I Forced Myself To Finish A Book By A Pickup Artist ~ Dominic Noble

Believe it or not... It gets worse.
A review of a self help book about picking up women: The Mystery Method by "Mystery".
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[@Dominic-Noble]

For the sake of honestly I want to mention that its belatedly occurred to me that some of the spelling and grammar mistakes in this book might have been due to faulty letter recognition software when this book was scanned and converted into PDF form (so not necessarily Mystery's error). If I were in charge of digitising this drivel I don't think I'd bother proof reading it either.

[@earthculture2996]

Dominic Noble You might want to retitle these videos such as with (part 2)! This series is amazing! Please do more books of pick up books 😂 I could listen to these for hours and hours!

[@garfreeek]

@@earthculture2996 It's currently running silent in the background because I thought it was a reupload (and I didn't want Dom to miss the views.)

[@casperchristiansen2458]

Please wear that outfit more often. It is beautiful, like a gothic Rik Mayall.

[@AgentofChaos315]

Ah Dom, you don't need to give him the benefit of the doubt, or really anything positive.

[@ryanratchford2530]

I’m sorry you had to read it

[@brizzyvoices]

Few things are as attractive as systematically picking apart, belittling, and mocking pick-up artists. Truly.

[@noam8628]

Lol I’m a straight guy, and even I think it’s kinda hot

[@Newidhan]

what about virtue signaling?

[@gamercatsz5441]

@@noam8628 plot twist: in a couple of years you'll finally come out of the closet.

[@gamercatsz5441]

@@Noah-wx7fm No, unfortunatly for all you Size Queen homosexuals, I'm 100% straight.

[@goroakechi6126]

Noah McArthur Plot twist; Mystery is gay.

[@mariolover2222]

I actually credit this book for helping me a lot...I was a shy spotty teen that was angry and I was starting to head down the "incel" path...I read this book and realized just how terrible doing any of these things to a another human being. So... thanks Mystery for being such an Asshole that I snapped me out of being one. It's that terrible

[@Stormkrow280]

Sometimes my friend, the thing you need most is a mirror to see down the path you are on

[@KPater-mf4je]

Maybe Mystery is deliberately using reverse psychology xD He's on a secret mission to create more gentlemen by scaring them away from being creeps :D

[@Persnikity-yv3nh]

Glad to hear you joined reality

[@silverink1824]

It's lovely to see a a story that could have ended but became something a hundred times better

[@skeleletonboi4533]

Had me in the first half, not gonna lie

[@ElizaKnows]

If a guy came up to me and told me the "girl fight" story, I would not think he was trying to sleep with me. I'd think he lost a dare.

[@crowdemon_archives]

Personally, I'll just be like, "Ok...? Am I supposed to be impressed by that?" Or just outright ignore him because I don't even know if he's speaking to me to begin with when I hang out with friends lol

[@prettypleasewithsugarontop4858]

I'd tell him to go bye bye

[@alexjewett7455]

I think that's the only logical explanation as to why someone would actually say that series of words.

[@boy_girl_cat_party1824]

I would be super pissed that he’s trying to v obviously ingratiate himself to me by putting down other women (even if they are made up). That ain’t it, bruh.

[@doesntmatter2467]

You'd think a professional entertainer whose been working at this for so long would have a better story. Like I genuinely believe anyone genuinely charming could think up something, anything better on the spot.

[@zenfrodo]

So "punishing" her is freezing her out...ie, leaving her alone? Sounds like the perfect reward to me.

[@asherikamichaela8425]

Same lol I'd be thrilled to get rid of somebody like that. Just... ew.

[@leadvendor]

Sign me up.

[@orelalaith]

wait, wait... punch him in the balls and he'll go away? :-O Sounds perfect!!

[@mystii8134]

Grace Hsu you cannot forget the importance of Screaming “F* off” or “NO LEAVE ME THE F*ing HELL ALONE”.

[@ParanormalEncyclopedia]

seems like practicioners of the mystery method should carry a supply of crowbars... to hand to women to pry them off when the women are sick of this crap.

[@margueritewhitlock5906]

A guy handed me his jacket to "keep me tethered to him" after I already told him I was engaged. I dropped his jacket on the ground and walked away.

[@adamalvarez8290]

Thug Liiiife

[@justalurkr]

Well done.

[@gamercatsz5441]

Mayebe he was just being nice, friendly and did not want you to be cold. That would make you a complete bitch for dropping his coat on the floor. I'm not saying you are, because we have no context. Actually this is kind of a funny little anecdote since there are dozens of women here that they don't care about looks or game, men just have to be nice to them and they fall in love (which is a lie obviously).

[@someonerandom8552]

Gamercatsz The friendly thing would be to use big boy words and politely offer the coat. If someone just randomly gives me a coat, or worse hands me their coat after I refuse, then it’s going on the floor. That’s just common sense

[@anonymouslee2083]

Gamercatsz Oh god it’s the “I’m a nice guy” routine 🚩

[@rainbowstreak9615]

"If you're too enthusiastic with the girl you like, she'll think you're gay." ...What?

[@lizziex6447]

Lol right? Nothing screams "he's gay" like being excited to sleep with a woman

[@Defunctaccount]

(Drew Gooden voice) Uh, yeah, I sure hope she does

[@EternalKHFan0]

As much as I don't want to, I'll be devil's advocate a bit... I _think_ what Mystery is trying to say is that if man is trying too much to seduce woman, she will think he's gay trying to pass as straight. ...Or he's just deluded prick. I would rather go with that.

[@vainpiers]

That why I haven't had a girlfriend I just need to be more excited

[@fakerussianname5808]

But it's chill to "practice on" men?

[@WhateverIWantChannel]

Here’s how to actually get a relationship, at least what an autistic guy created 1 find a common interest 2 talk about that common interest 3 find other common interests 4 talk about those common interests 5 find a common interest in each other 6 talk about your common interest in each other, decide what type of relationship works best with your combined common interests Most strangers can get to 4, then never see each other again. That’s okay. You had a nice conversation with someone. If you want a relationship, keep trying with some other people. You get friendship at 5 At 6 you may either get a deeper friendship, a romantic relationship or possibly something else. If you are looking for something they’re not, repeat steps 1-6 with OTHER PEOPLE. Be kind to everyone as an overarching rule.

[@letterborneVods]

Sounds like really good advice 👍 consent and realizing that sometimes it just doesn’t depend on you is key

[@arifiarian1998]

Another good one: Make the other person, feel comfortable around you.

[@Bookdragon11]

WOW! I would say that you should write a book insted of Mystery, but you have already explained it greatly here. 👌😃

[@zyaicob]

Kindness? Poppycock. No woman wants kindness

[@crazygastrostories5380]

Sounds like advice which helps to deep conversations even with strangers. Great! :)

[@jjjnettie]

I read a story a few years ago about a gay guy saving a woman from such a person, then turned it around and started hitting on the douche bag, giving him a taste of his own medicine. It was pure gold. :)

[@mimisaur5000]

that guy is a KING

[@bayleaf2421]

Was that the legendary gay avenger?

[@prettypleasewithsugarontop4858]

AMAZING!!!!!!

[@lorimartin6819]

Wow that’s very interesting. I’m very curious. What’s the name of this story?

[@jjjnettie]

@@lorimartin6819 :) I read it on Reddit, so it must be true. :)

[@elizabethdevido2081]

“Wait until you have nicer car and bigger apartment before reintroducing yourself so she’ll see you in a more romantic light.” Did Jay Gatsby read this?

[@Ben-vf5gk]

I was going to leap to Gatsby's defence but that is kinda what he did.

[@incognitoburrito6020]

Jay Gatsby had some problematic life philosophies, but at least he acknowledged Daisy as an actual human

[@MissCaraMint]

Incognito Burrito Debatable.

[@lisalisa3635]

Remember that "Being shot in your pool" is not part of the mystery method

[@SirEriol]

In his defence, Gatsby's tragic fault was that he tried to succed in a modern world with the delusion that it would bring him back the small happiness he felt in a long bygone past. Mystery's fault is that he is a piece of shit and therefore, by lacking humanity, he fails to see others as humans. One waaaay too sentitive and romantic for his well being, the other being completely incapable of feeling anything for anybody's sake

[@Tazzie1312]

Women are literally taught never to go to a secondary location.

[@krissym4011]

Just look at the man John Mulaney! He's scared of secondary locations since he was in elementary school

[@TheOnlyBabeWithBrain]

Krissy M the original comment is about women being afraid of getting raped and murdered. I don’t know if a John Mulaney joke is appropriate here....

[@Leonaati]

i mean that particular joke is about children getting raped and murdered so :/

[@riotgrrrl8807]

And obviously for good reasons. That man wouldn't take a No, would he.

[@radiatorbacon5239]

@@riotgrrrl8807 I mean he literally said that his tricks could amount to rape charges so this man has probably already not taken no for an answer.

[@WolfGoddess77]

"Successfully isolating a woman from her group." Does Mystery not realize this line brings to mind...oh, I don't know...a lion going in for a kill? Or, better yet, A SEXUAL PREDATOR!!!

