Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist alpacasThe 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...

He wants to find a girl with whom he can "kick the willy."

From the please don't be a euphemism file: "Would like to help you put air in it or if it goes flat, change it for you."

Just his eyes can make someone drop food.

The hard sell: "I am mad boring and dead broke."

When talking with a unicorn, it's hard to keep your eyes from drifting downward, apparently.

And they're worried about texting while driving...

She'd like to lawn and wing with you for Peter Gabriel.

Barefoot, eyes closed, listening to Andrea Bocelli -- what could go weird?

Hmm... we're not sure drinking margaritas is a gig, though it could be a talent.

There have to be better options than Craigslist for financing a student loan.

Random items available

For sale: a 5-foot hookah ($100)

For sale: a Japanese sword, "very, very sharp" ($50)

For sale: "Egyptian camel saddle" ($20)

For sale: alpacas ($500)

For sale: male mannequins ($75)

For sale: an old-school time clock ($125)


photo: Craigslist item "Alpaca's"

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