25 Oddball Craigslist Ads That Show How Crazy the Platform Can Get | “Needed Generic Father Figure for Backyard BBQ”

25 Oddball Craigslist Ads That Show How Crazy the Platform Can Get | “Needed Generic Father Figure for Backyard BBQ”
Cover Image Source: Reddit | (L) @xprachix | (R) @fukdonaldtrump2020

If you've used Craigslist, then you know that users can find almost everything they're looking for and occasionally, items they had no idea existed. Do you need a retro toaster that can also serve as a disco ball? Don't worry because Craigslist has you covered. Are you looking for a buddy who performs in the circus and can entertain you in his free time? You could be lucky on the site. Or you just might want a dad for hire who can cook up some lip-smacking BBQ. Doesn't matter what you need or want, Craigslist has almost everything for supply.

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With the rise of a dozen apps and services that are user-friendly and have rapidly growing audiences, Craigslist might not be at the number one position anymore but it is surely a winner when it comes to cracking us up with its ridiculous listings. So we have sorted through the subreddits of r/bestofcraigslist and r/craigslist to compile a collection of Craigslist pictures that will highlight the platform's distinctive and unpredictable nature because it is full of bizarre, wacky, and completely baffling content. These screenshots which range from strange listings to delightfully embarrassing meetings are sure to make you either smile or gasp. 

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1. Perfect man to hire on Thanksgiving

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2. That's not the low they were asking for

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3. Dad to hire for BBQ

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4. Is that a deer or a dog?

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5. Who wants to date this Karen?

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6. Fancy and futuristic cloth rack

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7. At the service of his wife

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8. A fart you can't forget

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9. This flute lesson will be interesting

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10. Hiring someone to wet your knees

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11. They take away anything that is free

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12. That was a daring bet indeed

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13. That was a weird requirement

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14. Chicken living up to her name

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15. Scammer got scammed

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16. Who punched this person?

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17. Missing school pizza terribly

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18. Do what you want with the flags

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19. When money is important

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20. Selling out the stupid vase

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21. Political supporters need this

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22. Never say no to free stuff

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23. Great businessman indeed

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24. Grandma has a weird hobby

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25. Basically, in need of friends

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