LA Guy Varietals: Part 2

In the second part of this survey, we will explore the “middle class” of the Los Angeles male dating pool.

Industry Up-And-Comer: The Up-And-Comer is a career-bound Angeleno – usually motivated, sometimes smart, never humble. Due to a lack of connections (an unfortunate condition that may result from circumstances of birth or recent supplanting) this individual will actually have to work for a living. However, in a city where walking Ari Emanuel’s dog makes you somebody, even a mailroom gig at William Morris is enough to elevate said individual to the middle of the dating pool. Anticipate much name-dropping.

Transplant Gone Native: In a city that rewards the strong, beautiful and vacuous, there is a shelf life for all transplants with any degree of self respect (those lacking continue to wait tables for all eternity). The Transplant Gone Native is either hot, talented, or just outright lucky enough to justify sticking around in Los Angeles, while his peers scuttle back to Topeka with tucked tail. Emboldened by budding connections within the industry and at the door of Stage 2-3 Hollywood nightclubs, the one time fresh-faced transplant will emerge from his chrysalis… an asshole.

Nerd In Limbo: The Nerd In Limbo, despite having neglected to develop any semblance of social skills or sense of style, is an individual starting to show dating potential, usually due to a guarantee of personal success. Although he lacks the attractiveness, coolness and buzzing social schedule that would land him in the top tier, the nerd should not be overlooked as a prospect, as he will be a catch… when he’s 40. In some cases, the Nerd In Limbo may even be borne of good connections, but his lack of social navigation will obstruct his background from plain sight. Hiking sandals, North Face and discreet, frameless glasses (which are the new nerd glasses, because nerd classes are the new cool glasses) may be worth enduring if you can appreciate a long-term investment.