Fast Dating

Ubercool: In the 1920s, the automobile completely changed the dating scene, ushering in such meaningful concepts as the back seat and the drive-in. The free love mantra of the 60s provided yet another outlet for the sexual revolution.
As Time Compression engulfs society, it’s evident that the experience of meeting potential partners is once again being uprooted, propelling the phenomena of online dating and speed-dating.
Online dating is driven by more than hormones. Like the rest of the world, the U.S. is slowly becoming a nation of singles. The number of singles 18+ has surged to 110 million. The U.S. online dating industry is expected to climb 9% in 2005 with revenues reaching $516 million based on consumer subscriptions alone, according to Jupiter Research. Jupiter predicts online dating will top $640 million in 2008.
A bevy of dating sites, currently numbering more than 1,000, cater to every conceivable consumer interest, thereby fueling growth. There are dating sites for tall people, pet owners, vegetarians, interracial dating and Jewish people. Other specialized categories include: “date rating” sites, like LemonDate, or background-checking sites, like True.com.
Online Dating [Ubercool]