For all the Monkees, what do you look for in a woman? And your ideal date?
The guys all let out a collective breath then looked at each other, tumbling into guffaws and awkward laughter.
âI say, uh, we start this off with the expert here. Davy?â Mike rested his face in his hands, batting his eyes exaggeratedly at his British friend.
âExpert? Please..â Davy acted innocent, but there was a playful knowing grin, âIâd say I like lots of different girls. Every girl Iâve met has had something special about them.â
âYeah, like conniving villains looming over their shoulders, typically trying to steal some kind of inheritanceâŠâ Micky coughed into his arm.
Davy shot him a look, âAnywayâI donât think I have a type, per se. I like blondes, I like brunettes, I like tall girls and short girls and everything in between. Sheâs just got to have that spark.â
âShe just has to be looking in his direction.â Mike added.
Davy rolled his eyes, âAnd as for an ideal dateâŠI guess Iâd like to take her out dancing. I feel you get the most chemistry on the dance floor. When you just let yourself be carefree and enjoy the music. Alright, now somebody else go.â
âMy science teacher.â Micky jokingly looked off in the distance, as if swooning before bursting into laughter, âUhhâI think I like girls that donât take themselves too seriously. And I like girls with a good personality. If sheâs pretty, thatâs nice, but sheâs got to have a personality too. I like fun-loving girls who go with the flow and I can be myself around.â
âAww thatâs nice, Mick.â Mike cooed, like a proud father.
âFor an ideal date, it completely depends on my mood. Weâll find out when we get together,â Micky shrugged, âI need to know what she likes too. Whether weâre going to the beach or to the movies orâhey, Iâd take her on safari. Youâd see us sail away in a canoe, honestly if she wanted to. Whatâs wrong with that?â
Mike furrowed his brows and looked away, trying to tell if the last couple things Micky said sounded familiar or not.
âWhat about you, Mike? Whatâs your type of girl?â Davy asked.
Mikeâs cheeks turned pink and he glanced down, suddenly finding the bottom of his shoe really interesting, âOh, you know Iâm married, man. To the job, that is. Iâm too busy with work and bills and taking care of you guys to think about girls.â
âBut if you had to pick?â Micky wiggled his brows.
Mike sighed, knowing he wasnât getting out of this, âI guessâŠwarmth, sincerity, and just femininity. I like girls with pretty eyes. Someone patient. Iâm, uh, not the most romantic guy in the world. Maybe just take the girl on a nice dinner and get to know her. Someone thatâs nice to talk to, have deep conversations with.â
âAwww,â all three of the other Monkees chorused.
Mike sent them the stink eye, âDonât do that.â
âWhat about you, Pete? What do you got?â Micky turned to the last member who hadnât gone yet.
âUhhh, oh man. This is hard.â Peterâs face scrunched up tight, âIâm not sure. JustâŠsomebody who is nice and thoughtful. Someone who is artistic and creative. Smart but not snooty. Has a nice smile. I guess Iâll know for sure when I find her.
âIâd probably take her to look at the stars. Maybe we could set up a picnic on the roof and just look over the world together.â
âThat was really deep, Peter.â Davy commented, a little surprised.
âYou had doubts?â Peter tilted his head.