You Suck at Craigslist

Author: drmk

  • YSaC, Vol. 352: “Born on Memorial Day” doesn’t have the same ring to it.

    do you want to hang somewhere for memorial day? – 40

    Date: 2009-07-03, 11:17AM EDT

    come and join us for memorial day starts today and tomorrow alot of drinks and food, music all are welcome

    Dan sends this one in, saying, “Notice the date. I can understand confusing Labor Day with Memorial Day, maybe. But … it’s the 4th of July! How do you get the date confused?”

    Maybe they’re just getting an early start on 2010’s Memorial Day celebration. See, it says it starts today and tomorrow — it doesn’t say when it ends. Besides, this was posted in w4m. They’re obviously looking for men with enough, erm, stamina to keep partying.

    Oh come ON, people. It’s the FOURTH OF JULY. It’s right there in the name. It’s not like the Fourth of July takes place on September 23rd or something. Nobody else could make that mistake, right? Right?

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  • YSaC, Vol. 351: But it’s Canadian money, so it’s worth $2.50.

    3 thousnad dollars For Help – 35

    Hello!
    I’m ready to pay any woman willing to help me having my permanent residence,
    If you’r looking for more please tell me email me and leave me a phone number to joing you.

    351

    Andrea sends in this listing from Montreal, saying, “I mean, seriously, if your future depends on trying to break immigration laws by paying a woman to marry you so you can stay in the country, you’d think you could at least take the time to 1) spell check your ad, 2) make said ad understandable, and 3) find a photo of yourself where you don’t look like an asshat wannabe gangsta with mental problems.”

    You also might want to spend a little less time photoshopping bling into your picture.

  • YSaC, Vol. 350: One of these things is not like the other …

    4 Tall Standing Lamps – $20

    4 lamps for sale. 3 of them are identical (black lamp). I only have one of the yellow wooden lamp. All are functional. Buy all 4 for $20.

    Is it really necessary to post three of the exact same picture just because you have three of the same lamp?

  • YSaC, Vol. 349: At least she’s not a wrapper.

    im a female raper and singer looking for management

    Hi i a m an up incoming artist in search of good management.I have lots of songs recorded I just need a boost in my career I have a nice hot look most important I have talent. If you want to check out my pics leave me an email and I will responde my email is xxxxx2004xxxxx@yahoo.com are ashleyblondemodeltype1@xxxxxxxxxxxx r call me by phone for serious people only please xxxxxxxxxx ask for ashley

    Yup, that’s right, folks …. she’s an up incoming female raper.

    What a difference a “p” makes, huh?

  • YSaC, Vol. 348: It’s an anagram of “flab solo”.

    Another in the series of, “If you can imagine the misspelling of it, it’s already on Craigslist!” Today’s challenge: foosball tables. Quick, think of the strangest spelling imaginable of foosball. Now click to see what others came up with …

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  • YSaC, Vol. 347: You say Prevential, I say Prudential ….

    It just doesn’t stop.

    2 French Prevential Twin Bed Set, chest, dresser, mirror – $450

    2 French Prevential Twin Bed Sets
    Includes:
    2 Beds with wood side rails
    9 drawer Dresser
    Chest of Drawers
    Mirror$450 OBO

    Call xxx-xxx-xxxx

    347a347b347c347d

    And, of course … because these things always travel in packs:

    French Prevential Sofa And Loveseat – $200

    Good Condition Call For More information xxx-xxx-xxxx347e

    It’s gotten so bad that whenever I see a listing for French Provincial, I actually have to stop and think about whether that’s right or not. I’m sure I’m not the only person who’s done this, since a couple of people have sent me listings for French Provincial furniture!