0 comments/ 16358 views/ 1 favorites Review: The Rules of Hooking Up 01 By: velvetpie REVIEW: THE RULES OF HOOKING UP 01 An MTV2 Sex 2k Episode The program begins with a disclaimer that reads: The following program explores diverse sexual lifestyles. It documents the lengths to which people will go to express themselves ... and to connect with others. Darryl, a theater usher, talks about how women size men up and that they are looking for a complete package. Ronaldo, an advertising account executive, explains that a woman might come up and say that she likes your clothing, then ask where you got it from. If you say Target or some store like that, then she might turn up her nose and walk away. But if you say it's Prada or Hugo Boss, she'll stay. A factoid pops up: Rule: Go the extra mile and check your style. And that's apparently not all that women are looking at. Layla, a bartender, says that she likes tanning and likes to see that man likes it also. Jessica, a college student, says that she likes the way a man smells. Bree, a fashion student, echoes Jessica's comment, adding that there's something sexy about a man who knows his fragrances and that he's not wearing some cheap shit. She also says that she knows a man by his cologne and by his shoes. Darryl chimes in about the shoes. He says he's seen girls diss dudes that have beat up, worn out shoes. Another factoid: Rule: Little things mean a lot for some reason. A voiceover states that there's one rule about hooking up that will never change and that's that women want the man to make the first move. Renna, a cosmetology student, explains that if the guy is really good-looking, then she won't go up to him. Jessica says that she and her friends will give men looks and act flirty but that they expect the guy to come over to them. Alex, a lifeguard, says that girls want to meet guys and guys want to meet girls, so you just have to find a way to break the ice. The voiceover says to forget about lame pickup lines; that you should make a woman laugh. Renna agrees, saying that she needs to hear something funny. Alex also says that if you make a woman laugh, it gives you something to talk about later. Factoid: Rule: Go for laughs but don't be a cheeseball. The voiceover also says that once you make her laugh, make yourself scarce and play hard to get. You don't want to come across as being desperate or easy. Jamie, a college student, says she wants to be approached but she doesn't want the guy to stick around all night and that it's good to make them jealous because then a girl thinks, "Ooo! Competition!" Dina, a waitress says that it makes her curious and wonders why the guy doesn't want her. Factoid: Be interesting – but not too interesting. And most important is to keep your hands to yourself. Women and men do not want to be prodded like meat that you're contemplating taking home. Women want you to dig into your wallet and buy them drinks. Some women admit to leading men on just to get a drink or two. According to two guys, Wednesday is bed night and they always try to kiss the woman to find out how interested she is. They also seem to think that the best way to get a girl is to get her drunk and take her home. The girls that they choose on this night think differently. One says that the other is too drunk and that they're going to go home. The guys say okay but they're obviously not happy! A voiceover states, "Ladies, if you're the kind of man who wants a man for what he has than what he is, be prepared to attract a lot of liars and to turn off a lot of good men." Jermaine, a club manager from Orlando, says that if a woman asks what kind of car you drive, it's bad. If she asks where you work, it's bad. Those are instant signs that she's only looking for money. Factoid: Rule: Men are more than what they make or wear or drive. Really. Some guys deal with this kind of woman by lying to her. Tim, a publishing project manager from New York, says that gay guys are horny and they'll say anything to get into your pants. Another factoid: Rule: Don't leave home without your lie detector. Review: The Rules of Hooking Up 02 REVIEW: THE RULES OF HOOKING UP - 2 An MTV2 Sex 2k Episode Michael, the theater usher, tells girls that he's a basketball player but that he's on the bench. That way, they don't question him too much and he gets lots of pussy. Factoid: Rule: Trust no one. And if guys tell you that they're affiliated with a star or working with MTV, it's always a lie. Bree, a student from California, says that she's had guys come up to her and claim to work for security. She also tells a story about one guy who told her that he had an operation done so that he couldn't have any more children and that was why he wanted to hook up without a condom. She didn't go with him and later found out not only did he have three children, but