Today is Friendship Day, and in honor of this holiday I've amassed some of my favorite features that deal with friends. These Friendship Day features range from the bizarre to the macabre and downright funny. Dive in!
Implications - The notion of friendship has morphed with this latest generation. "Faux friendship" is now the latest obsession. You can hire people to be your friend, have virtual social media mates and even replace your spouse with a doll who represents physical perfection. Face-to-face contact is no longer necessary in order to maintain a relationship and soon, another human may not even be necessary if technology keeps advancing the way it has.
25 Friendship Features
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Freakishly Realistic Dolls
$7,000 Realdoll Girlfriends
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Friends as Models
Chrissie Miller Uses Her Girlfriends to Model Her ‘Sophomore' Line
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Custom Avatar Paintings
Matt Held Paints Your Facebook Profile Picture (If You're Friends)
20
Rate Your Mates
Create Trading Cards of Your Friends
19
Personalized Paper Pets
F.B. Fogg Eco-Friendly Faux Friends & Whimsical Critters
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Luxury Friendship Bracelets
Scosha NYC
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Emotion-Evoking Animal Friendships
Sheep Saves Elephant
16
Renting People
Flesh Out Your Wedding With Fake Family Members or Friends
15
Social Network For STD Plagued
Positive Friends
14
Manga-Inspired Friendship Dolls
Momiji Dolls Are Cute Harajuku Toys for Adults or Kids
13
Celebs As Paparazzi
Lenny Kravitz Snaps His Famous Friends for Vogue
12
Social Networking Pays Off
MLM On FriendsWin
11
Reviving Killer Sitcoms
'Friends' the Movie To Star Jennifer Aniston & Co.
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Invite Friends, Get Free Designer Shoes
Shoes! Facebook Application
9
Bad Weather Friends
Umbrella Friends are a Friendly Face in the Storm
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Adding Brands As Friends
Marketing On SNS
7
Friendship For Rent
Relationship Ambassadors From Sahara Care House
6
Fringing
Fring Your Friends With Mobile to VOIP Technology
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Bribing Online ‘Friends'
Mitsubishi Digital Donates For Each New Twitter Follower
4
Facebook Status Art
Stacey Williams-Ng Paints Her Friends' Status Updates
3
Commercial Dog Cloning (Update)
Best Friends Again Program
2
Data Collecting Collars
SNIF Tag Promotes Dog Owner Friendships
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Personality-Based Tea
Blends For Friends
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Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
Timeless Furniture Designs
Friends & Founders Embraces Scandinavian Tradition and Craftsmanship
Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
The Funboy x Barbie: The Movie Collection is Plastic and Fantastic
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Cheese-Themed Luxury Spas
The Wedgewater Spa Highlights the Best Cheeses of Wisconsin
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Undefined Relationship Candies
Sweethearts Created Situationships Conversation Hearts for Gen Z
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
AI-Generated Festive Greetings
CloneMe.io Sends Messages from Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Pet-Inspired Culinary Celebrations
Fancy Feast is Marking International Cat Day with a "Feastival"
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Social Ghosting Donut Campaigns
The Krispy Kreme Ghosted Box Encourages Relationship Rekindling
Celebratory Convenience Store Apparel
The 7-Eleven 7/11 Birthday Collection Commemorates 96 Years
Exact Age Calculators
The Age Calculator Tells You Your Exact Age to the Day
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Half-Priced Indulgent Beverages
Starbucks Rewards Members Celebrate with Exclusive Yay Day Offer
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Celeb-Style Press-On Nails
Pink Friday Nails Shares Designs Created by Nicki Minaj's Nail Tech
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Complimentary Coffee Retailer Promotions
Wawa is Celebrating its 60th Anniversary This Wawa Day
Standalone Friend-Finding Apps
Bumble for Friends (BFF) is Being Tested in Select Markets
Movie-Inspired Dating App Features
Bumble Barbie Compliments Offer a Fun Way to Flirt
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Margarita-Celebrating Snapback Hats
Mexican Sugar is Selling Margarita Merch on February 22
Coffee Shop Video Calls
Coffee Video Calls Brings the Ambiance of a Cafe to Virtual Calls
Discounted Cafe Drink Promotions
Starbucks Yay Day is Happening in November for Rewards Members
Sitcom-Inspired Adorable Toy Sets
Fisher-Price Drops a Special Set for National Monica Day
Question-Prompting Music Features
The Spotify Song Psychic Feature Works like a Magic-8 Ball
Sweet Octopus-Inspired Sundaes
Friendly’s New Conehead Sundaes Lineup Includes Ollie the Octopus
Hidden Discrimination Books
'Throwaway Comments' Fights Microaggressions in the Workplace
