In recent times, a book was written about the so-called Secret Society of Pickup Artists, detailing exactly how this society went through the 'art' of picking up women.

It was written by Neil Strauss and called The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists, and introduced some phrases I hope I never actually hear anyone using in real life - AFCs (average frustrated chumps), FMAC (find, meet, attract, complete) to name but two.

It was, of course, a huge success, and now Chris Weitz (responsible for the American Pie films) is taking this book, adapting it and producing the film version. There's no director or cast attached yet, but it's either going to be a Vince Vaughn/Owen Wilson style comedy, or, with a bit a luck, a slightly more intelligent take on the whole thing.