Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Alibi Networks
The NY Times has an interesting article about "alibi networks." These networks are basically just a group of strangers who agree to make excuses for one another when needed.
The article tells of a college student who wanted to cheat on his girlfriend by going out of town with another woman. In order to pull off the trip without raising suspicion, he requested the help of a 3,400+ person "alibi and excuse club." A club member then called the guy's girlfriend and told him that he was needed out of town for a soccer tryout. Then, presumably, cheating ensued.
I'm not advocating the use of such a network; however, I do find it very interesting from a sociologic perspective that these type of groups have formed.
The NY Times has an interesting article about "alibi networks." These networks are basically just a group of strangers who agree to make excuses for one another when needed.
The article tells of a college student who wanted to cheat on his girlfriend by going out of town with another woman. In order to pull off the trip without raising suspicion, he requested the help of a 3,400+ person "alibi and excuse club." A club member then called the guy's girlfriend and told him that he was needed out of town for a soccer tryout. Then, presumably, cheating ensued.
I'm not advocating the use of such a network; however, I do find it very interesting from a sociologic perspective that these type of groups have formed.
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