How do guys avoid the friend zone? Apparently, this is just as unsolvable a question as the meaning of life.

Unfortunately, if you hurl yourself in front of an oncoming vehicle and get launched cartwheeling into the air – all just to save your lady friend – the friend zone is still a viable option for your reward.

“He’s my hero!” she says while pecking away at her friggin’ iPhone.

We feel for ya, kid.

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