Very simply:
Rizz = Charisma
So then what is charisma? Here are two good definitions:
Oxford English Dictionary
"Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others."
— Oxford English Dictionary, online edition
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
"A personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm."
— Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, ©2025 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
And here is a GREAT definition:
Max Weber
"A certain quality of an individual personality, by virtue of which they are set apart from ordinary people and treated as endowed with supernatural, superhuman, or at least specifically exceptional powers or qualities."
— Weber, M. (1947). The Theory of Social and Economic Organization. Trans. A.M. Henderson & T. Parsons.
Rizzards are not ordinary people.
Rizzards have, by definition, magical superhuman abilities!
And the best part: one can learn to become a rizzard!
So if rizz is magic, how exactly does a rizzard execute, practice, or cast such magic?
If rizz is magic, then charisma — or car-rizz-ma — is its living essence.
It manifests in three primary forms:
Confident Body Language (Visual Spellcasting)
Effective Speech (Auditory Enchantment)
Authentic Emotional Presence (Charismatic Aura)
That's rizz, lets now see what are rizz lines.
At Rizzard School, we define it as follows:
A Rizz Line is the verbal incantation of charisma — a short, punchy spell disguised as flirtation, wit, or wordplay.
These aren't pick-up lines because we are Rizzards not Pick-up-ards!
These are verbal spells of seduction, confidence, and humor.
How Rizz Lines are Constructed
In the ancient tradition of Rizzardry, the Headmaster has explored the wildlands — from meme scrolls to enchanted TikToks — to gather and catalog legendary lines into the Great Library of Rizz. Here are ten examples drawn from the archives:
The Rizz Line Formula
Note the construction: There is an opening clause then a causal clause (try saying that fast 5 times).
Most Rizz Lines follow a basic structure.
[Opener] + [Subject/Noun] + [Causal Clause with Twist or Compliment]
Causal Clause
There is a “because” or an ending of the opening clause followed by the funny or bold part. In this clause, there is some description of the noun from the opening clause that is also meant to be cast toward the one you are interested in.
Taking a look at some of the above:
Line 1: “You must be a striker…”
➤ “Striker” implies scoring a goal → scoring someone's affection. Simple and effective.
Line 2: “You must be a parking ticket…”
➤ A pun: “fine” = penalty + attractiveness. This is layered wordplay — top-tier spellcraft.
Line 3: “You must be a sea lion…”
➤ Play on words: “sea lion” = “see you lyin’.” Risky but bold. A slant homophone — best used with confidence.
Rizzard's Rule!
The solution to too much boldness is more boldness — respectfully.
Now that we can see how the simple lines are created we can use this to more easily remember these incantations or create our own magic on the fly in the wild! To craft spells worthy of the Hall of Rizz, follow these sacred guidelines:
“Are you English breakfast? Because you are a hot-tea.” is good but “Are you a campfire? Because you are hot and I want s'more.” is a bit better.
The more a rizz line is contextually close to the setting you try it in.
Use the environment, a topic of conversion, an piece of clothing someone is wearing, or maybe a thing that someone said as a subject.
For example, if a girl tells a guy “I like your sweater!” then a great rizz line is “Do you want to feel it? It is made of boyfriend material”.
The more original a rizz line is, the more impressive.
If a spell feels recycled, it loses its potency.
Any common rizz line cast in the wild might have been spammed by other rizzards already. This makes awkwardness, cringe, and come-backs more probable.
The more understood or clearer the description of the opener, the better.
Your metaphor or pun must land. Confusing subject matter lessens the essence.
Calling a musician “a broken pipe” might not hit.
Calling a musician“a chorus that lives rent-free in my head” definitely will.
Charisma is not an accident. Rizz is not random. And Great Rizzards are not born — they are trained.
A well-cast Rizz Line is more than a joke — it’s a spell.
It invites attention, invokes curiosity, and if you’re lucky… casts charm person (level 3).
So go forth, apprentice.
Practice. Refine. Deliver. And remember:
“The first line doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be magical enough… to start the story.”
Warning: side effects may include uncontrollable attractiveness.