A new app called Carrot Dating encourages users to wave incentives such as dinners and chocolates in front of potential mates as a way to convince them to go on dates.
The platform, which officially launched this week, embraces bribery as a dating tactic. The app's name is a nod to the phrase "dangle a carrot" — traditionally in front of a horse of other animal — to get desired results.
After perusing the website for matches, users can select the "carrot" of their choice, from a dinner and dessert to flowers, shopping and even trips.
Although Carrot's focus on bribery has been panned by many who call it sexist and problematic , founder Brandon Wade said it's just a way for people to go out with others they wouldn't normally have a chance with.
"This is the most honest form of dating because it allows singles to prove how serious they take an opportunity for a first date and essentially put their money where their mouth is," Wade told Mashable. "On traditional dating sites, suitors rarely get a chance with the man or woman of their dreams.
"Bribing like this works because both sides have absolutely nothing to lose and something to gain by breaking the ice and getting to know each other.""Bribing like this works because both sides have absolutely nothing to lose and something to gain by breaking the ice and getting to know each other."
Source: http://mashable.com/2013/10/24/carrot-dating/
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