Ok, so it looks like we are going to run this one for 1 more week and see where it goes from there.  I have gotten emails back from Stylelife members about how good it is and also guys that have had issues with it.  I gotta ask, how is your frame while delivering this?

This is more of a game for when you are in set and have comfort built…. with the entire set.  I remember when I first started, I met a guy that had never gone out sarging.  I asked him why he was getting into the community.  While he answered, we were walking down the street and while he was mid-sentence, we ran right into a bachelorette party.  I opened, held a strong frame, and pulled the whole set to a near by bar that I knew was amazing.  We ended up doing a routine like this with the whole set.  It was amazing.  We went from meeting the girls to pulling them to a vodka bar, to getting them to do fun and interesting things.

Now, I challenge you guys.  Can you do this?  I want the Truth and the Dares….  Hell, make up a few of your own and post your results….  One more week.

KEEP FRAMING AND GAMING

P.S.  I would like to send a shout out to a brother in the field.  Prodigy…. Happy 21st Birthday.  Hope it is the best………..

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

. . . You can pray they look as hot as Demi Moore in G.I. Jane.  If not, you can always hit on her BEST FRIEND.

Welcome back to the Lab where running Game is our business and business is GOOOOOOD! ! !  Where we break down the results of the previous routine that could get the coveted “STAMP OF APPROVAL” or the saddened “THUMBS DOWN UNAPPROVED”.  This past week we went for the “BEST FRIEND TEST” that came from the GAME and has been seen on the Stylelife Academy Forum.  This passed many sets back in the day, but does it still work today?  Well, that is why we test it and why we check the results.  Our testers are always the very people that make the GAME a very important role in our lives.  And these testers are: YOU!

Many guys have read the book, but how many have actually tested the same routines or openers from the book?  How many guys test the openers they hear and see?  Well, this is the place to come and do so.  Always bringing the heat and always leaving them better than you found them.

Now, grab your shower caps and find your new best friend as we post the results of the BEST FRIENDS TEST:

1. Does it work successfully?

Hands down, all the testers said it worked successfully.  5/5

2. How difficult is this routine to master?

All of the testers stated that it was very EASY to master. 5/5

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

* One tester got called out ONCE (see Metz below). Still a good rate for not getting called out, (worked 59 out of 60 times).  All the other testers said they didn’t get called out.  5/5

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

Testers averaged a pretty high hook point strength on this routine.  3.5/5

5. Rapport building strength?

The testers averaged a medium Rapport Building Strength.  3/5

6. Your PUA-AFC level?

Every tester fell between AFC and PUA.  (No PUAs and no one said they were an AFC).

7. Number of times tested?

Routine was tested 60+ times.

8. Any additional insight?

“The conversations can spin in all directions: ask them when did they meet, if they are good friends, tell her that good friends have at least 3 things in common and find out with them what they are => you are IN.
Use a story after: the girl that asked me this question … -Angelsin

“I won’t go into detail about all the sets. Prior to this week, I used this when I first started and didn’t get called out. That was a year ago and still today, no one called me out. I mention the 1 call out because the girls thought I was just making this stuff up…they didn’t buy any of it at all. They didn’t know the origin of it or consider it a “pickup line” but they were being feisty.

Any object works, although shampoo does have a little bit of a shock effect…something like that is kinda personal to ask someone after you just met them so quickly. But laughter always follows when you finish the routine.

It crossed my mind that not once when I used it, the girls didn’t glance at each other. I have the backup plan incase they don’t, but never resorted to it…weird!” -Metz

“I actually preferred when the girls “failed”. they started qualifying themselves immediately, explaining why they would have failed. It’s fun when they fail it! You must come off as natural and not forced, find out what they do, then with great energy go “oh! an ex of mine showed me this cosmo quiz a few months back, you guys have to try it, I want to see if it’s real!” Also explain it with high energy, then you can quickly move into body language observing with them on other people.” -20Spot

“If a girl ever failed I would say, “how do you two know each other?” make a link or bust on them.

I actually had one girl turn away and look at a different friend which turned out to be her big sister.

If the girl answered immediately I would keep asking her random questions and then say, “yea none of those matter I just wanted to see how much you trusted me/like me/how gullible you were, loser.” -Prodigy Alpha

“It works to our advantage if you can stack with the “telepathic” vibe that you create in the set. Do a quick and simple mind-reading test on them that gets them to answer the same thing at the same time. (me: “Pick a number 1 to 5 in your heads. Okay, what number did she pick?” her: “well i picked 3…” other girl: “OMG so did i!’).” -TicoRicoSuave

“This is my favorite routine to use. I use it after opening the set — mostly in a “two set”. It works 9 out of 10 times. Interestingly, when it “doesn’t work” it is because the girls are kind of mundane or even boring.” -Menace

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

“Just in general, if you are going to use ANY routine, always keep your game face on. I used it once just out of my back pocket and just kind of threw it out there to see what would happen. The results kind of didn’t go the way I planned. The other 3 times were like clock work.” -drewder

