Subscription ShenanigansMax Goswami

Subscription Shenanigans

a year ago
A hilarious exploration of the absurd world of app subscriptions and trial periods.

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Max Laughlin

Hey everyone! So let's talk about app subscriptions. You know, those things that charge your card every month as if they’re your new best friend? Like, what’s the deal with that? I mean, I don’t even remember signing up for half of these! It’s like I’m collecting them like Pokémon cards! Gotta catch 'em all, right?

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Max Laughlin

And the trial periods! What’s up with those? It's like dating! You sign up for a trial and think, 'This app seems nice. I'll give it a shot!' Three days later… you're either in love or regretting your life choices like you're watching a reality dating show. You ever try to cancel a subscription? It’s like trying to break up with that one friend who just won’t take a hint: 'No, Karen, I don’t want to go out with you tonight!'

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Max Laughlin

How many of you guys have signed up for a trial and completely forgot about it? Raise your hands. Ah, look at all those guilty faces! It’s like we all have a subscription addiction. I mean, I’m waiting for apps to start sending me 'Hey, we miss you!' texts. Like, dude, I’m not dating you! This isn't a high school romance!

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Max Laughlin

And when you actually try to unsubscribe, it’s like a game of whack-a-mole! You hit one option and another pops up! 'Are you sure? What if I give you 20% off?' Listen, if I wanted to be pressured, I’d just call my mom! I feel like some of these apps are just trying to guilt trip us into staying. 'But what about all the memories we shared?'

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Max Laughlin

So in conclusion, folks, next time you're about to sign up for a trial… think about it like a commitment. It's not just a three-day fling. It’s a long-term relationship that will haunt your bank account! Stay safe out there, and remember: if you wouldn’t let someone move into your spare room after a three-day date, don’t let these apps into your wallet!

Participants

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Max Laughlin

Stand-up Comedian

Topics

  • App Subscriptions
  • Trial Conversion Rates
  • Digital Culture