15 Most Unusual Services from Around the World (16 photos)

One of the most pleasant advantages of capitalism is the enormous variety of goods and services available on the market. Where there's demand, there's always supply. These days, you can order and buy anything! And what services you can find in classified ads? We present a list of the 15 strangest services in the world.





Japanese "Apologies" Service



Apologizing is never easy, and the Japanese are no exception. Several companies in Japan have realized there's a shortage of people willing to apologize for you. These companies are ready to apologize to anyone and anything on your behalf. Naturally, it's not free. Prices range from $96 for a phone apology to $240 for an in-person apology.

A hangover bus.





Jump aboard the "hangover" bus after a wild night in Las Vegas, where you'll be provided with a variety of amenities. For example, an IV and various anti-nausea medications. Sounds good after a hangover, but it's not cheap.

Puppy for rent.



In Utah, you can rent a cute, fluffy puppy for just $15 an hour. The company will even deliver the dog to your address. The idea is that it's a "trial run"—people who rent dogs end up keeping them for good, having become attached to their new four-legged friend.

Paparazzi service.



Have you ever wanted to feel famous? Now you can for just $500 (well, starting at $500). One company, "Celeb 4 a Day," offers paparazzi and "fan" services. These hired people will scream with delight, just like your true fans, and take photos of you as you walk down the street. This service is currently available in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Dwarf on call.



Want to make your party unforgettable? Add some spice? This is now available if you live in the US, UK, or Canada. You can rent a dwarf for an hour to make your party even more exciting.

Grandma for rent.



The Australian company "Grannies for Rent" offers a variety of grannies with various skills. Pay is by the hour. No more lonely evenings without a delicious "granny" pie.

Creating a portrait from a person's ashes.



This Virginia-based company will paint a portrait of your deceased relative from their cremated ashes for just $127.

Chicken for Rent.



Another Australian company offers you the opportunity to rent a new pet – a chicken. Their slogan is: "If you return it, it was a rental. If you keep it, it was a purchase."

Delivering food to death row.



The Toronto-based Last Meal company delivers the last meal (sorry for the repetition) to a prisoner sentenced to death. Includes a DVD and a paper mask of the prisoner. Creepy, huh?

Friend for Rent.



RentAFriend.com is ready to meet all your needs and requirements for platonic relationships. Since 2009, this company has been allowing people all over the world to rent a friend for shared activities. Rental rates start at $10 per hour.

Rent a foreigner.



This Japanese company allows its clients to rent a foreigner to hang out with. Sounds like a great job if you're a foreign student visiting Japan as a tourist.

Rent someone to wait in line for you.



Lines are one of the biggest drawbacks of New York City. For just $25 an hour and another $10 every 30 minutes, you can rent someone to stand in line for you. It looks like buying Broadway tickets will now be a dream come true.

Rent an assistant to pick up girls.



Professional Wingman in New York and Boston, as well as Wingman Pro in Los Angeles, will provide you with professional assistance in picking up a girl at a bar. It's quite simple: they assign you a handsome and confident actor who will help break the ice and start a conversation, and then it's up to you.

Hire someone to choose a bar or nightclub for you.



We've probably all been there: you're planning to go to a nightclub, but you're worried it will be too crowded (or too crowded). How can you find out in advance? Now you can, thanks to the Crowdmug iPhone app. The people who use this app often frequent such establishments. When you select a bar or club, the person currently in the establishment receives a notification on their phone, takes a photo of the inside, and sends it to you. Voila! You'll see the inside of the bar without leaving your couch! And the person who took the photo gets paid.

"We'll clean up after your dog."



If you're too lazy to clean up after your dog, Virginia-based DoodyCalls will do it for you. Incidentally, they've been cleaning up dog poop since 2000.