“Just make it fun, banter with them, use mind-reading tests…It’s good when you form a “psychic circle” with them when performing the mind-reading test. Just hold hands with each other and do the test…Great for kino and it definitely creates that connection with your set.”-TicoRicoSuave

“I don’t use shampoo, I ask if they have ever liked each others boyfriends sexually. This gets them a little embarrassed and simply for fun to work off of.” -20Spot

“Don’t ask about the shampoo … be creative. I ask them about their favorite color and then go into the white chamber 4 questions game (which includes what is your fav color).” -angelsin

10. What shampoo did the girls use(just for fun)?

“Garnier Fructis was what 5 girls said.” -drewder

“Herbal Essence seemed to be the most popular answer. I had a girl say she uses Right Guard Body and hair.” -Prodigy Alpha

11. Did you get to see it in their shower?

“Right Guard Body and hair girl wasn’t lying…” - Prodigy Alpha

Wow.  This one MADE the PICK UP LABS STAMP of APPROVAL and Prodigy Alpha gets the secret hidden prize for answering questions 10 and 11.  I would FedEx it to him, but I will be seeing him in a few weeks at the -SOLD OUT- FALL 2009 Stylelife Academy World Conference.  It is going to be awesome seeing all of the people going and hanging out with some of the greatest guys in the community.

Come back later in the week.  We will show you how to tell the DHV of changing a flat tire with a STRAW from the bar.

Keep Framing and Gaming. . .

Had to bring a little old school INXS for this Pick Up Labs mission.  The song is based on old school seduction that still lives on today.  And speaking about old school seduction. . . We bring you Ross Jeffries; the Godfather and MASTER of Speed Seduction.

Known as the man that pretty well brought us the Seduction Community, Ross published books, ran seminars, videos and Cd’s on this stuff since the early 90’s.  Anchored mostly in NLP and Speed Seduction, his techniques have helped thousands of men.  One of which known to most of us, is STYLE of Stylelife Academy.  Ross was also a pivotal part in Style’s book THE GAME, in which he introduces Style to NLP.  Now, we at Pick Up Labs were lucky enough to use one of RJ’s Routines and pay the respect to the man that brought us our famed community.  Lets see what the crew thought of Manny and his favorite flavor of bowling balls:

1.  Does it work successfully?

Most of the testers said that it worked pretty easily.  4/5 for Success.

2.  How difficult is this routine to master?

Most of the testers stated that it was pretty easy to master.  4.5/5 for Easy to Master.

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

None of the testers were called out.  5/5 for not getting Called Out.

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

Most testers stated it had a pretty strong hook point.  4.5/5

5.  Rapport building strength?

This actually didn’t favor too well in the rapport strength.  It was a mid-point.  2.5 for Rapport Strength.

6.  Your PUA-AFC level?

Three testers were in between, while one tester said he was quite the AFC.  Good job on still testing.

7.  Number of times tested?

21 times between all the testers.

8.  Any additional insight?  (Were you able to run it 10 times in a day?)

This is great for the guys who are still having AA issues.

Nope, I easily will though when my AA gets checked to a reasonable level.

Didn’t do good at all in mixed sets.  Only hooked in single interactions.  I used it at the mall and ran Bravo’s Number Close and pulled a girl’s number a few minutes after.

There you have it.  Still pulls off the Pick Up Labs Stamp of Approval and quite the fun routine to run.  Many thanks to Ross Jeffries for letting us borrow Manny and testing his favorite flavor of bowling balls.  The particular thing is getting the rhythm down and knowing when to pause.  I have been waiting to gloss these pages of Pick Up Labs with some RJ material and I am happy I got the chance to.  To all the testers, thank you again for taking this to the streets, clubs, malls and everywhere else that you felt would rock a great response.  Come back at the end of the week as we get to prepare ourselves for the 2009 World Conference.  For those that didn’t get the chance to get your tickets, make sure you check out the September Conference.

Til next time,

Keep Framing and Gaming.

The results are in and I have to admit I am a little surprised. I was almost sure more guys would get called out on this, but only 1 person did!

By testing classic routines like these it just goes to show you the chances of being busted are pretty slim. Ok onto the findings.

1. Does this open successfully?

Out of 10 testers, 7 said they used it as an opener, while 3 said it didn’t open successfully/didn’t open with it.  3.5/5 For SUCCESSFUL OPENER

2. How difficult is this routine to master?

Out of 10 testers, 9 said it was an easy opener while 1 person said they had difficulty. 4.5/5 for Easy to Master.

3. Did you use it as part of a routine stack, if so give details?

Out of 10 testers, 8 used it in a stack, 2 did not.  4/5 for STACKERS.

Details:

Ran the ring finger pattern.

Ran an opener, then body rocking and then I use this routine.

Used right after strawberry fields.

After the opener or after a DHV story.

Added more “character” to following routines.

The BEST FRIENDS test.

