This probably would’ve been funnier about 5 years ago when there was a social network for just about everything, but I think the joke still carries, especially since it has sharing economy undertones.
For the uninitiated, the sharing economy model is the practice of <start Wikipedia definition> using information technology to provide individuals, corporations, non-profits and governments with information that enables the optimization of resources through the redistribution, sharing and reuse of excess capacity in goods and services. </end Wikipedia definition> Think Uber or Airbnb.
With the recent success of those two examples, the sharing economy model seems to be the newest trend that people will try to wedge a business concept into. Of course, the success of any of these businesses will rely solely on the sustained demand for such a service.
Uber works well because people will always need rides– Airbnb works too because people will always travel and need a place to stay. Not sure the same thing can be said for shoe shopping buddies.
Regardless, I actually kind of wish there was a business like Cobblr. As an individual with two different sized feet, it would help me save a little bit of money. Maybe if this whole comic thing doesn’t work out, I’ll work on launching that in my spare time.
Great idea but all they really need is Sizers! 🙂
Ha! That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing.