Free SEX!

Jack Bastide · 08-13-2009, 06:38 AM

Back in college we used to have fraternity parties
every month

I was in charge of the Fliers.

the fliers usually look like this:

================
Fraternity Party

APD is having a party and you are invited

Date:
Time

blah blah blah
================

We did ok but we weren't blowing out the room
like we wanted to

We usually got 80 - 100 people at out parties

So I made a slight adjustment to the Flier

================
Free Sex!

APD is having a party and you are invited

Date:
Time

blah blah blah
================

Results:

Bad News; We got a Call from the Dean of
the college telling us the Fliers were offensive
and to take them down

Good News: In the Two days the Fliers were
up we got enough attention so that instead
of 80 - 100 people at he party .. we had over 400!

This is when I first realized the power of a headline :0)

Jack

P.S. I bet this thread gets a lot of views

P.P.S. Technically the headline wasn't deceiving anybody. When
Beer and college students mix there is a good chance you may get
what the Headline offered

MikeHumphreys · 08-13-2009, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Bastide

P.P.S. Technically the headline wasn't deceiving anybody. When
Beer and college students mix there is a good chance you may get
what the Headline offered

Man do I have some great memories from college... some wild stories too. That's why I'm always surprised when young adults talk about skipping college and doing their own business right away. The experiences and things I learned college were priceless.

re: Beer and college students.

That's when some serious salesmanship skills being used by whoever (male or female) initiates the first contact.

Check out:

* Get interest from the desired prospect
* Overcome objections/break the ice
* Explain/Pile on the benefits... given non-verbally most times (i.e. kissing)
* Make a compelling offer
* Close the sale

And some people claim they've never sold anything in their lives.

Matt James · 08-13-2009, 06:55 AM

Wow... I can't imagine why that headline worked!

Is it bad that I was the first to click?

Love your sig line Jack. Reminds me of one of my favorite (bad) similes...

"Worn down at the edges like a Times Square hooker, the caretaker's last tooth lay on the floor like a yellow Chiclet."

EDIT:- Should have known Mike would get there first

Raydal · 08-13-2009, 07:56 AM

The headline is not offensive it is DECEPTIVE.
There's no such thing as Free Sex. You ALWAYS
pay one way or the other.

-Ray Edwards

Jack Bastide · 08-13-2009, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raydal

The headline is not offensive it is DECEPTIVE.
There's no such thing as Free Sex. You ALWAYS
pay one way or the other.

-Ray Edwards

He he So True!

Jack

MikeHumphreys · 08-13-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt James

EDIT:- Should have known Mike would get there first

That's what happens when your kids get the whole family everyday by 6:00 a.m. If they took after me, they'd sleep until 10 a.m. My wife's idea of sleeping in (for her) is 5 a.m.

There's lots of mornings I'm drinking that first cup of coffee and checking email before sunrise.

Glogger · 08-13-2009, 10:58 AM

The best headline ever! it certainly caught my eye

aniebee · 08-13-2009, 01:20 PM

I totally had to click - reminds me of a postsecret confession where a hubby re-tales a familiar beach trip story of the wife and kids running down to the water while he's lugging all the towels, chairs and snacks. Once he plops down, a half-naked co-ed walks by flaunting her . . . tan. Needless to say, he felt rewarded for all his hard work. Cracked me up!

College fun never goes out of style.

Ann

FeliciaSlattery · 08-13-2009, 03:22 PM

Jack!
I had to click because I thought to myself, "NOW what is that Jack Bastide up to?" LOL

You are SO right about good copy and the power of a headline. Get people to read your message and remember it... and do what you want them to do.

Why am I not surprised you used that headline for a college party??

And I agree... you end up getting what you pay for and/or paying for it no matter what!

You crack me up. Do me a favor... don't use that headline in my copy anywhere, ok? Wouldn't work for my market. LOL

Felicia

Darrel Hawes · 08-13-2009, 03:48 PM

When I saw the headline above, I thought:

"That's one way to break into the copywriter-for-hire market"

Certainly a unique offer.

colmodwyer · 08-13-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

P.P.S. Technically the headline wasn't deceiving anybody. When
Beer and college students mix there is a good chance you may get
what the Headline offered

There's no "technically" about it.

Sure a keg of PBR is $70 so you can argue there's a cost, but at a party you're drinking regardless.

So sex really is a "FREE BONUS."

Colm

Jack Bastide · 08-13-2009, 05:55 PM

This thread sure has a lot of views

Does that mean Copywriters are Horn Dogs?

Jack

Matthew Iannotti · 08-13-2009, 05:58 PM

LIES! I wanted the free sex!

Matthew Iannotti · 08-13-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raydal

The headline is not offensive it is DECEPTIVE.
There's no such thing as Free Sex. You ALWAYS
pay one way or the other.

-Ray Edwards

Child support is a mofo...

ikeos · 08-13-2009, 06:07 PM

The headline surely caught my eye. Who would resist FREE sex?

MikeHumphreys · 08-13-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikeos

Who would resist FREE sex?

Depends on who is offering it to you...

Jo_Shua · 08-13-2009, 06:19 PM

Certainly the best USP I have come across

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHumphreys

Depends on who is offering it to you...

Also, depends on how drunk you already are...

BrianMcLeod · 08-13-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua Collins

Also, depends on how drunk you already are...

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder...

