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The Most Bizarre Thing You've Done for Money?

by terinah14
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Hello guys! Sorry that I'm here again to harvest your opinions. I'm just curious, what's the most bizarre thing you've done in exchange of money?

Back in the days when I was still in high school, this one guy asked me to ask another girl out for money. It didn't work but he still paid me.
#bizarre #make money
  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    After watching Midnight Cowboy, I decided to be a gigolo. At about 19 years old I took a bus to Florida (I assumed that's where all the gigoloing was happening). My first day there, laying on a beach, I was picked up by an attractive woman, and we spent the day and night together. Yes, I got paid.

    It was a thoroughly unpleasant experience.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      After watching Midnight Cowboy, I decided to be a gigolo. At about 19 years old I took a bus to Florida (I assumed that's where all the gigoloing was happening). My first day there, laying on a beach, I was picked up by an attractive woman, and we spent the day and night together. Yes, I got paid.

      It was a thoroughly unpleasant experience.
      That's because she thought you were a beached whale and spent the rest of the day trying to roll you back in the ocean.
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      • Profile picture of the author yukon
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        Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

        That's because she thought you were a beached whale and spent the rest of the day trying to roll you back in the ocean.
        Peta is always trolling beaches looking to throw something back in the water.
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      • Profile picture of the author BigFrank
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        Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

        That's because she thought you were a beached whale and spent the rest of the day trying to roll you back in the ocean.
        Yes. Having someone peer into your's ears with the aid of a flashlight is always a dead-giveaway.

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    • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      After watching Midnight Cowboy, I decided to be a gigolo. At about 19 years old I took a bus to Florida (I assumed that's where all the gigoloing was happening). My first day there, laying on a beach, I was picked up by an attractive woman, and we spent the day and night together. Yes, I got paid.

      It was a thoroughly unpleasant experience.
      Yeah, Midnight Cowboy has the effect of sending me to sleep too.
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    • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      It was a thoroughly unpleasant experience for her.
      Fixed that for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    I was paid by Claude to pimp him out on a beach in Florida.
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  • Profile picture of the author whland
    This didn't happen to me. But in the winter of 1994 my sister who was 12 at the time stuck her tongue to a cold street sign pole in the middle of winter.

    I was 6 years and 9 months old. This 18 year old guy was trying to get us to stick our tongues to the pole for $5.00. He tried to tell me that i was wrong when I told him that it would definitely stick.

    I didn't stick mine to the pole because I just knew it would stick and he wouldn't try it first.

    My sister stuck her tongue to the pole though and it stuck.

    It took some firefighters to get her tongue free.

    She was stuck there while I ran to tell mom who called 911.

    He tried to keep from paying my sister the money but his parents made him pay her.
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    • Profile picture of the author yukon
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      Originally Posted by whland View Post

      This didn't happen to me. But in the winter of 1994 my sister who was 12 at the time stuck her tongue to a cold street sign pole in the middle of winter.

      I was 6 years and 9 months old. This 18 year old guy was trying to get us to stick our tongues to the pole for $5.00. He tried to tell me that i was wrong when I told him that it would definitely stick.

      I didn't stick mine to the pole because I just knew it would stick and he wouldn't try it first.

      My sister stuck her tongue to the pole though and it stuck.

      It took some firefighters to get her tongue free.

      She was stuck there while I ran to tell mom who called 911.

      He tried to keep from paying my sister the money but his parents made him pay her.





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  • Profile picture of the author AprilCT
    My most bizarre times were working far too many hours straight through than anyone ever should too many times. Now, I can't ever imagine doing that again, and won't. At this point in my life, I hate deadlines.

    Yeah, apologies for even posting, it's just not very exciting.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Beroff
    I used to deliver eyeballs. No, I'm not talking about driving Internet traffic using banner advertising. I'm talking about literally driving a car to physically deliver human eyeballs for surgery.
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  • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
    Claude asked me to direct one of his Squat Cobbler videos.

    What can I say? I was young and needed the money.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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    Sold fruit juice at a women's craft fair.
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  • Profile picture of the author ForumGuru
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    When I was just out of high school I was involved with a MLM company called World Wide Products, a new competitor to Amway way back in the day.

    We carried a line of cosmetics and the facial cream in that line contained human placenta... And yeah, we were supposed to pitch that fact and demo the cream on the ladies during our presentation.