[@LostStarzOfTheSky]

"I am terrified of secondary locations"-john mulaney

[@gamercatsz5441]

OR a guy who is succesful in "the art of seducing women" who is NOT a sexual predator... A guy who get's laid the same night he meets the woman, crazy thought isn't it? So crazy that your brain immediately thinks of sexual predator. Do you also call promiscious women sluts? Or do you exclusively trow shade to men?

[@eungeran07]

@@gamercatsz5441 you need to get a life bud. reading thru comments i see you pipe up a lot, thought you were a troll but now i think you are seriously defending this. you have been commenting on here for months. seriously i seen 2 replies on this particular comment and i thought to myself...i bet one of them is from @Gamercatsz. pathetic.

[@cinnamonpirate5294]

@@gamercatsz5441 you don't have to get a girl away from her friends to talk to her. just talk to her. isolation IS a starter kit to abuse.

[@gamercatsz5441]

@@cinnamonpirate5294 "isolation IS a starter kit to abuse" The context of this "isolating" was to get to a quiet spot in the noisy club enviroment for a 1 on 1 conversation. You know, so 2 people can actually get to know eachother in person instead of using an app on your smartphone.

[@JimmyC1994]

I work as a bouncer in Kirkcaldy (that's in Scotland for those not in the know). If I had an extra £2 on top of my wages for every time a woman has come up to me or my colleagues and told us about some creepy weirdo harassing her and her pals who we then have to chuck out then I could retire to Spain At New year we threw a guy out because he touched a woman's arse and when we said "you can't do that mate, get out!" His response was (and I shit you not) "What, I only did it once!"

[@victoriashevlin8587]

Please tell me he landed on his arse...

[@JimmyC1994]

@@victoriashevlin8587 yes indeed and into a very wet puddle

[@cosmicmuffin322]

@@JimmyC1994 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🎉🎉

[@jameswhite153]

good on you, I hope some of the cold water got into his pants as he trudged his way home.

[@JimmyC1994]

@@jameswhite153 I can only hope. Next time I'll show him this great magic trick where my boot dissapears up his arse :-)

[@sleepysera]

There is a strange amount of "men are basically just uglier women", "practice with a friend" and "let a friend give you a hickey" in this for someone SO obsessed with not looking gay...

[@supernintendo182]

Classic insecure homophobe behavior. Be gay yourself, then be super-homophobic to hide it.

[@queen-monarch]

It’s a known fact that the female body is objectively more beautiful than the male body, but it’s still a little weird that he would compare the two in such a way. Gayest homophobe ever.

[@asrnyigit4040]

@@queen-monarch Aesthetics are never objective. I find males more attractive than females.

[@celinak5062]

@Lonely Pluto Antinous was legendary or divine

[@icedcat4021]

Glenna Smith But men dont have boobs

[@ninawth]

When I was 18, some bloke (who said he was 34, which I think is probably true, as he actually looked a bit younger to me) tried to get me to sleep with him. I was in shock and he seemed to think I was playing the "virtuous virgin", because I didn't want to admit to the urge to have sex or whatever. I was a virgin at that time for the simple reason that I hadn't met anyone I felt attracted to yet. He basically sexually assaulted me, apparently believing in this "token resistance" crap. When women say no, they're not playing a game.

[@RebeccaKatsuya]

I'm so sorry, that is awful. The "token resistance" bit is so disgusting, & it is infuriating to see where that sort of mindset starts. :(

[@noxiouschocolate9644]

'token resistance'? Wtf?!

[@HandsomeLongshanks]

You can act like it's not there but I've seen it. I've seen girls who resist, then the guy backs off and the girl is upset because "he's supposed to keep going and ignore my resistance." So it's not just men with the toxic mindset tho I bet it is a bigger chunk.

[@internetperson3228]

@@HandsomeLongshanks yes, there are stupid men AND women, but don't generalize, most women don't like this bullshit.

[@eadlynjune]

Handsome Longshanks Yeah I’ve never gotten mad but I can’t say I’ve always shown interest at a guys first advance even if they seem cool. Maybe it’s more I like to get to know them before I lead them on?

[@jeova0sanctus0unus]

yea, the terrible friendship zone, who ever would want to have friends.

[@riotgrrrl8807]

Remember, women can only be used for sex, nothing else. Who wouldn't know that.

[@sirius6738]

its not bad, but when you are in love with someone, it can be viewed as a semi reject, because your love is partially non shared

[@Lernos1]

@@sirius6738/videos The point of the friendzone is not just about unreciprocated love. It's about the friendzoned person's crush teasing them with false promises while using them for gifts, services and as an emotional punchbag. It's true that some people don't realize they're friendzoning someone since they genuinely see them as friends, but it doesn't mean nobody has ever done it consciously for their own benefit. Such people do exist, and I think emotional and financial exploitation of desperate people is disgusting regardless of your sex or gender.

[@eppo9044]

Lernos Rotosch that's such a negative mindset the friend zone was invented by people who view women as objects. What's wrong with bring friends? That's right your not getting sex.

[@Lernos1]

@@eppo9044 There's nothing wrong with being friends. There's everything wrong with manipulation and using people for material gains with taunts and promises of love. Such people DO exist, and they can be men, women or anything else. Sex or gender doesn't matter here, it's just being a manipulative asshole.

[@randomsparrow333]

"You should attempt to change locations at least twice" Nah sister you're not getting me to no secondary location

[@fortunatecookie]

FINALLY. I’ve been scrolling through the comments looking for John Mulaney fans

[@randomsparrow333]

@@fortunatecookie AYY

[@LunaVee3435]

STREET SMART!

[@franziska9260]

You were raised well

[@harrietr.5073]

It sounds like human trafficking, god damn pick up artists.

[@BG12sofia]

Why doesn't Mystery hook up with EL James? Like we say in Portuguese, my mother tongue, it would be only one ruined home.

[@tardisgirl1237]

Good saying

[@SamAronow]

My life has just been enriched by a KZbin comment.

[@merrittanimation7721]

Enfys Best I want to make it so

[@BG12sofia]

@@SamAronow And my day just got better by one reply to said KZbin comment. 🤗

[@evies.1018]

Merritt Animation I’ll help you lol!!!

[@zEropoint68]

"if she actually returns to you when she says she's going to the bathroom, that means she likes you." those are the words of a man who has spent a lot of time standing around at random bars failing to realize that the girl left _specifically_ because of him. "oh, she's just in the bathroom." yeah, dude. sure. f**kin doofus

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Yeah I love how he didn't point out the reason he knows that is because of how many women felt the need to literally escape from him in the past

[@harrietr.5073]

I don't think he understands that woman feel emption, seriously, he talks about the 'mating system' like woman are androids. He sounds like that friend who only grew up knowing men to the point of sympathising with a woman is hard for them.

[@nenmaster5218]

@@harrietr.5073 This video here is nicely supplemented by 'Pick up Artistry - A Measured Response' by Hbomberguy, the one and only. It's funny af.

[@nenmaster5218]

@@skeetsmcgrew3282 This video here is nicely supplemented by 'Pick up Artistry - A Measured Response' by Hbomberguy, the one and only. It's funny af.

[@harrietr.5073]

@@nenmaster5218 I have seen that vid. Pretty good, though I'd sat this would be a companion piece to that vid.

[@LadyLenaki]

The friend zone isn't bad!!!! I've never dated a guy that wasn't a friend first!!!!! It's bizarre to me that this would be considered a bad thing.

[@riotgrrrl8807]

People who use this term don't seem to think there is any value in being friends with a woman. They think a woman is just an object to have sex with, nothing else.

[@nachgeben]

@@riotgrrrl8807 Alternatively, a guy wanted to be more than friends upon first meeting, and she wasn't ready for that, but liked him. He may feel disappointed in being in the friend zone, but he'll stay there in the hopes of one day her changing her mind. This isn't inherently wrong, so long as he doesn't cross behavioral lines--nor does she. Those lines for him would be getting aggressive after continuously asking her to change her mind, being hostile and giving the silent treatment when she gets a new boyfriend, only being kind when she's single. Those lines for her primarily consist of knowing he'd do anything to be with her, and MAKING him do all sorts of things under the guise of flirtation/the idea that maybe she's changing her mind, only to then be like, "Wow, I'm so glad we're friends!" after making him go out of his way. All of these things are emotionally abusive. He might pout at first when in the friend zone initially, but if he comes back from it and remains consistently chill otherwise, I don't care if he still has aspirations of being together. That's the best way TO earn my trust, personally, because it means he has emotional control and maturity.

[@ashmondthesoutherntrashmon2210]

I'm still friends with my ex-girlfriend,and we were close friends before we even started dating. I feel like being friends with someone is a good way to become closer to them,obviously assuming they arent in a relationship. I see nothing wrong with that,but I feel like if you are only doing it for the sex,you can bugger off and hopefully learn decent morals before all your 'friends' eventually ignore you because youre a manipulative bastard who sees women as nothing more than sex slaves.

[@JenamDrag0n]

Exactly! I'm actually a demisexual, so I don't even have the ability to be sexually attracted to someone that I don't form an emotional/intellectual connection with first. I just don't.

[@MrEntinen]

Tbf it is a problem. Not because being friends with a woman is bad thing IF THAT IS WHAT YOU'RE AFTER. But when you are aiming for something else than friendship, you are in it for the wrong reasons, which hurts the relationship in the long term. Its like going to a hockey game and ending up watching football. Not inherently wrong but certainly not what you intented. As such thereshould be no stigma for rejecting the football game. Nor is it wrong to have a good time wathing football and keep going to more football games. Its just unfair to assume football is acceptable subtitude for hockey every time.

