17 of the Funniest Craigslist Postings Ever

If you’ve ever used Craigslist, you know it’s one of the most popular platforms for buying and selling items online. With so many people using the site daily, you are sure to find some rather weird and outright funny ads. Here is a list of the funniest Craigslist posting ever seen. I’m sure there are more, but here is a start!

1. NBA player Anthony Davis looking for a personal assistant on Craigslist

Searching all over Craigslist looking for your dream job?  Well, we think we found it! As is turns out, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis is looking for a personal assistant;  and he has turned to Craigslist to look for the perfect candidate.

If you don’t mind running typical errands, playing ball, and meeting fans, send your resume in.  It also helps if you are very tall and sport a certain appearance.   According to the ad, which has been confirmed as a publicity stunt, the purpose is to allow Anthony Davis time to focus on getting ready for the season.  Brush up on your resume skills and send it in before the ad is taken down. http://neworleans.craigslist.org/ofc/5832352467.html

Snapshot of the ad as it appeared on craigslist:

2. Minnesota Vikings Offensive Line Volunteer Needed

Apparently the Minnesota Vikings need a little help with the offensive line lately; so much so that a fan has posted an ad on craigslist asking for a volunteer to help out the team!  the ad reads:

“Desperately looking for someone to occupy either end of our offensive line to protect Sam Bradford and, if possible, open some holes for our running backs. Experience preferred but not needed. You are guaranteed at least 8 working days, possible more in January based on performance. YOU MUST WORK SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS! Unfortunately, due to salary cap limitations, we will be hiring on a volunteer basis only.

No calls please, emailed resumes and game tape only!

Skol,
Rick ”

The  ad was posted to Craigslist in the Eden Prairie page with the desperate title of ” Tackle Needed!!!”.  Hopefully someone can come through for team 🙂

3. Does Anyone want to Lobster Race?

Well here is a new one, a fine upstanding person in New York is looking for a Lobster Racing Partner to enjoy the age-old tradition of lobster racing around an apartment.

The ad reads:

“Looking for individuals to participate in the biweekly lobster race. The way it works is, we set up an obstacle course around my apartment. The first lobster to cross the finish line wins….”

Now, before you get all upset thinking that it is cruel to race lobsters and not keep them happy in a tub of seawater, there is an odd twist to this story:

“No worries if you don’t have your own lobster costume, I have a spare (size M-L). Beginners are welcome this month since I twisted my ankle, which has greatly impacted my agility. ”

I can’t stop laughing and thinking about people in lobster costumes racing around an apartment.  Imagine the look on the faces of the neighbors when they bang on the door because they are making too much noise.

4. What the Deal with Fingers in Craigslist Car Ads

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Been looking for a car lately?  So have millions of others on craigslist and many are noticing an odd little trend….FINGERS.  It is as though the public has completely lost the ability to control their fingers or feel the need to “point” at the car they are selling on Craigslist.  Obviously, the one and only car in the photo is the one you are selling, so why point to it?

Well, here is the reason:

Apparently people posting the car are a little paranoid and want to cover the license plates to avoid that info from getting out into the public.  I am all for protecting yourself from identity theft on Craigslist, but I hope these people realize that the license plate is visible to everyone everyday its on the road.

Besides the “finger,” I have seen many variations of protecting the secrecy of the license plate number…everything from bottles, cans, food, and more!  A simple photo editor should do the trick, but thank you for pointing out the car for sale…for a second I thought it was the Van parked behind this car that was for sale. 🙂

5. Jacksonville Woman makes $200 a Day Selling Positive Pregnancy Tests

Well here is a new one; it seems some people are getting very creative in finding new ways to make money on Craigslist.  Recently, a pregnant lady in Jacksonville FL decided to sell positive pregnancy tests on Craigslist for $25 each.  Who on earth would buy someone else’s pee-stick?  Apparently a lot of people!  The lady, who remains anonymous was making approximately $200 per day!

Now, before you get too excited about this offer, the ad has been flagged for removal on Craigslist.   Sorry.  However, this is not the first time someone has tried selling positive tests on Craigslist.  Back in 2013 the idea started and randomly pops up every so often.   Search all Craigslist and see if you find something similar.

