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Gulpon: Because Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jan 12, 2011 6:40PM

2011_1_12_gulpon.gif Gulpon is a website that aims to bring budget conscious drinkers daily "discounts of up to 90% at local bars, restaurants, clubs, coffee shops, lounges, pubs and liquor stores in Chicago."

Either this is a sincere attempt to emulate Groupon, or Groupon is sending these folks a cease-and-desist in the near future. (h/t Gaper's)