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I love this part: By my last count I've dated two NFL Cheerleaders, paegent queens in three different states and would say that overall I bring a pretty solid track record to the table.
$3200 is a lot for a 2-bedroom. You can get a nice 2-bedroom for $1500-$2000; super-duper nice ones for more, but $3200 is excessive. You can get some that are called 2-bedrooms but are actually 1+office/den for less, starting at around $800, but the $800 ones aren't so hot usually.
Other than the use of the term "wingman," which implies they are working for you, without any offer to reciprocate, and without meeting the guy, I say why not? It's hard to find happiness in this world, and NFL Cheerleaders and paegent queens need a little help sometimes, too.
He didn't sound so bad to me. He's looking for a friend & he wants someone who'll live in an expensive place. He's happy paying more than you. He likes dogs. He's got a sense of humour. He's a bit full of himself, but that's hardly worthy of olena-ing.
By my last count I've dated two NFL Cheerleaders, paegent queens in three different states
What's great about this (besides the hilarious "I Am a Stud" tone) is that it implies that he may have actually dated more cheerleaders/pageant queens, but he's unable to keep track of numbers greater than 2 or 3 without periodically counting.
He's a lobbyist. I got a fairly good taste for that profession when I gave it a whirl when I lived near DC back in '02.
Lobbyists are even slimier than salepeople. They have no fear of saying anything, truth or lie, to anyone, friend or stranger. They can absorb an agenda in one sitting and then spew back the same ideas with whatever spin best fits the target.
Since he is single, he needs a killer apartment for entertaining, the best he can afford, and thus the wingman reference. He is out to woo decision-makers and anyone who shares the space absolutely must be on his side.
If he was headed to New York instead, DumbCo's could rent their apartment to him.
Also, a wingman is how guys crack women who travel in pairs. The wingman distracts the friend(s) while the stud lands his prey, and if the wingman happens to score with the friend, that's just icing on the cake.
Obviously, the wingman and the stud swap roles on successive nights. The perfect wingman is a gay guy (for the obvious reasons). Also, two bisexual guys make a fantastic team.
Another setting is a male/female team looking for a threesome with another female. The two tagteam the target and after they determine which of them the target prefers, the other distracts the friend(s) while the hook is set.
People, I think you miss the subtle humanity of this Craig's List post. "Paul" does not need a roomate, he is offering a wonderful opportunity to a potential "wingman." Respect.
'Cause there are people out there who are gonna recognize this as a helluva opportunity. If you're gonna be sorry for someone, if you're gonna get all, you know, judgemental on someone, get with the program. It's about the potential "wingman." 'Cause you know someone "real" is gonna reply.
Paul embodies just about everything I hate in people, but I also get the feeling that he really loves his dog. So I'm torn - can someone be a total shitbag and still love their dog?
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