Blow-up Man for Lonely Female…Drivers

July 25th, 2006

A new product is a blow-up man for female motorists to feel more safe when driving alone at night. (Perhaps if you are driving alone, you already own such a product). The “Buddy on Demand” is designed specifically for the car, inflates and deflates easily, and fits inside the glove compartment. I’m not sure how it would make anyone feel safer as most thugs and carjackers are probably not too fearful of inflatable men.

I got a bit concerned when I first saw this photo, thinking the buddy was driving the car, but realized that this new product was announced in London.

There are nearly too many questions/jokes in my head about this, and all I can think about is the autopilot from the movie Airplane!

• Is there a backseat version?
• Where is the inflation nozzle?
• Does he count as an occupant in an HOV lane?
• Must he wear his seat belt?
• Does he need an airbag since he is an airbag?

The “Buddy on Demand” does behave, in many ways, the same as a real man–
He will not ask for directions or turn around. He will not stop to use the bathroom, nor will he talk to you about “the relationship” or anything else for that matter.

Please keep both hands on the wheel, and drive safely.

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