6. The $50 Million Dollar Rock Tool

This might just be the chance of a lifetime to be the proud owner of what could possibly be an ancient stone tool; or the chance to show the world you are a stoned tool… not sure yet.  This ad on Craigslist is from a Minneapolis resident who has saved this precious rock for more than 15 years, only now to sell it to the right buyer.

The Ad reads:

“I found this rock roughly 15 years ago along Lake Superior. It fits perfectly in my hand as if I could use it as a hammer or grinder. It feels good and natural when I hold it, almost like it was designed to fit the hand so that I could be used as a tool. There is even a gash in the rock that looks like could have come from hitting something. The item is smooth everywhere else.

I have kept this rock for 15 years because I have always been fascinated by it. My guess is that it was made a long, long time ago so that it could be used as a tool. There is no other rock like this that I have ever seen. I am willing to sell this to right person. Price is $50,000,000.”

Well at that price I’m sure it has already been sold.  By the looks of things, it appears to be a grinding stone, and sorry, but I found better deals on Ebay.

7. No Such Thing as Too Much Info in Your Motorcycle Ad

I must admit, that when I sell anything on an online classifieds site, I like to include as much info as possible.  The good info to make the sale, and the bad information is to gain the trust of the purchaser.  So far, it has worked out well every time.   Especially when the item is rather expensive, people looking at your ad want to be sure of what they are getting, and trust that person is not telling a story to make a quick sale.

Enter this man in Indiana

He decided to post his beloved first motorcycle for sale on Craigslist.   But instead of just listing the quick specs of the motorcycle, he took the reader on a journey of how this was his first motorcycle (though bought in 2015), learned to ride in a church parking lot, then realized it was too big for his 5’3″ height.  He goes on to describe how he got a new bike and a house, and a good rant about drivers vs motorcycles that he encounters all the time.

It’s not until the very end, when you feel like this guy is your best friend that he gets into the details of the bike and even lists what is wrong with it.  Read the ad and tell me if you would buy from an ad like this – he has gained my trust…too bad I don’t ride motorcycles.

8. Looking for a Marysville Ninja

If you happen to be a Ninja, and you just happen to live in the Marysville area, you are in luck.  A recent ad on Craigslist is looking for just the right roommate. It’s a little hard to tell exactly what the ad is for, but if your looking for 5 acres of creepy forested land to practice your inner ninja moves, this place is perfect.  It also comes with a private room and bathroom so you can seek solace from the outside world.  You must be a serious ninja, as no alcohol is allowed as well as no tv!  But then again, the internet is included… I’m confused

See the ad below

Source: imgur.com

9. Wine, blood, or red paint…

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It’s hard to pass up a good deal on a couch on Craigslist, even if it is a bit of a fixer-upper.   This couch recently posted on Craigslist might take that idea to a whole new level.   A white couch with a tiny red wine stain… according to the poster, is barely noticeable.

Source: Reddit

The problem comes when you look at the picture and realize this is clearly a joke or a crime scene!  So let’s take a poll, what is on the couch:

Red paint

Blood

Or red wine

Leave your thoughts in the comments.   Either way, would you feel comfortable picking this up while the guy’s wife is out of the house?  Eeek!

10. What you put in a toilet is your business

Recently an ad on Craigslist showed a rather unique use for a common household feature.   Instead of selling a simple toilet as “a toilet”, this crafty person decided it is better used as a planter.

Source: imgur

At least if you use it for flowers, when you are done using it, the room smells like flowers.  I’m just hoping that none of my neighbors takes him up on the great landscaping advice.

11. The worst liar ever on Craigslist

Ok, so we all embellish a little when posting an item on Craigslist.  Maybe “excellent condition” isn’t the best term when gently used condition better describes that little bit of damage to the corner that no one ever sees.  But there are some people on craigslist and other classifieds sites that are just not salespeople.  Salespeople embellish, wannabe sales people just outright lie and get caught red-handed.   For example, this fine attempt…

First of all, sweet suit, but if you really want me to buy from you, I need to establish some degree of trust.  When you tell me that your vintage 1980’s Bill Rodgers Running Suit has never been worn, but you include a picture of you clearly WEARING IT; I think you failed.

