What are some alternatives?
When comparing Cop-Out and Random-Required, you can also consider the following products
Excuse generator - Don't want to go to office? They are here to help.
RANDOM.ORG - RANDOM.ORG offers true random numbers to anyone on the Internet.
World Cup Calendar Blocker - Add lies to your calendar so you can watch the game
RandomPicker.com - RandomPicker.com helps you draw winners for your contests, giveaways or raffles.
Netflix Hangouts - Watch Netflix at work by faking a conference call
The Hat - Handy, free random name picker and list randomizer for Windows.