As Valentine's Day approaches, it's time to recognize International Flirting Week, an observance that leads up to the big day on Sunday.
When most people think about flirting, they think about pick-up lines. But do these tacky, often cheesy attempts at getting a date actually work? Your intrepid Accent reporter was on the case as he scoured the local female population for their take on a few popular pick-up lines.
Baby, you must be a broom,'cause you just swept me off my feet.
CARRIE PACK CHOWSKE, 30, ST. AUGUSTINE: First of all, I don't think you're going to get very far with many women by calling them "baby" before you know their first name.
BRIONNA PRICE, 31, ORANGE PARK: I want to be the one getting swept off (my) feet. It kinda skeeves me for a guy to get swept away.
LISA MARRONE SMITH, 31, PALM COAST: Corny. I'd have to be really drunk to fall for that one.
You must be a magician, because every time I look at you, everyone else disappears.
ALYSE COHEN, 24, ORLANDO: This is a decent one. But the guy I imagine delivering this line is wearing a do-rag and imitation Ed Hardy clothes, which kills it.
PRICE: This one's kind of nice, but from a stranger it would be a little much.
If you gave me a penny for my thoughts I'd have just one penny, because I only think about one thing and that's you.
COHEN: Too long.
PACK CHOWSKE: Or it's because you're brain dead.
PRICE: This has drunk college guy written all over it, trying desperately to convince you of his sincerity.
Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?
COHEN: Classic. Shows arrogance, but could work given the right approach.
MARRONE SMITH: Do what? I would be offended. That's kind of egotistical.
Pardon me, miss, I seem to have lost my phone number. Could I borrow yours?
PACK CHOWSKE: "No."
PRICE: "I'm sorry, I have herpes and you're wasting your time."
I hope you know CPR, because you take my breath away.
COHEN: Yeahhhhhh, nope.
MARRONE SMITH: Did that come out of a Cracker Jack box?
If you stood in front of a mirror and held up 11 roses, you would see 12 of the most beautiful things in the world.
COHEN: Cheesy enough to where I would laugh.
MARRONE SMITH: I would take the time to talk on that line.
Can I borrow a quarter? I told my Mom I'd call when I met the girl of my dreams.
COHEN: I would probably inform the out of touch fellow that pay phone calls now cost 50 cents, and he should probably look into getting a cell phone.
MARRONE SMITH: If you're calling your mama, I want nothing to do with you.
If you were a laser, you'd be set on stunning.
PRICE: "Alright Captain Kirk, why don't you go find Sulu. He might be interested."
Excuse me, do you have any raisins? How about a date?
PACK CHOWSKE: Cute. I think this could get the right guy a date. But it would have to be used by a non-creeper.
PRICE: I like this one. It's the distraction technique. "I'm not very cute, so I've gotta come out of left field and surprise her into answering."
Are you related to Mike Tyson? Because you knock me out.
COHEN: "Do I look like I am related to Mike Tyson?"
PACK CHOWSKE: "Did you just try to compare me to a heavyweight boxer?"
Pardon me, but what pick-up line works best with you?
PACK CHOWSKE: I like this because it leaves things open for a snarky response. If someone doesn't like my sarcastic sense of humor, then we're not even going to be friends.
PRICE: I like this one. It seems like a really great conversation starter.
Was your Dad in the Air Force? Because you're the bomb.
COHEN: A little awkward given the current times I think. Should be used with caution.
PACK CHOWSKE: Am I getting hit on by a 50-year-old man who still thinks "da bomb" is what all the hip youngsters are saying?
I lost my teddy bear. Can I cuddle with you instead?
COHEN: This one would cause a little head scratching action from me. I don't know if the pick-up line is where you want to mention teddy bears that are your own.
MARRONE SMITH: Not on the first date and definitely not with that cheesy line.
Hey c'mon now, I'm ugly, you're ugly, it's perfect.
COHEN: Winner of the worst thing to say to a girl.
If I ran McDonald's I'd name a sandwich after you called "The McGorgeous."
COHEN: I don't know if it is flattering to be named after a McDonald's food product.
MARRONE SMITH: How can you refer to a girl as a burger at McDonald's?
PACK CHOWSKE: McBarf.