    To be honest, I tried to stick with the $20 bottles of Aloe Vera juice that you drank a shot of in the morning...gosh that stuff tasted horrible!

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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    This is not a joke.

    A friend of mine joined an MLM company that sold a cream that made women have stronger orgasms. That's right, you had to apply the cream on your nether regions (the woman's).

    He wanted me to sell this product. He was very excited about it, and was angry that I thought it was silly.

    I asked, "And how would I demonstrate this product? How would I even bring the subject up?"

    He really thought this idea would finance his retirement.

    It's not that the product was bad, it's that MLM wasn't the way to sell it.
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    • Profile picture of the author David Beroff
      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      This is not a joke.

      A friend of mine joined an MLM company that sold a cream that made women have stronger orgasms. That's right, you had to apply the cream on your nether regions (the woman's).

      He wanted me to sell this product. He was very excited about it, and was angry that I thought it was silly.

      I asked, "And how would I demonstrate this product? How would I even bring the subject up?"

      He really thought this idea would finance his retirement.

      It's not that the product was bad, it's that MLM wasn't the way to sell it.
      Seems like it'd be a perfect fit to me, as an upsell for the gigolo service.

      But seriously, MLM and home demonstration parties are big with adult products like vibrators and lingerie, so I don't see why you don't think it'd work with enhancement creams. In fact, I think the personal testimony aspect would help make some serious sales, compared to other channels.
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      • Profile picture of the author ForumGuru
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        Originally Posted by David Beroff View Post

        Seems like it'd be a perfect fit to me, as an upsell for the gigolo service.

        But seriously, MLM and home demonstration parties are big with adult products like vibrators and lingerie, so I don't see why you don't think it'd work with enhancement creams. In fact, I think the personal testimony aspect would help make some serious sales, compared to other channels.
        Yeah, sex toy and and sexy attire parties are the craze these days ----> not so much back in the early 80's though. I guess nudist camps and orgies still ruled the day. Personally, my wife and I have only been invited to one of these parties (that I know of).

        Ebay is the place to go ---> try this one...no creams needed, and no mess either. The cooling option may be the best fit for you if you prefer it hot and heavy and are not using the MLM/Party route

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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by David Beroff View Post

        Seems like it'd be a perfect fit to me, as an upsell for the gigolo service.

        But seriously, MLM and home demonstration parties are big with adult products like vibrators and lingerie, .
        I may confuse people with my photo...but I'm a man.

        I know that adult products are sold by home parties. How many are sold by men? We live in Wayne county, Ohio. It's the belt buckle of the Bible Belt. There are more churches here than stop signs. "Have A Blessed Day With Jesus" is actually a common sign in front of restaurants and stores.

        My friend suggested that I put up a display, and sell the Orgasm Cream to ladies that were in the store.

        Absolutely nothing creepy about it. Mrs. Yoder, the Amish school marm...would think it was just peachy.


        Orgasm Cream isn't a bad product, but it isn't something I am going to suggest to my vacuum cleaner customers.

        I have two rules in my business;
        1) Don't tell anyone in town that I'm an atheist.
        2) Don't mention Orgasm Cream to my female customers.

        So far, those rules have saved my butt a few times.
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        • Profile picture of the author David Beroff
          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          I may confuse people with my photo...but I'm a man.

          I know that adult products are sold by home parties. How many are sold by men?
          My first sentence was a joke, Claude, riffing on your earlier joke.

          The rest of my post was in response to your comment leading to your conclusion, "MLM wasn't the way to sell it"; that's the part to which I was disagreeing.

          I never made a comment as to whether you, personally, were suited to be an appropriate salesperson for this particular product. I do tend to agree that your gender and location would probably work against you here.

          Oh, and Mr. Yoder sends his thanks and regards for that brown-paper package marked "The Path to Eternal Happiness".
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          • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
            Originally Posted by David Beroff View Post

            My first sentence was a joke, Claude, riffing on your earlier joke.
            David, Claude reminds everyone that he's a man. He has to because his appearance, voice, and mannerisms confuse people. In fact, the Saturday Night Live Pat character is actually based on him.

