FR: I Found A Way

I never thought that it'd be so simple but
I found a way, I found a way
I always thought that it'd be too crazy but
I found a way, I found a way

Lines from the title song of one of my favorite TV series 'Drake and
Josh'. The song always pumps me up, so does the show. Story of two
brothers Drake : The rockstar player and Josh : The Intelligent AFC. A
Hilarious show.

Saturday was superb day. The day, 'I found a new way' of gaming -
Direct and Situational openers. We pushed our limits. We were really
amazed by the things we did. Don't even remember the number of sets we
opened. It was like non-stop yapping, basically just talk/banter/have
fun with anyone and everyone - Kids, Moms, Uncles, Aunties, Couples,
all girl sets and mixed sets.

I roll into Forum listening to "I found a way" on my mp3 player. I had
to wait for Flamin and Maser Caster. So, I went into landmark
(bookstore) just for some time pass. I am in Indian Writing section
turning a few pages.

Drake: There is a cute girl let me open her.
Josh : She is not THAT cute.
Drake: Whatever, lets do it for fun.
Josh : What if she blows you out big time. You can't even be in the
field after you get blown out.
Drake: Shut the fuck up Josh.
Josh : Look at the People watching at you. What will they think if you
approach her and talk to her.
Drake: Do I look like I care.
Josh : Ok, go talk to her, get blown out and be a looser.
Drake: Thanks, thats all the encouragement I need from you. Can you
pls leave me alone.

The cute babe gives proximity.
Drake (to HBC, with a big smile): Hey Hi, do you actually read all
these books or you just hang around here and turn pages while you wait
for your friends.
HBC: (Smiles) No, I am really into Indian writing. I always keep
reading these books.
Drake : But you don't look like one of those Nerdy girls at all.
HBC : (Smiles).
Drake: I am Drake. And you. (Extend the hand)
HBC : I am XXX.
Drake: Which of these books would you suggest me?

She suggests me few books by Jhumpa Lahiri. We talk a bit about the
book. And switch to fluff (background, employment and stuff). By then
my wingmen Flamin and MC arrive. I thank her for the suggestion and
eject. Maser drags us to food-court for he wanted to fill up his
tummy. Found a cute 3 set which we wanted to approach. But, blame it
on Josh. He messes Drake's state completely. And Drake decides not to
approach.

Out of food court we start roaming around in the mall. Maser points a
2 chinky set.
Josh : Drake, forget them they will blow you out.
Drake: Whatever I don't care ?
Josh : Your wish. I will just watch u getting blown out. It will be
fun.

Drake: Hey guys, I wish to give you a sincere compliment.
HBChinki : What ?? (with a nervous look)
Drake: You are very very cute. I just wanted to come here and say a
Hi.
HBChinki : Oh, thank you. (Starts walking away from us)
Drake: Have a rocking day guys. Bye.
Set : Bye

Drake (to Josh) : See that was ease.
Josh : But she didn't talk to you well.
Drake: Doesn't matter I am in state. I think you should go back to
home now. I don't need your company anymore.

The above were the initial few sets that I could remember well. We did
lot of direct openers. Putting them all here seems to be a bad idea to
me. So, I will write about some of the most memorable things we did.

Superman set:
A guy wearing a Superman T-shirt passing by.
Drake: (In a very loud voice) Yo superman ;-)
Superman dude : (smiles)
Drake: Where's your CAPE dude ?
Superman dude : I left it at home.
Drake: So sad, how will you be able to fly around and save chicks
now ?

Superman dude cracks up. And we laugh too. The point here being "talk
to anyone and everyone" not just chicks. Helps you to be in "The
state".

Toddler set:
I have found out that talking/playing with toddlers is good thing to
do. Kids don't reject or mind your approach. Further, I believe that
if you can befriend a toddler you can befriend anybody. 'Coz toddlers
are very pure at heart.

Drake (to firang mom): Your kid is so adorable. Can I play with him
for a while.
Mom : (Smiles)
Drake: Is it a boy or a girl ?
Mom : Its a baby girl. Her name is XXX.
Drake plays with the baby for a while. And when ejecting ;-)
Drake: (In a warm funny tone) Your baby is soo cute just like you.
Mom : (Laughs) Thanks
Her face told me that her day was made.

Firang milf set :
At McDonalds. Firang in her 40s occupies the adjacent seat. She is
reading a crime thriller.
Drake: Excuse me Madam. Can I have a look at that book ?
Firang: Sure.
I take a good look at the book and start talking with her about the
book (like what kinda book it is? About the author ). Then
conversation switched to her reading habits and the kinda books that
she likes to read. Later some fluff. As soon as our conversation dies
down, Flamin re-initiates conversation and runs loads and loads of
routines. And she is happily eating each one of it. By the time we
ejected, I am sure she would qualify as a 'chalti pirthi' backup of
Bristol lair ;-).

