On
this date in 1886 the London Times published the
world's first classified ad. Here are ten of my favourite howlers
from the classifieds:
- SM seeking an adventurous SF interested in underwater bondage, with or without scuba gear and albino livestock breeding. No weirdos, please.
- For sale: TVs - perfect working order, as advertised on Crimewatch.
- Christian male, 28, interests include church, sailing, socialising, music and quiet night sin seeks female 18-30 for friendship/romance
- For sale: Electric carving knife, brand new £4. Other baby toys at various prices.
- Lady, reasonable looks, medium build, 65, likes short walks, outings, the occasional drunk.
- Walter, 56, slightly disabled, seeks sex with men of any age. Must be hairy around Walsall area.
- Rolls Royce hearse for sale due to bereavement. Original body, excellent condition.
- For sale: Six Million Dollar Man. £3.
- Afghan hound for sale - what am I offered for this one year old dog? House trained, gentle, will eat anything and is especially fond of children.
- Lost, brown and black dog, has piebald left eye and limps, half of right ear missing and no tail. Answers to the name of Lucky.
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