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Luckless Sleepover Guides

'The Rules of House-Sitting' Shows Hilariously Hopeless Home Situations

— October 12, 2011 — Lifestyle
House-sitting for a friend often has its benefits, like unlimited movies on-demand and 500 channels of digital cable, but if you're not careful it could end in disaster, as seen in 'The Rules of House-Sitting.' Created by Christie Young of GOOD.is, the illustrated guide takes you through the steps of a house-sitting experience gone wrong, starting with inevitably forgetting your contact solution and socks at home before leaving for the weekend.

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who has "borrowed" a friend's dress while they're out, without asking, only to spill something on it, as one of the steps in this guide illustrates. Like all of Christie Young's work, 'The Rules of House-Sitting' is full of hilariously honest situations that often make for awkward scenarios at the time, but are always funny to look back on.

Check out 'The Rules of House-Sitting' for a laugh, and keep these steps in mind next time you're considering potential house-sitters!
Trend Themes
1. House-sitting - Disruptive innovation opportunities in providing technology solutions for house-sitters to enhance their experience and prevent common mishaps.
2. Humorous Guides - Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating entertaining and relatable guides for various aspects of everyday life.
3. Awkward Scenarios - Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing solutions to help people navigate and cope with uncomfortable situations.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunities in offering unique and personalized house-sitting services to cater to different preferences and needs.
2. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunities in producing comedic content and interactive experiences that resonate with audiences.
3. Home Security - Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating innovative technologies and systems to enhance the safety and security of homes during house-sitting periods.
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