[@TE4MTIGER]

Ironically getting attacked by a woman's husband and ostracized by society is exactly what pick up artists deserve

[@margaretschaufele6502]

Forget husband. He would really be ostracized if the woman and her girl friends kicked his ass and laughed at him.

[@magicrainbowkitties1023]

​​@@margaretschaufele6502Or even worse, if they got their asses handed to them by the girl's friend *who happens to be a guy* . Just to rub it in.

[@frejawille4900]

Yes, Mystery, having a girl wear your HAT is the ideal way to make sure she doesn't "escape" your advances. Surely NO woman would EVERY think to just up and leave with your hat still on or, you know, LEAVING IT ON A TABLE

[@sourgreendolly7685]

We would never just throw your drink at you if we were holding it and you creeped us out EVER either 🙄😂

[@petrfedor1851]

"So I left is freaking hat at the table in bar." sounds like good way to end story how girl meet creep in a bar.

[@KPater-mf4je]

What he didn't write in his book is that his hat is a gimp-mask on a leash that's handcuffed to the rear-view mirror of his car.

[@ArcherSlamBAM]

Or, way better, in the trash.

[@l.tc.5032]

I'd probably just toss it in a garbage can. That goggle laiden monstrosity belongs in the trash anyway.

[@emilydelamar4557]

This guy will be shocked if he ever finds out I like men most if they smile a lot and are nice human beings. Weird kink, I know...

[@alisaurus4224]

Emily Delamar you absolute perv

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

There are websites for people like you so you don't infect the rest of the population with this nonsense 😆

[@gamercatsz5441]

When you say that, you imagine a good looking guy who you are ALREADY ATTRACTED TO, who is being nice to you and smiles at you. You basicly have no fucking clue what makes you feel attraction, this is all discribed in the book. It's not an evil book and Mystery is not an evil man, in fact he has helped A LOT of men get a better life. The only evil thing is to judge the shit out of Mystery without even knowing the tiniest bit about him or the book that he wrote.

[@theMPrints]

@@gamercatsz5441 nah , probably just a fuckin loser , like this dominic guy btw. what the fck i just doing here?

[@CrystalWilliamsBrownArt]

@@gamercatsz5441 I think you might be a bit misinformed or maybe you are joking. Not sure.

[@cynicalchild2090]

Fellas, is it gay to show interest in a woman you're talkin to

[@unicornbarfingrainbows7599]

Glenna Smith men start out as women in the womb. Guess that makes straight girls lesbian

[@unicornbarfingrainbows7599]

Glenna Smith happy pride month! Pride month is pretty gay, just like straight women.

[@franziska9260]

Fellas is it gay to not want to be so pretentious prick only occasionally

[@unicornbarfingrainbows7599]

Glenna Smith it’s a joke because of my joke earlier about straight women technically being gay

[@sharkofjoy]

@Glenna Smith what about the last ten years have you been asleep for? You are NOT either gay or not gay, there's a damn rainbow in the middle between the options and a whole lot outside of that too.

[@mafaldaviana9060]

Some guy: * hands me his hat to "tether" me to him then leaves to find a "pawn" * Me: oh boi i've always wanted a hat * leaves *

[@randomstuff-qu7sh]

Some random guy tried to "tether" me to him by asking me to hold his jacket. I responded by explaining that I am not, in fact, a coat rack and helped him hang it on his chair. Being as I was the designated driver for my group, I couldn't just leave to get away from the guy, and he did try several more things. I just settled for responding to his advances with a loud "go away" or "get your hands off me". That was enough to alert others in the area that his behavior was unwelcome, and after 5-6 times, he was kicked out.

[@Bookdragon11]

🤣🤣

[@Bookdragon11]

random stuff I feel bad that you had to deal with him for that long 😑😖.

[@koivunen2489]

Some guy probably has headlice or something, though.

[@GoddoDoggo]

Take it to a dry cleaner before you wear it.

[@QuartzIsAnOxide]

The real "mystery" is how this dude hasn't been arrested yet

[@thehorriblebright]

Or very, very beaten up.

[@lizziex6447]

Because he wore down his victims' defenses until they felt some responsibility for the situation and began to blame themselves. True piece of shit

[@prospero4183]

Hasn't commited a crime, being a douche and lying doesn't yet make u a criminal

[@Redheart709]

@@prospero4183 the "token resistance" is literal sexual assault and molestation. definitely a crime.

[@femmefuntime]

Because most police officers are men and probably just as predatory.

[@indychaser42]

I had a guy do that thing where he put my hand on him. We were watching a movie and I wasn’t even looking at him and he grabbed my hand and put it there. I was so shy at that time, but I stood up and told him he had to leave. He was shocked. Asked if I was serious, if we could still finish the movie, if we could still be friends. Yes, no, super no. Get out.

[@adelina513]

Good for you for standing your ground and not letting him get away with such disgusting behavior.

[@MissCaraMint]

Delanie Washburn Good for you.

[@permanentstateofawe6544]

I'm honestly proud

[@meep5667]

Oooh! I read all the way to the end before I realized that you were probably watching the movie at home. I was just picturing you standing up and throwing him out of the movie theatre...

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

It's a horrible and pervy way to make a move, but what if he had put your hand on his thigh, or his hand on your thigh? I'm just curious which part you objected to the most?

[@bonethegoth1782]

"Woman, though they don;t realize it, will be happier with a sexual partner" Me: *Distantly cackles in asexual* Edit: I am no longer a woman, nor asexual- Turns out I was just VERY uninterested in people for a while there

[@shana3837]

I can't relate more :D

[@vivica9227]

I was thinking the same. xD

[@shiggy-dabi-girl]

I totally agree

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Joins the coven of cackling. Best comment ever!

[@LadyMontane]

Not an asexual, still LOLed and was like "yeah Misery, keep telling yourself that"

[@TheFloMachine]

as a woman, this was painful to get through. I can't believe this is how some actual real people think.

[@eungeran07]

Believe it. Being a normal person is actually a privilege, which is actually kin of sad. because most people dont want to be considered normal.

[@peanutthelion815]

You know, before I started browsing the comments I would have said "I'm not sure this mindset is really real, even the guy who wrote it must have known it was fake" but there is a dude RAGING in the comments, so I'd say I'm definitely in the wrong here.

[@letterborneVods]

Peanut the Lion you mean that gamercatz guy, right? I’m currently browsing through all the comments to find his replies because they’re hilariously stupid

[@nenmaster5218]

This video here is nicely supplemented by 'Pick up Artistry - A Measured Response' by Hbomberguy, the one and only. It's funny af.

[@abigailbencosme8192]

It is

[@artemiswolf4508]

That one advice was actually to take women to a secondary location is as funny as it is disturbing, John Mulaney was right *”AIN’T NOBODY TAKING ME TO NO SECONDARY LOCATION”*

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

But what if you want to have sex? Why are you automatically assuming she's too dumb to realize they are leaving to have sex? Doesn't this sorta contradict women's sexual liberation? You are basically slut-shaming them for putting themselves in danger rather than for having sex in the first place.

[@hannahp5164]

I didn't know about John Mulaney until I read this comment section. Thank you!

[@elenachristian9860]

@@skeetsmcgrew3282AH, a fan of the book, I see.

[@LaFemmeFictionale]

In the words of John Mulaney, HELL NO, YOU AIN'T GETTIN' ME TO NO SECONDARY LOCATION, Mystery! But seriously, what the fork has this nutcase been smoking to think this is a good idea?

[@JamiJR]

Either he never gets any or because he's a former magician he used to have groupies throw themselves at him all the time until he became delusional.

[@yasmynemcdonald310]

Lol, YES😅 I'm with on that.👏👏

[@mainahgruau6631]

Are you aware that you hace a French language mistake in your username?

[@zsuzsmoux6109]

I choked

[@lizziex6447]

@@mainahgruau6631 Are you aware that you have an English language mistake in your comment?

[@cecilyerker]

This makes me angry because the kind of woman this method would even sort of work on is probably a childhood abuse victim who never learned healthy boundaries or how to stop manipulative behavior

[@dysmissme7343]

…. Yeah ☹️

[@brokengirlsrus]

yep. this.

[@CL-go2ji]

Yes. Those are the "accessable targets" pickup artists are looking for.

[@arggabe]

As someone who trains dog... Mystery understands training dogs almost as well as he understands flirting with women. I watched the previous video and felt bad for all the women who had to deal with Mystery; now I also feel bad for all the dogs who have had to deal with Mystery.

[@blueberrysk1es]

most of these methods are actually abusive, in all seriousness, and it’s devastating that some people will genuinely use these methods rather than just treating women like goddamn people.

[@Cutiemuffinz]

Oh, everybody KNOWS there’s only one way to reliably charm women: a basket of friendly puppies or kittens! I recommend bringing 20 unruly fluff balls to every bar, you will have the attention of ALLLLL da females... and I dare say quite a few males too! ... side effect may be you being too busy running after fuzz butts to actually, you know, drink or talk, but eh!

[@Jazzisa311]

OMG I wished more guys would try this. That'd make the world a happier place. Also, the worlds 'unruly fluff balls' and 'fuzz butts' instantly made my day a little bit better. Thank you ma'm !