Source: i.redd.it

12. Father’s Day BBQ

It looks like this group of guys are missing their dad on Father’s Day.  I’m sure there is a great backstory here, but the fact is, this post is both funny and sincere.  A group of guys are having a backyard BBQ on Saturday and must be missing their dads this coming Father’s Day (June 18th) and want a “stand in” father to treat them like champ.   Although they ask for a “Generic Father Figure”, the criteria is rather tough:

• You must have at least 18 years of Father experience
• you Must have 10 years of grilling experience
• must refer to the guys as “big guy, chief, sport or champ”
• Must enjoy a cold beer with the “sons”

If you are up for it, this job could be the one for you!

See the ad:

Source: i.redd.it

13. Take “The Talk” to the next level

It’s amazing what services people are willing to offer on craigslist; just when you thought you have seen it all, someone else has found a way to turn nothing into something.  Take this fine gentleman’s post on craigslist…

Just when you thought having “the talk” with your daughter was hard enough, and embarrassing for your child, this guy has found a way to double the discomfort.  Now true enough, there are not many well-paying gigs out there for an aging male nudist, but I just don’t think that his email inbox is going to be flooded with requests.

Check out this ad:

source: i.redd.it

Yup, you read it right.  This guy is willing to be an educational model for your sweet daughter to learn the mysteries of the human male form.    He is not looking for anything sexual, just the pleasure of educating your daughter toward womanhood.  The puns I could throw in here are endless, but I will let you come up with your own.

14. The most disappointing post on Craigslist

For a brief moment, I thought that all of my dreams and wishes would come true; all thanks to one Craigslist ad.  One simple object could make me so happy and give me riches beyond belief.  A magic Lamp with a genie!  It looks legit; after all the lamp appears to be of high-quality brass, or probably GOLD given how magical it is.  I couldn’t believe someone would be willing to part with it for only $5.  Then I thought, their first wish was probably for endless wealth, so any money from this sale was useless.

The author claims that he had made only 2 or the 3 wishes, which means one more wish to be granted….

Then I read the ad further,

Source: reddit

Awwwww man!  Who on earth wishes for the genie’s death!?  Now all that is left is a useless lamp.  So disappointing!

15. Funniest Motorcycle Ad on Craigslist

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I love it when someone posts an ad and then goes off on a hilarious tangent.  This ad from Austin TX Craigslist had me laughing from the first line.  The guy makes it perfectly clear he has little specific knowledge of the bike as he doesn’t even know the year; but those are formalities in his mind.  The art of the sale is in his perfect, humerus honesty.

I often say that creating a sense of trust is #1 in making a sale of higher value item.  Being honest about scratches, past repairs etc will not detract from the sale, if anything, they add to it.  This guy is so honest in his description, you feel like he your best friend by the end.  And of course, once you have created that kind of feeling, making the sale of the bike is much easier!

Source: Craigslist

The ad reads like this:

“Up for sale is a 1992, or possibly 1993 Honda Pacific Coast 800. I honestly never cared to know what year it was – this bike only gets better looking with age. What I do know is that every time I pass your girlfriend on this, she gives me the same look of arousal that can only be compared to the look my junior year homecoming date gave me after I shotgunned an unhealthy amount of Keystone Light in a Walmart parking lot.

First off, this sex machine was built to party. Don’t let the smooth curves fool you, she can easily fit two cases of beer (plus ice) in the trunk. If getting fucked up in public parks before noon isn’t your thing, you can “probably” fit about 14 pounds of weed in the trunk. Way more if you vacuum seal it. If you are not sure how to do that , this useful reference should be all you need to figure out how to vacuum seal. This is a total guess though. The trunk locks up tighter than your jealous girlfriend after noticing a text message from a female coworker you once called “cute”. I’M TALKING ABOUT YOU KOURTNEY. IT’S CALLED HAVING FRIENDS AND IS TOTALLY NORMAL. What I’m trying to say is that the trunk is awesome and will make everyone jealous. You could put a baby or some groceries in it if you needed. Plus if you “accidentally” drive through a river everything will stay dry, or so I’ve heard.

