Virtual Boyfriend charms PC users

Women looking for a little romance this Christmas will be able to download their own "Virtual Boyfriend" courtesy of Datetheuk.com

26 November 2004

Developed using Skinkers award-winning communications technology, Virtual Boyfriend owes his good looks to Date the UK members who voted on various aspects of his appearance. The preferred look was well-heeled with dark-hair, not overtly trendy, but smart casual. And when users need a little affection, the "love me" function from the menu will summon the Virtual Boyfriend onto the desktop bearing flowers, champagne or kisses. 

Virtual Boyfriend will also bring the latest alerts on Date the UK's "Hunk of the Month" competition, giving users the opportunity to win dinner at a top London restaurant with Date the UK's carefully selected hunk.

Fiona MacLean, Co-Founder of Date the UK said: "Our Virtual Boyfriend is designed to do all the things we all wish the perfect man would do anyway. And what's more, he doesn't expect anyone to do his washing and ironing, or steal the remote control in the middle of the soaps!"

Rob Noble, COO of Skinkers, commented: "Virtual Boyfriend is unique in allowing users to have a say in the design and this is another example of the innovative and exciting way that our technology is being applied. I was heartened to find out during the voting process that the characteristic Date the UK members most wanted from their perfect boyfriend was kindness!"



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