[@5ft4inprotagonist24]

I am a woman and I support this message

[@joshuasweetman4903]

Bringing Doggos to pick up chicks.... I just want the dogs, the women are the topper.

[@SEReina-gk1kx]

Yes please bring those cuties pups to a bar. Just make sure they go to a happy home afterwards 😁

[@skywise8]

he'd surely attract men too. nobody is immune to the charms of "unruly fluff balls" and "fuzz butts" ;)

[@moviemania01]

All of a sudden, most of my interactions with men in my university years make sense! I thought it was just a wide spread mental health issue caused by society's relationship to mens mental health, turns out this book was really popular during those years.....for future reference, asking a "pick up artist" if they are okay in a concerned tone makes them get defensive

[@jessiemayfield6749]

Literally what I was thinking! You’re awesome

[@DizzyBusy]

Hahahahhahaha!

[@gojibbq]

h-how has this man not been arrested??? this is quite literally a rapist's manifesto

[@NorthernLynx13]

If you think this is bad, check out some of the other PUA "gurus." (I recommend videos by the likes of H. Bomber Guy and Kevin Logan rather than diving into the actual stuff, because it gets way worse than this.) Rapists' manifestos they definitely are.

[@sethbritton6970]

@Arkd Dee Which part of 'keep going no matter what, even with a direct refusal and revocation of consent' make it not a rapist manifesto. Never mind all the creepy bullshit leading to that point.

[@sethbritton6970]

@Arkd Dee So are you saying that Dom was lying about the contents of the book?

[@sethbritton6970]

@Arkd Dee Okay. What about the negging, the isolating, and the other sleazy behavior?

[@sethbritton6970]

@Arkd Dee Then why relocate twice? Why lie about your intentions? Why all the wrongfooting and the negging? Why try to condition or confuse your potential partner? How does that help either of you? How does trying to force a connection, built by manipulating and lying to your target no less, not feel scummy and awful to you? Kudos for wanting consent, but the approach as listed here is utter garbage.

[@frankm.2850]

“Saggy , baggy booby”? Mystery is a seven year old dressing up, pretending to be an adult, crashing and burning, and then completely not understanding why.

[@Mr.En1gm4]

He's Vincent Adultman. Or in the words of the Horse from Horsin' Around: He is very obviously three kids stacked on top of each other under a trench coat.

[@RainCheck797]

@@Mr.En1gm4 thats giving him too much credit seeing as how that involes 3 child brains when he barely has 1.

[@kassemir]

Yeah. The idea that any woman would continue a conversation past that nonsense is hilarious :)

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Some of this had some validity but literally what woman would want to hear that story omg, that part blew my mind

[@Matthias-of-Redwall]

@@Mr.En1gm4 Vincent Adultman was three times the man Mystery will ever be

[@ShaM3fullyCha0tic]

I’m assuming Mystery never needs cologne as he always smells like the drinks that are constantly being thrown in his face?

[@DarkShadows713]

GeneralGoth He wears perfume, remember? Lol

[@noblesseoblige319]

I will at least give him this: using tropical fish as an excuse to invite someone over is pretty fantastic. Not because fish are sexy, but because it's a win win if they say yes. They will either just want to see the fish as an excuse, OR they will be interested in seeing tropical fish, which is proof that they are awesome and that you should have more people interested in your wannabe Nemo in your life. Oh, I don't mean it's good advice for sex. I just want more people to be open with how awesome fish are. But hey, whatever rocks your boat.

[@letterborneVods]

You’re right, fish are so cool! 🤩

[@noblesseoblige319]

@@letterborneVods hell yeah!

[@TSDTalks22]

Fish are epic

[@mimisaur5000]

fish are pretty!!

[@MsLJK85]

They never actually have the tropical fish, it's a trap.

[@thats_so_laven]

"Have guys who complain about the friend-zone heard about the alone-zone?"

[@cinnamonpirate5294]

true. friends are good to have. being utterly alone is not.

[@3asianassassin]

@@cinnamonpirate5294 i dont think ill ever get with a girl and have a happy relationship like that for many reasons. But i dont want to live and die alone, and thats what friends are for

[@MaylocBrittinorum]

@@3asianassassin Man, don't worry. The world is large and full of good people, and you'll eventually find someone who corresponds you if that's what you want.

[@GoddoDoggo]

@@3asianassassin My brother is an awful person who is not remotely attractive in terms of personality or looks whatsoever, is a gross slobby hoarder who can't move up in his career because he's a prick, has manic temper tantrums at the age of 42, etc. and he and his wife have been happily married for 16 years. I mean, she is _also_ an atrocious bitch, but they're genuinely in love. If they can do it, I believe in you too.

[@alexjewett7455]

I know that none of those are actually real things, but the "alone zone" very relaxing.

[@CyberSpider35]

The phrase "World is full of mysteries" has never been more sinister.

[@rkah6187]

Ooh, this was *good*

[@sniderealism2410]

This just made me die inside.

[@randomstuff-qu7sh]

I was amused by the double meaning, but it is a solid warning too. I've come across some guys who try to use these sorts of tactics.

[@beequeen2556]

I remember when I was younger a guy used these tactics on me when I was shopping and I had no idea at the time. First, he asked me something random, I think it was what the name of the actor was in pink panther? And then he randomly started getting personal: name, favorite things to do, hobbies, etc. He kept getting closer even as I backed away. He told me he was 25. I told him I was 14, which was true at the time. He still wanted my number. Which is already creepy on it's own but hearing the exact tactics he used on me so many years ago makes it like 10x worse.

[@whiteraven181]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you got away from him alright : (

[@franziska9260]

Holy fucking shit I hope that jackass is in jail

[@Galvion1980]

OMG that is f#*king horrifying D:

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

What the absolute fuck?! That guy by now is hopefully on a watchlist 😖

[@Fruitloop398]

“I need to go to the bathroom” 7/10 times at a bar means they want to get away from you.

[@ralphisxamida8533]

To get away or help.

[@ladybookworms]

In my case just drank too much beer.

[@emmashane8762]

10:00 “Ask her to hold your drink...something she must return to you” My advice ladies, return it. If he doesn’t want to take it back normally, throw it over him. Cos you shouldn’t stand there and take that crap

[@emilyrln]

@Emma Shane bonus: if he hands you both his hat and his drink, combine them before returning.

[@j.c.2240]

Pretend to accidentally spill it. Ooops, right on your lap.

[@kimuires]

I probably would just be like, “yeah sure” then just set it down and leave But my ass at a bar in the first place? Unlikely.

[@Syntania]

Nope. Someone hands me their drink, I am going to drink it all right there while staring him right in the eyes.

[@mslightbulb]

Or just leave it on a surface. The poor inanimate object doesn’t deserve you mistreating it, at fault of it’s owner, and people might wrongly assume that you are the bad guy, in the situation you find yourself in.

[@dunes8817]

Alternate Title: How to Get Maced

[@emilyrln]

@Dunes8 The Mace-Teary Method

[@femalepresentingsurelis7476]

@@emilyrln i am HOLLERING

[@ParanormalEncyclopedia]

Well Mystery DID leave out the chapter: how ot acclimate to mace and pepper spray as well as developing a sexual arrousal from being tazed.

[@tristanhartup4936]

Whilst receiving a hard kneecap to nethers.

[@violatiemeyer8695]

So he's basically Christian Grey but worse

[@petrfedor1851]

Only difference is Mystery has less money.

[@skyslasher2297]

Petr Fedor and is real which makes this horrifying

[@Tacom4ster]

Eh Grey is rich so probably more harmful due to resources.

[@yukimishima7854]

@Novella At least Shigaraki's hot.

[@TheMags4life]

Except this dude actually exists. Which is absolutely horrifying. I feel awful for any woman he’s ever come across, let alone those who he’s actually convinced to have sex with him.

[@alanritchie7850]

Imagine claiming to be superior to Casanova.... He doesn't get it. Casanova didn't care about his 'score'. He just liked sex and women. And he didn't advocate rape

[@mrconfusion87]

Yup! A true Casanova just enjoys it; he ain't too concerned about the number of notches he got and how other men would perceive him! 🤣🤣🤣

[@SupremeViola]

After listening to this, I realized that an abusive ex of mine MUST have been following the Mystery Method on the points regarding "overcoming resistance". In a weird way, it's something of a relief to be able to explain what happened rather than just be a nebulous "what was he thinking?" hanging over my head for the rest of my life. So thanks for making this video, Dominic; I will literally be able to sleep soundly for the first time in years.

[@SHyperice]

So sorry you had to go through that.

[@maryalbright8568]

I just realized this too

[@nenmaster5218]

@@maryalbright8568 Pick up Artists were also covered by Hbomberguy; I'd argue BEST covered by Him.

[@Rayxster]

oh I just LOVE how he likens himself to Casanova. He does know Giacomo Casanova was VERY bi right? his "conquests" consisted of more than women :P

[@someonerandom8552]

Felicia Larsen Didn’t he also have a few “dalliances” with underaged girls though? Though at least his methods revolved around doing nice things and compliments. He wasn’t an asshole to his conquests. Problematic, sure. But he lived during the 18th century. So then what’s Mystery’s excuse for being so outdated?

