The craziest business idea I can think of at the moment is “Dinner for the Thrill Seeker.” What this entails is a fine dining experience aboard an emptied-out Boeing 747, where the participants (typically two) enjoy a fine dining experience from a 4-star Michelin Chef.
The meal might include an appetizer of lobster bisque with truffle oil, followed by Beef Wellington with layers of duxelles and prosciutto paired with red wine. The savory food will embolden the participants for what is to follow.
When the dinner is over, the pair will don their parachutes and jump from the plane holding hands as they fall to Earth, stomachs full of masterfully executed dining, and their minds elated by the risk they are taking. When they reach the ground, there will be a dessert for them to try — a dark chocolate fondant with raspberry coulis (ice cream is optional). Regardless of where they land, there will be a table with a white cloth with the deserts prominently displayed.
Finally, they get their picture taken with the chef (who also jumps out of the plane with a parachute), and then they get into a giant black limousine and take off toward the horizon (or wherever they parked their car).
Of course, we have to be aware of the safety concerns, accessibility, logistical challenges, and the environmental impact of that many flights, but it is a crazy business idea.
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