fandomhigh | Love Smart: Period 2, Week 2

Barney leaned against the whiteboard while the students took their seats. “So. Relationships. Whatever. Today we’re going to focus on the getting part of the relationship for the benefit of those of you who need a hook-up or who wish to trade up,” he announced with a grin. Yeah, he listened to the radio. It was great entertainment.

“For those of you who missed my legendary summer workshop, How to Be Awesome, here is a list of pick up lines to try on your own time. I also have video of your classmates' greatest hits in my office should you need a visual reference. Keep in mind these pick up lines were designed with the hot and dirty in mind. Not the deeply emotional relationships you teens seem intent on having." That last bit might have been sarcastic and accompanied by wide, grossed-out eyes.

"Now that that bit of business is taken care of, let's discuss how and why we choose our significant others."

"Couples: Why did you select your partner as 'The One' for you? Was it for their looks? Because hell yeah, you want someone you can stand to stare at for days on end. Was it for their money? Because of... feelings?" He looked at them sadly, because really, they should be out there having meaningless sex. It was a tragedy.

Focusing in on those lucky enough to be without an SO, Barney addressed the class ~~studs~~ loners. "Singles: How and where do you find a mate? Any alternatives to finding 'The One'? Let's discuss!"

[ooc: ~~Wait for~~ OCD is up! The questions are open to all for reply and discussion! Go Swarley!]

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Name, rank, serial number. Hmm, wrong char.

Make with the talking, note passing, whatever it is kids do these days.

DISCUSS!

How will you/did you choose 'The One'? Where do you find such a person?

DISCUSS!

What are the alternatives to 'The One'?

No, Barney doesn't know her name. Hopefully she'll bring snacks when she pings in.

After class, he's reading his paperwork (and learning he has detention duty should any of you want to spend more time with him!)

Mmm...clip of my favorite Barney relationship (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cKZ--5W2NM) ever! It really explains so much.

Karal Austreben, Sun-priest, 8526347.

Jamie Madrox, Chief Bikini Inspector, 24601

Jamie spent the entire lecture chuckling at Barney.

Oh that wacky Barney!

"If we can't find 'The One' how are we to know that 'The Two' or 'The Three aren't hiding too?" Jamie asked.

"Well when looking for the one, I figured that the one had been on the run for ninety minutes. Average foot speed over uneven ground barring injuries is 4 miles-per-hour. That gave me a radius of six miles. Then I had every duplicate do a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area. With Checkpoints go up at fifteen miles."

Shawn Farell, abductee 1054.

Shawn not really note taking, he had a girl after all. He was paying attention, though. How could you not?

Karal for once wasn't taking notes. Instead, he was just staring at Professor Stinson, eyes narrowed.

He might possibly have been attempting to come up with a less than complimentary nickname.

Karal wasn't sure about the validity of the question. Since he also wasn't sure about the validity of the class, he answered it anyway.

"I am not sure there can be a one. As time passes, people change and love changes with it." He paused, then added, "Unless the two people are lifebonded. A lifebonded pair are together until death."

"If you commit your life to searching for some ideal of what love is, then you will likely grow old, alone and sad," Karal said. "It is important to open yourself to what is around you."

Annette Hargrove, I love my boyfriend t-shirt wearer #1 (http://www.cafepress.com/buy/boyfriend+girlfriend/-/pv_design_prod/p_1643580.85602627/pNo_85602627/id_12200616/fpt_/opt_/c_666/pg_1).

Annette didn't need to take notes. She was trying to adjust her crutches and focusing on the fact that Barney did not indirectly indicate her in anyway whatsoever.

"I think 'The One' chose me." That was her answer and she was sticking to it.

Okay.

"He's funny, sexy, smart in that blonde way." She was blonde too. So? "Did I mention funny?"

"I'm not answering this question." Pause. "My leg hurts."

Dick Casablancas, Jackass, 90909

Oh god Dick didn't want to be in this class anymore. He kept his head on his desk and pretended to be asleep.

Dick didn't really think guys got to choose the one. He thought chicks just chose for them. Or maybe he was just used to being ordered around by his girlfriends ~~and Logan~~.

He shrugged. "I don't know. A mix of them all, I guess? Except money. I don't really need money."

"Hookers." Dick said. What? It was a joke. Except not really, if you could find a clean one.

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