Craigs List: Part Humor, Part Torture
I have to tell this story, because Bear won't. It's a prank that one can only laugh about when said person is not the victim. In this case, Bear was the victim.
While depositing money in the bank today, Bear received the following text on his cell:
"Saw your post on craigs list. What's up? 21yo 5'11" 185 pic at http://******.jpg (little drunk in that pic) let's hang out or something."
"Craig's List? 5'11, 185 Wow! Either that's a big chick or that's a dude!" Bear thought. A few minutes later, he received this one:
"Hey Barrett, saw your ad and would love to chat. I'm a fellow american stationed here in Bangkok as well. I have a dinner tonight but could call afterwards, wanted to know if it was ok to call late? michael."
Turns out Bear has some friends in town who, two-weeks prior, revealed the Craig's List prank, where they used a friend's phone in a personals ad of men seeking men. Having ample time on their hands, they decided to make Bear the butt of the joke.
Here is the link in all it's glory: http://bangkok.craigslist.org/m4m/204470082.html
Just in case it gets pulled off, here it is: Hi, My name is Barrett and I just moved to Bangkok (the code) not to long ago from the United States. I'm feeling kind of lonely in this big city and am having a hard time meeting people who share the same interests as myself. Back in the US I had trouble "finding myself" (01) and opening up to others, but now that I'm here I think it's time to take the next step, open up to people, and experience new things. Ideally I'm looking for someone who is looking for a long term relationship and that I can share my thoughts and feelings with(258). I like going out but I'm also enjoy staying in and talking through the night. If your kind, considerate, and generally open to this kind of idea and relationship, decipher the code and give me a call, I can't wait to hear from you (4201). If I don't anwser right away leave me a message and I'll be sure to get in touch as soon as I can. Also, I'm about 6'1" (185cm) and 175lbs. (80kg), lean and fit, and I'm looking for someone who takes care of themselves. Talk to you soon, Beautiful and lonely in Bangkok, Barrett
My favorite part is "beautiful and lonely" with the picture (which was ironically taken by Bear himself when he was alone in the office. He was "testing" his new camera lens.)
~ J-Dub
While depositing money in the bank today, Bear received the following text on his cell:
"Saw your post on craigs list. What's up? 21yo 5'11" 185 pic at http://******.jpg (little drunk in that pic) let's hang out or something."
"Craig's List? 5'11, 185 Wow! Either that's a big chick or that's a dude!" Bear thought. A few minutes later, he received this one:
"Hey Barrett, saw your ad and would love to chat. I'm a fellow american stationed here in Bangkok as well. I have a dinner tonight but could call afterwards, wanted to know if it was ok to call late? michael."
Turns out Bear has some friends in town who, two-weeks prior, revealed the Craig's List prank, where they used a friend's phone in a personals ad of men seeking men. Having ample time on their hands, they decided to make Bear the butt of the joke.
Here is the link in all it's glory: http://bangkok.craigslist.org/m4m/204470082.html
Just in case it gets pulled off, here it is: Hi, My name is Barrett and I just moved to Bangkok (the code) not to long ago from the United States. I'm feeling kind of lonely in this big city and am having a hard time meeting people who share the same interests as myself. Back in the US I had trouble "finding myself" (01) and opening up to others, but now that I'm here I think it's time to take the next step, open up to people, and experience new things. Ideally I'm looking for someone who is looking for a long term relationship and that I can share my thoughts and feelings with(258). I like going out but I'm also enjoy staying in and talking through the night. If your kind, considerate, and generally open to this kind of idea and relationship, decipher the code and give me a call, I can't wait to hear from you (4201). If I don't anwser right away leave me a message and I'll be sure to get in touch as soon as I can. Also, I'm about 6'1" (185cm) and 175lbs. (80kg), lean and fit, and I'm looking for someone who takes care of themselves. Talk to you soon, Beautiful and lonely in Bangkok, Barrett
My favorite part is "beautiful and lonely" with the picture (which was ironically taken by Bear himself when he was alone in the office. He was "testing" his new camera lens.)
~ J-Dub
posted by Cali Thais at
4:10 AM
3 Comments:
How does this one have 0 comments? Then again, how do you respond to that photo?
That photo is prime cut - that's the good stuff. It combines good lighting, pays attention to geometric design elements, and brings emotion. There's nothing wrong with the photo. It is merely the context in which my buddies put it that are damaging. And yes, I will take more photos like that of myself and others because that's what I like to do. Hell, I might have my shirt off in the next one... how do you like that?
Anonymous, I agree - total shame there weren't more comments on this. I actually thought it was pretty funny. But this begs the question - why don't you reveal yourself, or at least provide an insightful nickname to give us a clue?
~Bear
Of course you will take more photos of yourself. I don't know if I've seen a photo that Bear has taken that _doesn't_ have Bear in the photo..... I agree with Bear - who is anonymous? Hopefully not the same anonymous from Turd's blog.
~ J-dub
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