JOE’s Pic of the Day (above)
An advertising campaign for Hunky Dory crisps which features women in revealing tops playing rugby under straplines such as ‘Are you staring at my crisps?’ and ‘Tackle these’ and ‘Scrumptious’ has attracted a large number of complaints to the advertising watchdog since it was launched on Monday. We say…keep them coming!
JOE’s Mood Swingometer
Today JOE has mostly been feeling… ORIENTAL.
It’s infectious at the moment here at JOE headquarters. The busy little bees are still suffering from a serious bout of jealousy following the return of the last final piece of the JOE jigsaw. He’s been all over the world and has taken a particular liking to Asian cultures. So much so that his influence has rubbed off on some of the men in the office who are now contemplating Thaiboxing as a means of exercise and bringing some Kaya with them to work for lunch – that’s a Singaporean jam by the way.
Check out what else the Asian lifestyle has to offer with our Singapore correspondent, click here.
Live Like JOE…
DON’T BE AFRAID TO DATE.
We think that we are living in a cosmopolitan society here in Ireland but, when it comes to dating, we’re still in the dark ages. In Central Europe and the Americas it is a common practise to ask a girl for her number after you make that lingering eye contact for more than five seconds in the library or supermarket – it’s a long time to hold a gaze with a stranger.
Women usually say – “Why doesn’t that guy just ask me out? He’s hot. I’d definitely have a bit of that.†Well, the truth is that when it boils down to it the ladies usually crumble when approached in public by a stranger. We cannot give up the fight though guys and here’s a couple of tips on how to pull the ladies:
- Eye contact – As referred to already, eye contact is the key in the door. It has to confident, unwavering and subtle. Don’t do stare the girl to death. If you connect, break a half-smile – not a big ear to ear grinner either.
- The approach – If you’re in a public place where there’s lots of people about map your path to her instantly. Avoid clumsy bumps or obstacles like knocking a box of oranges onto the floor while making your advance. Stride towards her and on arrival smile and introduce yourself. No cheesy chat-up lines and most of all – DO NOT invade her space.
- Exchanging digits – Offer your number first, don’t ask for hers straight up. If she wants to give you hers then by all means take it. Don’t make a big deal of it and when you turn to go and walk away – back away for a few steps, don’t turn on your heel and scurry off.
Tonight’s Telly
Pick of the night: 24, RTE2, 11.50pm.
Jack is reunited with Renee, who is brought back for her expertise in the field, when a Russian cell is linked to the attack. It soon becomes clear that the disturbed former agent’s attitude has changed, and elsewhere, Hassan’s betrayer meets up with his allies. Starring Kiefer Sutherland and Annie Wersching.
Sporting highlight: LIVE – Europa League Football, 3E, 7.30pm.
Liverpool v Atletico Madrid (Kick-off 8.05pm). Tommy Martin, Kirsteen O’Sullivan and Phil Babb present coverage of the semi-final second-leg clash at Anfield, where the sides compete for the right to face Hamburg SV or Fulham in the showpiece match. Commentary by Trevor Welch and Mark Wright.
More TV: LIVE – Europa League Football, Setanta Ireland, 7.30pm.
Fulham v Hamburg SV (Kick-off 8.05pm). All the action from the second leg of the semi-final tie at Craven Cottage, as the Cottagers bid to overcome their German opponents and reach their first European final. Roy Hodgson’s hosts are in a strong position following a goalless draw in Hamburg, but they will need to be wary of conceding an away goal.
Click here for JOE’s two-to-watch in both semi-finals tonight.
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