What would you say?

Elok · October 12, 2003, 07:57

A friend of mine (I'd like to be more than a friend, but she's spoken for, so I'm stuck waiting...not that it matters for this thread) is coming home after two weeks in Romania at the International Kempo Federation's world championships. According to the website, she got ranked in the top three in every division she competed in. In a championship. With dozens of contestants, from about fifteen countries. Around the world. So basically I've fallen for Wonder Woman.

And no, this isn't one of those "my-masculinity-is-threatened" things; since I have no intention of ever starting a fight with the girl (especially not now

), I honestly don't see how it matters. I just posted this because:

A. I wondered what I can say besides "congratulations," which sounds empty, and
B. I think it's pretty frigging cool and feel a strong urge to share it with somebody.

I already whipped up a rather amusing card on Wordperfect, which I suppose is enough. So idunno why I'm posting. Maybe I'm just an obsessive twit, like those moonstruck drunkards you always see describing their love to sympathetic barkeeps in the movies.

Maybe this is just an "is Elok crazy?" post...

Az · October 12, 2003, 08:05

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I'd like to be more than a friend, but she's spoken for, so I'm stuck waiting...not that it matters for this thread

Go to prison. Do not collect 200$

Elok · October 12, 2003, 08:29

Maybe...but I must say, if that's the case I'm quite a happy harlot, thank you.

Pekka · October 12, 2003, 08:32

Same what Azazel said

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Just congratulate... throw a party perhaps? THat's pretty awesome anyway, a great accomplishment. So, she's a pretty good striker, try to take her down ASAP and go for the kill there... I figure you stand better chances on the ground.

Pekka · October 12, 2003, 08:34

So do a play fight.. just for fun.. if you get her down, you have the grab-the-boob opportunity there 'accidentally'. It can become a hot sex scene you know..

Urban Ranger · October 12, 2003, 08:41

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Originally posted by Elok
A. I wondered what I can say besides "congratulations," which sounds empty

Pah!

Pretend you don't know how well she did, ask her about it, give her the chance to gloat a little. Say things like "How could you possibly do so well?"

Com'on, it's a piece of cake.

Datajack Franit · October 12, 2003, 08:59

What the hell is Kempo?

And, don't act like you don't know that- tell her you already know and she'll be glad you cared to find some info about her sport

Pekka · October 12, 2003, 09:00

Karate.

Urban Ranger · October 12, 2003, 09:05

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Originally posted by Datajack Franit
And, don't act like you don't know that- tell her you already know and she'll be glad you cared to find some info about her sport

IMO, it's much better to let her take the spotlight instead of having you knowing everything. Remember, this is her moment, who are you to spoil it?

Verres · October 12, 2003, 09:31

Sounds like a good excuse for one hell of a party IMHO.

Elok · October 12, 2003, 13:33

I don't know that she wants a "spotlight" at all. She only mentioned it in passing before she left; I think she eclipses her own accomplishments a little. She certainly has no cause to in this case. I'm not going to draw attention to her or anything, but I think this demands recognition, and it seems more than a little silly to pretend I didn't look into it at all, not to mention dishonest and pseudo-manipulative. Bearing in mind the ol' golden rule, I prefer to be honest with my friends at almost all costs.
Also, I don't think she's dumb enough not to notice flattery...she's pretty frigging bright, actually.

Theben · October 12, 2003, 13:59

Just say, "So you think you're tough ****? I'll kick your wimpy girly *ss, *****!!"

Tell us what happened when you wake up.

Drogue · October 12, 2003, 18:12

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Originally posted by Theben
Just say, "So you think you're tough ****? I'll kick your wimpy girly *ss, *****!!"

Tell us what happened when you wake up.

Sounds like a plan!

Pekka · October 12, 2003, 18:16

Or you can say you don't believe her unless she lets you touch her boobies.

Sikander · October 12, 2003, 19:56

I've been with a number of good athletes in my time, including a judo champion. Just be yourself, that's what she seems to want. A lot of these people get more than enough attention from the general public because they are athletes. Be sure to differentiate yourself by giving her attention mainly because she is who she is, and not because of her minor fame.

