Friday, July 06, 2007

Friday Fun Stuff--Stretch your talents as a condom tester..

Men wearing condom style hats watch marine traffic at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in this May 20, 2007 file photo. Condom makers say it's the world's best job, a 'sexecutive position'. An Australian company is seeking real life testers for its condom products. (Jean-Paul Pelissier/Reuters)

Yes, that is the actual Yahoo News headline. And here is the actual Yahoo News story:

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Condom makers say it's the world's best job, a "sexecutive position." An Australian company is seeking real life testers for its condom products.

"Got what it takes to be an official condom tester?" asks an advertisement launched by Durex Australia next to a photo of a busty young woman in a revealing nurse's outfit.

"With this job on your CV, it really will be a chance to brag to your mates about the special skills you possess, not to mention that your new role will work wonders with the opposite sex," Durex Marketing Manager Sam White told local media.

The "bed-testing" position is unpaid, but 200 selected testers would be up for free pack of Durex products, plus a bonus prize of A$1,000 ($854) for one lucky winner, White said.

In return, testers would have to report back on the feel and performance of the company's products.

Only Australians need apply, and would-be testers will be asked to explain why they should be considered. Humor would help in the application, Durex said.

"To apply, simply explain why you think you're right for the position (missionary is acceptable) and you could be eligible for the employee bonus of $1,000," said the ad on Web site www.durex.com.au.

Now if Durex was smart, they would have two open positions for condom testers here--one tester would report "on the feel and performance" of Durex condoms from the male point of view, while the second tester would report "on the feel and performance" of Durex condoms from the woman's point of view. Hey, got to make sure that both parties are happy with the Durex condoms here!

I wonder how many applicants are applying to Durex "sexecutive position?"

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