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BERLIN (Reuters) – It did not take long for the world financial crisis to affect the world’s oldest profession in Germany. In one of the few countries where prostitution is legal, and unusually transparent, the industry has responded with an economic stimulus package of its own: modern marketing tools, rebates and gimmicks to boost falling demand. Some brothels have cut prices or added free promotions while others have introduced all-inclusive flat-rate fees. Free shuttle buses, discounts for seniors and taxi drivers, as well as “day passes” are among marketing strategies designed to keep business going.
“Times are tough for us too,” said Karin Ahrens, who manages the “Yes, Sir” brothel in Hanover. She told Reuters revenue had dropped by 30 percent at her establishment while turnover had fallen by as much as 50 percent at other clubs. Berlin’s “Pussy Club” has attracted media attention with its headline-grabbing “flat rate” — a 70-euro admission charge for unlimited food, drink and sex between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. “You’ve got to come up with creative solutions these days,” said club manager Stefan, who requested his surname not be published. “Our offer might sound like it’s too good to be true, but it’s real. You can eat as much as you want, drink as much as you want and have as much sex as you want.” Other novel ideas used by brothels and prostitutes include loyalty cards, group sex parties and rebates for golf players.

Hey, you think Verne Lindquist has ever been to the “Yes, Sir!” brothel? “Maybe…. maybe!” Anyway, this type of creative thinking is exactly what’s missing at Ford, Chrysler and GM. I mean you don’t see the German brothel industry dropping to its knees and begging the Reichstag for money. No, they come up with their own marketing ideas, including one of the greatest promotions of all time at the Pussy Club – “unlimited food, drink and sex between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.” for just 70 euros. Wow, that is unbelievable.  Frankly I would just go for the food and drink. Banging a German prostitute who may or may not have a Frankfurter between her legs would just be icing on the proverbial cake. Whatever the case, it just goes to show there’s a reason prostitution is the oldest profession in the world. They never take no for an answer.

Edit – It was Jack Whitaker on the “Yes, Sir”, not Verne.