking this and I totally dig Metz’s vids and Sense’s pix.  Awesome job.  You guys ROCK! ! !

Be warned: Condoms and sand don’t work well together.  There are thousands of guys and girls out there that I am sure agree to this statement.  As I am sure that a few of the Stylelife crew is finding out RIGHT ABOUT NOW.  But there is no reason you shouldn’t take a girl to the beach for an amazing time.

Welcome back to the place that helps you actually put the above scenario into play.  That’s right, Pick Up Labs.  Constantly dedicated to finding out what works in the field and what doesn’t.  Last week we found something that didn’t work, but this week, we have a great opener/cold read combo that also touches on kino escalation, dhv’s and has great potential to blow out every other guy in the bar.  Can this routine actually work?  Is this the savior of all routines?  Does this also project the one key ingredient that all women find attractive in men; CONFIDENCE?  Well, we won’t know until everyone tests it.

First, a little bit on the background of it and the author as well.  This routine was sent to me a while back by Zebulon and I looked over it and thought it had great potential.  It was based on a study done in the United Kingdom.  Only reason why I didn’t use it was because I thought it was a bit too long.  After going back through previous routines, I realized it wasn’t as long as some of the others we have tested.  I shot out a few feelers on what other Pick Up Labbers thought and I received the golden thumbs up for testing it.  Now, Zebulon broke it down and put in some serious time to perfect it.  When he sent it over, I was eager to see how well it did.

Now, for all of your testing pleasure, I give you The Drink Clutch Routine:

There is one little tidbit I would like to add.  Once you point out the different people and how they present themselves, remind your targets that REAL MEN DON’T DRINK OUT OF STRAWS.  Ask if they can find a guy that can actually look tough drinking out of a straw.  It is damn near impossible.  No matter how hard they try, it just doesn’t work.  Stipulations: Milk Shakes.

So come back before Monday, September 28th, and tell us what you think about the routine that our Stylelife Academy student Zebulon put together.  Post up your results and I will break them down to show if this routine gets the STAMP or goes to the unapproved section.

Time to Frame and Game

Hopefully the sweetness wasn’t bad enough to spread cavities.  And I hope you guys got to spread other cavities all together.

Welcome back to the LAB that pushes everyone to be what they really want to be; GREAT!  This past week, we received a routine put together by one of the Stylelife Academy Students and Public Forum Moderators; PRODIGY.  I have had the chance to talk with Prodigy a lot here recently and he is even helping with a few of the routines and future missions around the LAB.  This routine is proof of some of his work.  He brought it out of his personal stash to be tested here for all of our Pick Up Labbers.  One of the funniest ones was when I had him on the phone and a really cute girl was sitting next to me at an Internet Cafe.  We experimented with him starting it and me finishing it.  The great thing is, there were actually a bunch of other guys listening in on the call.  Did it still work out for me though?

YES IT DID! ! !

I would also like to thank a few of the new comers that posted up this week.  I always dig seeing new faces and testers and also catching feedback.  Even if it didn’t work out for you, make sure you post up your results.  This isn’t the place to be shy.

Now, to the Test Results:

1. Does it work successfully?

Most of the testers stated it worked quite well.  4/5 for Success.

2. How difficult is this routine to master?

Most of the testers stated it was pretty easy to master. 4/5 for Easy to Master.

3. Did you get called out on using this routine?

Not one tester got called out while using this routine. 5/5 for NOT getting called out.

4. What is the hook point strength of this routine?

All the testers stated it had a pretty strong hook point.  4/5 for strong hook point.

5. Rapport building strength?

It fell on the AVERAGE SCALE for Rapport Strength.  3/5 for Rapport Strength.

6. Your PUA-AFC level?

Most of the testers fell in between AFC and PUA.  Only 1 tester stated being an AFC.

7. Number of times tested?

Routine was tested 41 times

8. Any additional insight?

“I sometimes used the listed responses even if the target didn’t give that exact answer back. They ended up creating humor.” -METZ

“The opener itself is fun to use, definitely recommend it for warming up, but not so much when you want to stay in set.” -SidV

“One set I opened said BOTH, but I just teased with, “Hey! Don’t be greedy now.” and stacked forward. Worked best on fun loving sets. When it hits the rapport is high when it wasn’t it still opened.” -YouWish98

“Something that always seems to get the set in deeper rapport was to say whatever their answer was “Oh see I heard that people that pick (their answers) are troublemakers/punks/losers.” if they ever critcized my choice I always said “yea I picked (my answer) its what all the cool kids pick” -Prodigy

“All three times ended with a number close. Thanks Prodigy.” theC

“I usually played out the PROs and CONs of each choice with the set. Except the girl that said she would BITE the Heads off of the bears.” -drewder

9. Suggested Additions of Modifications to routine (if any):

“This is the basic script I used: Actually, here, let me ask you something. My roommate and I had one of those man to man discussions last night…you know that all men sometimes have. We’ll see what your take is on it.” “I’m going to get back to , but this is a life or death argument we had last night. If you had to choose between the two, which would you take.” Pause…. “Gummy bears or gummy worms.”

