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Life & fun · September 7, 2012

escape from meetings, etc with a prearranged phone call: GetOutCall.com

escape from meetings, etc with a prearranged phone call: GetOutCall.com launched on September 7, 2012 with 83 votes, #19 of 455 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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GetOutCall.com provides a service where users arrange prearranged phone calls to interrupt them during unwanted meetings or events. The tool is designed for people seeking an excuse to leave social or professional situations. Created by Rob Ousbey, who has previously worked in digital marketing and product roles, the service offers a simple way to exit awkward gatherings through a pre-planned interruption.

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Hi- I'm Rob Ousbey. I spend my time thinking about customers & audiences. You can get in touch with questions about SEO & digital marketing, or subscribe to my newsletter for free tools and updates . I was formerly VP Product at Moz , where I worked on bringing world-class data and software experiences to SEOs, as part of the best known brand in the industry. In my previous role as VP at Distilled (now Brainlabs), I led an incredible team of digital marketing experts, who delivered huge results by providing expert insights & advice. We supported all sorts of organizations - from the world's largest companies to exciting new startups. After hours, I'm a hacker who can't resist the urge to…from getoutcall.com

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