Other, Personal, Stories - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 13:47 - 3 Comments

Heavy Metal and Anti-Social Proof

Last night I went and saw Lamb of God here in Boston. And unlike most metal shows, there were actually a lot of chicks there this time around (for whatever reason, as the years go on, more and more girls show up to metal shows, it’s weird). Anyway, I think what I experienced was “anti-social proof.” Let me explain.

It’s pretty well known that if you go out with a friend who’s really good looking or really good with women, you’ll automatically become more attractive as well. I experienced this for months with a natural friend of mine. It’s something I call “Attraction by Osmosis” and explain it here.

Well last night, I got opened twice and caught maybe 3-4 girls eye fucking me like hungry dogs staring at a steak. The thing is, EVERY guy in the venue was your typical metal head: fat, hairy, smelly, wearing shitty band t-shirts that were four sizes too big. By comparison I suddenly became the Brad Pitt of the venue.

I always had a theory in college. Do you know why really ugly girls will sometimes be best friends with really hot girls? To feel better about themselves. You know why hot girls become best friends with ugly girls? Same reason. Apparently it works for guys too.

But didn’t really matter, I spent most of the night getting my ass handed to me in the pit. Was worth it.