So, in the name of sociological topography, I placed the following ad on Craig's List:
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Reply to: Kristen.Radford@gmail.com
Date: 2008-03-14, 11:47AM MDT
Wanted: One tall (6'1" and above), fit (must work out) and devastatingly attractive male roommate to share large house with five gorgeous, spunky and charmingly neurotic girls.
Aside from paying rent, you must also be willing to:
--Spend most of the day shirtless
--Compliment your roommates excessively
--Listen to five girls overanalyze their romantic lives ad nauseum
--Bake chocolate-chip cookies
--Offer fashion advice
--Mow the lawn
--Disqualify any self-deprecating statements your roommies might make.
--Be charming, in general
You will have your own bedroom and some free time. Please send photo upon application. Below are three of your new roommies:
40th South at 20th East
Location: Holladay, Utah
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 606160654
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What I thought was a mild-mannered prank, others took, well, quite seriously. And though I might add that the aforementioned solicitation aided in restoring self-esteem to myself and my roommates, the replies were far too brilliant to keep to myself. Below are a few:
1. Hi!
I'm not sure if I fit your whole Prince Valiant, Supermodel, Chiseled shirt off all day kind of guy, but I'm not that bad looking, and I know how to party still. I need to get into a place asap, and somehow this offer seemed so much more enticing than the others. Girls can be a lot of drama though, so I'm a little hasty as far as that is concerned.
I am a graphic designer, and writer here in SLC, and I also work at Murphy's bar and grill down town.
You can check out my profile on myspace if you want, and if I look like a potential candidate, put me in the drawing!
You can call (number deleted) for further inquiry
Love,
~Jaybird Dynomite
2. I will only move in, if im not the only one walking around shirtless. Lol
3. It's hard enough trying to con one girl into getting your way, let alone five. Funny ad, by the way. Do you have pictures of the place? I'm 23, 6'0", 190. Adam
4. Hi there,
I'm probably not good looking enough for y'all. But if I were........would I be required to "service" my roomies occasionally? =-O
Your pics are cute!
Pacing myself for potential demands,
Steve
(this reply was especially creepy due to the photo attached:)
5. Hey, Couldn't find as many good ass shots as I wanted...Oh well, you get the point. My name is Matt(26) just moving to Salt Lake and looking for a room. Living with a bunch of hot girls would really amp up my street cred. I have chose to answer the application questions as honestly as possible and hope that they will impress the pants off all you well dressed, culturally educated, beautiful women.
--Spend most of the day shirtless...shirts are so restrictive
--Compliment your roommates excessively...see above
--Listen to five girls overanalyze their romantic lives ad nauseum...as long as I am not asked advice
--Bake chocolate-chip cookies...sorry, I like brownies
--Offer fashion advice...can't help you there
--Mow the lawn...I'm a landscaper
--Disqualify any self-deprecating statements your roomies might make...obviously
--Be charming, in general...can you settle for nice?
Anyways, if I pass your rigorous screening process it would be great to talk with you guys and answer any 'real' questions you may have. Matt.
6. why does the guy need to be hot when the girls are not? (This one devastated the author, for obvious reasons.)
7. Hey so you girls sound pretty hilarious and thats kind of what I'mlooking for in roomies! I'm Josh, 6'1, decent looking, and an awesomeguy all around.
Ps We are playing for the same team so no worrieshaha. Hit me up if you are interested. -Josh
8. Hi Kristen!
Ha ha I love the add. It sounds like a little much, but I may be up for the task. I am after all the only boy in my family with 5 sisters so....That is if the room isn't already taken. If you really need an application just ask. I've got a resume that should work. Let me know! Take care.
Steve
Oh a pic is attached.
Along with these responses came a great collection of photos: Below are just a few....
17 comments:
You have managed to obliterate my faith in humanity in one fell blog post.
At least I laughed as the world came to an end.
I love it! The one where the guy says he is playing for the same team - you should definitely pick him!
Well...at least you've got cookies, right?
Finally you humored me with this post....although I sort of agree with comment #1. While it was hillarious to read, a little sad for those poor lads who thought there was a sliver of a chance you were actually serious. I pity the fool.... But you are right, a few were a little creepy!
Love it! Love it! Love it! So needed a good laugh and I knew I could count on you to come through. Sure hope Rachelle told you about the comeback of 30 minute dance parties!
hey kristen, melissa here, I have to say, I'm dying laughing. I occasionally check your blog through megan's and this is by far the funniest thing you have written! #4 was super creepy -- did he say "service" -- WOW! I hope that was a fake response like your add.
interesting experiment!
Kristen,
Thanks for the laugh...so funny.
Your cousin,
Melissa
Sometimes I wonder if your posts are sociological experiments.
you are hilarious. look at you toying with these boys. i vote for the pic of the last one.
You're killin' me smalls. This is hilarious. The one guy was a bit nasty lookin. I think this experiment needs to repeat itself sometime in the future......for our humors sake. THANKS for the good laugh, have fun with your sister!
I FOUND YOU!:) Kristin, this is Tara Taylor, now Tara Chapple from big ol' Rigby Idaho. I came across your blog & had to laugh out loud. It appears as though you are doing great, and you look great also! I just wanted to say hello, & let you know I am silently going to continue to stalk you on your website! :)
Tara Chapple
I think you should let the gay guy move in! this is so FUNNY!
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Kristin,
Oh my Heck, I miss you! That is the funniest thing I've ever read! The funny thing is, I know you weren't kidding! I was just looking for yours and Sarah's blog last night and found you both! Your such a hottie! Sorry when you called last time my phone doesn't work. Didn't get your message till later! Come see me! I am getting a new phone this week! Same number! Or I will come to you and we will go shopping! my blog is jorellemcclellan.blogspot.com!
Love ya!
that is awesome! I think i saw that old man "steve" on "To Catch a Predator" so i would steer clear! :)
Love you man!
Kristen, your blog is excellent! It makes me miss the good ole girl days...no wait, I would never go back. So fun talking to you today. Now we can be blogging buddies. love ya!
I vote for Josh all the way. And the one who had sisters, he seemed like he could be normal as well. The rest...uh...whatever. Especially the guy who said "service." And you girls are gorgeous, so...luckily you were able to rule out that one who revealed himself as having horrible taste...
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