Extreme couponing was a common theme of last year’s recession news, with stories of cash-strapped consumers clipping their way to deep discounts. Now, the “find great deals” site Groupon is putting a tongue-in-cheek twist on that survivalist spirit with its Live Off Groupon promotion: One person will be chosen to “attempt to survive for one year with nothing but a laptop, cell phone and an unlimited supply of Groupons.” At stake is $100,000. 
CNET calls it “one of the most ridiculous social-media promotions that any brand has attempted to pull off.” Admittedly, the contest isn’t a real option for the average family squeezed by the economy. But judging by the response on Groupon’s site, it has struck a chord with some very excited people, what seems to be a young, mobile crowd who have more time than money on their hands (funemployment, anyone?). Groupon’s offer, with its promise of a cross-country adventure and a big dose of humor, is appealing to them—and a clever way to get this demographic onto the site.
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