Wingman Commentary!

Wing a Ding Ding!

According to answers.com, the definition of a wingman is, “A pilot whose plane is positioned behind and outside the leader in a formation of flying aircraft.” From the Online Slang Dictionary, the definition of a wingman is, “A best friend, side kick, partner in crime. Usually the guy who takes one for the team and talks you up to someone you’re interested in.”



Now, THAT’s the kind of wingman I’m talking about… although, a guy who is a pilot and still my partner in crime could be kinda perfect. Just sayin’…


However, that is not how my wingman situation went the other night. A group of friends walked into an establishment and one of my supposed wingmen walked up to a group of guys we didn’t know, one of whom was quite the “Gert kind of guy!” So I marched my little behind right on over there and quickly introduced myself. We were having a nice conversation and flirting and there was even a little arm touching by both of us to both of us. Nice.


When all of a sudden my wingman became a serious other kind of animal with wings, one of the rooster persuasion perhaps? He came and stood right between and busted up the situation. When I asked him, “Um, what the H-E-double toothpicks are you doing?” He replied that I would probably get a disease from him. Really? These days with the swine flu, I could probably get a disease from just about anyone.


Now I realize he was just being protective, but it’s been awhile since I’ve actually been attracted to someone in an establishment who certainly didn’t look or act freakish, so I cry fowl on this one. I’m not too chicken to be bold and make a move.


All I’m saying is next time you leave the hen house, be careful whom you select as your wingman. It should be someone that actually wants to help you find some new poultry. Not someone who blocks your way through the barn yard.


Cock-a-doodle-doo! It’s time to fly…