I found the larger script, modified to fit me, worked a lot better. There was more of a root, the manly discussion came off with much more humor. When I used the shorter, given script above, the target just stared and said “I don’t know…”. The longer script kinda of built up this expectation of men talking about secrets….gummy secrets. In the tool belt this goes!

(I used this while wearing a parking enforcement uniform and pulled 2 numbers with this very opener.)”-METZ

“You can easily transition to the ring finger routine replacing rings with gummy savers. Have her open you. Make a candy straw for your drink by biting off the ends of a Twizzlers. Have extras to offer her. They really do “Make mouths happy”. . . -YouWish98

“I gave this opener in its purest form for pickup labs, I’ve modified it a thousand different ways and it seems like the testers did as well, very proud of those who reported and made it their own.” -Prodigy

“Always read the girl from the reaction of the delivery of the opener. Once you drop it, hold eye contact and SMILE. . . A great smile shows you are having fun and that is what this is suppose to be: FUN”- drewder

Well, after busting down the figures.  Dividing by 9, carrying a 4, and rounding up from a 7.  Oh, what am I talking about.  This routine proudly gets the PICK UP LABS STAMP OF APPROVAL.  It didn’t rank the highest on Rapport, but it still passed with flying colors in other areas.  I will probably even test this out as soon as I get out to LA for the 2009 Stylelife Fall Conference this WEEKEND! ! !  I am pretty stoked to see all the coaches and see Style again.  If ya see me there, come up and say hi.  You can even tell me about a routine you wouldn’t mind to see HERE on Pick Up Labs, whether it is your own or someone elses.

Come back Thursday, where Farmer shows us how the guys in Green could help you Score a mean HOTTIE.

Keep Framing and Gaming.

Brad P. has been rockin’ the seduction world recently.  He was named the #1 PUA of 2008 on Thundercat’s Top 10 list.  Looks like he also has a stacked 2009 set up with various seminars across the U.S.  He even stopped by and did an interview with the Stylelife Academy a short while back.

When I first heard The Horse Girl Opener, I thought it would be a great routine for Pick Up Labs.  But as always, there is so much stuff that needs to be tested and so little time to test.  I knew this was a different style of opener that I personally hadn’t tried out in the field yet.  And if I haven’t tried it, then why not put it to the test on Pick Up Labs.

Now, onto the results:

1.Did it open successfully?

Not as well as hoped.  1/5 for successful opener.

2.How difficult is this routine to master?

Testers agreed it was easy to master, but were not successful.  5/5 for being easy to master.

3.Did you get called out using this routine?

None of the testers got called out.  5/5 for not getting called out.

4.What is the hook point strength of this routine?

The testers agreed that it had a weak hook point strength.  2/5 for strength.

5.Rapport building strength?

The testers agreed that it had weak rapport building strength.  1/5 for strength.

6.Your PUA-AFC level?

All testers were between PUA-AFC.

7.Number of times tested? - 9

8.Any additional insight?
If there is a substantial age difference between the PUA and the target, it magnifies that difference and brings a creepiness to the interaction. Maybe if I tried it on women closer to my age it would work.

Didn’t put of the creepy vibe, I don’t think, but I did get asked why I was thinking about a girl from the 6th grade, then back to how old I am and how long ago that was.

The one girl it worked on actually owned a pony growing up. But she pulled out the “GOTTA BOYFRIEND” line when I went to BRAVO’s # CLOSE.

I seriously can’t believe it, this is the 2nd time that something GOT DENIED the STAMP OF APPROVAL. (the first being Style’s Lint opener) I still dig it and I am always game to test anything, but I did expect different results.  Maybe later on we will tap into different Brad P. openers/routines, but for now we will lay this one to rest.

To all the fellow 200+ students that I saw at the Stylelife 2009 Spring Conference, it was great meeting you and I hope you guys utilize the tools you learned to use.  To the ones that didn’t make it, I hope you are going to the 2009 Fall Conference this September.  The Spring Conference was more than amazing and I know the Fall one will be just as cool.  Act quick because this one will probably sell out just as fast as the Spring Conference.  No one does it like the Stylelife Academy.

Till next time, Keep Framing and Gaming.

Unfortunately unicorns are extinct, but horses are still around, and there were always girls growing up that were obsessed with them.

Recently we had Brad P on a Stylelife teleseminar, he mentioned this opener and I have seen it get great feedback on the forums. Now we are putting it to the test!

This is exactly the kind of canned opener I love, if you can deliver it well you will instantly know what type of girl you are dealing with, if she has a sense of humor, and if she makes YOUR cut.

Instead of just reading the mission, make sure you actually go out and TEST this one! Come back here and post your results and we will see if this opener makes the cut.

Stylelife conference is this weekend, 200+ guys attending, biggest conference of the year if not EVER!

Can not wait to meet many of you!

Ross invited me to attend a recent Speed Seduction seminar, and I have to admit I was a little worried.

All I knew about him before is that he was the crazy guy who sniffed Carmen Electra’s ass from The Game.

