The new form of Game.
Readership: Men
Theme: IOIs and Vetting
Length: 300 words
Reading Time: 2 minutes
In A Revised Understanding of Game (2020/9/14), I pointed out that the essence of Game lies in a man’s Charisma, his discernment, and his skill in drawing boundaries.
Recently, I noticed that the current mating market among the younger crowd coming of age (Gen Z) places a significant emphasis on Charisma, which is now referred to in common parlance as “Rizz” (a shortened form of the vernacular “ChaRIZZma”).
Charisma is not something that can be developed through one’s own efforts or willpower. However, young people are recognizing that Charisma is an important part of attraction and they are discovering that one can showcase whatever Charisma one might have by emphasizing affect display, authenticity, mood, having an upbeat positive attitude, and through various non-verbal forms of communication, such as displaying IOIs and what is being called “unspoken Rizz”.
If someone has “Rizz,” they are considered attractive or alluring because of their charm or their charismatic way of communicating. Apparently, a person can still have “Rizz” even if he/she is not considered objectively attractive, just as I described in Sex Appeal is not strongly correlated with Beauty (2021/4/30).
“Rizz” has been added to the dictionary, defined as…
“Rizz is a slang term for skill in charming or seducing a potential romantic partner, especially through verbal communication. It is most commonly applied in the context of men pursuing women, but not always. It is typically used in the exact same way as the older slang term game.”
Yes, showcasing one’s Charisma is now the current manifestation of Game, which IMO, is more authentic, honest, humble, and straightfoward compared to how Game was typically practiced by Xers and Millennials over the past decade.
A general search for “Rizz” on YouTube turns up a large number of shorts showcasing how to flirt and display IOIs. However, it should be noted that “Rizz” also includes the overall impression that is made.
Related
- Christianity and Masculinity: Understanding Attraction (2014/1/31)
- Σ Frame: Mood can be Hypnotizing (2020/10/16)
- Σ Frame: Social Authenticity Proof: Giving Women Attention (2021/12/10)
- Σ Frame: Imposing Masculine Presence (2022/6/10)
- Σ Frame: Sexy (2022/10/10)
- Trendzified: What Does The “Rizz” Means on TikTok 2022 (2022/10/25)
