Craig and his wonderful list

Thumbnail image for craigslist pointy couchThe good thing about Craigslist: It's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations. The bad thing about Craigslist: It's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations.

Good or bad, we'll let you decide ...

This barn removal request seems like it should be accompanied by cheerleaders with pom poms.

Missing: A pet duck. White with black wings and a curly tail.

Sure, it's always the "crazy ranting friend" who gets the blame in situations like these.

"I stepped on your foot." A tender and touching moment of a different sort.

He noticed her sweater. And also her bacon.

Apparently, diacritical marks are "sóphïstïçâtèd."


The ongoing Pageant of Less Than Attractive Craigslist Couches

Suited, perhaps, for the Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland.

"This couch is awesome. ... It has eagles on it!"

Perhaps a sort of rustic woodland scene. Or perhaps not.

This one, apparently, "WONT LAST UNTIL MONDAY."

There's something about this one that's very ... something.


Random items for sale

Library card catalogue ($950)

1970s "Star Wars" board game: "Escape from the Death Star" (make an offer)

Box of Flutie Flakes (no flakes, just the box) ($20)

Miniature horse ($400)

Instant collection: Antique typewriters (make an offer)

Instant collection: Mounted deer heads ($125)

image: Craigslist item "Contemporary Royal Italian Elegant Mahogany Leather Sofa."

Comments

Is it weird that I sorta like that red sofa?

It never fails that the weirdest posts are always in ALL CAPS.

Hideously ugly...with horns?? I think so.

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