Wingman.
Most of us need a good wingman. Whether it be socializing, marketing oneself, or picking up on the ladies. Not Sandler. Not only is the kid his own best sidekick; he is a social phenomenon and a self-promoting genius with more confidence than anyone I know. To watch him in action is really a magnificent event. He is the only guy I have ever witnessed walking away from almost every situation with several phone numbers (mostly girls), self promoting his instagram (to which he has no access), and gaining his own little network of admirers.
One of the beautiful characteristics that comes with the Sandler package is little to zero inhibition. There is rarely any reservation when it comes to asking for what he wants. I do my best to control his access to free communication, but once he asks for his phone I know that pipe dream of having any jurisdiction is out the window. Like most scenarios involving him: I step away as far as I can, hold my breath, and watch the “Sandler Show” take place.
A typical occasion with Sandler looks like this: we arrive somewhere and he assess the crowd and venue. He will immediately hone in on the person who intrigues him and approach them. His first choice usually gravitates toward the most attractive woman in the room; he does not hesitate to make conversation. Next thing I see—having no idea what he has said—is a ginormous smile come over her face. Then he immediately rushes over to me and asks for his phone; explaining he has to go get her number. Shortly after, he has not only received a handful of numbers, but he has taken a catalog of photos to accompany his new acquaintances.
Once he collects the sacred contact information, he makes sure he mingles with the rest of the company and asks each and every individual if they follow him on Instagram. This is one of my favorite exchanges to watch. We all know the goal of having a social media account is to have a plethora of followers or friends. If we are being honest, we all secretly hope that a social exchange will result in adding to our online head count. However, few of us have the self confidence to come out of the gates asking someone to be a new companion. Sandler prefers the philosophy of: “Let’s cut to the chase; do you follow my instagram?” Which promotes the common reaction of intrigue and partnered with the question: “Should I be?” Unlike those of us who rush to our accounts to see if we gained a new enthusiast, he has already moved on to paying attention to his next subject.
Sandler is a social and marketing aficionado. He has nothing but pure intentions with the sole objective of finding new buddies and making people feel good about themselves. Often, he does go overboard with his attentiveness to his new friends—which sometimes results in being blocked—but, fortunately, he is unaware of being cut off and is focused on his next new pal.