The CRAIGSLIST personals experiment (LONG.)

[Gogar]

Ok, fellas. I've been mulling this over for a while, and now's the time. I'm not sure if I want to spring it right now, or after I've started it. I've chosen RIGHT NOW, because I want to draw on your wealth of worldly experience to ensure the success of my idea. Please read, and understand, and help, if you think it's worth it. I think it will be a freaking riot.


Everyone is sick of my "trade a ride for tickets" threads. And, they just don't work in the winter. But, I LOVE threads that everyone can enjoy and laugh about. So, here it is, with your help.

As you might know, I travel for work, and I'm in a new city let's say about 3 times a week. I love the "phenomenon" of the Internet, and non-traditional social networking via the internet. (Think Pelican, not myspace.)

So, here's the premise: Your social martyr, Gogar, peruses Craigslist Personals one week ahead of each of his workdays.

He sends a Targeted, specific, honest reply to the non-robot posts in CL "Women seeking Men" personals, explaining the premise of this experiment.

Meet a girl, before the show. Do a 5-minute interview with the girl, with 15-20 stock questions every night. Same questions, every night, Same camera, different girl, different city.

Give the girl and a friend tix to the show, and let 'em go. (unless they're hot. I don't see it happening, but that's part of the fun.)

Here's my equipment: The "Flip Mino". $140.

http://www.theflip.com/products_flip_mino.shtml#scene=sceneMain





WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR FROM YOU GUYS:


I need 10-20 thoughtful questions.

And here's my starter email subject to your editing and approval:

HI.

I read your ad on CL today, and I wanted to send you a note. I've been looking at CL personals a lot lately, mostly from a combination of voyeurism, boredom, and curiosity.

Anyway, I'm replying to your ad because I have a proposition for you, it's pretty innocent and in no way a waste of your time. I travel a lot for work, and I'm doing a video blog where I have agreed to meet one woman from CL personals each day. I'm sending you this email because I think that your ad was pretty interesting, and I'd like meet you and do a short (less than 5 minutes) video interview with you about your experiences on CL personals. In exchange, you will get 2 tickets to see (BHTM AT VENUE) ON (THIS DAY) and pre-show Meet-and-greet backstage passes, in order for us to meet and do the interview.

I'm offering 2 tickets because, obviously, I'm going to be busy during the show and I don't want to leave you hanging. You can bring a girlfriend, or a guy. or come alone; no worries whatsoever.

So, let me know what you think of my idea; I assure you it's legit and will be a lot of fun for everyone. Thanks!

Gogar












I think it could be HILARIOUS. Maybe SCARY. Whatever. That's why Im' asking.



First stop: CLEVELAND. Former home of Brian Bell, creator of the biggest OT thread ever. Whaddya think?

Thank you for reading,

Gogar.

[charleskieffner]

i think the 1st question should be............

1) will you love me in the morning?

2) is yo daddy rich?

3) can you change oil on a 911?

4) are you good at washing/sandblasting/polishing parts?

5) can you reload quickly,under stress, a 12 ga pump shotgun, a .45?

6) can you balance a check book?

7) can you live within your means?

8) can you gut/skin/quarter a elk/deer?

9) do you need an "outfit" for every activity?

10) do you have any kids or pyscho ex's with restraining orders against them?

11) do you know first aid/cpr?

12) does blood bother you?

13) do you have a passport?

14) do you have a clean background? ie. no wants or warrants?

15) ARE YOU ON ANTI-DEE-PWESSANTS or taking HORMONES?

16) have you had a "pyschotic" episodes?

17) can you drive a stick?

18) can you cook? aside from TV dinners?

19) do you live in a trailer?

20) can you set up keyboards and a pedal steel,amps,mics etc.

hope that helps............should narrow the selection process for you?

[charleskieffner]

21) are they real??????

[Seahawk]

Ask her if she recognizes:

"5:18: Press Return"

[Paul_Heery]

I think that your email might want to explain that you are actually in the band. Otherwise it may come off as a little creepy.

I suggest a side competition for Pelicans. Let's see if we can write a Craigslsit personal ad that would cause Gogar to invite you to be interviewed.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Paul_Heery

I suggest a side competition for Pelicans. Let's see if we can write a Craigslsit personal ad that would cause Gogar to invite you to be interviewed.

"I have tig 'ol bitties, am filthy rich with no issues, and want to meet the keyboard player in a touring band".

Signed...

No strings attached

[charleskieffner]

start off with this............

" IM A LONELY GUY FROM OUT OF TOWN LOOKING FOR A LIL BIT OF ACTION"!

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by charleskieffner

start off with this............

" IM A LONELY GUY FROM OUT OF TOWN LOOKING FOR A LIL BIT OF ACTION"!

Is that supposed to entice Gogar to interview you...hmm. Not that there's anything wrong with that

[charleskieffner]

22) are you a certified scuba diver? everythang is magnified 1.5X unta-wata! LOL!

[dewolf]

23) Is there an 'exit only' sign on the 'back door'

[Paul_Heery]

Here are some questions for the ladies:

How often do you post/update your Craigslist personal ad?

How many replies did you get to your current ad?

What caused you to respond to my email?

Are you looking for a long-term relationship or a casual sexual encounter?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Are you OK with 15mm or would you prefer 17mm?

[mede8er]

Ask her how she feels about tulips on an organ.....

[Gogar]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

Are you OK with 15mm or would you prefer 17mm?

And then she says "Well, you might have some clearance issues with 17mm, but if you don't, might as well go big., 5:18 press return."

I knew I could count on Chuck POR LAS PREGUNTAS VEINTE.

[charleskieffner]

Originally Posted by dewolf

23) Is there an 'exit only' sign on the 'back door'

man what was i thinking? forgot that juan. LMFAO coffee on the screen. just got into work. hysterical!

im sorry gogar im not going to be able to enjoy this " social experiment" with you. as of yesterday late afternoon i'm officially "off the market" as far as "social experimentation". i purchased for holly a VERY BIG AND EXPENSIVE DIAMOND AND MONGO HUGE EMERALD ENGAGEMENT RING!!!!

when i woke her up 15 minutes ago to discuss the "morning after", i asked her how it felt to be WEARING MY PORSCHE ENGINE ON HER FINGER?????

need i say more??? so much for my engine happening in 2009!

to be honest.............i couldnt be happier and im the luckiest man on the planet!

good luck with this and i will be checking in on your progress. please take plenty of "strategic" pics and let all of us here either give the thumbs up or thumbs down to your "contestants."

this will be a hoot!

[bell]

this sounds like a possibly fun or tragic idea

"do you have any tattoos? if so where?".........if so a pic is required.......2 words TRAMP STAMPS

[9dreizig]

and now you know why I gave you a flashlight.......

1) when were you last tested ??
2) are you on any medications ?
3) when was your last relationship?
4)ever have a restraining order against you ?

[Gogar]

Oh, I'm counting on tragic, and funny. I just need some CACAJUATES, errrr.... I mean COJONES to actually do it and I need some good questions.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by bell

2 words TRAMP STAMPS

......and we all know what THAT means!

I like the idea, but you need to have a live stream. Unedited live stream........

[Laneco]

Well - these could be interesting questions and might prove quite insightful for guys:

1. What is your favorite sexual fantasy?

2. How often do you masturbate?

3. When you "check out" a guy, what part of him are you looking at?

4. How do you feel about male pattern baldness? (do you care if a guys bald)?

5. Name a famous person that you would bang like a screen door in a tornado if you were locked in an elevator with them....


Have fun!
angela