I've become very disheartened reading some of the awful things people have to say about one another on Craigslist. Seems that anonymity leads to people being cruel, immature and hateful.

Once I got off my little self-righteous soap-box, however, I started to thinking about how interesting it would be if we were all just honest in our posting. I know we all try to phrase our posting so we gloss over all the less-than-desirable aspects of ourselves (I too, am guilty of this!) So as a sort of weight off my shoulders, I want to post what my REAL posting would look like, without all the bullshit. We’re all voyeurs to some extent, probably more so if we’re on CL. So here you go…

Fat Girl Seeks Unattainable Ideal

So I’m fat. No two ways around it. Not plump or curvy, or the good kind of fat that (according to stereotypes) black guys like. Just fat—huge belly, flat ass, cellulite and stretch marks…the whole nine yards.  While genetics probably play some role in creating me, most likely this is due to my intense laziness and general hatred for physical activity. I tell people that I like yoga and imply I do it regularly. I don’t. I’m lucky if I do it a couple times a year. I also exert plenty of energy trying to ignore the fact that many people consider fat people to be in the same social class as child molesters and al-Qaida recruiters. 

I’m not really cute, have thinning hair which I spend way too much money on, and have a special kind of mutant acne that decided to stay with me into adulthood and is completely resistant to any kind of treatment.

I’m also incredibly messy and probably haven’t cleaned my bathroom is two months. I can’t manage my money worth a damn, and am about a heartbeat and a bad date away from becoming the neighborhood’s crazy cat lady. I have WAY too much porn, and some of it is DIRTY.

My best friends are gay men, since I like to be around the testosterone, but can avoid the potential rejection of straight men. I’ve got two degrees and a better vocabulary than most of the people I know, which means I usually come across as an arrogant asshole. (Maybe I am?)

I’m looking for a rich, tall, cute, well-educated guy who will spoil me but leave me alone when I want to hang out with my friends. He should also be really good in bed.

Any one else want to post for real? I’d love to hear what you have to say. Don’t worry—I’ll keep it anonymous. Dorks of the world unite!