Online dating is apparently thriving in the recession, and one beneficiary of these tough times is Redneck and Single — "it's like an online honky-tonk, but without the drinkin', cussin', and fightin'."

The Economist says: "it may be that people have more time to devote to their private lives as the economy slows; that uncertain times increase the desire for companionship; or that living alone is expensive, whereas couples can split many of their costs." We're curious: Which other subcultures are desperately in need of dating sites? [Economist, InventorSpot, Redneck and Single]

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