Till-Death-Do-Us-Part.com is for Terminally Ill Singles
Marissa Brassfield — February 14, 2009 — Lifestyle
References: till-death-do-us-part & boingboing.net
Till-Death-Do-Us-Part.com is a curious dating service geared towards terminally ill singles. At first, the dating site sounds incredibly offensive, but the candid sense of humor and irony imbued throughout the makes it palatable.
Unlike other dating sites, Till-Death-Do-Us-Part.com has no lengthy questionnaires, no picky laundry list of likes and dislikes. Its aim is to connect individuals who, as the site says, choose to “embrace issues [they] think are most meaningful--the desire and need for understanding, compassion, empathy, and comfort between human beings facing their greatest challenge.”
The site officially launches tomorrow on Valentine’s Day.
Unlike other dating sites, Till-Death-Do-Us-Part.com has no lengthy questionnaires, no picky laundry list of likes and dislikes. Its aim is to connect individuals who, as the site says, choose to “embrace issues [they] think are most meaningful--the desire and need for understanding, compassion, empathy, and comfort between human beings facing their greatest challenge.”
The site officially launches tomorrow on Valentine’s Day.
Trend Themes
1. Morbid Dating - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a dating service specifically catered to terminally ill individuals, focusing on understanding, compassion, empathy, and comfort.
2. Candid Humor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate candid humor and irony into unconventional business models in order to make potentially offensive concepts more palatable.
3. Simplified Questionnaires - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create dating platforms that minimize the traditional lengthy questionnaires and focus on connecting individuals based on their desire for understanding and compassion.
Industry Implications
1. Online Dating - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce specialized online dating services targeting specific niches, catering to the unique needs and preferences of various user groups.
2. Comedy and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of humor and irony in unconventional industries, such as dating services, to create engaging and unique customer experiences.
3. Healthcare and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital platforms or services that provide support, understanding, and connection for terminally ill individuals, focusing on improving their overall well-being.
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