The speaker critiques the modern complexity of dating, advocating for a return to fundamental principles. He introduces a humorous yet pointed theory that successful relationships are built on a simple complementary equation: one partner primarily brings physical attractiveness ("hot") and the other brings intelligence ("smart"). Using examples from common social pairings and his own relationship with Gabby, he illustrates how this dynamic creates balance. He warns against imbalanced pairings, comically describing two "hots" together as a "disaster" (citing celebrity couples) and two "smarts" as a hazardous traffic jam. The core message is that individuals should honestly evaluate their own strengths—what they "have" and what they "need"—to find a partner who provides the missing complementary quality, thereby using this "math" responsibly for a functional relationship.
[MUSIC] But it's hard for women. It's hard for everyone to date. And I realize that part of the problem is also it's like we've over complicated everything. It's over complicated, right? We have so many apps and so many. And I'm like, let's just bring it back to basics. Why? I came up with an equation. I'm still working out the math, but I came up with a simple theory. You know, this is about who you're dating, what's your sex right? This is for everyone. I'm for the people. You understand this. I look out to everyone. [APPLAUSE] Simple equation. Forget the abstract, everything. All you need to-- OK. All you need. There's no-- oh yeah. Per every relationship. OK, let's start there. Right. This is all you need. All you need is one hot, one smart. How are you giving it up? I don't give a fuck. [APPLAUSE] How you giving it up? I don't give a fuck. We're used to seeing a classic example of that in this country, right? Typically, we see like an older, smart dude with a young hot thing. That's a beautiful sight that is evergreen. That is an American classic. That is here to stay. It's like slipping into a paracalvance. They just fit. It's a beautiful sight. But you ever see the opposite. You ever see a pretty boy, like an abacrombie type with a bookish class is wearing type girl. That shit can work too. A walk to remember? Was that a fucking movie? Why not? One smart. How you giving it up? I don't give a fuck. All right, people think in my all-relationship, they think Gabby is 100% the hot circle. All right, but I happen to be a bit of a cutie. [APPLAUSE] It is what it is. So I'm giving 10%. OK, I'm earning my keep. I'm contributing. She's still got 90 come down. People get mad. She's still got 90. Back up, earning my keep. And if a some reason people assume that I'm 100% the smart circle, they forget Gabby was an ice university and I have fucking years she's practically a doctor. [APPLAUSE] And that's crazy. Please click the smart circle 50/50. So one hot. One smart. How you did the it? I don't give a fuck. Figure out your ratios. What you have and what you fucking need. [LAUGHTER] You guys are doing the ratios. So your ratios are off. You ever see two hots together? Hollywood, it's a fucking disaster. [LAUGHTER] All right, it doesn't matter how many times JLo and Ben fucking try and they're gearing up to go again. It'll never happen. You're missing an entire circle. [LAUGHTER] [APPLAUSE] You ever see two smarts together? That's two all goes. That's a hazard on the road, guys. Come on, be responsible. You want to be the traffic jam I was referring to? Come on. Come on. Use the math responsibly. Watch Robbie Hoffman, Wake Up, Only on Netflix.
Podcast Summary
Key Points:
Dating is overly complicated by modern apps and should return to basics.
A simple relationship equation is proposed
The speaker argues that successful relationships require this complementary balance, using personal and celebrity examples.
Imbalances, like two "hots" or two "smarts" together, are humorously portrayed as dysfunctional or hazardous.
Individuals should assess their own attributes and needs to find the right partner ratio.
Summary:
The speaker critiques the modern complexity of dating, advocating for a return to fundamental principles. He introduces a humorous yet pointed theory that successful relationships are built on a simple complementary equation: one partner primarily brings physical attractiveness ("hot") and the other brings intelligence ("smart"). Using examples from common social pairings and his own relationship with Gabby, he illustrates how this dynamic creates balance.
He warns against imbalanced pairings, comically describing two "hots" together as a "disaster" (citing celebrity couples) and two "smarts" as a hazardous traffic jam. The core message is that individuals should honestly evaluate their own strengths—what they "have" and what they "need"—to find a partner who provides the missing complementary quality, thereby using this "math" responsibly for a functional relationship.
FAQs
The equation is 'one hot, one smart,' meaning each relationship should ideally balance physical attraction and intelligence between partners.
Figure out your ratios by assessing what you have and what you need in a partner to achieve balance.
Examples include an older, smart man with a young, attractive woman, or a pretty boy with a bookish, classy girl.
Two hots together are described as a disaster, while two smarts create a hazard, as both lack the necessary balance of qualities.
They explain it's not 100% one-sided; they contribute a bit to both circles, with ratios like 10% hot and 50% smart, emphasizing balance.
Dating has become overcomplicated, and simplifying it to basic qualities like 'hot' and 'smart' can help find a balanced partnership.
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