Saturday night, I found myself at a bar in Pacific Beach, a.k.a the romping ground for overgrown frat boys and their less than stellar dating skills, especially when it comes to initiating conversation with women.

While observing the insanely intoxicated crowd that surrounded the bar, I was beckoned over towards two single guys who were more clueless than allowable, even on St. Patty’s weekend. The guy that waved me over, who will be referred to here on out as "Wingman," proudly stated an awful pick-up line and then deflected the line to his poor counterpart, now affectionately referred to as "Todd."

Wingman said, and I quote, "My friend here really just wants to see your smile." First reaction: Oh, puh-lease! Second reaction: I wanted to lecture both of them. First, teach Wingman how to actually be a wingman and not drive the women away. Second, teach Todd how to actually initiate a conversation with a woman on his own, or at least, how to pick a better wingman.

Men of San Diego: Be men and do your own dirty work. If you actually need a wingman to pick up girls for you, you have bigger problems than your lack of a female. The worst thing a girl can ever say is no. You must have the courage to take a gamble and risk potential rejection in order to reap any benefits on your own.

Wingmen of San Diego: Find better pick-up lines. People make a mockery of pick-up lines for a reason. If you are going to step up and wingman for one of your friends, first make sure you know what you are doing.

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