August 4, 2004
Cingular Wireless Can Now Help You 'Escape-A-Date'
Cingular launches a new service that gives daters the perfect alibi if things go sour.
Escape-A-Date is the perfect service to use when you are afraid that your blind date may not be just right for you. This new service allows you to schedule a "rescue" phone call at a pre-set time. That way, you'll be called at the time you specify. The service tells you exactly what to say to set the tone for a speedy escape. There are eight randomly generated humorous scripts.
Here's an example:
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!
With "Escape-A-Date," you'll never be at a loss if you need a timely rescue. according to a company press release via unwired.cc.
Actually this is not a first. Virgin Mobile USA offers it's subscribers the option to set up a "Rescue Ring to" escape any situation, giving whole new meaning to "saved by the bell". They only need to schedule a time when they want to receive a call. "Save yourself from bad dates, boring meetings, or any other situation that needs interrupting".
Related articles on date savers:
-- Virgin Mobile expands on it's Rescue Ring service by partnering with MTV
-- Rescue Rings
Other mobile alibi services:
-- New Computer Chip Poised to Combat Cell Phone Background Noise.
Read Wired's article detailing both Cingular and Virgin USA's "rescue calls" Bad Date? Use Your Cell Excuse
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