The Dance all night long 3 set :
We see the 3 set standing out the mall. BTB its the same set as the
one seen in food court. We observe that they were in their gymm-ing
dress. So Maser and myself approach them.

Drake: Hey guys do always come to Forum in your gymm-ing dress.
Set tells us that they just finished their dance classes and were
hanging out in the mall.
Drake : Actually the reason we approached you guys is. We think you
guys are very very cute and just wanted to come and say a hi to you
all.
HBDAN(HB6.5 with a t-shirt reading "Dance all night"): Thank you.
(With a straight face)
I now realise that I should have given this compliment specifically to
the target instead of giving it to the whole group. Some of the UGs in
the group must have felt like we are Bullshitting.

Drake: I am Preetham. And you(I extend my hand expecting an handshake)
HBDAN gives me a 'I don't care' look and I am left there holding my
hand out like an idiot :-(.
HBDAN: We are not interested.
Maser: Guys be polite and introduce yourself.
Drake: Ya and after that u can tell me to 'fuck off' and I won't mind.
HBDAN: Actually its polite to tell that we are not interested than
telling you to 'fuck off'.
Drake: (trying to be funny but missing the beats) Oh good god. How
boring can this thing get?
Bad calibration, the set got offended.
HBDAN: Look Mister. A) You approach us B) Look at your mannerisms C)
Look at your body language
I cut her off.. and blow her out before she blows me away.
Drake: D) Blah blah blah E) Blah blah blah F) Blah Blah Blah .....
HBDAN walks away and the rest of the group follows her. Me and Maser
laugh our asses off.

I realize my mistake. I must have recalibrate and told that I was
trying to be funny and no offense was intended. But my ego didn't
allow me to do so. This is a SP and should be taken care of.

The diamonds:
Husband and wife set in the movie ticket queue. Holding an Asmi
diamond jewelery carry bag (without any jewelery in it).
Drake: (Dramatic voice) Are there diamonds in the bag?
Wife: No no.
Drake: Because if there are diamonds, I am planning to steal it and
run away.
Both of them crack up.
Drake: You guys are best siblings I have ever seen.
Holy shit!!! They crack up yet again. And they explain to me that they
are Man and wife.
I introduce myself to them. They are happy to meet. We fluff for a few
minutes before ejecting.

The stylish girl:
Good looking lone wolf in a pink tank top, jeans, cap and long open
hairs. She had a unique style. She was moving towards the escalator. I
love doing sets on escalator 'coz they can't move away from you. The
only thing that needs to be taken care of is that you have to be
slightly ahead of them on the escalator. This is because they can't
blow you out by turning their back to you.
Drake: Hey hi.
HBS : Hi. (Neutral look)
Drake: I just wanted to come here and compliment you on your unique
sense of style.
HBS: Thank you.
Drake : So are you from around here ??
MISTAKE - Should have introduced myself before doing this.
HBS: Yeah.
Drake: My obvious next question will be - from where ?
HBS: Why do you want to know that?
Drake : (Being direct and upfront) Because, I think you are cute.
HBS: So ???
Drake : I wanna know more about you.
HBS: ---
Drake: Tell me where are you from.
As I tell this we get off the escalator.
HBS: I am sorry I am really not interested.
Drake: (Kino-ing her on the arm) Its not a big deal. Take care cya.


Mannequin starer:
HBFirang staring at a 'Guy Mannequin' in Reebok showroom. She is
probably thinking of buying the shirt on display for her brother or
may be for her dad :P.
Drake : You really dig that guy don't you ?
HBFirang: (Smiles)
And just then as if she had asked for it, her stupid phone starts
ringing. I ask her to receive the phone while I plant myself in front
of her. As she receives the phone she is like waving at me as if she
is taking my leave.
Drake : You finish the conversation I will be here. (With appropriate
hand signs)
She gets it but she still continues to wave at me with a smile. But, I
persist.
Drake : I am not going anywhere you finish the conversation then I am
talking to you (With appropriate hand signs again)
She continues to wave and walk away from me. And I beam a smile at her
and eject.

Well these are some of the most memorable sets that I had. There are
lot more sets worth mentioning. But, I guess neither me nor you guys
could spare more time on this thread.

As I was ejecting home, I heard my favorite song again. And the
following lines seemed like they were just written for me.


Now that I know that anything's possible
I found a way, I found a way
No one can break what is so unbreakable
I found a way, I found a way

Next steps:
Concentrate on bantering.
Work towards closes.

Shout Outs: Flamin and Maser Caster : YOU GUYS ROCK.

Lessons:
1. Require 3-4 sets to get into state.
2. Talk to kids and play around with them. Make faces at them and just
watch their amusement.
3. Recalibrate on the fly, if you fuck-up. Tell them directly that you
were trying to tease them and no offense was meant.