Desperate times call for desperate measures; in all industries. Recently German brothels began offering customers the chance to sleep with as many prostitutes as they want for one flat rate. The promotion is based on the ‘all-you-can-eat buffet’ model and was introduced by brothel owners in response to the 30% decrease in business the trade has experienced since the economic downturn.
The flat-rate deals, priced as low as £60 (about $100), have generated controversy in the country despite that prostitution is legal and has been historically well-tolerated. But certain politicians have expressed disgust at the recession-busting deals, stating that, “So-called flat-rate sex is an immoral development which cannot be tolerated in our society.” (But isn’t the idea of prostitution itself a little questionable in that regard?)
The vocal minority of politicians who object to the promotion have ordered police raids on the clubs to bring the offer to an end. However, since the promotion is not illegal, officers have focused raids on immigration and hygiene issues where the promotion has been introduced.
Other promotional ideas have included rebates for pensioners and men on benefits, 10% discounts for cyclists and men arriving by public transport, and free shoe-polishing for customers who stay overnight. (Overnight??? Um… ew.)
