Rent A Friend In Brazil. A "Friend."

24 Apr 2009 | 18:30 Comments: 2

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If you're ever in Brazil and feelin' lonely or horny, you now have the option of "renting" a "friend." "Quotation marks." A service in São Paulo called Amigos de Aluguel allows people to rent a person with which to hang out. The service's website allows you to select one of their four available friends. You can take your fake friend shopping, sightseeing, dining - or even invite him (they're all guys) to travel aboard with you. You cannot, however, give your friend a rusty trombone in the parking lot of a Brazilian Burger King because the service is strictly non-sexual. The site describes their four escorts as "fun, genuine and FASCINATING!" and they all look like they'd be right at home playing the Zany Best Friend on a CW after-school sitcom. Seriously, check them out:
We can see how, if you're a female traveling alone, it might be beneficial to hire a guy who knows the area and the language to accompany you when you're out and about. Except Wesley. He looks a little handsy. So what do you think of this service? Would you hire a friend if you found yourself in a strange city where you didn't know anyone? Would you sneak an extra twenty bucks for a quick HJ before they have to clock out? Or does this whole thing seem a little sketchy to you? We just hope these fun, happy dudes with a penchant for primary colors carry mace.
Alugue um amigo [Blog do Ripardo]

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laroncha April 24,2009

What? the handsy types are the best kind. I would pick Wesley but first thing we would do is get him a different hairdo. I cannot have friends with fuckd up haircuts, even pretend friends. Hallan looks like someone I know.
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