Date Escape

Following up on the "I Am Rich" iPhone app, CNET has listed "10 (More) Absurd iPhone Apps." Topping the list:

1. GottaGo, Price: $1.99
This is one of those apps you hope is some sort of sick joke. Designed to get you out of a bad date or an awkward conversation, you can use GottaGo to ring you up with a fake phone call that looks real to your unsuspecting date. All you have to do is set the time like you would an alarm and it will call you, with faked caller ID and everything.

Why it's absurd: Be a decent human being and tell someone when it's just not working. They'll probably respect you more and it'll tie things up better than trying to explain why your apartment being on fire means you'll have to skip dessert.

Of course, once word about this app gets out, any real "gotta go" calls could be met with skepticism.