            (This is an example of the most bizarre thing I've done for money. I insult Claude and he occasionally buys me lunch. Technically, it's more of a barter system, but it counts.*)

            *This post is Officially Rule 2.3 compliant.
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            • Profile picture of the author David Beroff
              Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

              David, Claude reminds everyone that he's a man. He has to because his appearance, voice, and mannerisms confuse people. In fact, the Saturday Night Live Pat character is actually based on him.

              (This is an example of the most bizarre thing I've done for money. I insult Claude and he occasionally buys me lunch. Technically, it's more of a barter system, but it counts.*)

              *This post is Officially Rule 2.3 compliant.
              I said "riffing", Dan, not "riffling".
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        • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          I may confuse people with my photo...but I'm a man.

          I know that adult products are sold by home parties. How many are sold by men? We live in Wayne county, Ohio. It's the belt buckle of the Bible Belt. There are more churches here than stop signs. "Have A Blessed Day With Jesus" is actually a common sign in front of restaurants and stores.

          My friend suggested that I put up a display, and sell the Orgasm Cream to ladies that were in the store.

          Absolutely nothing creepy about it. Mrs. Yoder, the Amish school marm...would think it was just peachy.


          Orgasm Cream isn't a bad product, but it isn't something I am going to suggest to my vacuum cleaner customers.

          I have two rules in my business;
          1) Don't tell anyone in town that I'm an atheist.
          2) Don't mention Orgasm Cream to my female customers.

          So far, those rules have saved my butt a few times.
          "I may confuse people with my photo...but I'm a mannequin"

          Fixed

          Do you sell Rubbermaid vacuum cleaners? I always wanted to ask but could never find the right moment.
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    • Profile picture of the author Princess Balestra
      Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

      A friend of mine joined an MLM company that sold a cream that made women have stronger orgasms. That's right, you had to apply the cream on your nether regions (the woman's).
      Ha!

      I am thinkin' now 'bout those 3D rides you sumtimes see in the mall.

      "The Ultimate Rollercoaster"

      "White Knuckle Ski Slope"

      "Dragster Mayhem in Wooster"

      You clamber inside, an' get tossed around like you are there.

      They could mebbe set onea those up for your friend's cream.

      No hydraulics necessary -- jus' a few barbells too heavy for gals to lift & sum magazines fulla prettyboys.

      Or mebbe rodeo horses.

      "Writhetronic -- Just The Tonic"

      "Don't Be So Maybe-al -- Come Get A Labial"

      "Want For More Than Perhaps When UR Treating Your Flaps"

      I figure that would cut out the need for a middleman of an applicatorial nature & thus guarantee the whole enterprise remained above board.

      Oh -- an' next to a shoe store plz. Or someplace sellin' chocolate cake.
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      • Profile picture of the author ForumGuru
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        Originally Posted by Princess Balestra View Post

        Ha!

        I am thinkin' now 'bout those 3D rides you sumtimes see in the mall.

        "The Ultimate Rollercoaster"

        "White Knuckle Ski Slope"

        "Dragster Mayhem in Wooster"

        You clamber inside, an' get tossed around like you are there.

        They could mebbe set onea those up for your friend's creme.

        No hydraulics necessary — jus' a few barbells too heavy for gals to lift & sum magazines fulla prettyboys.

        Or mebbe rodeo horses.

        "Writhetronic — Just The Tonic"

        "Don't Be So Maybe-al — Come Get A Labial"

        "Want For More Than Perhaps When UR Treating Your Flaps"

        I figure that would cut out the need for a middleman of an applicatorial nature & thus guarantee the whole enterprise remained above board.

        Oh — an' next to a shoe store plz. Or someplace sellin' chocolate cake.
        Genius!

        I think I may consider holding one of these at my local IMAX! The D-Box seats could be perfect with the right flix. I could also sell personal comfort cushions as an add-on and have my partiers pop them out half-way through the show for a test ride.

        I'm thinking I may have an earnings climax by the end of the first show! I'm also feeling the multiples flowing as well.

        Who has a load of information on a solid MLM company with a fantastic line of cream?
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  • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
    I'm available to be hired to model in the lingerie or vibrator MLM as I believe this would be the weirdest way I have made money in the last 73 years or so.

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    I am a worker in freelancer One day I dance near river wearing long pants and shirt tucked in.Very wet.I got paid for it.I still like to do things like that.
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