A phone call to get you out of there

Escape-A-Date from Cingular is a service that turns handy when you want to escape a blind date that may not be just right for you.

It lets you 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 retreat. 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!

As Ringtonia writes, this is not a first. Virgin Mobile USA offers it's subscribers the option to set up a "Rescue Ring to" escape any situation. They only need to schedule a time when they want to receive a call.

From Ringtonia. Press Release, via unwired.
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