MikeHumphreys · 08-13-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianMcLeod

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder...

Friends don't let friends beer goggle...

Jo_Shua · 08-13-2009, 06:34 PM

Ocifer I swear'd to drunk I'm not God!

CopyMonster · 08-13-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHumphreys

Friends don't let friends beer goggle...

Reminds me of one of my most hilarious weekends ever... let's just say, you're not responsible if you have beer goggles too. That's my defense anyway and I'm sticking to it

CDarklock · 08-13-2009, 11:03 PM

I've got this great t-shirt idea. See, you wear it under your dress shirt, and you try to pick up chicks. As the night wears on, and you have a bit more to drink, you know you've got the beer goggles on... so you unbutton the dress shirt, and it says "NO FAT CHICKS."

Nothing new here, right? BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE!

After you've had EVEN MORE to drink, you slip off to the bathroom. "No fat chicks, my arse," you think. "At this point, I don't care!" So you pull the shirt off, and turn it inside out. There, on the other side, it says... "FAT CHICKS OK!"

And come the morning, you'll probably have gotten one!

Isn't that just the most awesome idea EVAR?!

Jack Bastide · 08-14-2009, 12:35 AM

Reminds me of the Time I went to a Bar with all my
fraternity buddies

After a few, Ok more than few, screwdrivers I wound up making
out with a "Calorie Challenged" female

My Fraternity Brothers never let me hear the end of it

Jack

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDarklock

I've got this great t-shirt idea. See, you wear it under your dress shirt, and you try to pick up chicks. As the night wears on, and you have a bit more to drink, you know you've got the beer goggles on... so you unbutton the dress shirt, and it says "NO FAT CHICKS."

Nothing new here, right? BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE!

After you've had EVEN MORE to drink, you slip off to the bathroom. "No fat chicks, my arse," you think. "At this point, I don't care!" So you pull the shirt off, and turn it inside out. There, on the other side, it says... "FAT CHICKS OK!"

And come the morning, you'll probably have gotten one!

Isn't that just the most awesome idea EVAR?!

masonpan · 08-14-2009, 05:12 AM

What sells, sex sells. Pity I'm so ugly !! But you are right of course. The title has to work or you will not get the traffic. It’s a bit of a fine line and one that I suppose we all have to master to prosper in this visual business.

Free PLR · 08-14-2009, 05:22 AM

Let us know when you are having the next party.

Joe

Mark McClure · 08-14-2009, 08:05 AM

Jack B,

Headline split test

"Free STDs" vs "Free Sex" = Prevention vs Temptation

KO'ed in round 1...

CDarklock · 08-14-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark McClure

"Free STDs" vs "Free Sex" = Prevention vs Temptation

KO'ed in round 1...

Ur doin it wrong... it should be "STD free"

Paul Hancox · 08-14-2009, 01:26 PM

So... where's my free sex?

Jo_Shua · 08-15-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Hancox

So... where's my free sex?

You know nothing is ever 'free'

The True Cost Of 'FREE' Sex

All the STDs you can handle, unexpected child support (for the next 18 years), nagging partner will not stop calling and harassing you (You thought it was suppose to be a one night stand?), for those that feel compelled (after the unexpected child) you now have a new mother-in-law that hates your guts

And that is the cost for just ONE 'free' sex night! How many nights have you had?

JC
P.S. By the way, that question is rhetorical.

ksmike · 08-15-2009, 03:45 PM

Back in the day... I had a buddy running a telemarketing business. To fill up his room with bodies he simply ran an ad with the headline "SEX" with some simple copy and the hours. Worked out great for him, and I'm sure all the employees had some fun after hours. :-0

CopyMonster · 08-15-2009, 07:35 PM

In case this 5 STAGES OF EVERYDAY GRIEF applies... (specifically the second one)

...just saying

Paul Hancox · 08-16-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua Collins

The True Cost Of 'FREE' Sex

All the STDs you can handle, unexpected child support (for the next 18 years), nagging partner will not stop calling and harassing you (You thought it was suppose to be a one night stand?), for those that feel compelled (after the unexpected child) you now have a new mother-in-law that hates your guts

Wow, I'm sold. Where do I sign up?

DependableTrader · 08-21-2009, 08:18 AM

Hey Jack, thats a good idea about FREE SEX. I think I will use that headline when we send out flyers promoting our next CHURCH group function. LOL LOL

08-13-2009, 06:38 AM	#1
Jack Bastide Handsome ... but Humble : War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: , , USA. Posts: 1,203 Thanks: 65 Thanked 153 Times in 69 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Free SEX! Back in college we used to have fraternity parties every month I was in charge of the Fliers. the fliers usually look like this: ================ Fraternity Party APD is having a party and you are invited Date: Time blah blah blah ================ We did ok but we weren't blowing out the room like we wanted to We usually got 80 - 100 people at out parties So I made a slight adjustment to the Flier ================ Free Sex! APD is having a party and you are invited Date: Time blah blah blah ================ Results: Bad News; We got a Call from the Dean of the college telling us the Fliers were offensive and to take them down Good News: In the Two days the Fliers were up we got enough attention so that instead of 80 - 100 people at he party .. we had over 400! This is when I first realized the power of a headline :0) Jack P.S. I bet this thread gets a lot of views P.P.S. Technically the headline wasn't deceiving anybody. When Beer and college students mix there is a good chance you may get what the Headline offered
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