David DeAngelo
Born: Eben Pagan
The man who brought pickup to the mainstream with Cocky & Funny
What He Contributed
Created Double Your Dating (2001) — the first major commercial dating product for men sold online. Popularized "Cocky & Funny" — playful teasing combined with confident humor as the core attraction mechanism. Built a multi-million dollar business and made pickup concepts accessible to millions of ordinary men through email marketing and online courses.
Core Philosophy
Attraction isn't a choice — and it isn't about being nice. Women are attracted to men who are confident, challenging, and don't seek approval. Cocky & Funny demonstrates all of these simultaneously.
Notable Quotes
“Attraction isn't a choice.”
“If you're trying to get a woman to like you, you've already lost.”
Legacy & Impact
Built one of the first and most successful online businesses around dating advice. His email newsletters reached millions. Introduced "attraction isn't a choice" and "women aren't attracted to nice guys" to mainstream men's culture.
Essential Reading
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