Brady Dollard is a sophomore majoring in marketing and a Collegian columnist. Her e-mail is bzd109@psu.edu.
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[ Monday, March 21, 2005 ]

She Said
For love and beer
Sometimes she's just in it for the drink, not the man

I think we all know that girls have the upper hand when it comes to partying.

I'm not saying it's right, but every girl can recall a time when she went out on a limb to secure a brew. By pairing our uncanny talent for flirtation with the art of persuasion, we girls are left with the ability to get anything that we want.

Just this weekend I found myself in a situation which called for my expertise in this area. A few of my friends and I rolled up to a party where the line for the keg stretched on forever.

I didn't even want to think about waiting that long for beer, let alone actually do it. So, I scoped out the scene and spotted a perfect candidate for operation Get Brady Beer. I struck up a conversation, making a point to comment on his Yankees hat, letting him know that I, too, am a fan of the best baseball team ever.

I explained to him that I was simply too parched to wait in line, and within minutes, I had this boy filling my cup and bringing it to me on the couch where I was waiting with my girls. All it took was a few friendly words and an effortless wink to solve my problem of the moment. At a bar, frat, or house party, the same rules apply.

At a frat, boys spend crazy money on beer and parties which will only be successful if there are enough girls in attendance. So we go to these parties, obligation free, and by using our keen ways, we get can beer all night, enjoy ourselves and let the boys take care of everything.

The same standard applies to the way in which girls acquire drinks when they are out on the town. At a bar, a little eye contact can go a long way in the intoxication department. Once a girl is looking good, and her charm switch is turned on, she has nothing to worry about.

I know that guys don't want to hear this, and that most girls don't want to admit it, but plainly put, girls use random guys for drinks and make them think that it will pay off a the end of the night.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Kristen Perkins
When the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine...that’s amore.


These random guys know that they are being used to a certain extent but sometimes are not aware that these girls have ruled them out before the first wink is exchanged. They think that the girl's flirtatious acts combined with the alcohol they supply will ultimately lead to a late night escapade.

Sorry to break it to you guys, but most of the time, we are not interested in any such thing. Usually we are just guilty of leading guys on in order to access their resources. By the end of the night, the guy is sure he has secured a little lovin', but we are sure that we've secured a good drunk and are ready to go home...alone.

So, fellas, the next time you spot a hot girl at the bar and decide to buy her a drink, remember that you are paying for some liquor and not a ticket to go downtown.

 



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