watching the news earlier, they did a feature on a website called rent a friend.? No, I’m not kidding.? And apparently the site is exactly that, a way for someone who wants to catch a movie or something to “rent” someone to go with them.? I HAD to check out the site.? They stress that it’s for strictly platonic engagements and that it’s not a dating or escort site.? I’m kinda floored by it.? I mean, I could see using it if you’re traveling on business or vacation to somewhere unfamiliar and want someone to show you around or something.? But if you’ve been living somewhere for a few years, surely you’ve got a friend, acquaintence or co-worker you can ask to accompany you to a movie.? The fees apparently start at $10 an hour… If I couldn’t find someone to go with me, I think I’d skip the rent a friend and go see two movies by myself instead of one with a complete stranger (who’s charging me to take them to a movie).? With the savings, I could treat myself to lunch or dinner afterward, too.
But then, there’s part of me that’s got a morbid curiosity… LOL
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