5 Steps to TWIRP

By Nina Williamson

 

Hello, Freshmen.

 

As you all have heard, it is that dreaded time: TWIRP Week. That’s right, for this week only, The Woman Is Required to Pay. Who came up with that? Probably a couple guys who wanted a free meal. So, ladies, check your debit account, and ask out that cute guy you’ve been eyeing in your Humanities class!

 

But wait! Are you worried he’ll look at you and laugh? Are you scared he’ll say no? Why should I, as a female, ask a guy out when no guy has even asked me out yet? We’ve not even been in school a month!

 

I’ve heard it all before. And you know what I say to that? Malarkey! TWIRP Week is not a week to ask out the love of your life. I mean it is, if that’s what you’re going for. But chances are, this dude is not yet the love of your life. And maybe he will be, maybe he won’t. I still highly encourage all females to TWIRP.

 

I twirped this guy my freshman year, and I promise you, it was the most nerve-wracking thing I did.  I was sweating all the time and I couldn’t eat for a week. He’s engaged now . . . just not to me. And that’s okay! I think it was still a fun experience, and I have proudly twirped someone (even more than one someone) every year since.

 

But, since this is a tumultuous time for us female folk, I composed a few pointers.

 

#1: Be creative.

I highly promote cheesy pick up lines. For instance, the guy I twirped freshman year was in my Old Testament class, so I googled all the best Christian pick up lines: “Matthew says give food to those who are hungry and drink to those who are thirsty . . . so want to go out to eat with me?” Goofy poems, post cards, or a bouquet of his favorite candy are fun ways to ask a guy out. If you put yourself out there like that, chances are he is going to laugh (out of flattery) and say “sure.”

 

#2: Don’t go overboard.

Pick a fun, and inexpensive place (like Chick fil a.) Don’t take him to a fancy restaurant, because that just makes things awkward. What’s his favorite food? If it’s a burger, go hit up Five Guys in Johnson City.

 

#3: Don’t expect to marry the dude.

Ask out a guy you think is cute or ask out a guy friend. Dr. Greer says every year that he married his twirp date. That’s cool and all, but not that realistic. Plus, it puts too much pressure on us! This is just for fun. The bigger deal you make out of it, the more you psych yourself out.

 

#4: JUST DO IT.

Just because no guy has asked you out yet doesn’t mean you shouldn’t participate in TWIRP Week. This is college! You don’t want to look back and think “I wish I would have done that.” Plus, guys are lame and shy these days. Why not take a chance? You could end up having the best time of your life, or have a new friend!

 

#5: Have fun!!

Make the most of college, because these four years are way better than high school. Be silly, be yourself. Guys like to laugh, and chances are, you are one hilarious gal and any fella would be honored to have the opportunity to go on a date with you.

 

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