So here's the thing. There's this site called Foursqure that a bunch of people use, that allows you to check in everywhere you go and announce to the world that you're there.

...I've never really seen the sense in joining that site, though I guess I understand its appeal. The reason I bring it up is because I think some of what they do serves the purpose I'm calling for in this next idea, which is...

REAL-TIME ANONYMOUS HOT SPOT CHECK-INS

Let me back up, because I know that's a mouthful.

Every time I'm getting ready to go out with friends, there's this long discussion about where to go: which place will have the best music, the right crowd size, good food, cheap drinks, nice lighting, soft carpets, blah blah blah.

Now, there are a number of sites, like Yelp and NYMag, that tell you what you can usually expect from certain venues. The problem is, these sites don't give you real time feedback for what's happening that minute, which is why we spend 30 minutes hypothesizing.

Solution:

A mobile check-in site that allows you to log in (anonymously), and give specific details about your location. None of these novel-length Yelp comments (I'm looking at you, Jia J.), just quick, concise, and constantly updated feeds about specific locations. I've taken the time to draw a mock up of the screen, so feel free to marvel at my powerpoint abilities.

Ok ok, so the mock-up looks a little...amatuerish. What do you expect?! I'm not Steve freaking Jobs! The point is, the app will be quick, simple, and extremely helpful to those of us wishing to make it to the club before the drink special ends. And as an added bonus, now we all get to find out what's going on where, without telling all the creepos where they can come find us. It's genius, really.

So, let me know your thoughts. (Hint: they should be something along the lines of "You're brilliant, may I bow at your feet, etcetera etcetera.")

Til next time,
KJ