he had a wife as well! Factoid: Rule: Repeat: Trust No One. A lot of girls have no idea how to hook up with guys because so many of them are bozos but there are a few simple rules. Here, we are joined by Jess and Jen, from Adrian, Michigan. Jess explains that they've tried working out and putting a lot of time into their appearance and nothing seems to have worked. Jen says that she's never had a serious relationship and that she's sick of it. As they're walking into the club, a couple of guys pass by and they remark, "Nobody looks at us!" Jess tries to invite a couple of guys to go to a bar with her and Jen but it doesn't work. Factoid: Rule: Don't give up easily. Try again with someone new. Jen introduces herself to a guy and an hour later, the group is standing outside, making plans to attend another party. They head over, get comfortable and start talking with the guys. Factoid: Rule: Ask about his interests. They talk about movies. Factoid: Rule: Don't play yourself. One of the guys, Greg, a student from Ohio, states that it's nice to meet girls that aren't wasted. The girls continue to have conversation with them and Jess pulls out her cell phone, saying to Greg, "Is there something you want to ask me?" When he doesn't say anything, she prods him to ask for her number. Smiling, he takes her cell phone and enters the information. They guys say that these are the kind of girls that they would date because they aren't one-night stand types. Jess and Jen talk about how uncomfortable it would be to kiss on the first date, but that a kiss on the cheek would be fine. Factoid: Rule: Plan your strategy. Jen says that if they show up at their apartment and show them a good time, then they'll get a kiss. Mark, the other guy and also a student from Ohio, says that he and Greg will definitely be calling the girls. The girls are ready to leave so they get hugs from the guys and head out. Factoid: Rule: Never give up hope. A voiceover says now that you've played the game and found someone to go out with, there are a whole new set of rules. Renna states that she hates it when a guy starts talking about his past relationships. Bree says that she doesn't want to hear him talking on the phone to his homeboys the whole date. Ben says that drug experimentation is not a good thing and Tim says that he was out on a date where the guy chugged down his last beer before they left and spit it up on the bar. Factoid: Rule: Try not to get trashed. Jen says that going to a friend's house and/or meeting the parents on a first date is a no-no. Loretta states that a guy gave her a lap dance on a first date. Not good. Factoid: Rule: Try really, really hard not to act stupid. The voiceover says that now you know the rules, everything will be perfect, right? No. There's no substitute for compatibility. Here, we join up with Loretta and Joe from New York City. Loretta is going on a blind date and explains that she's not looking to get married right away, that she wants to find someone interesting. Joe, a restaurant manager from New York City, says that he has no expectations, that he just wants to have a good time and see where the date goes. They meet at a restaurant and he has brought her gifts. The first is a cute set of slippers. Next is an egg slicer and they both laugh. Loretta says that she thinks the gifts he brought were his way of breaking the ice. She wasn't very amused. He then makes a strange comment. He says, "There are two things that happen when you move to Manhattan. First, you become an alcoholic and second, you start seeing a shrink." Obviously not a good move as Loretta asks if those are true of him. He is seeing a shrink, but is not an alcoholic. Joe says that she probably thinks that he's strange and bizarre, which is true. After the salad, he wants to arm wrestle. Loretta says no but he keeps insisting. She excuses herself to visit the ladies room, calls a friend and tells the friend that Joe is weird. Joe says that she probably just needs to loosen up a bit. Dinner comes and goes and he still acts strangely. After dinner, she makes an excuse that she's tired and heads home. A voiceover states that not everyone gets along and that it's better to find out sooner than later. You should just be yourself. Bree says that it takes so long to get to know someone that it's upsetting when you find out that the person is full of shit. Dina says if you can't be truthful at the beginning, how can you be truthful later in the relationship? Ben says don't try to be cooler than what you really are and Loretta adds that if you can't be yourself, then you're not someone she would want to talk to. Michael says that being himself is more successful and Hugo thinks that it's very important to let a girl know who he is from the beginning. Closing factoid: Golden rule: Be yourself. Duh!