Hmm. I wonder if I can use this service yet. I mean, if I had a date anytime in the next decade.
‘Escape-A-Date’ ringtones help you lie like an (unwired) dog
Cingular Wireless recently introduced an odd new tool for subscribers. “Escape-a-Date” is touted as “the perfect service to use when you are afraid that your blind date may not be just right for you.” Users schedule a “rescue” phone call at a pre-set time which tells them exactly how to lie their way into speedy escape. Eight randomly-generated humorous scripts are offered, here’s a snip from one:
Hey, this is your escape-a-date call. If you’re looking for an excuse, I got it. Just repeat after me, and you’ll be on your way!
“Not again! Why does that always happen to you? … Alright, I’ll be right there.” Now tell ’em that your roommate got locked out, and you have to go let them in. Good luck!”
I remember doing this kind of thing to get out of meetings that were driving me insane.