10 Cheap Dates, and 10 Big Pimpin' Dates [Brainstorming Help!]

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So here's how the tone of my article is shaping up. This is one of my 10 cheap dates, renting a movie:

“Oh my God – you haven’t SEEN that?”
The key to renting a movie—and not looking like a cheap b*stard—is to lay the groundwork. Look for the great, classic romances that she might have missed. Skip the obvious: she’s probably seen “Casablanca.” But maybe not “Doctor Zhivago” or “Roman Holiday.” If this topic hasn’t come up? Relax. Confess a closeted interest in classic romances, and engage a playful debate about the genre’s all-time best movie. When you discover which one she hasn’t seen, feign shock. Tell her that it’s your responsibility, your duty, to make her watch it right away. Voila! For less than the cost of sponsoring a child in Africa, you’re already on the couch, snuggling, in prime make-out position.


Or this one:

Sex
You can use sex to save money. This requires, obviously, that you’ve already hooked up before. But once you’re in, you’re in. Exploit sex to sabotage any expensive-sounding plan. Example: let’s say that at 9 o’clock, you plan to try that yummy-looking French fusion restaurant. ($80, easy.) Meet at her place. Arrive a few minutes early. As she’s straightening her eyelashes, sneak up behind her—respecting the fine line between suave and creepy—and start nibbling her ear. Worst case scenario, she’ll laugh, ask for patience, and say that she really wants to make that 9 o’clock. Best case? Hours later, as you’re caressing her neck and pillow-talking, you both agree to take-out. Everyone wins: great sex, she’ll think you’re just that passionate, and you only spring for chicken lo mein.