Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist item payphoneThe 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...

"Please don't be a cult leader, serial killer or Newt Gingrich supporter. Anything else (platonic!) goes."

"[Y]ou and I were dancing very intimately when all the alcohol I had consumed all night caught up with me in a horrible way."

"The toilet aisle is a strange place to hit on someone..."

Noted: when a man compliments your boots, he's not really looking at your boots.

No need for the gym? How do you think she got those abs?

You got free chocolate -- so it wasn't a complete failure.

This week's is-it-a-euphemism: "wanted to ask you about the big cucumbers in your cart."

He now has a reason to not settle his cases.

She does get points for being honest and direct -- but we'll have to grade down for the Andre.

Craigslist should add a "seeking cuddling" section.


Random items available

For sale: a street blimp ($4800)

For sale: a mixed lot of animal hats ($6084)

For sale: pink Depression-era glass ($150)

For sale: a high temperature pressure washer, "for the serious clean freak" ($2600)

For sale: coin-operated original Super Mario Bros arcade machine ($575)

For sale: a disco ball ($20)

For sale: an ergonomic chair, the type no one can figure out how to use ($25)

For sale: a pay phone, "great for a mancave" ($80)


photo: Craigslist item "Coin-operated Ppay phone"

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