soooo you're saying that girls should settle for uglier guys? but guys should get equally or better looking girls? that does not seem right....
EDIT... ok i understand where you are coming from on asking girls out on actual dates.. but what makes you think the pretty girls will say yes? that we feel bad for you so we say yes..
perhaps your friend was just friends with this girl and over time they feel in love.. it wouldnt have been about asking out the pretty girl.. it would just be falling in love with your best friend...