The Craigslist Curmudgeon has a couple many fans and both of you you’re all very loyal. As a reward, I thought I’d offer a best of piece. Here are the Craigslist Curmudgeon’s Top 10 Posts of 2007.
Lamery With the Olsen Twins - Who knew the Olsen Twins would be too cheap to pay their writers? […]
Here’s the ad in all it’s lamery:
“IDEAL POSITION FOR BUSINESS STUDENT, WORK AT HOME MOM, or DISABLED
“This is a part time/contract position and involves the following:
“1) Open PDF Files and CHOOSE the Select Tool.
2) Choosing Content by category or section.
3) Select (BY HIGHLIGHTING) A SPECIFIED amount of content.
4) Copying that Content
5) Paste That content in […]
‘Hey, I am running a small freelance web based company that specializes in producing web content, and I am seeking some writers to compliment my staff. Typical projects will be between 400-500 words. If all goes well, this may evolve into something more, but for now, it’s simply creating articles on topics that will be […]
I know this isn’t from Craigslist, but every now and then I find a treasure from another site and find it worth sharing. Let’s take this, for example:
“I’m a freelance writer seeking work and will start immediately. I’m willing to write for any specific project although my specialties are devotionals, articles, and short stories. Deadlines […]
The ad:
“Do you think there can be beauty in almost anything? What about Wal-Mart?
“TheBeautyInWalMart.com collects writing and art from those affected by Wal-Mart for better or for worse. Send us your stories, your photos, your thoughts, and get published.
“Check out the site to see what we’ve been accepting! See submission guidelines here.
“There is […]
The ad:
"I’m seeking stories about revenge for a book that I’m writing (Publisher: Thomas Dunne). I’d love stories on getting revenge on an ex, lover, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, etc., long & short tales, crazy, funny, sad or sweet. In case your story works for my book, I’d love to contact you with more details. And I’m […]
The ad:
“Write for a Reason
Date: 2007-05-11, 11:14AM EDT
Want to be part of something real?
visit www.mendingwords.com for details.
Then make your submission to: submit@mendingwords.com
Location: Nationwide
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: no pay”
What kind of crappery is […]
Thanks for all the fun cards and letters. I’m very much alive. I apologize for the lapse in posts, I’m embarking upon a new business venture and things are busy. I’m hopeful things will calm down enough for me to pick this back up on a regular basis.
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I had about a dozen ads bookmarked to share with you today but by the time I got to them they were already flagged and removed. Darn you Craigslist for your diligence!
Never fear, dear readers, there’s still assery to be had. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you a lesson in lamery.
This ad advertises for “Web […]
Charging them fifty bucks to “reserve space” in weekly publication. If that isn’t enough, there’s an additional five dollar charge if you include more than one illustration.
The ad:
“Hollywood Weekly is seeking to showcase LA’s creative talent. Starting in our April 2007 issue, we will provide talented writers with the opportunity to display their work. We […]
Because someone has to say it!
Written by the Curmudgeon [email] for b5media.
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