Type of opener How to use it A recent event It’s a beautiful day; I love this weather. I was outside playing catch with my family’s dog in the park by my house yesterday. Do you like dogs? I can’t believe they shut down the overpass at Main St.; it took me an hour just to get home yesterday. Do you know of any shortcuts? That storm last night was awful. My house lost power; I was lying in bed and felt like a vampire or something. You know—in a small space, cold, in the dark. I’m surprised a bat didn’t fly in through my window. Comment about something in the immediate vicinity Did you see that man fall on the sidewalk a minute ago? There’s a big ice patch over there; 4 people have fallen so far. I almost fell on my way over this morning. I didn’t know anyone still played Pokemon Go! At least, I assume that’s why those guys are wandering through a field. Think they’ll find whatever they’re looking for? Self-deprecation I really bombed that history quiz last period. I don’t understand why Ms. Smith makes the questions so tough. How do you think you did? I can’t ice skate to save my life. I’d fall through the ice if I could, or knock out all the other skaters like dominoes. You seem pretty good at it though; what’s your secret? I think I may have fallen asleep in class last period … my friends said they heard some snoring. It was a boring lecture though! Maybe sleeping through it isn’t such a bad idea; what do you think? I’m such a klutz; I fell on my bike yesterday and ended up needing some stitches at my doctor’s office. Four of them on my knee. You seem pretty coordinated though; have you ever had stitches? Pickup lines “Do you have a map? Because I’m getting lost in your eyes.” “I seem to have lost my phone number. Can I have yours?” “Are you a sailor? Because you’re tying my heart in knots.” “I hope you know CPR, because you’re taking my breath away.” Knock-knock jokes and puns “What did the girl mushroom say to the boy mushroom? You’re a real fungi.” “Wanna know how Moses makes his tea? Hebrews it.” “How do you get a pig to a hospital? In a hambulance.” “I was wondering why the frisbee was getting bigger, and then it hit me.” “Did you hear about the guy who lost his whole left side in a car accident? Yeah, he’s all right now.”