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The use of ''pickup'' in this context, [[slang]] for making a casual acquaintance with a stranger in anticipation of sexual relations, dates from at least 1970 {{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} and the book ''How to Pick Up Girls'' by Eric Weber. The phrase was also popularized by ''Pick-Up Times'', a short-lived 1970s magazine and the 1987 semi-autobiographical film, ''[[The Pick-up Artist (film)|The Pick-up Artist]]'', written and directed by [[James Toback]].<ref>Strauss (2005), p. 124, 144.</ref> |
The use of ''pickup'' in this context, [[slang]] for making a casual acquaintance with a stranger in anticipation of sexual relations, dates from at least 1970 {{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} and the book ''How to Pick Up Girls'' by Eric Weber. The phrase was also popularized by ''Pick-Up Times'', a short-lived 1970s magazine and the 1987 semi-autobiographical film, ''[[The Pick-up Artist (film)|The Pick-up Artist]]'', written and directed by [[James Toback]].<ref>Strauss (2005), p. 124, 144.</ref> |
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The term pickup artist is also associated with the [[seduction community]], a male [[subculture]] based on the goal of improved sexual and romantic abilities with women.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} Pickup artists develop pickup lines similar to, yet more complex than the stereotypical [[pick-up line]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} Routines and gambits are developed to stimulate ''attraction switches'' often combined with techniques derived from [[neuro-linguistic programming]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/relationships/6987982/Pick-up-artists-online-seduction-and-dating-tips.html |title=Pick-up artists, online seduction and dating tips |author=Tom Chivers |date=14 Jan 2010 |publisher=[[Telegraph.co.uk]] |accessdate=21 May 2010}}</ref> '' |
The term pickup artist is also associated with the [[seduction community]], a male [[subculture]] based on the goal of improved sexual and romantic abilities with women.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} Pickup artists develop pickup lines similar to, yet more complex than the stereotypical [[pick-up line]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} Routines and gambits are developed to stimulate ''attraction switches'' often combined with techniques derived from [[neuro-linguistic programming]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/relationships/6987982/Pick-up-artists-online-seduction-and-dating-tips.html |title=Pick-up artists, online seduction and dating tips |author=Tom Chivers |date=14 Jan 2010 |publisher=[[Telegraph.co.uk]] |accessdate=21 May 2010}}</ref> ''Spontaneity PUAs'' or ''Spontaneity Gamers'' use both [[self-help]] and an understanding of [[social psychology]] to achieve this.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} They aim to improve their seductive capabilities through the development of different lifestyles and use Spontaneity in their game, the users who call it natural are mainly using it as an euphemism to promote [[Product marketing]] before it was mainly promoted by [[Puffery]] such as "Genuine PUA" compared to todays [[Weasel word]] usage of "Natural PUA" . The culture surrounding pickup has spawned an entire industry servicing those who want to improve their social and seduction skills with consultations and in-field training.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} What makes this industry different is that people learn skill sets to meet the women they want, instead of being set up by [[Matchmaking|matchmakers]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} |
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There is sufficient interest in pickup that some dating coaches like [[Nick Savoy]], [[Adam Lyons]], [[Chris Luna]]<ref name=The New York Times> (June 6, 2010). "[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/07/nyregion/07dating.html?_r=1&src=twr For new pick-up lines pay $397 and go practice"]. Retrieved in November 5, 2010.</ref> and [[Owen Cook]] have become pickup instructors full-time and have gone on to found companies that offer training for PUAs such as [[Love Systems]], PUA Training, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craft_of_Charisma Craft of Charisma] and Real Social Dynamics, respectively.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} |
There is sufficient interest in pickup that some dating coaches like [[Nick Savoy]], [[Adam Lyons]], [[Chris Luna]]<ref name=The New York Times> (June 6, 2010). "[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/07/nyregion/07dating.html?_r=1&src=twr For new pick-up lines pay $397 and go practice"]. Retrieved in November 5, 2010.</ref> and [[Owen Cook]] have become pickup instructors full-time and have gone on to found companies that offer training for PUAs such as [[Love Systems]], PUA Training, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craft_of_Charisma Craft of Charisma] and Real Social Dynamics, respectively.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} |
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Pickup artist describes a man who is skilled, or who tries to be skilled at meeting, attracting, and seducing women.
The use of pickup in this context, slang for making a casual acquaintance with a stranger in anticipation of sexual relations, dates from at least 1970 [citation needed] and the book How to Pick Up Girls by Eric Weber. The phrase was also popularized by Pick-Up Times, a short-lived 1970s magazine and the 1987 semi-autobiographical film, The Pick-up Artist, written and directed by James Toback.[1]
The term pickup artist is also associated with the seduction community, a male subculture based on the goal of improved sexual and romantic abilities with women.[citation needed] Pickup artists develop pickup lines similar to, yet more complex than the stereotypical pick-up line.[citation needed] Routines and gambits are developed to stimulate attraction switches often combined with techniques derived from neuro-linguistic programming.[2] Spontaneity PUAs or Spontaneity Gamers use both self-help and an understanding of social psychology to achieve this.[citation needed] They aim to improve their seductive capabilities through the development of different lifestyles and use Spontaneity in their game, the users who call it natural are mainly using it as an euphemism to promote Product marketing before it was mainly promoted by Puffery such as "Genuine PUA" compared to todays Weasel word usage of "Natural PUA" . The culture surrounding pickup has spawned an entire industry servicing those who want to improve their social and seduction skills with consultations and in-field training.[citation needed] What makes this industry different is that people learn skill sets to meet the women they want, instead of being set up by matchmakers.[citation needed]
There is sufficient interest in pickup that some dating coaches like Nick Savoy, Adam Lyons, Chris LunaCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). and Owen Cook have become pickup instructors full-time and have gone on to found companies that offer training for PUAs such as Love Systems, PUA Training, Craft of Charisma and Real Social Dynamics, respectively.[citation needed]
The term pickup artist received increased attention[weasel words] in 2005 upon the arrival of Neil Strauss's best selling book, The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists, also in 2007, from the reality television series, The Pick-up Artist, shown on VH1, starring Mystery.
See also
References
- ^ Strauss (2005), p. 124, 144.
- ^ Tom Chivers (14 Jan 2010). "Pick-up artists, online seduction and dating tips". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
- Notes
- Berkowitz, A. (August 11, 2007). "Single Files: You, too, can be a pickup artist". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved on August 20, 2007.
- Getches, Catherine (July 2, 2002). "The original pick-up artist". Salon.com. Retrieved on August 25, 2007.
- Mapes, Diane (August 15, 2007). "The Singles File: Is 'The Game' reduced to target and ambush?". Seattle Post-Intelligence. Retrieved on August 20, 2007.
- Ice Seduction, (August 11, 2001). "Single Files: You, too, can be a pickup artist with help of Ice". Playboy. Retrieved on August 20, 2007.