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Making The First Move: Cheesy, But Effective Pick-Up Lines

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UFL chapter.

Let’s say you’re walking across campus, and BAM — super hot Gators baseball player at 3 o’clock. What do you do? 
Do you look shyly from afar and hope that a stroke of genius will hit him and that he’ll see you, the girl of his dreams?

Or do you pull out a witty pick up line and steal his heart?  
For example: I really like baseball, so take me home baby!  
Cheesy? Yes. Effective? Probably!

Most guys say they want a girl with a sense of humor and confidence. The best way to combine both is having the guts to make the first move with a healthy touch of humor. Be able to laugh at yourself, and he’ll find you charming!

Some good lines to use:

  • Were you in Boy Scouts? Because you sure have tied my heart in a knot. (There are actually several boy scouts at UF, who knew!)
  • I’ve looked for a man with a VCR, and I’ve finally found the perfect one… That’s a Very Cute Rear by the way. (Admit you like the butt; he’ll respect the boldness.)
  • Here I am! What were your other two wishes? (Confidence ladies! Wear it like a great pair of jeans.)
  • Either my eyes need checking or you’re the best looking guy I’ve seen all week. (Stroke the ego, and he will respond.)
  • Did they just take you out of the oven? Boy, you’re hot. (Word play is fun! I promise.)
  • You must be a prizefighter. One look at you, and I’m knocked out. (Oh look! This girl can relate to me, he says to himself.)
  • Hey! I just realized this, but you look a lot like my next boyfriend. (Presumptuous? Maybe. Effective? Definitely!)
  • If I were a stoplight, I’d turn red every time you passed by just so I could stare at you a bit longer. (A little long, but still super cute!)

Now, they won’t always work. You may end up with a Jenna Marbles “The Face” staring you in the eyes. 

But you will have a lot of fun trying, and your girlfriends will get a laugh. Who knows… Mr. Right might just be waiting for you to make a fool of yourself the next time you’re at Midtown.

Journalism major with a minor in education. Currently a copywriter for Infinite Energy. Twitter handle: @DiadysFig
Cara oversees Her Campus Media's community department and serves as strategic lead for the expansion, development and management of all HCM communities, including the Her Campus Chapter Network, InfluenceHer Collective, College Fashionista, Spoon University, Campus Trendsetters, alumni and high school. She works closely with company leadership to develop new community-related sales offerings and the Integrated Marketing team to support all community-focused client marketing programs from end to end. Cara has experience working with high-profile talent, such as Jessica Alba, Andrew Yang, Amber Tamblyn, Aja Naomi King, Troian Bellisario, Jessica Marie Garcia, Nico Tortorella, Nastia Liukin, Rebecca Minkoff, Cecile Richards and Samantha Power, as well as brands like Coca-Cola, L'Oréal Paris, The New York Times, HBO, Uber, H&M and more. Having been a part of the HC family since 2011, Cara served as Campus Correspondent of the HC chapter at the University of Florida where she studied journalism, women’s studies and leadership. A New Yorker turned Floridian, Cara has a Friends quote for any situation. You can usually find her with her friends and family at the beach, a concert or live sports event or binge-watching Grey's Anatomy or Sons of Anarchy. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @thecararose.