This bike was marketed to middle aged, middle class white guys (my dad LOVES this bike), so you rarely see them on the road. If socializing with my miserable coworkers has taught me anything, it’s that middle class white guys rarely do anything except work a thousand hours a week because “It’s up to us to keep society together, as the millennials today are lazy pieces of shit and do nothing but cause a drain on the economy, always whining for things like basic healthcare and salaries that will allow them to one day possibly move out of an apartment and into a glorified crackhouse”. Lucky for us, them working all of those hours means they don’t go outside with their motorcycles to fuck up traffic on I-35 any worse than it already is with their complete lack of self-awareness, because using common courtesy on the road would be way too much of an inconvenience. With that being said, this bike only has 19K miles, which is low as shit.

I bought this bike in March 2016 when I got my Phoenix semi truck accident compensation (that is another story). The sole purpose were rides to the white trash mecca known as Daytona Beach, FL. I made the trip in May of that year, slept on picnic tables (not by choice), and somehow managed to not get pulled over despite ignoring 100% of the posted speed limits throughout the tri-state area. Before leaving on that magical journey, which was sponsored by those gold cans of 32oz Miller High Life and gas station taquitos, nearly every consumable on the bike had been replaced at 16K miles – oil and filter, brake pads, tires, battery, air filter, coolant, etc. I simplified the fuel system, modifying a few pieces that notoriously fail and leave you stranded, forcing you to give HJ’s to a trucker named Carl for a ride to the next town over (or maybe I’m just bad at negotiating). I installed an insanely bright LED headlight because the factory one is shit, and wired up a handful of pigtails to run a GPS or charger for your wife’s Hitachi magic wand. She says it’s for her back, but we both know it’s because you’re too scared to use any amount of creativity in the bedroom despite knowing she’s moments away from leaving you for your best friend. I figured I would encounter Paul Blart at some point, so I put in a set of hidden switches to cut out the headlight and tail light. Use at your own discretion, as my friend who is a divorce attorney said it could “possibly be illegal”. Whatever that means – I don’t trust lawyers and neither should you.

You may be asking yourself, “But why would you possibly want to sell such a luxurious machine”? I’ve just got too many damn bikes. I tried putting it in my apartment, but this big girl doesn’t climb stairs for shit, and it would just give my sketchy neighbors another reason to break in. She currently lives at my deceptively attractive old boss’s house (old as in previous, not as in chronologically advanced – these details matter), and I know she can only handle so much visual excitement outside of her kitchen window every morning. Plus I’ve got two other bikes there and need to stay in her good graces. It’s only a matter of time before I’ll have to sell a fucking kidney to pay storage fees, as occasional grass-cutting isn’t nearly enough.

If you buy this bike, you’re basically taking over my position as the Christopher Columbus of PC800’s. Whatever you decide to do, I guarantee it hasn’t been done on these bikes before. Burnouts? Top speed runs? Google that shit, and you’ll be met with “Why would I possibly want to go over the speed limit” and “Burnouts are unsafe”. It’s like being the coolest kid in the Chess Club – it takes practically zero effort. I once rode this thing through the woods of Florida, and can promise you it’s never been done on these bikes before. You’re essentially writing the history books with this machine. From what I can remember, this bike has been ridden inside of at least two houses, one bar, and one gas station – so you’ll have to get way more creative than me. Use your imagination – I believe in you. If you’re the lucky man (or woman, I’m as progressive as everyone else) who buys this from me, and you send me a picture of yourself jumping the bike at least 8″ off the ground or somehow doing a wheelie (no passengers allowed), I’ll personally buy you dinner for up to $100. Or we can just go to the strip club and blow it there. I’m down for both options.

