What would you say?

[Elok]

A friend of mine (I'd like to be more than a friend, but she's spoken for, so I'm stuck waiting...not that it matters for this thread) is coming home after two weeks in Romania at the International Kempo Federation's world championships. According to the website, she got ranked in the top three in every division she competed in. In a championship. With dozens of contestants, from about fifteen countries. Around the world. So basically I've fallen for Wonder Woman.

And no, this isn't one of those "my-masculinity-is-threatened" things; since I have no intention of ever starting a fight with the girl (especially not now ), I honestly don't see how it matters. I just posted this because:

A. I wondered what I can say besides "congratulations," which sounds empty, and
B. I think it's pretty frigging cool and feel a strong urge to share it with somebody.

I already whipped up a rather amusing card on Wordperfect, which I suppose is enough. So idunno why I'm posting. Maybe I'm just an obsessive twit, like those moonstruck drunkards you always see describing their love to sympathetic barkeeps in the movies.

Maybe this is just an "is Elok crazy?" post...

[Az]

I'd like to be more than a friend, but she's spoken for, so I'm stuck waiting...not that it matters for this thread

Go to prison. Do not collect 200$

[Elok]

Maybe...but I must say, if that's the case I'm quite a happy harlot, thank you.

[Pekka]

Same what Azazel said .

Just congratulate... throw a party perhaps? THat's pretty awesome anyway, a great accomplishment. So, she's a pretty good striker, try to take her down ASAP and go for the kill there... I figure you stand better chances on the ground.

[Pekka]

So do a play fight.. just for fun.. if you get her down, you have the grab-the-boob opportunity there 'accidentally'. It can become a hot sex scene you know..

[Urban Ranger]

Re: What would you say?

Originally posted by Elok
A. I wondered what I can say besides "congratulations," which sounds empty

Pah!

Pretend you don't know how well she did, ask her about it, give her the chance to gloat a little. Say things like "How could you possibly do so well?"

Com'on, it's a piece of cake.

[Datajack Franit]

What the hell is Kempo?

And, don't act like you don't know that- tell her you already know and she'll be glad you cared to find some info about her sport

[Pekka]

Karate.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Datajack Franit
And, don't act like you don't know that- tell her you already know and she'll be glad you cared to find some info about her sport

IMO, it's much better to let her take the spotlight instead of having you knowing everything. Remember, this is her moment, who are you to spoil it?

[Verres]

Sounds like a good excuse for one hell of a party IMHO.

[Elok]

I don't know that she wants a "spotlight" at all. She only mentioned it in passing before she left; I think she eclipses her own accomplishments a little. She certainly has no cause to in this case. I'm not going to draw attention to her or anything, but I think this demands recognition, and it seems more than a little silly to pretend I didn't look into it at all, not to mention dishonest and pseudo-manipulative. Bearing in mind the ol' golden rule, I prefer to be honest with my friends at almost all costs.
Also, I don't think she's dumb enough not to notice flattery...she's pretty frigging bright, actually.

[Theben]

Just say, "So you think you're tough ****? I'll kick your wimpy girly *ss, *****!!"

Tell us what happened when you wake up.

[Drogue]

Originally posted by Theben
Just say, "So you think you're tough ****? I'll kick your wimpy girly *ss, *****!!"

Tell us what happened when you wake up.

Sounds like a plan!

[Pekka]

Or you can say you don't believe her unless she lets you touch her boobies.

[Sikander]

I've been with a number of good athletes in my time, including a judo champion. Just be yourself, that's what she seems to want. A lot of these people get more than enough attention from the general public because they are athletes. Be sure to differentiate yourself by giving her attention mainly because she is who she is, and not because of her minor fame.