Friday Nonsense

What does the oldest profession do when things get bad?

Economic Crisis Hits German Sex Industry

BERLIN - It did not take long for the world financial crisis to affect the world's oldest profession in Germany.

In one of the few countries where prostitution is legal, and unusually transparent, the industry has responded with an economic stimulus package of its own: modern marketing tools, rebates and gimmicks to boost falling demand.

Some brothels have cut prices or added free promotions while others have introduced all-inclusive flat-rate fees. Free shuttle buses, discounts for seniors and taxi drivers, as well as "day passes" are among marketing strategies designed to keep business going.

One Club has attracted media attention with its headline-grabbing "flat rate" -- a 70-euro admission charge for unlimited food, drink and sex between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

"Our offer might sound like it's too good to be true, but it's real. You can eat as much as you want, drink as much as you want and have as much sex as you want."

Guys are really trying to driving a hard bargain.

Not speaking from experience, but only from what I have read on the Internet, men are not complicated - give them sex, booze and food. Then the only thing missing from that fun package is a T.V. remote.


Other businesses are taking a different approach:


Something for everyone for sure.



Marketing 101

How to sell in hard times:



Check out Corona's new road pack beer bottle:


I'm sure you have heard about all the drugs coming into the U.S. from Mexico which has prompted the beer makers to compete against illegal drugs.



The drug dealers strike back.




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