[@someonerandom8552]

B M I’d call prepubescent girls “underage.” But whatever 18th century and all that

[@justbeyondthecornerproduct3540]

I'm just confused as to why he calls himself "new house"

[@doubledamn2599]

Dom, none of these would work. The hat's missing googles.

[@merrittanimation7721]

0utta S1TE Steampunk is the sexiest genre.

[@seb24789]

The goggles would also keep the drinks out of your eyes.

[@TheSaiyanPrincess89]

How many googles are there?

[@nicole-corine4121]

Aww, I hate when hats don’t have Google! Why do they even make hats without Google?

[@armorfrogentertainment]

"Peacocking," as Mystery calls it, kind of does work. I've worn a gold lamé jacket to parties and bars, and it does serve to catch people's attention as a conversation piece. Additionally, wearing something flashy and silly makes people think you're fun and not taking yourself too seriously.

[@thedopdeity]

"Don't think of guys as competition, think of them as ugly women." Wait what-

[@tamarbeker1701]

?

[@chrispitchforth621]

Me starting second half: "can the author get any more rapy?" Voice over 5 minutes in: "but it does get rapier"

[@nenmaster5218]

This video here is nicely supplemented by 'Pick up Artistry - A Measured Response' by Hbomberguy, the one and only. It's funny af.

[@TheBhoernchen1]

A guy once tried this "nagging" on me and guess what: I just walked away because I thought: "What an a-hole". Perhaps my Woman-Programming is wrong...

[@someonerandom8552]

Tapier Hörnchen Lol every time Dom said one of the tips all I could think is “wow that’s an easy way to get a drink thrown at your face.”

[@OneVioletRose]

@@someonerandom8552 Better yet, wait until he hands you his drink to hold and then throw *his drink* back in his face! :D

[@someonerandom8552]

Violet Rose Lmao! I remember back in high school, we had like these “life skill” classes. And I’m not even lying, one of the tips was literally “ladies if a guy offers you a drink or tells you to hold his drink, leave the situation immediately.” Like I kid you not, school officials were literally warning us kids about shady drinks tactics in clubs before we could even legally enter them. Like wtf? And this was back in the early to mid 2000s. This wasn’t even a recent thing. 😦

[@gamercatsz5441]

Cool story about how you rejected a guy. What an ego boost it must have been for you, and now a second time, to write it on the internet! But don't pretend like you know what a difficult concept like "nagging" is if you don't even know its name (its negging, not naggin, fyi), let alone that you can identify if it was being used on you. But good for your ego that you wrote it down here.

[@TheBhoernchen1]

@@gamercatsz5441 1.english is not my first language, but of course everything I say is invalid if I get I get one letter wrong 2. Yes, how heartless of me to just walk away from someone who insulted me - also being treated like that and forced to react accordingly is such an ego boost 3. You're right - my tiny woman brain would not be able to recognize such a difficult concept as "negging" (omg did I get this right) in real life. Thank you so much for putting me in place - I am instantly attracted to you ^^

[@korialogo]

They call him “Mystery” because he’s clueless

[@Grim_Sister]

I thought it because it was a mystery he came this far

[@korialogo]

GrimSister Hmmmmmmm... you’ve got a point there.

[@Erlrantandrage]

The whole section on finding a target and telling them an amazing story cracked me up. One of my friends and I met her husband at a bar when he came over, and mentioned that he thought he had bought taco shell holders from her a couple days ago. That was his opening line, she worked at a home goods store so it was plausible, but even if it hadn't been it got us talking to him. After a few minutes of chatting he left his number, and then left us alone. He got a call back from my friend to whom he'd primarily been speaking to because he was goofy and he left us alone to enjoy our girls night without the annoying douchey presence of an overly eager man. 10 years and 3 kids later they're happily married and how they met is a fun, harmless story.

[@queen-monarch]

Erica Lasley Thank god. If that was a different person like mystery that could have ended horribly. I’m so glad that it didn’t though, I hope you’re friend and her husband are happy together.

[@danawrites5960]

This is so funny when I remember some guys that tried that "go to the 7 before the 10" with me and my bestie. First, Im a lesbian, and neither of us are 7s or 10s cause *sexism* but my friend is a model so, yeah they actually told her shes a 10. She HATES being interrupted when shes with friends. This guy started flirting with me and I was like "dude, really, no thank you" and went to the bathroom. He then tried with my friend. Boy, oh boy hahahahahaaha she chased him out QUICK like "the fuck? Flirt with my girl then try with me? Are u stupid? Get the hell away from us". I think these boys believe that woman are twofaced bitches who has no friends ??

[@gokuxsephiroth4505]

I mean, women don't talk! We're apparently so boring that if we pick a topic to talk about, we'll bore ourselves and blame the man, so *two* women talking is just inconceivable!

[@patbaker399]

On a note, when I was a supervisor looking to hire an administrative assistant, I think one of those I interviewed tried to "neg" me. The line was something like: "I guess this is a good enough position for me to take." to which I replied. "If it is not, then why am I wasting my time and yours interviewing you?"

[@permanentstateofawe6544]

Boom. Put him back in place. An applicant should be confident, not arrogant. Why do they always confuse this?

[@Elvalley]

@@permanentstateofawe6544 I'm guessing some of it may be because they don't know how to show confidence, and many predatory advice gurus are more than willing to teach "hacks" that basically amount to "just go overboard until it becomes second nature".

[@amordesdemona]

“Compliments when they do something good and cold shoulder when they do something I don’t like” is basically the foundation of an abusive relationship

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

If I was on a date and every time my date disagreed with me about something she was like "Uhhhggg *heavy sigh*" I would just leave. Who wants to go home with that asshole?

[@NoName-gm4kq]

And parenting

[@N00btr00per]

That sounds like a normal punish and reward system. Do you not do that in relationships? "I didnt like what you did. I like what you did."

[@N00btr00per]

@Luciana i can punish someone simply by talking to them, so punishing and talking can go together. Punishing and talking are two different things indeed. Lets rephrase "punishing" with "giving negative feedback". Doesnt sound so bad anymore imo. What someone tries to achieve, with when they reward and when they give negative feedback, is a different disscussion.

[@N00btr00per]

@Luciana i dont want to keep debating weyaoweyao. Punishment is communication. I dont know exactly how you think its not. Its communicating about the actions taken, by giving negative feedback and connecting these actions with negative feelings or unpleasent consequences for the one taking these actions to prevent them taking these actions again. I feel like its a legit way of society or of people for raising people and keeping them in check. What kinda actions are punished in what way is a different amd complicated disscussion. Tell me why feedback and punishment are so opposite things. Because one word has a good and one has a bad connotation?

[@artemisia457]

I actually had men hitting on me by invalidating me, pointing out my flaws and mocking my lack of confidence. One guy went as far as to say to my face that if he went to the dj to dedicate a song to me, I'd most definitely be so thankful to sleep with him. I had guys keeping "accidentally" touching me, grazing their lips against my skin when they sit down or tried to whisper something to me. So, unfortunately, he's not alone in his creepzone.

[@Amazatastic]

The "rewards and punishments" thing was something my abusive ex did Jesus Christ

[@nenmaster5218]

This video here is nicely supplemented by 'Pick up Artistry - A Measured Response' by Hbomberguy, the one and only. It's funny af.

[@gamefan1353]

I have a piece of advice that includes "Grab her" or rather "Grab them" that might have a better effect. "Grab them some food" That one would have an effect on me

[@sinovuyomatiwana9669]

Or coffee.

[@whiteraven181]

Spaghetti is far more alluring than assault. Not that I wouldn't have questions if someone I barely knew bought me spaghetti, but I'd be intrigued enough to talk a while longer.

[@ashmondthesoutherntrashmon2210]

That is advice I can get behind.

[@minerva9104]

The fastest way to this woman's heart is 200% through food.

[@mslightbulb]

To be honest anyone will appreciate you bringing them food. Points if you know a food they really like and gift it to them. It shows that you listen to them and appreciate them. More points if you can both eat the food together.

[@darthzaida1881]

Love that the Dom almost flunked out because of trouble reading in high school, so he made a channel where half of what he does depends on reading a book.

[@iconicbastard]

Yeah. Weird, isn’t it?

[@peggyliepmann5248]

He's mentioned that he uses audiobooks a lot. Calluna mentioned on Twitter that while listening to 50 Shades, he'd randomly shout "MURMURING!" every time James used it.

[@Romandy13]

Maybe I should start a math channel just so I'd stop struggling at math. XD!

[@KitiaraFlint]

I'm dislexic as well and it caused me some srs trouble in school and university but my problem was never the reading it was the writing. I could not, for my live get words spelled correctly. In german (my mother tongue) or english. I was however always a very fast and thorough reader both in english and german. What I'm trying to say is: Dislexic does not necessarily mean someone can't read. If Dom said he was a bad reader I apologise, I have not, at this point, seen all his videos. much love

[@franziska9260]

@@peggyliepmann5248 MURMURING! Holy shit I'd kill to hear that. Dom, not the audiobook.

[@BornforGeekdom]

This video is a public service. I would've avoided the author and his vile philosophies automatically. But you being willing to break it down in a friendly environment creates a warning especially valuable for anyone recovering from codependency, narcissistic abuse, and many other abusive relationship dynamics. It could be a great teaching tool for young girls. I'm sure it was taxing on you to read this in order to present its contents, but I sincerely appreciate it.

