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WingStreet’s Ultimate Wingman Playbook

Take one for the team, so your buddy can live the dream

In celebration of the launch of WingStreet — an award winning line-up of authentic, intensely flavoured chicken wings — Pizza Hut is honouring the Art of the Wing.

Working together with skilled pick-up artists and hosts of The Comedy Network’s hilarious reality series Keys to the VIP, Pizza Hut developed this WingStreet Wingman Playbook to help Canadian wingmen from far and wide improve their game. Read on to learn about tried and true tips and techniques for successfully carrying out a wingman mission.

Foolproof plays

· Slay the Dragon (so your buddy can get to the princess!) — if the girl your pal is hitting on has friends that aren’t being attended to, it could jeopardize the mission. The best wingmen are prepared to “slay the dragon”; entertaining and distracting her friends while he makes his move (this play is also known as “falling on the grenade”).

Bonus tip: this is also a great opportunity to sell your buddy to her friends by explaining what a cool and sweet guy he is.

· The truck — part way through the mission, take a moment to make this statement: “I’d step in front of a truck for this guy”. Be as serious as possible. By demonstrating the high esteem you hold your friend in, no one else in the group will think otherwise.

· Wingman signals — pre-establish subtle signals over beer and wings before you head out. Eye contact, hand signals and body language that will indicate your position to your bro

(for example: a quick role of the eyes can mean divert mission).

You’ll have your turn – tonight is all about helping out your bro

· Big up your buddy — bring up endearing qualities and stories about your buddy in a way that it sounds like you’re making fun of him, but is actually endearing in her eyes. Talk about things like him being close with his family, or spending time with his grandmother. These things will melt her heart, and his bashfulness (if played right) will be the buffalo wing to your blue cheese dip.

· Don’t steal the show — one of the worst things you can do while winging a buddy is compete with him. Under no circumstances should you try to hijack the conversation or get all the attention. Put away any jealousy or animosity you may feel. You’ll get your turn, don’t be greedy.

Bonus tip: if you suddenly feel that you’re the center of attention, start acting obnoxious so her attention is directed back to your buddy.

· Have no shame — possibly the number one feature a great wingman must possess is the lack of a particular social quality — shame. You must not fear humiliation while playing the role of the wingman. Don’t be afraid to play the fool and temporarily damage your own reputation in order for him to close the deal.

WingStreet’s Ultimate Wingman Top Ten Tips

Wingman Prep

· Look good – shower! — if you look bad, you’ll both look bad. Put some effort into it. Shower, make sure your hair and clothing look good.

· Be prepared (carry a wingman toolkit) — a good wingman always comes prepared with pens, paper, protection, napkins and gum or breath mints

Bonus tip: subtly let your buddy know if his breath stinks by offering gum to the group

No matter what, do not…:

· Don’t be a downer — leave your personal problems at home when out winging it. Women can smell bad vibes from across the room. Smile and talk to someone. It’s important to always look like you’re having a good time.

· Don’t settle for any wingman, choose a friend — Kind of like how a talented basketball team won’t win games if it has bad chemistry, choosing a wingman that you have nothing in common with for the sole purpose of picking-up will gravely affect your interactions.

Fact: the women you pick up can tell whether or not you and your wingman really like each other, and will trust you based on your ability to commit to a friendship.

The secret weapon

· The WingWOMAN — this may surprise some people, but the greatest wingman is actually a wingwoman. A wingwoman makes other women feel more comfortable with you because she provides proof that you are not a creep. The wingwoman also helps create the jealousy angle that women love. Women don’t want a man that no other woman wants.

And never forget to thank your Wingman!

· Return the favour — winging is a two-way street. No one should have to play wingman all the time. In order for a wingman relationship to work flawlessly, time spent as wingman and lead-guy must be divided up evenly (unless of course, you have a girlfriend).

· Treat them to wings and beer — visit WingStreet.ca to order up a round of wings and prove your appreciation to your wingman.

· Enter him to win the WingStreet Ultimate Wingman Competition!!! — what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Enter your wingman for a chance to win an ultimate winging adventure that no one has to know about!

WingStreet’s Ultimate Wingman Top Ten Tips

WingStreet at Pizza Hut

Officially launching September 21, 2009 in 220 Pizza Hut restaurants across Canada.

Available in a variety of mouth-watering flavours, from Buffalo Burnin’ Hot to Garlic Parmesan, WingStreet wings are already an international success, winning both Best Traditional Hot Sauce and Best Traditional Medium Sauce at the National Buffalo Wing Festival.

You can enjoy WingStreet wings three ways: traditional, bone-in or bone-out. Find out which your Wingman prefers and treat him (or her!) today.

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