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

Out of 10 testers, 9 did not get called out, while 1 did get called out.  4.5/5 for NOT getting CALLED OUT.

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

Out of 10 testers, 9 said it has a strong hook point, while 1 said it was weak.  4.5/5 for STRONG HOOK POINT.

6. Rapport building strength?

Out of 10 testers, 5 said it had Strong Rapport Building Strength, while 5 testers said it was WEAK or Rapport was already built.  2.5/5 for RAPPORT STRENGTH.

7. Tested with or without a wing?

Out of 10 testers, 7 testers tried it with a WING and SOLO, 3 tried it without a WING, while Zero testers only tested it with a Wing. 3.5/5 for Using it Both Ways.

8. What was her initial reaction?

Intrigued, mostly. Curiosity. Confusion.  Disbelief. Attraction. Laughs sometimes.

9. Your PUA-AFC level?

Out of 10 testers, 2 were AFCs, 8 were between, 0 said they were PUAs.

Grading:

Hook building strength 4.5 out of 5

Rapport building strength 2.5 out of 5

Busted level 4.5 out of 5 (only 1 person called out on this!)

Very easy to learn, great hook strength, solid rapport, and only 1 call out on such a well known routine.

Pick Up Labs Stamp of Approval!

I am reading through all the submissions for a student routine to test currently.

Do you want to be the 1st to get your personal routine tested?

Keep sending them and posting on the Elite forum!

Check back later in the week for a new mission to field test over the weekend.

I hear tons of comments about my first night out sarging with Gypsy after reading The Game. Guys either think it is hilarious how bad we crashed and burned, or inspiring that we were able to turn it around and not let it phase us…or both!

The Christmas present Wingman video that I previously posted, has the Stylelife coaches telling some stories and has Gypsy and I talking about the time he tried the C’s vs U’s Opener.

That was the only time anyone I know tested it.

This is suppose to be one of the most popular routines but I can’t even remember the last time I saw a FR that contained it.

So this week’s mission-

Test the C’s vs U’s Routine

Papa number closed Paris with the help of this routine. This was one of Style’s main routines. Will it work as well for Pick Up Labs readers? Let the testing begin.

Out with the SLA crew last night celebrating the completion of Neil’s new book and testing of the Lint Opener came up. Neil shared some private details that may help this opener, maybe he will share below.

Before I get to the results here is Part 2 of the interview with Brian and Greg with perhaps one of the funniest FRs I have ever heard!

So for everyone asking how the guys from the show are doing now that it is over, it sounds like they are doing pretty fucking well!

Now back to the Lint Opener. Testing of this opener/routine was BRUTAL! With feedback such as

“2. Does the single grab open successfully?

If by “open”, you mean “get a look of disgust immediately before the target walks away”, then yes. Otherwise, no.” which not only still makes me laugh out loud as I type this, but also proves a great point. Even if you go out and have a “bad” night, the absolute worst thing you get is a great story. Thanks VikingWarlord

Grading:

Hook point strength 1 out of 5

Rapport building strength 1 out of 5

Experience level needed to perform 1 out 5

Busted level 0 out of 5

So this unfortunately does not get the Pick Up Labs Stamp of Approval. While it did open for a few people, the majority were treated like dirty homeless people. It did help prove a few important points though, first that even though this was in a MAJOR TV show that is seen all over the world, NOBODY was busted on this. Even if I do get called out whenever I am in field I just admit it, “ya you got me, I was hitting on you, is..there.. a problem with that?”

Second, just because this was written about in The Game, it doesn’t get any special treatment here in Pick Up Labs.

Third, going out with a plan and a mission gives you a goal to work towards. If we don’t have a goal or destination we are wandering around aimlessly.
So to thank everyone for making Pick Up Labs so fucking cool, I will be doing something special for you guys on Christmas. Then the following week we are going to test an opener I have been waiting to sink my teeth into, just in time for New Years, so make sure to check back soon!

CSI: Miami decided to paint PUAs in a negative light a little while ago. Luckily I found a clip on Amazon that you can watch the begining for free and see how stupid it is and also see a demo of this weeks mission.

Click here

I honestly can’t stand shows like this. Once you know a little bit about real law enforcement this stuff just bugs you, The Shield excluded. But it does help us with the mission.

Every time this thing airs I get phone calls from friends and family asking about it. The Lint Opener was also written about in The Game, so one would think the chances of getting called out on this are high.

or not

I mean its freaking lint.

This also gives us a great opprotunity to test a routine we all read about, but few have tried. Maybe this is the perfect opener so many of us instantly dismissed, or maybe it works 1 out of 10000 times…we won’t know until we try it.

So download the Lint Opener mission and report your findings back by the end of Monday.

http://pickuplabs.com/blog/missions/Mission_Lint_Opener.pdf

If you are able to get a wing to get a video clip of you testing, I will reward you

Any additions comments or tips write them below, and post your results as soon as you can.

This one should be fun!

-Saw that some of you were searching for the Dirty Girl FR that is on the Stylelife Elite and Public forums.