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
Festival Friend Matching Apps
Hey! VINA & Absolut are Connecting Coachella Best Festival Friends
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
AI Posthumous Digital Communication
ContinYou Sends Messages to Loved Ones After Their Passing
Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards
Moonpig Unveils Its New AI-Powered Christmas Card Range
Celebratory Free Pizza Promotions
This Pizza Hut National Pizza Party Day Promotion is Tasty
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Matrimonial Onion Ring Giveaways
BurgerFi is Celebrating Couples on National Onion Ring Day
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Coffee Disloyalty Programs
Peet's Coffee Accepts Points from Rival Brands on National Coffee Day
Artistic Musician-Backed Merch
Pharrell's JOOPITER Label Launches the 'Just Phriends' Merchandise
Personalized Virtual Assistants
HappyVA Can Be Personalized to Suit Any Businesses' Needs
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Detail-Providing Dating App Features
Tinder Share My Date Shares Info with Curious Friends
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Streamlined AI Recruiters
Holly Uses AI to Find 25 Good Candidates to Your Mailbox Every Day
AI-Powered Speech Writing Tools
Bridesmaid for Hire Launches a Tool, Targeted at the Maid of Honor
Simplified AI Movie Tools
Faraway Let's Anyone Create Films with AI
Cinco de Mayo Campaigns
Cuervo with Haley Lu Richardson on a Celebratory Campaign
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Firework's AVA is a Digital Human That Enhances E-Commerce with AI
AI Dare Generators
AI Truth or Dare Puts a Personalized Twist on the Classic Game
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Anonymous Workplace Review Features
Glassdoor Communities Allows Employees to Post Candidly
Collaborative Shopping Tools
Amazon Debuts the Consult-a-Friend Feature for Collaborative Shopping
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Hungover Diner Discounts
Burger King's Facial Recognition Gives Discounts to Hungover Customers
Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations
Hello Kitty Happy 50 Will Take Over Hong Kong's Harbour City
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Friendship Cream Cheese Campaigns
The 'You’ve Got a Friend in Philly' Campaign is Charming
Mysterious Fortune-Telling Features
Spotify Launches the New Interactive Song Psychic Feature
Heart-Break Dumpling Promotions
P.F. Chang's Introduces a Unique Promotion for February
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
Rom-Com Gin Ads
Reynolds and Smart's 'Just Friends' Reunion Marks Friendsgiving Celebration
Festive Film Vehicles
Turo Helps Drivers Spread Seasonal Cheer with Limited-Edition Elfmobiles
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
AI Gift Note Writers
This Tool Heps Users Craft a Well-Written Message for a Gift
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
AI-Generated Guessing Games
'Human or AI?' Tasks Players with Spotting the AI-Generated Image
Birthday-Themed QSR Games
McDonald's Celebrates Grimace's 52nd Birthday with a Game Boy Color Game
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
3D Video Call Avatars
Avatars for Microsoft Teams Give Users a Break from Being on Camera
Personalized Home Screen Characters
Dippy Adds AI Friends to Home Screens To Chat and Enjoy
Card-Sending App Features
Moonpig's Dating Game Invites its Users to Send Love Letters to Matches
Transparent Paid Partnership Features
LinkedIn Is Releasing a New Feature for Brand Partnerships
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Audio Guest Books
FêteFone is a Unique Guest Book Alternative for Weddings
Connection-Building Dating Platforms
Happie Aims to Build Meaningful Connections Between Users
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Friend-Focused Restaurant Promotions
Moe’s Southwest Grill BOGO with Your BFF Offers Savings
Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards
Hallmark + Venmo Cards Simultaneously Share Heartfelt Messages & Money
Last-Minute Gifting Ads
Uber Eats' Money Can Buy You Class Features RHoNY Stars
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Same-Day Holiday Deliveries
Amazon Releases a New Same Day Shopping Filter for Valentine’s Day
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Sentimental AI Speech Writers
Toast Tracker Sends Well Wishes to Loved Ones
Integrated Shortcut AI Features
OpenAI Presents its New Shortcuts Integration Feature
Connection-Building Prompt Apps
Quiver's Daily Questions Will Connect You to Friends and Strangers
AI Celebration Assistants
CelebrateAlly AI Can Write Speeches and Plan Events
Friendship-Focused Finance Agreements
'Friends Over Money' Let's You Make Agreements with Friends
Party-Ready Restaurant Publications
The Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook is Delightful
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Interview Preparation Simulators
Faltah Offers Scores, Ratings, and Reviews for Candidates
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Task Management SMS Assistants
Hody Stops Procrastinating Through Friendly Text Messages