Every day, the miracle of the internet solves another problem for me that I didn't know I had. Today's example: BuyYourFriendADrink.com. This new service allows me to buy real, physical drinks for friends I may never have met in the flesh. To buymyfriendadrink, I need only log onto their site, upload some cash, and write a personalized message.
The message is then sent to my e-buddy, who can take it to one of the bars listed on the BYFAD roster, give the barkeep his gift code, and sip a cold one on me.
Unfortunately, for those of us in flyover America, the service is currently only offered in the New York City area. However, I can't help but think the concept is applicable to many other markets. For example:
- For Floridians: BuyYourFriendASeniorsSpecialAtDennys
- For your boss: BuyYourBossABagOfIceBecauseHeNeedsToLearnToChillDude
- For your friends in California, perhaps: BuyYourFriendAnUnpretentiousButQuiteQuaffableCabernet?
- Maybe for your ex-spouse: BuyYourExADonkeyBecauseSheWon'tHaveYourAssToKickAroundAnyMore
- For the New Orleans market, how about: BuyYourFriendAnHourWithAFEMAOfficialAndAHorsewhip?
Free enterprise -- you have to love it.
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