Hot from the U.S 'Rent A Friend'

Feeling internet search orientated this morning I stumbled on a website called 'Rentafriend'. The place to find a friend for an activity at a cost ranging from £6.50 per hour upwards. It states purely friendship and nothing else.

I guess if you are new to an area and want to make friends it's an option as long as you know the person is  operating a business friendship. Other options of course include joining a group and meeting friends that way. AmDram, sports etc.

For the business savvy it's an option for an income stream but I question those that are lonely and vulnerable hiring a friend..........................

What do you think?