But after meeting him at few of Neil’s book signings, hanging out at the VH1 parties, and also being a guest speaker at our last two Stylelife Conferences my opinion of him changed greatly.

After spending the three days there, taking pages of notes, and interviewing him, I came to two conclusions-

1. Ross is Ross and he is a little out there.
2. The seminar was outstanding, and whether you are just starting out or have been at this for a while, you will get a lot out of it.

With this post on Pick Up Labs, have two cool things. First a mission written by Ross specifically for YOU, and is excellent for guys still dealing with AA (and for advanced level guys covers some cool aspects you probably aren’t even aware of yet)

2nd is a little video interview I did with him after in his hotel room. I had a few questions I wanted to ask, and I am SURE many of you have been wanting to know the same thing, INCLUDING what was up with that video from 30 years ago with him talking about worshipping the Devil!

Check it you!

Go forth and test! Report your findings back here so others can also learn. Guys who just read these and don’t follow through, this one is perfect for you to break that negative cycle and man up!

I am a huge fan of easy openers and routines that you can use anywhere and on the fly.  I also dig the ones that I can sink my teeth into and pull information out of a set that can further my approach and game with my target.  The last opener did just that, thanks to Farmer. 

I spoke to SHARK before he took his vacation from Stylelife, he wanted to give back to the crew that helped him so much. 

It was his turn to leave us better than he found us. . .

Let’s see how the breakdown went:

1. Does it work successfully?
All the testers agreed that it works successfully. 5/5

2. How difficult is this routine to master?
All the testers said that it was pretty easy to master. 5/5

3. Did you get called out on using this routine?
Not one single call out.

4. What is the hook point strength of this routine?
Almost all the testers agreed it was strong. 5/5

5. Rapport building strength?
Almost every tester said it had Strong Rapport Building Strength. 5/5

6. Your PUA-AFC level?
All testers fell in a wide range between AFC and PUA.

7. Number of times tested?
64 times between 14 testers.

8. Any additional insight?

Great for cold reading and setting up the whole group on “If you were a dwarf, which one would you be? Ok, if you were a dwarf and I was snow white, would you save me from the witch? Do you like apples?” It was endless fun.

I liked throwing in, “You’re not gonna start talking about how you wanted to be a princess all the time are you?”

Calling the target Grumpy always made her qualify herself but if she had an attitude I would say, “That’s what I first thought, in fact I bet some people think your a bitch, but your not you just act like that to get rid of the people who aren’t strong enough to talk to you, in fact I bet sometimes your shy so I’d say you’re more like bashful”

Girls usually switched it up on me and said “So which one are you?” Id always say “The Prince… or Doc I kinda like being the leader”

I didn’t say my nieces, I said my students instead which got them asking what I did when I replied martial arts instructor it always hooked and gave me something to transition to.

Talking about my senior trip to Disney World became great for a stack.

One time a guy walked into the set and started flirting with the girls, badly, my target just turned away from him towards me and I said, “Which dwarf do you think he is?” she replied “Sleazy”

Negging the target by calling her Grumpy definitely gets her to qualify and also seems spontaneous.

Also tried transitioning to qualification (what do you want to do when you grow up, and don’t say princess) and got really good responses.

Great gambit! Think I prefer this over the 5 oceans now

I’ve been called “cute” and “sweet” quite a few times using this routine… it’s Awesome!!

Last night I managed to set up a day 2 at Disneyland!!

This is my new favorite opener.

With the MASSIVE amount of feedback, this is the 2nd most tested bit on Pick Up Labs.  The biggest was Farmer’s from the previous testing.  Shark’s missed a tie by 1 person.  All together with 14 testers, this gets THE PICK UP LABS STAMP OF APPROVAL.  Thank you SHARK for putting this together.  It looks like there are quite a few fans of this routine and am sure it will be getting more and more use. 

Also, a HUGE Thank You to all the testers out there that threw down the fire and posted up the numbers.  Stay tuned for the next routine, it is one I have been waiting to see for a LONG TIME.  Bring your eyes back here to test RJ’s Pick Up Labs routine.

Keep Framing and Gaming

Ask 7 different guys who the hottest chick is and you can will get 7 different answers. Now imagine if there was a 100% accurate way to figure out who the hottest girl is in all the land.

One day she comes over to your house and immediatly begins to cook and clean, you come home from work and find her waiting in your bed! What would you do?

I know I would be getting married again.

Unfortunately the Seven Dwarfs were AFCs, or they would have run a train on Snow White.

So how can the biggest wusses help you get a girl of your own?

The Seven Dwarfs Opener-

This mission comes to us from SHARK from the Stylelife Academy, an awesome student who helped make a tele-seminar earlier this week one of the funniest ones ever. You can catch him posting on the Stylelife forums and helping out with aspiring social artist brothers.

You will be amazed at how simple topics like this open sets like it’s your buisness. Now go out there and test, come back here and let us know how it goes!

-drewder is trying to get a kickass kiss close ready for the next mission

–Just checked the Stylelife Conference sign up page and it is sold out! Can’t wait to meet everyone who made it before it was filled up, at the biggest Conference of the year.