[@dysmissme7343]

These videos and his Fifty Shades series HAVE been great for me…. It’s harder to practice, and it’ll definitely take me more, focused, therapy but I learned a lot in terms of recognizing abuse in my own life from these videos. 🤍

[@maightandmagic]

i really have to thank you for the trigger warnings, dom. as someone with ptsd, it can be really alarming and uncomfortable to be thrust into a situation that brings up memories i'd rather forget; however, your warnings allow me to prepare so i can enjoy your content without the negative impact. you do good work, and you caring for all of your fans continues to validate why i followed you. (:

[@shreddiekirin3864]

I recently read this article where the author was saying that trigger warnings are actually worse than no trigger warnings, because they're a warning and therefore stress people out, and they make people think about the thing that causes them to need a trigger warning in the first place. It was one of the stupidest, most absurd things I'd ever read.

[@ragalyiakos]

Some personal advice for all of my fellow guys out there: If you are ever out with women you know at just about any place you can think of, and a guy like this approaches them, and the women dont want him around but he also doesnt leave... INTERVENE! Go up to them and change the topic, ask them to come out for a cigarette (even if they or you dont smoke), or if you're already there when the guy comes up and starts doing his shabang, do tell him to fuck off after a while. These guys dont value women AT ALL. Sure, some of them may back off if a woman tells them to, but the logical conclusion of what these books are teaching is to never, EVER take no for an answer. On the other hand, many of them will be compelled to at the very least listen to you if you intervene. SO DO IT!

[@jessarisetty5448]

I would say maybe don’t ask her out to a smoke because she probably won’t want to go to a second location with another guy (what if they’re working together?), but maybe give her a reason to go, by saying you thought she dropped something or someone might be looking for her.

[@dmb1745]

This is very important. PUAs don't value or consider the opinions or feelings of women at all, so there's nothing we can say to them to make them listen. They will, however, listen to their fellow men.

[@VerifiedFancifulDelinquent]

@@gamercatsz5441 I'm fairly sure, Dom wouldn't falsify the quotes shown from the book. Now, when you look at 4:46, while "Mystery" did not literally write "Don't take no for an answer", he does advise to just disregard a signal to stop. Same with Token Resistance earlier. Whether or not said resistance is fake to not get Slut-shamed doesn't even matter. I'm quite baffled how some people second guess a simple "No" so much. As soon as you just disregard that notion or feeling of "Maybe we should stop", down the slippery slope to non-consensual you go. No matter the gender btw. if you're feeling inclined to play the "Oh noes, the bad LGBT-Community"-Card again. All this applies to everyone. Female to male, Male to female, switch it up how you like.

[@queen-monarch]

Gamercatsz So how many women have you fucked thanks to this book? Because you’re the one who sounds like white knight Mr. I have to defend my favorite book at all costs! Fuck women and their right to be treated like people! Mystery Senpai needs me!

[@archlily4697]

@@jessarisetty5448 Agreed no girl wants a second stranger to lure her away but, he specifically said that guys should do this when they are out with girls they know. I would be super thankful if a male friend stepped in and asked if we could go for a smoke.

[@Furore2323]

When I was a young man, I was in some danger of ending up like Mystery. Not to the same 'successful' degree, but in terms of outlook. I'm pretty sure I hurt a number of women through my behaviour, though I can't be sure, because SURPRISE none of those individuals are anywhere near me to confirm. The one positive thing about that version of me that I want to say is, and this is paramount: You can change. You can improve. You can learn better. If *I* can do it, and I am an idiot, then you can too.

[@whiteraven181]

Glad you got out of that mindset and are in a better place!

[@Furore2323]

@AllInGreys Ha ha no I am still a garbage goblin, I've just stopped inflicting it on others. But it's sweet of you to say.

[@dysmissme7343]

🧡💜

[@dysmissme7343]

@@Furore2323 Hey!! That’s a huge improvement though!! 😊

[@margaretschaufele6502]

Well, you're not such an idiot to realize that what you were doing was wrong and to put in the effort to be a better person.

[@ravendevino6419]

Oh. Oh my god. I have literally had guys attempt to use these tactics on me without knowing it was formulaic. I just thought it was gross. The "hand them the hat" thing literally happened to me. I just set it on the bar and fled, lmao.

[@Sabrina-sc1db]

The fact he calls women "target"... there's not enough fabric in the world to make a red flag that size

[@larkrogers3690]

You know, I think we always say this but the thumbnails, lighting and costuming really are incredible. This book is clearly horrendous but watching Dominic dress up and pretend to be this er... Mystery man, makes the absolute roasting of the guy so much funnier.

[@shytendeakatamanoir9740]

If he wasn't this good, I genuinely wouldn't be able to go to the end of something so vile and repulsive.

[@NightEyeStudio1995]

it's so weird, I think Mystery is confusing Casanova for Don Juan. Casanova adored and cared for the woman he romanced, Don Juan only cared about how many woman he had slept with.

[@gamercatsz5441]

It's so weird, you haven't even read the book, yet you talk shit about Mystery..

[@LordOdor]

@@gamercatsz5441 It's so weird, you haven't even confirmed they read the book yet you - oh, wait, I'm starting to do the same thing you are. I will stop now.

[@EvilSandwich]

"In a woman learning is out of place; it compromises the essential qualities of her sex ... no scientific discoveries have been made by women ... (which) requires a vigor which the female sex cannot have." -Casanova “I have never been able to understand how a father could tenderly love his charming daughter without having slept with her at least once.” -Casanova “I got hold of a broomstick, and gave her a good lesson, in order to get something for the ten sequins which I had been foolish enough to pay in advance. But I have broken none of her limbs, and I took care to apply my blows only on her posteriors, on which spot I have no doubt that all the marks may be seen. In the evening I made her dress herself again, and sent her back in a boat which chanced to pass, and she was landed in safety. The mother received ten sequins, the daughter has kept her hateful maidenhood, and, if I am guilty of anything, it is only of having given a thrashing to an infamous girl, the pupil of a still more infamous mother.” - Casanova (On his reaction to a teenage girl resisting his sexual advances after he purchased the right to take her virginity from her mother.) Yeah. Real class act there. He was also famous for lying about having Gonorrhea, because he believed that having it meant that he was telling the truth about all his conquests... for some reason.

[@TheFlyestFox]

This is a whole ass lie! Don Juan also cared about his money. 🤣🤣🤣

[@buprotrigina2341]

I once met a guy at a party when I was by myself and he ATTEMPTED to use this method on me, which didn't work because I turn down any person who insults me as a first interaction, even and especially if it is with a backhanded insult. But then my friend that is prettier than me and had very low self esteem (because I guess life for pretty girls is way shittier than for average ones) was totally falling for his bullshit because he may have been horrible to her but he was still around us and I guess she wanted that kind of attention even if it was from that horrible human being. At the end she rejected him anyways in the most polite way and he lost his shit telling her that she was a slut and a horrible person and she cried all the way back home. My point is these guys are horrible people and I really hope nobody has sex with them ever again so they can finally get extint from this planet.

[@thuytienlives8487]

I'm sorry you and your friend were so badly treated by this guy. :( Life is harder for people who are less good looking in general, but I am sorry to hear your friend was treated so appallingly.

[@nenmaster5218]

@@thuytienlives8487 This video here is nicely supplemented by 'Pick up Artistry - A Measured Response' by Hbomberguy, the one and only. It's funny af.

[@razi_man]

To be fair, I think being non-average just makes life harder in general. I say this because both my friend and me has problems that we actually relate to despite being complete opposites, I am not a good looking man in most ways and my friend was an amazingly beautiful woman, despite that, we still (mostly) share the same struggles. An example is being given attention for the wrong reasons, whenever I am near someone and I show some interest in talking about topics about relating with someone (especially a girl) I am seen as a creep, whenever she does the same thing, she is seen as suddenly developing an interest in them and people (especially the boys) keeps teasing her for it and/or even wanting to date her for it despite the fact that she already has a girlfriend. Believe it or not, I think these struggles are more or less similar to a certain extent, if people don't think you are being creepy, they start being creepy themselves. I think the fact that we have this weird thing as a culture should be frowned upon, but a lot of people (not most but a lot) still has this weird 80's mindset of how society works.

[@lexman7179]

I was in a bar when a girl stole my hat, she then left the bar and I never saw her again, or my hat. So giving your hat to a girl might not work out as well as you hope.

[@whiteraven181]

Sorry but now I'm curious: did you give it to her foolishly trying the mystery method, put it on her head trying to just generally flirt, or have it grabbed off your head before the thief fled into the night never to be seen again? I need answers.

[@lexman7179]

@@whiteraven181 She started talking to me and asked to try it on, I stupidly gave it to her to try on. She then kissed me started prancing around the bar and then left. To be fair it was a cheap hat and I just bought another one, but that's not the point.

[@letterborneVods]

Lex Man this is so rude! I hate people who steal. But then, and I hope you don’t mind me saying this, I find this comment to be hilarious in the context of the hat example

[@Carewolf]

Don't ever let your hat our of your sight. It is a sure way to lose it, especially if it is a cheap or custome hat - real hats have a better chance to be returned though. Stealing cheap temporary stuff is somehow more acceptable to drunk people than stealing real or expensive stuff. Same logic applies at multiday music festivals.

