"Oh, what a tangled web we weave / When first we practice to deceive" (W. Scott)

Let's be a little pessimistic for once. I talked earlier about transparency on the internet, here's a counter-exemple. The recent upward trend on the web is the multiplication of websites proposing an alibi service for adulterous people who wants to cover up their discreet affairs, but also for those trying to escape from a family dinner or searching excuses for absences at work.

These websites, such as alibi network, are making real buzz. According to the amount of money you want to spend for your lie, you will receive emails, phone calls or even a fake colleague who you will need to act with infront of your family or your friends. Since then, the concept has spawned imitation. This is my favorite one: the office kid. For a bit less than 20$, you will receive a complete kit to have your very own fake kid. It includes framed kid's picture, original kid's artwork and so on and you can also buy extra items. A "tangible excuse", as the website says, to avoid staying late at work when you have no children. You can't stop progress...