One has to be something of a glutton for punishment to try making any sort of living as a writer, particularly in New York. But this Craigslist ad from a 33-year-old fashion scribbler at a "major" magazine takes it to extremes. Not only is he on the hunt for a college boy 13 years his junior, but the kid should be "serious/funny, intelligent/ditzy, kind/sarcastic" and "sweet/vengeful." Buddy, make/up your/mind. Also, don't drop in a word like "vengeful" and then try and say you just want to "hang out," go to movies and try new restaurants. The more-insane-than-usual Craigslist ad:

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