Online - July 25, 2007

Call Me Later

Popularity Dialer

Ring, ring. Is your refrigerator running?

That tired, old line was buried a long time ago, right next to Ben Dover and Amanda Hugginkiss.

Here’s an innovative spin on prank calling that you’ll want to dial into: Put yourself on the receiving end. (Blasphemy? More like modern-day genius.)

Created to assuage uncomfortable situations and upgrade your cellular reputation, Popularity Dialer allows you to send yourself a phony phone call. Simply enter your number, choose the day and time you wish to be buzzed, and pick the type of conversation that will best serve your situation.

Choose your five free calls wisely: The cousin-in-need call is an easy-out clause for a sour blind date. Have your frustrated faux boss summon you back to the office, stat. Flirt with your British boy toy in front of your former or future flame. Get a gushing review from a mystery man as a daily affirmation.

Sure, it may be a total farce, but it still beats asking for Harry Paratestes.

Available online at popularitydialer.com.