How Not to Hit On Models: A Primer
Clockwise, from top left, May Andersen, Nykhor, Katja, and Amanda.Photo: Neel Shah
Beautiful models always say that they're looking for nice, funny guys — but everyone knows that's simply untrue. Models just love pretty dudes, whether they're illiterate, douchey, or just plain obnoxious. Or that's the theory we tried to test when we sent handsome
Radar writer Neel Shah out on the town this week. His mission: To be his good-looking self and try his hand at picking up some unsuspecting models. Of course, he also used the worst lines possible — would models be charmed by a cute, goofy guy, no matter what came out of his mouth?
May Andersen, Elite
Neel: [
Sidles up] So how about you and I get away from all of this? St. Barts this weekend?
May: I only travel with people I know, sorry.
Neel: I think we've met before.
May: I don't think so.
Neel: Are you sure about that? Wasn't it François's party in Bridehampton?
May: [
Turns away]
Neel: Okay, this isn't going so well. Let's start over. How do I get you to come home with me?
May: I'm the wrong person for this. I'm a huge b*tch [
laughs]. I never get "picked up." I like to be the one who pursues.
Neel: Well what if I were superrich?
May: It's a start.
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