Cyrano de Bergerac Strategy

Summary

The Cyrano de Bergerac Strategy is Cat's plan to eavesdrop on Sucks Benedict's date with the Teenage Salvager Woman and feed him romantic lines to prevent him from saying anything distasteful. Named after the classic literary character who provided eloquent words for another man's courtship, this comedic dating strategy represents one component of the elaborate date preparation undertaken in Session 8 of the campaign.

The strategy is part of a broader set of preparations that includes acapella music, pie, and carefully considered fashion choices, all aimed at ensuring Sucks Benedict's romantic success.

Details

The Cyrano de Bergerac Strategy operates on a simple premise: Cat will position themselves within eavesdropping range of the date and relay carefully crafted romantic dialogue to Sucks Benedict, who will then repeat these lines to the Teenage Salvager Woman. This approach acknowledges Sucks Benedict's apparent tendency to say distasteful things and attempts to circumvent this potential obstacle through real-time coaching.

As Sucks Benedict explains the plan: "Cat will be eavesdropping and feeding me lines like Cyrano de Bergerac so that I don't say anything too distasteful."

The strategy's invocation of the Cyrano de Bergerac literary reference suggests an awareness of classic romantic tropes and a willingness to employ somewhat absurd measures to achieve dating success. The plan operates under the assumption that Cat's word choices will be more appropriate and appealing than whatever Sucks Benedict might say unprompted.

History

Session 8

The Cyrano de Bergerac Strategy was conceived and discussed during the date preparation phase of Session 8. Sucks Benedict outlined the plan as part of the group's broader preparations for the romantic encounter with the Teenage Salvager Woman. The strategy was presented alongside other elaborate preparations, establishing it as one element of a multi-faceted approach to the date rather than a standalone tactic.