Race Me in a Lobster Suit

Absurd Internet Ads and the Real Conversations that Followed 

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Pub Date 26 Mar 2019 | Archive Date 12 Apr 2019

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This collection of prank Craigslist ads and the real email exchanges that followed is “hilarious, good fun” and the perfect gift for fans of offbeat humor (Huffington Post)
 
When New York City copywriter Kelly Mahon started posting fake gig ads online as a creative outlet, she was surprised to find that there was someone interested in every bizarre job offer she dreamed up. Race Me in a Lobster Suit collects Mahon’s funniest posts, along with the improvised email exchanges with would-be cocoon knitters and lobster racers. Some correspondents became suspicious, while others seemed willing to play along. The result is good-natured comedy gold and a kind of collaborative entertainment that could only exist in the internet gig economy. Irreverent illustrations by cartoonist Graham Annable (creator of the Harvey Award nominated Grickle comics) ensure that this small book offers outsize laughs.

A quick, hilarious read, Race Me in a Lobster Suit is perfect for anyone who needs a bit of absurdity to brighten their day.
This collection of prank Craigslist ads and the real email exchanges that followed is “hilarious, good fun” and the perfect gift for fans of offbeat humor (Huffington Post)
 
When New York City...

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ISBN 9781683691044
PRICE $12.99 (USD)
PAGES 208

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I had this book on my Amazon wish list and was lucky to receive a copy to review from NetGalley. It was so funny (which I expected) but it also had elements to it that I didn't expect at all. I was so surprised at how many people actually were willing to do things for a complete stranger that were dangerous/weird. I laughed so hard at some of the scenarios and the enthusiasm that people showed.
Kelly Mahon is that friend that tells the best stories, she has a very easy way of bringing you into her world.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wanted a good laugh but also to anyone who is feeling jaded about the kindness of strangers.

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