Funny Ads from Newspapers: Amusing Classifieds & More

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around amusing and humorous classified ads taken from various newspapers. Participants share their favorite examples of funny advertisements, highlighting the creativity and absurdity found in these listings.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a collection of humorous classified ads, including various amusing descriptions of pets, items for sale, and peculiar offers.
  • Another participant expresses enjoyment and amusement, indicating that they plan to share the content in a classroom setting.
  • A participant mentions a specific ad from a hospital newspaper featuring a piranha for sale and a three-legged cat available for free, contributing to the theme of humorous ads.
  • A later reply reiterates the previous ad about the piranha and cat, emphasizing its comedic value.

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Participants generally agree on the humor and entertainment value of the classified ads shared, with no significant disagreement present in the discussion.

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The discussion is limited to the sharing of humorous advertisements without delving into the implications or contexts of the ads themselves.

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i thought that some of these were most amusing

The following were actually taken from classified ads in newspapers:


FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.
8 YEARS OLD. HATEFUL LITTLE DOG.
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FREE PUPPIES:
1/2 COCKER SPANIEL -
1/2 SNEAKY NEIGHBOR'S DOG
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FREE PUPPIES...PART GERMAN SHEPHERD - PART
STUPID DOG
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GERMAN SHEPHERD 85 lbs.
NEUTERED. SPEAKS GERMAN. FREE.
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FOUND: DIRTY WHITE DOG.
LOOKS LIKE A RAT...
BEEN OUT AWHILE..
BETTER BE REWARD.
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AMANA WASHER $100.
OWNED BY CLEAN BACHELOR WHO SELDOM WASHED.
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SNOW BLOWER FOR SALE...
ONLY USED ON SNOWY DAYS.
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TICKLE ME ELMO, STILL IN BOX, COMES WITH ITS
OWN 1988 MUSTANG, 5L, AUTO,
EXCELLENT CONDITION $6800
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COWS, CALVES NEVER BRED...
ALSO 1 GAY BULL FOR SALE.
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83 TOYOTA HUNCHBACK -- $2000
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STAR WARS JOB OF THE HUT -- $15
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SOFT & GENITAL BATH TISSUES OR FACIAL TISSUE
89 cents
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FREE 1 CAN OF PORK & BEANS
WITH PURCHASE OF 3 BR 2 BATH HOME.
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FOR SALE:
LEE MAJORS (6 MILLION DOLLAR MAN) - $50
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NORDIC TRACK $300
HARDLY USED, CALL CHUBBIE
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BILL'S SEPTIC CLEANING
"WE HAUL AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS"
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SHAKESPEARE'S PIZZA - FREE CHOPSTICKS
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HUMMELS - LARGEST SELECTION EVER
"IF IT'S IN STOCK, WE HAVE IT!"
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HARRISBURG POSTAL EMPLOYEES GUN CLUB
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GEORGIA PEACHES
CALIFORNIA GROWN -
89 cents lb.
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FREE: FARM KITTENS. READY TO EAT.
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AMERICAN FLAG
60 STARS - POLE INCLUDED $100
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TIRED OF WORKING FOR ONLY $9.75 PER HOUR?
WE OFFER PROFIT SHARING AND FLEXIBLE HOURS.
STARTING PAY: $7 - $9 PER HOUR.
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EXERCISE EQUIPMENT:
QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS -$175.
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OUR SOFA SEATS THE WHOLE MOB
AND IT'S MADE OF 100% ITALIAN LEATHER.
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LAWYER SAYS CLIENT IS NOT THAT GUILTY.
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ALZHEIMER'S CENTER PREPARES
FOR AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
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GAS CLOUD CLEARS OUT TACO BELL.
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KELLOGG'S POT TARTS - $1.99 box
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FULLY COOKED BONELESS SMOKED MAN - $2.09 lb.
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OPEN HOUSE
BODY SHAPERS TONING SALON
FREE COFFEE & DONUTS
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JOINING NUDIST COLONY!
MUST SELL WASHER & DRYER $300.
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NICE PARACHUTE:
NEVER OPENED - USED ONCE
SLIGHTLY STAINED
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GET A LITTLE JOHN:
THE TRAVELING URINAL
HOLDS 2 1/2 BOTTLES OF BEER.
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FULL SIZED MATTRESS.
20 YR. WARRANTY.
LIKE NEW. SLIGHT URINE SMELL.
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1 MAN, 7 WOMAN HOT TUB -- $850/offer
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2 WIRE MESH BUTCHERING GLOVES:
1 5-finger, 1 3-finger, PAIR: $15
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica. 45 volumes.
Excellent condition. $1,000.00 or best offer.
No longer needed.
Got married last weekend. Wife knows everything.
 
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ROFLM*O

I'm printing that out to take to class.

What a way to start the day! THANKS!
 
This was an ad in one of my hospital newspapes:

"FOR SALE: Piranha fish, $5.00 each. Also, FREE to good home: Three-legged cat named Besty."
 
Originally posted by Tsunami
This was an ad in one of my hospital newspapes:

"FOR SALE: Piranha fish, $5.00 each. Also, FREE to good home: Three-legged cat named Besty."


LOL!
 

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