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Out of the Darkness: A Fox's Guide to Failing Startup Ideas

Out of 20 startup ideas, 0% score above 80/100. But 100% score below 40. Here's what creates this gap. I've been lurking in the shadows, sifting through the drivel of startup pitches that some might think are brilliant. But as the foxy critic who's seen it all, I'm here to tell you why most of them belong in the trash, not on a pitch deck. You see, the numbers don't lie, and in this case, they’re screaming failures.

From the outset, these ideas don’t just drip with mediocrity, they’re bathed in it. Whether it’s the brazenly criminal or just plain nonsensical, each one provides a masterclass in what not to do. So, get ready. If you're looking to start something new, these are the ideas you need to avoid like the plague.

The 'Nice-to-Have' Trap: When Ideas Lack Real Substance

Let’s start with Alice is short and ugly. With a score of 0/100, this is, quite frankly, not even trying. Whoever decided this was a feasible startup might as well pitch "air" as their next great idea. There's no user, no product, and absolutely no market need. It's not a startup, it's playground-level name-calling.

Then we have إستعمار فرنسا. Scoring another proud 0/100, this isn’t just unviable, it's morally and practically a hard pass. There’s no business, no product, and definitely no future that doesn't involve a swift international reprimand. If you wanted 'provocative,' congratulations, but there's no roadmap that doesn’t end in a UN tribunal.

Why Ambition Won't Save a Bad Revenue Model

Let’s dissect a saas that make 0 money and burns tons of cash. The very essence of a startup is to solve a problem and ideally make some money while doing so. This idea proudly admits to defying both those principles. Free illegal ChatGPT for bomb-making? It’s not just a SaaS, it’s a confession. How’s that for founders’ delusion?

And then there’s Malware that steals banking info. Another 0/100 score and for a good reason. It’s not a business model, it's a felony. If you want to dabble in security, why not try creating anti-malware or fraud detection tools? At least you’d be on the right side of the law.

Deep Dive Case Studies

Case Study 1: The Delusional 'Uber for Slaves'

Consider Uber but for slaves which deserves a spotlight for all the wrong reasons. This isn’t just ethically bankrupt, it’s a legal atrocity. Trying to package human trafficking as a business solution? That’s not just a cautious red flag, it’s a nuclear warning. If your 'startup' would get you arrested before your MVP, you’re doing everything wrong.

The Fix Framework:

• The Metric to Watch: Legal indictments per customer sign-up
• The Feature to Cut: The entire premise
• The One Thing to Build: Anything that doesn't involve felonies

Case Study 2: Whore Delivery App

Another contender for worst concept goes to whore delivery app. Not only is this a legal and moral trainwreck, but trying to treat humans as commodities is a fast lane to irrelevance and legal hell. Even thinking of pivoting this to a legal service is a fool's errand.

The Fix Framework:

• The Metric to Watch: Lawsuits avoided per day
• The Feature to Cut: Any resemblance to trafficking
• The One Thing to Build: Compliance-based adult content platform

Pattern Analysis: Trends of Desperation

A 0/100 average across the board reveals a fascinating pattern: sheer desperation masked as innovation. From a virus that kills to selling used condoms, the common denominator is a lack of understanding of basic legal, ethical, and business principles. There's a thin line between bold and belligerent, and these ideas sprint over it.

Blunt Conclusion: Don’t Waste Your Time

Let's put it bluntly: 2025 doesn't need more 'AI-powered' wrappers. It needs solutions for messy, expensive problems. If your idea isn't saving someone $10k or 10 hours a week, don’t build it. Find a real problem and solve it, preferably legally and ethically. The time for vague ideas and illegal schemes is over.

Written by David Arnoux.
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