Vh1's The Pick-Up Artist

cricket · #1 08-07-2007, 12:16 PM

This show premiered last night and is such a train-wreck that I don't see any way to avoid watching it for the rest of the season. Damn it.

Anyway, here's VH1's blurble about it:

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The VH1 series, THE PICK-UP ARTIST, is a tale of transformation. For these eight lovable losers, "socially awkward" is the understatement of the year. And when it comes to this lonely hearts club, desperate times call for desperate measures. Enter Mystery, best-selling author and ultimate pick-up artist--a former nerd from the Great White North who has discovered the secret to wooing women. Under his expert tutelage, he'll guide this group of hapless horndogs through the rough waters of romance and help them find the courage to overcome their biggest fear--talking to women.

In THE PICK-UP ARTIST, eight misfits will live together, learn together and love together as they compete for the title of "Master Pick-Up Artist." Over the course of eight episodes, the men will learn the ins and outs of the Mystery Method-- "how to open a set," "the number close" and "the kiss close" among others. Aided by his faithful wingmen, Matador and J Dog, Mystery will teach these average guys how to turn the women of their dreams into the women of their reality.

But this seduction school isn't confined the classroom. After each lesson, Mystery's awkward apprentices will put theory into practice, hitting bars, clubs and coffee houses in an attempt to make a love connection. Via hidden cameras, Mystery is always watching to see who's got potential and who's got to go.

In each episode, one contestant will be declared the winner of a challenge and granted immunity from elimination, while one sad sack will be sent packing. At the end of the eight weeks, one winner will be named "Master Pick-Up Artist" and awarded $50,000.

They may not all win the prize, but every pick-up protégé departs with the tools he'll need to change his life forever.

Who will rise to the occasion? Who will crack under the pressure? And who will become...The Pick-Up Artist?

And, uh, yeah... in case you didn't catch it, the guy's name is Mystery. What???? I want to puke on myself for already being really excited for next week. The forty-five year old guy kinda grosses me out, so I want him to get cut. I like the blonde kid who says that girls always think he's gay, and I really like that Brady guy with big teeth.

JohnGalt · #2 08-07-2007, 01:09 PM

If "mystery" and I were walking down the same street I would jump in front of a car and risk death rather than get too close to him.

Edit:
I haven't actually watched this show since right now. OMG J-dog? J-Dog? Can you imagine if that midget with the skunk stripes came up to you "Hey, I'm J-Dog." If any alcohol was involved I'd piss myself laughing/

fagarielina · #3 08-07-2007, 09:02 PM

those master guys were all nerds

mirandaj · #4 08-10-2007, 11:27 PM

yes, mystery (snicker) seems to have mugged a pimp or spent too much time at burning man in relation to his clothing choices. i am hooked. tis truly sad. damn you vh1.

InShreds · #5 08-11-2007, 03:18 AM

*looks ashamed* I watched the premier... I noticed that the only difference between the old, square 'Mystery' and the new, cool 'Mystery' is different stupid head gear and the addition of a little guy-liner.

Also if guys treated me the way these dorks did on first meeting: bouncing me around, telling me to buy them drinks... I would have excused myself and never returned or 'accidentally' spilled my drink on them.