GMail Swap
The internet is a wacky place... and Google always seems to make it wackier. Apparently their
GMail service is causing quite a stir. They give you 1000MB of server space, which is huge, and everyone wants a piece. The only problem is that only a select few can get access. That's how
GMail Swap came about. Anyone who already has a GMail account can invite two other people to join GMail, thus those without have started vying for those limited invitations (
read the Wired article about it. Let me just say the competition is fierce. Lots of people are offering money and naked pictures, but that's just plain boring. Here are some of my favorite offers:
- first edition bible, signed by jesus—This one is great, not only for the original posting, but the follow-ups are priceless
- Nude pics of my dog—There are some very choice phrases that make this offer a winner, like, "She enjoys long walks on the leash, meat, cheese and just about anything food-related..."
- a joint & a couch to sit on in DC—'Nuff said
- I will quit my job!—You really can't beat an offer like that. This guy must really want a GMail account
- my kid brother—Man, if I didn't already have a GMail account I would definitely jump in this guy's boat
- Straight A's on a Report Card—"You may never have achieved straight A's before and this is your chance!" Now that sounds tempting, unfortunately I did okay in 4th grade, it's 10th I was hoping for a gimme on.
I'm telling you, it's more fun than EBay, check it out and find your own favorites. Heck,
Write your own, you may end up with my last invitation. You never know.
