Craig's list is a wonderful invention. But it's always good to make sure you're reading everything correctly... As demonstrated by this very clever prank ad:
Insomnia Related Craigslist Prank
So I couldn't sleep last night, which is of no particular surprise. Bored, I decided to see how perceptive/greedy the average person was while looking for a room to rent. I posted an ad. Here are the responses (the ad is below):
1. (FAILED)
Hello,
My name is Bxxxxx Axxxxx. Low key guy looking for a nice place to live in DC. I saw your posting and thought I would let you know I am Interested in at least coming by meeting you guys and looking at the room if it is still available. I just moved up here from Atlanta in Aug. I have been staying with a friend in Bowie but that is a bit far for me. Little about me... I just turned 32 last month... I am a bartender currently studying to become a personal trainer... I am quiet... clean... drug and drama free... anything else you would like to know please email me back or call me #(404)-xxx-xxxx Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Bxxx Axxx
2. (FAILED)
Hi,
How are you doing? Guess fine i presume. Am writing you in regards to your advert on Craigslist.com and I'm interested in your room apartment, Am from maraura in South Australia Federation and I will be having some seminars and researchs on psychotherapy coming up soon in US. Right now am working for a Non Government Organization on a program on Pediatric Brain Tumor and cerebral related probs.The purpose of this seminar is to describe some thevast array of research that is being done to accelerate progress in the fight against brain tumors.We are set to increase public awareness about the severity and prevalence of childhood brain tumors,Find the cause and the cure of childhood brain tumors through the support of medical research.
This seminars and research will be in United states And Canada and I will be needing a room to stay for these seminars in your State, so I want to secure a room before my arrival to the States.I will be staying for the period of 6-7 months, Pls do get back to me with the room description, move in rent fees for the first month, Utilities and deposit if included. And if any picture of the room is available, kindly attach it with your reply please.i will like to know if there is space for my car also.
Hope to read from you. Have a wonderful and productive day.
Rxxxxxxx
3. (FAILED)
Hello,
My name is Rxxxxx and I am inquiring about your room for rent. A little about me; recent college grad form Boise State who is working
two jobs until the school year starts and I have a teaching position. Laid back and can chill with anyone, loves life, and having a goodtime. Email me back so we can set up a time to see the place.
Rxxxxxx
4. (FAILED)
Hi!
I saw your ad on craigslist and I'm interested! I am a 28-year old art teacher, and I am moving back to D.C. in June after a 2-year teaching stint in the Caribbean (Curacao). Your house sounds great, especially because I am a gardener (I am coming back to run a children's community gardening business), and I have two very lazy Caribbean cats who are looking for a home as well. Please let me know if this is a match!
Cheers,
Lxxxxxx
5. (FAILED)
Hi my name is Fxxxx. Iam a music educator and professional saxophonist in the DC area. I play and tour with the band Thievery Corporation. I am in my 30s a non smoker.
when I am home I like to just chill listen to music on headphones or just read. I am not a neat freak either but I am clean and more into harmony then dissonance. my cell phone is 301-xxx-xxxx and this is my email address I am very interested and could move in the first week of May. please call or email if you have any other questions.
regards
Fxxxxx.
....And onto the irresistible ad. Would you like to live here?
$370 Spacious Room in NW Townhouse!
I have a room available in a large, furnished townhouse only minutes from the cleveland park metro. About me: mid-30's professional male, non-smoker, social drinker, who runs his own business. The place: 3br, 1ba, expansive kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, plenty of closet space, woodburning stove in the living room, jacuzzi 'ciprea' tub, high definition toilet cam, roof top deck, and if you love gardening you'll love the backyard! While you don't have to be a neatfreak, I'm looking for someone who is 'clean.' Tell me a little about yourself and maybe we can arrange a convo. Can't wait to hear from you!
cats are OK - purrr Location: Cleveland Park
6. (THE SOLE WINNER!)
High-definition toilet cam? what??
are you offering cheap rent to watch your roommate use the bathroom?
some kind of catch?
tell me I'm mistaken...
