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For Men Only From The New York Post, comes this very illuminating article by Jennifer Fermino on a VERY important book all men should never be without-- He's only 9, but this pint-sized pickup artist already knows plenty about pleasing the ladies. So much, in fact, that Alec Greven's dating primer, "How to Talk to Girls" - which began as a handwritten, $3 pamphlet sold at his school book fair - hit the shelves nationwide last week. The fourth-grader from Castle Rock, Colo., advises Lothario wannabes to stop showing off, go easy on the compliments to avoid looking desperate - and be wary of "pretty girls." "It is easy to spot pretty girls because they have big earrings, fancy dresses and all the jewelry," he writes in Chapter Three. "Pretty girls are like cars that need a lot of oil." He advises, "The best choice for most boys is a regular girl. Remember, some pretty girls are coldhearted when it comes to boys. Don't let them get to you." Over a few Shirley Temples yesterday at Langan's on West 47 Street, Alec said that he culled his wisdom by peeking at his peers at play. "I saw a lot of boys that had trouble talking to girls," Alec said. As for his how-to, he concedes, "I never expected people to buy it like a regular book in a bookstore." But with classic plain-spoken advice - like "comb your hair and don't wear sweats" - it's no surprise his 46-page book was a hit with boys and girls of all ages. He believes the best way to approach a girl is to keep it to a simple "hi." "If I say hi and you say hi back, we're probably off to a good start," he said. As for his own love life, he said he is not dating anyone at the moment. "I'm a little too young," he confessed. In his book, published by HarperCollins, he suggests holding off on falling in love until at least middle school. Dating - which he defines as going out to dinner without your parents - is for "kind of old" people, who are 15 or 16. Officials at the Soaring Hawk Elementary School said he wrote the book - which was the runaway bestseller at its book fair - for , but believe anyone can find inspiration in it. Alec's mother, Erin Greven, credits her 's beyond-his-years insight to his avid reading. "He reads nonstop. At dinner, I say, 'Put your book down,' " she said. Alec - who just finished a 's book on the Watergate scandal - said he wants to be a full-time writer when he grows up, with a weekend job in archaeology or paleontology. Twentieth Century Fox has already picked up the book for production into a movie. Awright guys, combs for sale in this blog. And girls, ditch the big earrings. (Now, after you've mastered Alec Greven's rules, you might want to go and read up on more detailed instructions on how to land the ff girl of your dreams by perusing our very own bribook's well-tooled *snork* educational manual, as follows-- The Friendfinder Gentleman's Handbook THE FF GENTLEMANx2019S GUIDE INNER BEAUTY Part I THE FF GENTLEMANx2019S GUIDE INNER BEAUTY Part II Getting That CamDo Spirit All you ff gentlemen out there, this is as complete a course outline as any you'll ever get) (Drat those wayward emoticons, too--can't quite get rid of them, but hey, they'll take you to those posts just fine, anyway) I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho instead of Oh God in the throes of passion. |
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aw gahd, so what would i do with my hoops? convert them into bangles? or per Tone's advice, make them into a parrot ring
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lol I know a few girlies with big earrings!!! And a Shirley Temple. Did he write this book just for me?? Tone.
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That is too adorable for words. Someone should put it next to Bri's gentleman blogger series for a compare and contrast.
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aw gahd, so what would i do with my hoops? convert them into bangles? or per Tone's advice, make them into a parrot ring Parrot rings sound good. Just don't put the parrots on while you're still wearing them hoops. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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lol I know a few girlies with big earrings!!! And a Shirley Temple. Did he write this book just for me?? Tone. (Seems a crime selling it to him, you know) *runs and hides in a tricycle* I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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That is too adorable for words. Someone should put it next to Bri's gentleman blogger series for a compare and contrast. I be pimpin' his posts, yo. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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This is going to be tougher than it looks. OK, Balty, repeat after me-- "Hi, Heather!" You got that? (Will hand you a half dozen combs once you do, too) I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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Hm, I think we all already qualify as fossils, in Alec's book. *activates my Wondertwin Power Ring to zap him one, too* I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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Pilgrim Dan, youngest son has been hitting on women even before he turned 5. The way I see it, he can teach Alec a thing or two instead. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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How much of this did he pick up from his father? What does his mother think of his advice? I hope all is well with you and the family. Ready to open that restaurant? I mean, where are his street creds, man?? (I think I'll lose money if I ever open a restaurant, just because I'll probably be sampling everything that comes out of the kitchen twice over) I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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Wonderful. Give the little brat his own show on VH-1 now. I'm bitter. He's not even 10 yet and he's already a published author who'll have a lasting reputation as a sagely ladies man. I think I'll steal his bike. ~ B. (Readies bail money just in case--I'm THAT sort of friend, if you must know. Did you think I'd try to stop him? 'Course not. I'd be borrowing the bike myself, too) I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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Hmmmm after all this time i never knew ughhh >> *ponders* hmmmmm U think i can get a refund on bilboard signs "WEBCAM HUNK" ?!?!?!?! hahaha ((((((((((Webcam Hunk!!!!!!!!))))))))))))))))))) (You owe me another fifty bucks now) I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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12/12/2008 3:34 am |
A children's book on Watergate?? What next? My First Big Book of Genocide?
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A children's book on Watergate?? What next? My First Big Book of Genocide? I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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"Pretty girls are like cars that need a lot of oil." amusing post Ana HO HO HO MERRY XMAS ANA Merrrrrrrry Christmas to you, too!!! I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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12/14/2008 6:41 pm |
Explains a lot. All I can say is I've been doing it wrong all these years.
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Explains a lot. All I can say is I've been doing it wrong all these years. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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12/15/2008 4:10 am |
((((super tight Chrimbo hugs to you and yours))) ..there is no secret ingredient
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((((super tight Chrimbo hugs to you and yours))) I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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'Tis true, 'tis true--same with men as well. Happy Chrimbo in advance, Les! I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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1/1/2009 6:59 pm |
Awww What was his name again?!?!?! And mmm where can i get the book?!?!? Loolololoolo Your never to old to stop lerning Maybe he has a Tips section Who did you say published it again? Happy New Year to You and Yours miss Munchkin Hugzzzzz
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Awww What was his name again?!?!?! And mmm where can i get the book?!?!? Loolololoolo Your never to old to stop lerning Maybe he has a Tips section Who did you say published it again? Happy New Year to You and Yours miss Munchkin Hugzzzzz Happy New Year, DZ!!! Hugs back! I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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