Tough economic times often bring out the greatest creativity in marketers.

Case in point: Brothel offers customers gas rebate:

A Nevada brothel is trying to stimulate business by offering free gasoline.

Clients of the Shady Lady Ranch will get a $50 gas voucher if they fork out $300 - worth about one hour's worth of services - at the brothel in Beatty, Nevada, 130 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

Owner James Davis said he already has had to order another $1,000 set of gas vouchers because the first $1,000 were spent in one week.

Better than a free Slurpee.

(Hat tip to Five Cent Nickel)