[@Tiger89Lilly]

I still have a hat I stole off an Australian navy guy. If you were in Sydney in February 2009 and worked on the HMAS Penguin I'm sorry but you did work on the most amazing named boat.

[@samdaley8484]

You didn't have to torture yourself for us, but you did it anyway. We love you man, go get yourself some hot chocolate and curl up with some fluffy stories about healthy relationships.

[@Roadent1241]

Sam Daley And the kitties.

[@dysmissme7343]

@@Roadent1241 If there's a compiled list somewhere of fluffy stories about healthy relationships- please direct me to it!!!

[@watsername]

Tbh Addams family is pretty good, but yeah... Only one I can think of...

[@Roadent1241]

@@dysmissme7343 I wish I knew, sorry.

[@PKMNResearcherSkyler]

@@dysmissme7343 I liked the books by the author of _Simon_ _vs_ _The_ _Homosapien_ _Agenda_ though I can't remember her name at the moment

[@TheWwwyzzerdd]

When I was in college, I actually did have a fair amount of luck when it came to courting women. I did it by doing the exact opposite of what this book tells you do. I was kind, treated women with respect, actually listened to them, found things we had in common, actually developed a bond with them, and pretty much just directly asked them if they had the same feelings for me as I did them. This actually mystified some of my dorm mates because they didn't really know much about picking up women other than "Hey, baby. You, like, wanna do it?". Sure, I've had my fair share of rejection, but who doesn't? But after they've made it clear that they don't want to do anything of that nature, I respect their wishes and I don't pursue the issue any further. Simply doing that alone has earned me a lot of friends over the years. A little bit of respect can go a long way. Contrast my classmate from the same college who actually had this book and used its "advice" to try to pick up women and failed each and every time. In fact, one time he asked me to be his wingman, he actually scored me a date because I felt so bad for this woman he tried so hard to pick up. All his persistence earned him was a slap on the face and getting tossed out by the bouncer. I apologized to her about his behavior (because who else would have?) and explained the whole thing with that accursed book, bought her a drink, and we spent the rest of the night laughing about how pathetic he was. Fun fact: that guy actually went to jail on harassment charges to the surprise of absolutely no one.

[@gamercatsz5441]

Lol either you are in the top 20% of handsome men and that is the only reason for your succes, or you are just exaggerating and making shit up, just like the guy in this video.

[@supernintendo182]

@@gamercatsz5441 Yeah! Building _connections_ with women? Who needs that? Better to harass the hell out of them until they give in! /s

[@lunarwarrior1614]

@@gamercatsz5441 I'm obligated to say that, as a woman, my fucking uterus retracted so hard into my guts from just reading your comment. Just in case you aren't a troll.

[@wolfhawk1999]

6 to 1. In college I would sometimes hook up from being friendly, and sometimes from being a bit sleazy. It's college, a lot of people just want to fuck

[@Julian-xi9qf]

@@gamercatsz5441 Gamercatsz What's that? People are attracted to attractive people? Well, *GeE I dIdN't KnOw ThAt!* You know, you don't have to be an Adonis to get a girlfriend. Most people are average and they still look good. Even if they're not, there are still people out there who are ugly and still have a loving relationship with someone. There are balding fat men who have wives that they love and who love them back. There are short and ugly men who have wives that they love and who love them back. There are skinny broke men who have wives they love who love them back. With more and everything in between.

[@TheAlmightyJello]

Pro tip for all you men out there. If you take a girl home and she just doesn't want to anymore (ugh) then you should... Stop. It doesn't matter why she changed her mind, the fact is you no longer have consent. She has every right to withdraw, and you have no right to judge or mistreat her for using that right.

[@GoddoDoggo]

​@Daniel Forslund You would be shocked at how many dipshits still do not grasp the concept of consent despite hearing it over and over. There are still a LOT of people who don't get that silence does not automatically mean "yes," and a LOT of people who don't get that just because someone is wet/hard doesn't mean "their body is saying yes." You underestimate how many people are dumb as bricks.

[@ButterflyScarlet]

@Daniel Forslund golly gosh I had no idea you were the only man in the world, wow I'm absolutely stunned by this brand new revelation! Are you just in every comment trying to defend this Mystery mindset and acting like women are the problem because we don't wanna be harassed when we go out? Choke.

[@joeytwoeyes]

@Daniel Forslund thats one hell of a rant for someone complaining about being harrassed and lectured

[@TheAlmightyJello]

@Daniel Forslund Imagine getting triggered because someone said "Don't rape." I said this because obviously, some guys think this is ok. Mystery himself gives the advice to not stop even when the girl tells you to. And people BELIEVE HIM.

[@ButterflyScarlet]

@Daniel Forslund Damn that's one hell of an essay that basically boils down to "I don't know how to flirt with women and somehow this is your fault for not spoon-feeding me a step by step guide". The original post had absolutely nothing to do with you. Did you come here for the express purpose of just getting mad? And then throwing in a Hitler comparison as if that's supposed to help omg okay have fun my guy

[@paranoidlizard6338]

“Women don’t like men who-“ I don’t like men who anything. I am not attracted to men.

[@josephmorse3089]

Understandable. Have a nice day.

[@thatitalianlameguy2235]

@@josephmorse3089 *Ok I believe you*

[@sadies8100]

Mooooood.

[@EllaAngeli]

I love when women

[@thebigksmoosey]

I guess the "silver lining" here is if someone is acting like the creepy, rapey person this book suggests them to, most women will be immediately aware of their gross intentions and not give them the time of day, or maybe even press charges.

[@CambieAngel]

Chris Moos I have learned that the only way people like Mystery take no as no is when you scream at them. So now i know to scream at him and throw his hat on the ground.

[@adventuresofanNPC]

Yeah I had one of these guys follow me around a club for an hour after I shot him down, thankfully the bouncer took care of him.

[@alexaliennerd3990]

"Don't show too much enthusiasm or women will accuse you of being gay." ... Are we sure that this guy knows what words mean?

[@florinivan6907]

Maybe he meant gay as in too happy?🤔 Jokes aside these guys adhere to a macho man emotionally distant concept of masculinity. They assume that enthusiasm is somehow only for weak pathetic betas. Alphas are just stoic all the time.

[@chopthatcodersfingersoff4889]

This is the first time that I’ve listened to Dominic and actually felt my skin crawl. I remember a very manipulative slime ball at university, and hearing so many of his tricks being described as straight out of this book really turns my stomach.

[@mrmaxwell346]

"Lifes full of mysteries."

[@mrmaxwell346]

"Lifes full of mysteries."

[@basicwhitegirl3558]

🎶 Making my way downtown Walking fast Seeing this guy I walk faster

[@KPater-mf4je]

Staring blankly ahead Just running away Running away through the crowd

[@skywise8]

and I mace you and I kick you and now I wonder

[@toshokanhon]

🎶 I will not need you I will not miss you and I wonder why you will not get lost if I could run 1000 miles away from you tonight

[@Fallen4theFallen2]

Oh my god, thank you to everyone here. Desperately needed that giggle after listening to this garbage.

[@zitronentee]

These comments are gems.

[@doubledamn2599]

Now Dom, are you doing okay? I know the 50 Shades series was difficult, but metaphorical self flagellation is not the answer. Take a breath, calm down, go hunt a few of Reginald's clones and read some Discworld (I recommend a Death-centric or Watch-centric volume) and for god's sake talk to Calluna for a reminder of what a woman actually is.

[@doubledamn2599]

Alternatively, give a copy of the book to Terrance and see what happens.

[@RachelMWinship]

@@doubledamn2599 Terrance might try to use it on some hufflepuffs. So, not much will change.

[@doubledamn2599]

@@RachelMWinship I was hoping for more of a 'Insult to the Craft' reaction. And Hufflepuffs? Really? Terrance has higher standards than THAT thank you very much.

[@jameswhite153]

I was just about to suggest that.

[@femmefuntime]

Bluebarnowl hufflepuffs would hex you for even trying it on one of their fellows and even Terrance would probably be so disgusted with this book that he’d hunt down mystery and turn him into a purple fleshy mass

[@PowerToolsofJustice]

John Mulaney voice: "Don't go to the second location!"

[@gimmeahorse]

I'm just wondering in what kind of scenarios you'd have *seven freaking hours* to pick up someone you've never seen before

[@whiteraven181]

When you lack employment, job prospects, hobbies, or friends.

[@gimmeahorse]

@@whiteraven181 Oh yeah, that makes sense

[@MaylocBrittinorum]

@@whiteraven181 Don't forget self-worth, dignity or morals!

[@randomnessrules4971]

When you get her to comfort 100 she evolves into Milotic.

[@adrianomaly1760]

Randomness Rules any fish can become a mermaid when you love them enough

[@whiteraven181]

@@adrianomaly1760 Please don't "love" fish the Mystery way

[@xrentabrainx]

Dominic Noble reading trash since fifty shades was a thing. Moment of silence for his sanity.

[@joshuasweetman4903]

F in the chat

[@Maniac536]

xrentabrainx I blame the penguins

[@LixiaWinter]

Penguins finally took it away

[@justalostlocal]

F

[@silvercandra4275]

"Ask them if they can cook" ...my mom always says guys should learn how to cook, because guys who cook are hot.

