First, there was the Original Theory.
Then, Dr. Bob dug deeper with The Pizza Test: Part II
Now, after a barrage of e-mails from females, we present their rebuttal.
Some e-mails were passive, even agreeing with many of Dr. Bob's points. Others were heated and much fiestier. There was one in particular, however, that even speaking as a man I believe hit the nail right on the head. Here are reader Marianne K's thoughts on the Pizza Test.
The Power of the Pizza Test: A Woman’s Point of View
By Marianne K.
It has been suggested that after a fun activity on date one and a fancy dinner on date two, a man ought to suggest grabbing “a quick slice” of pizza on date three in order to determine whether his prospective love interest is “low maintenance.” Perhaps, too, a guy wants to know that she is really interested in him and not just looking for a free glass of Merlot and a nice piece of meat (I am referring to a steak dinner).
As to the latter, consider that I can buy my own dinner. What’s more, I would much prefer to do so than suffer through the fanciest meal with someone who bores me to tears. If I have fantasies about slitting my wrists with the knife at the top-notch steakhouse to end the misery on date two, there isn’t going to be any date three no matter what the proposed venue.
So, if date three is a go, remember, it’s the thought that counts (they come up with these expressions for a reason) . Suggest pizza, by all means, but take the time to find that really great pizza place-- Pepe’s in New Haven, The Colony in Stamford, Totonno’s in Brooklyn. Or, say “Hey, I read an on-line survey of the ten best pizza places in the area. The one around the corner is number three; let’s check it out!” You are wooing. Not with money, but with time, effort and interest.
Sorry, guys. Successful relationships are high “maintenance.” If she's the right person, this should be fun. Enjoy.
Touche... And if anyone has dating questions for Dr. Bob, please e-mail them to sprezzcentral@gmail.com
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Also, Two Boots pizza rocks my two socks and they're all over the city. But in defense of the anchovy lover, Dr. Bob, wouldn't you find her openness and sophistication at least a little interesting? Not that I'm into anchovies or anything! And not that there's anything wrong with that...
ReplyDeleteIf your idea of "understanding" this girl you are taking out or whatever is by basically lying to her and seeing how she reacts in front of a pizza.. your problem is not finding the right girl, your problem is that you are probably a homosexual..
ReplyDeletemost girls I want to be with would probably do something stupid in this pizza test.. and the wackest girl would prob. eat your pizza too
What are you doing in between lying to this girl and going to pizza places? Everything you want to know about her is in full display EVERY SECOND
hey anonymous - maybe time to chill out a bit. seems like you've failed a pizza test or two in your day.
ReplyDeleteI just think its classless to take a woman to a pizza place in the hopes to learn something about her you otherwise would not
ReplyDeleteand im a male
sorry about that. for some reason, i thought only a woman would really bitch and moan that much about nothing. i apologize.
ReplyDeleteOkay, about the pizza screening date..... (and I say all this with humor, no malice)
ReplyDeleteI could go either way with the advice and do feel the Hawaiian pizza is very "normal" my friend (I mean, what about the folks who think the salad pizza is normal....hmmmm? lettuce on a pizza? just not right. Luigi would be turning over in his grave).
While appreciating that men are screening the gals (we do have a few gals out there in dire need of screening), yet what about the reverse. Women would like to see if yes, in fact this man can take them to a upscale restaurant (heck, or even knows of one) however we're merely thinking of the future.
We screen our men as well (present company not so good at that apparently)..... while I do agree the pizza test could be advantageous (can we do a low key night, how does he handle a slice (I would run out the door if a man used a knife and folk, yet women can), does he enjoy the screaming kids, why is he fascinated with the guys spinning the dough, etc) my image of a low maintenance man is outrageously "Animal House"-like frightening. And pizza to me is like a Friday night in Lent thing. (so perhaps I shouldn't be the one commenting on this...:)
And going Dutch..... eeek. That's so so wrong. You have to invite a woman to write about that.
I mean look, woman aren't all out to find the free dinner....(okay some will but can't you sense that immediately?, if not....please let me give you pointers my young friend) but if you say Dutch to a woman you are merely saying "look, I don't care for you....I'm simply a player looking for a good thing and by the way, this is a test."
As opposed to the demeaning dutch thing.....let her invite you to her place for a home cooked meal. Heck, that's our way of doing dutch. It can be far more expensive, yet it shows that we like you.
We ditch men who ask for dutch.
dagnasep YOU need to relax lol
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I think maybe Anonymous is a hermaphrodite..
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