Gary, Creepy Craigslist Guy

[grrgoyl]

As I said last time, Tery is out of town which means gobs of mediocre horror movies, and I plan to pass the savings on to you. But first, I had another thrilling Craigslist adventure tonight

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[kavieshana]

This risk-taking behavior is only escalating! Can't you at least have these scary meet-ups in a well-lit parking lot?

was planning to suggestive sell more things to me. I'm sure you meant to say "was planning to suggest to sell more things to me." but I'm choosing to read "was planning to suggestively sell more things to me." Elaine NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS IN A LIVE-IN MOTEL.

The answer was Eddie James (?)(edit: Etta James, Tery informs me) Oh, is that what happened? There's a "church" (one of those run out of a house deals) with a lit up sign outside my school that reads Etta James song lyrics right now rather than the traditional Jesus-related pun. I couldn't name the song but I really only know "At Last" so that's no surprise.

This is an exciting entry, but I can't believe you passed up the opportunity to learn that guy's life story. Once you'd decided he wasn't going to kill or rape you.

[grrgoyl]

Haha, while writing this I was thinking I had some buried thrill-seeking streak but I don't think so. I think it's more of a bargain-seeking streak that happens to send me to the most dangerous parts of town. From now on before embarking on any transaction I need to read through all these posts and refresh my memory on the feelings of terror that are apparently forgotten every time I survive.

No, I meant suggestive sell. You must have never worked in a restaurant (count yourself lucky), it's when the cashier asks "Would you like fries with that?"

"At Last" is all I know as well. I think most people can probably safely say that.

Oh HELL no. All I care about is shiny electronics, not life stories. Unless he's on LJ, then I might reconsider.

[kavieshana]

Whichever sort of streak you've got it's going to get you killed someday. Maybe get a tattoo on your hands that you'll see every time you drive. Something like, "Hey if they're selling something for super cheap it's because they are desperate." Or something shorter, if you like. "Hitssfscibtad."

Nope, never worked in a real restaurant where my check depended on the size of the bill. Does the soft cell ever work? Could you ask, "You don't want fries, do you? Really skinny and attractive people like you never order fries. Anyway I don't want to give them to you because I don't want to increase the possible size of my tip."

Life stories are cheaper. And as he'll likely be dead soon you could have stolen his and wrote a book about it.

[kavieshana]

Lol accidental but cool misspelling. That's more of a reverse psychological sell anyway.

[grrgoyl]

It was a bit of a drive so I had plenty of time for the crazy random thoughts I often have. Like wondering if there would be any money in hiring myself out as a "Craigslist buddy," just someone to accompany people to transactions as a safety measure. Then I realized that would stupidly open myself up to even MORE potential killers and rapists. Still, might be a new dotcom opportunity for someone.

Actually I was forced to suggestive sell when I worked at McDonald's for three years. It didn't change my paycheck by a single penny and very rarely worked. But hey, they were the only people that would hire me when I was 16.

Meh. I was exhausted just trying to dodge listening to an entire Etta James album. I had way more fun playing with my new toy.

[kavieshana]

That's an idea...but would you trust a Craigslist buddy more than you'd trust a Craigslist seller?

There's a register at my local Einsteins with a sign facing the cashier that asks, "Would you like a cinnamon twist today?" The cashier has never asked me if I would like a cinnamon twist. I asked her last week if the sign is meant to make her hungry.