[@ashmondthesoutherntrashmon2210]

Your mom is absolutely correct.

[@silvercandra4275]

@@ashmondthesoutherntrashmon2210 Okay.

[@marcogypaetus9607]

Most importantly, a guy who can cook knows a basic skill that is useful for more than getting girls.

[@Grim_Sister]

Everyone should learn how to cook. You can’t live only on takeout

[@oofmaster8524]

As glad as I am that pickup artists are almost universally mocked, the fact that they were EVER taken seriously at one point is scary.

[@vixxcelacea2778]

So ... abuse the person until they do what you want and tell yourself that what you are doing is selfless and really you're the one who is suffering. This is exactly the mindset abusers have. This is why children, family, lovers, friends, nations are damaged, because someone thought that compliance was more important than personhood, that obeying is love and respect and that in their reality, they're the martyr, they're doing everyone a service by being who they are. That's more and more terrifying the more you understand it. And yes, there are many many Mystery's out there. Most of them don't know it or worse, are so messed up that even when it's obvious, they still can't see it. You can add a trigger warning for more than sexual harassment. This is also just classic extremely damaging gaslighting and emotional abuse flat out. Total tangent about behavioral training in animals and to some extent humans in which you can't communicate to, like babies: With regards to animal training, it's actually not true. It's far more important to do redirect bad behavior, not punish. IE you dog, cat, heck, even child does something they are not supposed to (and in the case of children, I'd only advocate this in children who can't communicate at all) redirect them to something they can do. Kitty playing with something they aren't supposed to? Find something similar that stimulates them. Not this, but this. Punishment doesn't work on most creatures and needs to be doled out in a way if it's ever needed so that it's a direct almost instantaneous backlash preferably from the environment. Spanking, yelling, derisive behavior, passive aggressiveness etc do NOT WORK and they are abuse. You don't touch the hot stove, because it will burn you, not because someone said no. So long as no one is in any serious danger, let the environment dole out the punishment if redirection doesn't work, which rarely does that happen. Making something like chewing cords, getting on the table etc unappealing as well as environmentally punishing (two sided safe for animals tape on the kitchen counter. The smell of lemon or bitter apple - The automatic air puffs that go off and startle them away from an area they should not be in) along with giving an alternative. Your cat keep getting up on the table? Try to think of why. Don't assume any creature ever does something to upset/annoy you. Instead, think "maybe he wants to see what I'm doing, wants to feel at my level, because cats naturally don't like the ground, being prey and predator" and bring over a chair of a similar level to sit on and watch you. You cat is not sitting on your keyboard as you watch youtube to upset you or make you annoyed. Your cat is doing that because they are mimicking you. They want to be apart of what you are doing. Best thing to do, get a fake key board in a spot next to you they can lounge on. They are trying to be apart of your world, as well as close to you. It's actually a form of empathy. Punishment is stupid and doesn't faking work and I hate that even someone as low level of a person as Mystery still keeps the old addages of how to train dogs when not only are they horrendously wrong, but they're actually abusive and don't work, even to a dog, let alone a full adult human being. The f**k.

[@lindala2602]

positive uses of grab: grab her attention by being actually funny. grab some snacks at the bar for her.

[@blarg2429]

Grab her gently if she loses her balance, help her right herself, then immediately let go.

[@NSLM]

Yes because being nice to women works. #lolokay

[@Sabrina-sc1db]

Don't grab her without her consent

[@Sabrina-sc1db]

@@NSLM I hate to break it to you, but if you are only nice to get sex, you are not nice at all

[@librarianontheloose]

How on earth was any of this not immediately seen as abusive, terrifying behavior? Also really awkward and sad? "Jive handshake?" What the heck. But then I remember what sleaze he is and don't feel bad any more.

[@fallingskymedia4421]

How to get a girlfriend Step 1: Don't read this book. Step 2: Burn the book if you already own it. Step 3: Confess your sins.

[@tristanhartup4936]

Step 4. Learn some basic human decency

[@Grim_Sister]

5. At least 24 hours of community service to attune for owning this book. More if you tried implementing it on actual women

[@dascommissar5264]

“We’re living in a world full of mysteries” ...for once, this statement didn’t feel uplifting.

[@dynamicworlds1]

Downright chilling, really.

[@Mate397]

Riight, because parroting the metoo fearmongering that ALL men are potential rapists is totally okay and not sexist at all... Obviously the book writer is mentalcase but this level of generalizing is just as moronic.

[@dynamicworlds1]

@@Mate397 You're the only one who thinks that's what's being said here. Wtf is wrong with you dude?

[@Mate397]

@@dynamicworlds1 How else can you interpret that phrasing then? I'm just going off of the lunacy I've seen thus far in other places.

[@dynamicworlds1]

@@Mate397 well, step 1 is to realize that you need to stop listening to fucking Nazis like BPS and their sympathizers to actually see the world as it is. You need to unsub from everyone in your redpill playlist and find people debunking them to help get the lies they put in your head out. Fascism is a cult that warps your perception of the world which is why you are the only one here who is seeing this the way you are.

[@GhalanSmokeScale]

How to make the Mistery Method actually work: Do the exact opposite.

[@CambieAngel]

Ghalan Smokescale Thé opposite is basically treat women with respect and like human beings. So yup, that usually works best.

[@GhalanSmokeScale]

@@CambieAngel That's exactly what I was getting at here ^^

[@BlueHero45]

I actually wonder if he would get more women if he just told them he was looking for someone to hook up with for the night. I mean you would still get a lot of rejections, but it probably be less than his bullshit advice.

[@perhonen28]

@@BlueHero45 probably. While he most certainly would get a lot of rejections, just flat-out asking someone if they're interested in sleeping with you takes a lot less time than the elaborate bullshit he's suggesting. But then, he'd have to try to come across as a pleasant human being. Even women who are looking for someone to hook up with for the night aren't usually looking for an obnoxious creep.

[@shannonfick788]

“The dreaded Friendship Zone” *cue lightning strikes and shrieks of terror*

[@Emma-sj6wp]

If a man gives me his hat in a bar to serve as a 'tether', he will have one less cool hat when he leaves said imaginary bar.

[@authoralysmarchand4737]

Being friends...what horror.... My husband and I started off as friends, Guess what. When you start off as friends, you aren't worried about showing off just your good sides. You get to know each other flaws and all when you aren't worried about trying to look perfect. We didn't get to know each other with even a future relationship in mind. He was married, I was dating someone. He and his then-wife split up (and we're all friends now), my then-boyfriend and I broke up, and we both confided in the same friend that we were interested in the other, but didn't want to ruin our friendship by saying so since what if the feeling wasn't returned. Joel decide to break the ice since he knew the attraction was mutual. Six weeks later, we were living together (this required my now-husband making a big move), and now it's been something like 13 years. What a shitty thing, that zone of being friends.... What sort of good relationship could possibly have friendship as part of it?

[@fortunatecookie]

Even if it doesn’t end in a relationship… friendship is still a good thing? I really don’t understand these people

[@zashgekido5616]

@@fortunatecookie As someone who was in that kind of mindset in highschool, that is a gross oversimplification of what it's actually like. Your initial reason to approach is out of attraction to the person. They interest you, you want to know more about them, but you approach the matter with the express purpose of eventually dating. The friendzone is a terrible thing when you're in that mindset because of the attraction, more or less. You're left attracted to someone who you have full knowledge isn't into you, and the point of the friendzone as an idea is that you *don't* get out of it, you just stay there. Now I was a highschool sophomore at the time, and since grew out of that. But that being said, I never really understood how almost nobody looks at it beyond a sexual thing, or is it just because the conversation is usually only about adults.

[@thunderbird3304]

@@zashgekido5616 That's an interesting perspective. I never went through this myself, but I understand how it can be a problem for some people.

[@GoddoDoggo]

@@zashgekido5616 I don't get this. Is it like a fixation or something? Because when I was in high school there were several people I approached _specifically_ because I was very attracted to them and was turned down, but I was just like "OK, worth a shot" and still hung out with them afterward. One of them I had evem fantasized about being in a relationship for _months_ before asking her out. I was definitely disappointed when she said "just friends," but after licking my wounds for like a week I was still able to chat with her and hang out. So I don't understand stewing in it forever and complaining about the "friendzone." Is it like a fixation or something? How can people not realize that there are literally billions of other people you could potentially be attracted to and date?

[@ParanormalEncyclopedia]

My fiance and I as well. She originally commented that she wasn't looking for that (was interested in someone else) nor was I we just kind tripped and fell into a relationship.

[@sarahhutchinson1644]

So, Ladies, never let anyone take you to a secondary location.

[@lm9148]

I've gone to a second location with many men and always enjoyed it...I wouldn't go anywhere with this guy though.

[@dirkjehovah4731]

Sarah Hutchinson Street smarts!

[@anonanon7289]

Something I have learned: if an annoying, manipulative dude gives me his hat at a bar, I should just leave and steal the hat.

[@aliasofgray2854]

"My hat now."

[@themanwithaplan5425]

The hat will offer you more companionship in the pick up artist will ever give you!

[@MorgenPeschke]

"Don't try the Mystery Method" No worries, serial rape isn't on my bucket list 👍

[@dysmissme7343]

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