I’m asking $3K for this piece of perfection. It’s got ultra-low mileage and is in surprisingly good shape for its age. There are some minor blemishes on the bike from the previous owner (that’s what they all say). I’ll toss in a bike cover, a manual, the shitty original headlight, a spare ICON helmet that I never wore (safety is for nerds), and whatever extra stuff I’ve got from the bike laying around. Do some research on these bikes – they’re the epitome of over-engineering. Hydraulic lifters, hydraulic clutch, shaft drive, and a double-insulated engine (this thing is stealth as fuck). If it was just a little bit faster, it would seriously be the best bike ever made. It’s even got hidden crash bars underneath the fairings… FROM THE FACTORY. They are basically EXPECTING you to go hard as fuck on this thing and wreck it on a baseball field or at your upcoming family reunion. The bike comes with two keys for when you get drunk and lose one, a perpetually half tank of fuel, a clear Louisiana title in my name.

Buy this bike, change your life.” (Source: Craigslist.org)

What can I say, I love the wording and sense of humor in this ad.  The poster can easily sell it to the average guy who completely relates to the ad.  I sure hope this guy is looking for a job in comedy writing, because if so, this little masterpiece work as his resume.

Would you buy this bike?

16. Ask your doctor if Mike is right for you!

I will have to give this guy a little bit of credit, he has a sense of humor about it all…

This dating ad was recently posted on craigslist Delaware reads more like a cheesy pharmaceutical ad than a dating ad, but there is a ere of comedy to it.  The ad reads”

Have you been feeling run down, and bored?  Filled with the sense that the male population is made up of unemployed losers who can’t treat a woman right?  Did your last date take you to a monster truck show and consider it “high art”?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, now may be the time for Mike.  Mike is a revolutionary new man created for the best women in the Delaware area.  Mike has all of the following:”

And trust me, this is where the author really closes the deal…just look at the list of qualities (the 3rd one is my favorite)

”

–A steady, well-paying job

–His own place

–A car without an $800 stereo

–A fully functioning brain

Mike is 34 years old and currently lives in Wilmington, Delaware.  Mike is not right for everyone.  You should stop seeing Mike immediately if you have a pre-existing condition known as “marriage”,  5 kids by 4 men, or dry mouth”

Hahaha.  Too funny.  Check out the ad below or Search all of craigslist for more funny ads!

Source: reddit

17. Selling someone else’s car on Craigslist

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Alright, we all know that craigslist can have some questionable, and scammy postings placed on it.  There are also many many legitimate posts; in fact as we indicated on the homepage, there are approximately 80 million ads posted to Craigslist each month. Approximately 1 million of those are job ads.  Of those 80 million ads, a large number are re-listings and another large percent are spam unfortunately, so the real number of actual new ads each month is somewhat unknown. Either way the sheer number of ads is simply astounding!

But, if a very small percent are fraudulent, there would still be thousands of ads that are going to get flagged.  This one is no exception.  This craigslist ad appears in Craigslist LA and I am thinking that it probably will not last too long.   Simply put, the ad author (and I use the word “author” lightly) is clearly selling someone else’s car!

Take a look at the ad below:

Source: Craigslist

The ad reads:

“Here folks is a very rare convertible. It has been abandoned inside a dark secret parking structure at Warner Brothers Studios. This would be a perfect car for a collector or a movie car warehouse. The unreasonable owner wants $3800 for it, but in reality it has been sitting about seven years, so I think $1500 would be more reasonable. It does run and drive, and a new transmission was installed. We know it is a four cylinder engine, but information is sketchy and pictures scarce, due to the unwillingness of the owner to provide basic information online. I have this person’s contact, so I can refer you to him if you are seriously interested in the car. Also, join the Chrysler K-Car Club and help us save another K-car at www.chryslerkcar.com. Mileage, who knows? Whether the owner is willing to let someone check the car out in person first is debatable, but you can try. I think if this owner is reasonable, and once he has calmed down. he may realize the Chrysler K-Car Club is a legitimate organization with no money merely trying to save K-cars from the crusher. Don’t let this car rot in the parking garage any longer.”

So just because a car has been left in storage in a parkade at Warner Brothers Studios doesn’t mean it is a free for all to sell.  It does sound like the author has talked to the owner of the car and received some basic information, including a unreasonable price of $3800.  The rest of the ad reads more like a “save-the-whale” speech trying to save these Chrysler K-Cars from the recycling plant.

So in the end I’m not sure what the true intension of this ad is: an ad for his Chrysler K-Car club, a save this car ad, of a scam to sell someone else’s car….you decide.