Drogue · October 12, 2003, 22:56

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Originally posted by Sikander
Be sure to differentiate yourself by giving her attention mainly because she is who she is, and not because of her minor fame.

I'll second that. When you've just won something major, everyone coos over what you've done, and not who you are. It is a great feeling when everyone is going on about what you've done and someone comes and talks to you about you, rather than about the acheivement.

Oh to go back to doing athletics...

Urban Ranger · October 13, 2003, 00:13

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Originally posted by Elok
I'm not going to draw attention to her or anything, but I think this demands recognition, and it seems more than a little silly to pretend I didn't look into it at all, not to mention dishonest and pseudo-manipulative.

Dishonest? What's so dishonest about asking her how she did instead of blurbing everything out yourself?

As for flattery, everyone can use some now and then, as long as it is sincere appreciation. That's what everybody wants, sincere appreciation.

Elok · October 13, 2003, 09:11

It's dishonest insofar as it involves pretending I didn't know. Granted, it's a white lie, but I'm trying to not get in the habit of deceit on any terms, great or small. Operative word: trying!

"How could you do so well?" strikes me as flattery, not to mention that implies I didn't think she could do it, and I honestly did. She's extremely nice and sweet, but I could tell that she has the willpower to fight and win from talking to her. And I was invisibly rooting for her all the way, after all. What you suggested sounded intrinsically insincere to me. Maybe I read too much into it though.

Thanks for the sage advice to all who didn't give me pointers on how to finagle the situation into getting to second base. [pointed glare]

Az · October 13, 2003, 10:44

Sikander is probably the most talented girl handler in the history of mankind since every advice he's ever given on the topic is pure gold.

Japher · October 13, 2003, 11:39

Dress up like a ninja and stalk her... don't do a good job... pretend you invisible... make your own sound effects

Snotty · October 13, 2003, 11:51

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And I was invisibly rooting for her all the way, after all.

#1 reason why I should never be a mod:- I just couldnt resist editing out that 'for'.

Snotty · October 13, 2003, 11:55

Im thinking that she would be impressed if you told her you had been following her progress on the web site and all. She would be flattered that you were so interested, and then she could talk in more detail about the fights.

Whaleboy · October 13, 2003, 12:29

Party. Alcohol. Golden Syrup.

MattyBoy · October 13, 2003, 19:51

Challenge her to an arm wrestle and let us know how it goes. Besides that, she's already spoken for, so make sure you do something that you also enjoy while she is here. No point being sycophantic - if you're relaxed and having a good time, she probably will enjoy her visit too.

Oerdin · October 13, 2003, 19:59

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Originally posted by elijah
Party. Alcohol. Golden Syrup.

What the heck is golden syrup?

Drogue · October 13, 2003, 20:17

Very thick sugar syrup. Imagine treacle, but without the flavour. It just taste's of sugar/caramel.

Urban Ranger · October 14, 2003, 05:47

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Originally posted by Elok
It's dishonest insofar as it involves pretending I didn't know. Granted, it's a white lie, but I'm trying to not get in the habit of deceit on any terms, great or small. Operative word: trying!

Sooner or later, a woman is going to ask you, "Do I look fat?"

Elok · October 14, 2003, 07:44

I'm pretty sure that's why hip-hop culture invented the word phat, UR. So I'm off the hook there.

Whaleboy · October 14, 2003, 07:51

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Very thick sugar syrup. Imagine treacle, but without the flavour. It just taste's of sugar/caramel.

It becomes somewhat less viscous when it is warmed to say, body temperature.. :naughy:

Nice sig, I see my idea on the duality nature of the mind (love and rationality) is starting to rub off on you!

Urban Ranger · October 14, 2003, 09:53

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Originally posted by Elok
I'm pretty sure that's why hip-hop culture invented the word phat, UR. So I'm off the hook there.

And you were saying I was dishonest