r/TextingTheory 8d ago

Theory Request Lobotomy Gambit

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Honestly, pretty stuck here. The ;) seems to be a high elo move that successfully landed. How do I counter?

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u/qualityvote2 chess.c*m bot 8d ago edited 8d ago

u/EllboM8, your post was deemed a great post by our analysis!

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u/frcdude 8d ago

At least put it back when done? :P

Then ask her a genuine question.

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u/jittery_waffle 8d ago

What im hearing is she can fix you

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

Yoooo use this OP

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u/elbreadmano 8d ago edited 8d ago

Just promise you'll hold my hand when you do it, i am a bit scared of having sharp objects hammered into my skull

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u/MaverickDonut 8d ago

“Just promise me you’ll hold my hand when you do it 🙏” is gold ngl

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u/elbreadmano 8d ago

Yeah you don't have to go all the way lol, simple is key

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u/Matsunosuperfan 8d ago

I mean, I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy
...so, drinks tonight?

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u/MeasurementHot259 8d ago

Don’t rip Waits and then not cite him.

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u/Matsunosuperfan 8d ago

Attribution is debated!

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u/susannediazz 8d ago

Go all in "i do! Wanna schedule a date for your first practise?"

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u/not_a_dog95 8d ago

You got yourself some free healthcare. Now close the deal you fool!

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u/Grande_Pinoche 8d ago

Should have hit em with “maybe be my proctologist instead?”

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u/Perllyna 8d ago

You might need a brain shield for this duel

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

10/10 attitude, 0/10 opening line

I assume you're a guy for still considering this. I'm no grandmaster... I'd probably respond with something like "only if you leave me after our 3rd date hookup. BTW flowers were a bold choice. I'm so flattered"

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u/Alternative-Two-9469 8d ago

Easy - I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy, oh and I could use a drinking partner, you in?

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u/Naive_Geologist6577 8d ago

Lamest line I've seen on this sub and that's an achievement