Today, I brought a fluorescent tube to the store to make sure I got the correct replacement. Trying to charm the sexy cashier, I waved the tube in the air, saying "I need a new light sabre, there is no force left in this one and the Empire is attacking." Turns out she'd never heard of Star Wars. FML
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OP here. I did not try to pick her up - I am a 42 year old married father of three and even if I wanted a date I have enough knowledge of the world to know that hot twentysomething blondes prefer hot twentysomething hunks - but I did try to make her smile, and failed miserably. And my geek level is so low that I read paper papers and constantly need my twelve year old son to help with my Iphone. (Plus I`ve never seen the sequels) I realize the girl probably lacked humour more than Star Wars knowledge, but what the heck. My wife laughed her ass off when I told her, though, bless her.
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mapaquier 3
Yeah because making star wars references tend to help with the ladies...
Pleonasm 36
I find her lack of culture disturbing.
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Chazzzor 10
Way to go - You just reinforced all the nerd stereotypes that I can think of!
nmlutgen 11
Most girls aren't a fan of that genre of television, make sure next time she's not just sexy, but I nerd. :)
simonepedretti 7
even if she did know that wouldnt be sexy.
winkydog4056 16
Dear Pleonasm: While your takes on posts can be amusing AT TIMES, can you please limit to no more than two post. Also, what exactly is it you do that affords you so much time to do such comments!? From Wanky Dog
CharresBarkrey 16
You realize you don't HAVE to come on here and read posts, right? Who are you to tell someone not to post when your post is even more annoying than his?
love_me_electric 20
Even if she knew what a light saber was, why would you think she would find something like that 'charming'? If you want to charm a girl you should just tell her she's beautiful. Women aren't as complicated as you seem think they are.
Mifflicious 18
It would have worked on me. "you're beautiful"-comments are waaaaaaay too boring!
doglover100 29
She lives under a rock.
thetechdude22 0
Honestly I don't see how this is an FML I would have just said just kidding
BobbieH 19
Nice try, at least you have it some effort. But let me tell you, my wife; who is a sexy geek girl, didn't think it was charming either. She thought the Empire is attacking line was too much. Her suggestion, keep the Star Wars charm for girls who will appreciate it, and if you don't know assume they won't!
Recoveryben 15
nice attempt at flirting... to each their own
obviousboy 8
Even if she had heard of Star Wars, that's not how you ******* charm a woman.