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nutbastard
10/26/09

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... and here i thought i was never going to be featured on giz! #craigslistad
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Odin
10/26/09

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I'm pretty sure he could achieve the same effect with some servos, a remote control, a speaker and an MP3 player loaded with C3P0 voice clips. #craigslistad
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FrankenPC
10/25/09

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I don't get it. Hollyweird does this all of the time. "I want a morbidly obese actor to play the role of a homicidal maniac". Or whatever they are looking for at the time.

What's the difference? #craigslistad
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PoMo
10/25/09

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It's a matter of human dignity and social awareness. No matter how innocent his intentions were, it's just tasteless. Poking around at a V.A. hospital would have been downright offensive. But asking around talent agencies or actors guilds would have been the more appropriate thing to do-- much more difficult, but much more appropriate. Amputees have played roles in such movies as "Dawn of the Dead," "Saving Private Ryan," and "Starship Troopers."
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adam_h
10/24/09

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What's so awful about this? He's looking for a double-amp who'd be game to play along. I'm sure there are star wars fans in that crowd. #craigslistad
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chapoec
10/24/09

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What so bad about this ad? That would be an awesome costume and will be a hit at any party. The guy is being forthright in his ad. #craigslistad
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G.O.B.: Come on!
10/24/09

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Well, I LOL'd. You know you did too, Rosa. #craigslistad
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Rosa Golijan
10/25/09

@G.O.B.: But I felt bad after I did! It doesn't count in that case. Right? Right?
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spider2544
10/24/09

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i dont really see whats so offensive about this. thats like asking people who are verticaly challenged to be oompa loompas while you dress up as willie wanka. #craigslistad
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Greenleaf
10/24/09

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Of course it's in Brooklyn. Now where's the ad for a morbidly obese asphyxiophiliac that wants to help someone recreate the scene where Princess Leia kills Jabba the Hutt? #craigslistad
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Morelikepalcohol
10/24/09

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You're right, that's very offensive, why should people who are missing their legs be able to have fun? Or go out on Halloween, or, better yet, be part of a cool costume? This just disgusts me. I hope someone does something about this as soon as possible. (Sarcasm...Jesus Christ, grow up. The guy was trying to go about it as nicely as possible. Would you make a big stink like this if the amputee was looking for someone big to play the part of chewbacca? Before you lie to me and yourself, face it..no, you wouldn't. So just because he's looking for someone with no legs, stop throwing all of this mercy pity in the air for people who you don't even know take offense to this! Relax! GEEZUS CHRIST!)
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sehacecaca001
10/24/09

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I have not problem with that whatsoever, and it might be the greatest night of some amputee's life.

This is not 1% as offensive as the tons of vile porn all over the net. (Not that all porn is vile, but tons of it is.)
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matthew.falzone000
10/24/09

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The outrage here is unnecessary, whether the guy's joking or not. People are way too sensitive.
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ezrashapiro
10/24/09

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I think it would be kind of a nice opportunity for a paraplegic to have a night out on the town. Too bad he didn't take it from that angle.
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witeowl
10/24/09

@ezrashapiro: Why does everyone keep assuming that an amputee (not paraplegic) wouldn't have a night on the town without this guy? Again, note how the ad writer doesn't even offer to hit any parties the answerer may have on his/her list. That's the part that offends me. (And keeps offending me by multiple commenters who keep playing the "Awww wouldn't it be nice to give the poor lonely amputee something to do for a night..." card as if it's charity.) #craigslistad
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ezrashapiro
10/24/09

@witeowl: That's a good point. I don't get out much. When I did, I don't remember seeing amputees too often, though. Perhaps the stigma stems from what seems to be the norm. Either way thanks for the heads up. #craigslistad
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beercheck
10/26/09

@witeowl: We're not assuming that an amputee wouldn't have a night on the town without this guy. We're assuming that IF there happens to be an amputee that wouldn't be having a night out on the town with this guy, it's possible that he might appreciate the opportunity this guy's offering.

I suppose you're of the type that would like to see "freakshows" banned as "inappropriate" too, eh?

Not cool. #craigslistad
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Josh Goldberg
10/24/09

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I knew a girl in a wheelchair who did halloween as a tank once. let the amputee play c3po and have fun. #craigslistad
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essequemodeia
10/24/09

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Lighten the fuck up. #craigslistad
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