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Craig's List Lite

Bwog was stumbling around in the nether-regions of Craig's List, a confusing place brimming with possibilities of love, sex, and felony. We've filtered out the best (and worst) of Columbia-related posts.

Dear Professor Amazing


The way you tear into a argument-- you pounce on the main points, you toy with the subtleties-- makes me weak. When you take off on one of your brilliant analyses of 19th c. literature, I absolutely swoon. I love the animation of your face, the delicacy of your hands, the precision of your language, the suddenness of your laughter.

Yes, I admit it: I have tuned out seminar discussions to wonder what kind of underwear you might have on. And yes, I have allowed myself a couple ridiculous fantasies in which, through some truly transparent plot device (costume party, your late-night lamp-lit office), I have found an opportunity to kiss you.

But this is reality. So, I shall quietly show up to class tomorrow, make a small remark about James, and be on my way.

Respectfully yours,
The Smitten Graduate Student

More PG-13 Columbia-centric findings after the jump!

Blonde Columbia General Studies Student on the Downtown 1

Hello.

You were the adorable girl with the blue general studies messenger bag. I was the tall guy in the blue striped shirt who kept making eye contact with you. We both got off at Columbus circle. You had a fantastic half-smile on your face and you kept looking down at your feet. I would have said something if I wasn't immersed in conversation with my friends. Well, shucks, you seemed swell.

Where are Columbia Girls !

The situation is this... I'm involved in a serious long distance relationship that gives me emotional fulfillment but leaves me sexually deprived. So I'm looking to have a good time with someone that is cool and drama free. I am an intelligent, and attractive european guy who is open and creative. However, I've never done this before. Well, if you want to share time with me, let me know ...

Maybe You Can Tell From This Mix I Made...

(Incredibly detailed and lengthy playlist—with descriptions!—that might be of interest to some, but is too long to post.)

Actor to Play Police Officer (and has uniform already)

I am shooting a Columbia graduate film on Sunday, 1/20 and need an actor to play a police officer. The role is short, but very funny and important to the film. Please respond ONLY if you are both free on Sunday and HAVE A POLICE OFFICER'S UNIFORM which you can wear. This is vital. Thanks for your time.

Hair/Make-Up for Short Film (Columbia MFA)

Hair/Make-Up pro needed for fun short student film (Columbia University MFA Film program).

The film is called "RESOLVE" - about a pregnant woman and her cranky neighbor on New Year's Eve.

Shooting 2 evenings: Sat Jan 19th & Sun Jan 20th

Make-up needed for only two cast members (1 male and 1 female) - both need to look tired, with realistic under-eye circles. May also need to ADD FACIAL HAIR to the guy, for a scruffy look.

Great friendly crew, no pay but meals, transportation and a copy of the film will be provided.

Please be in touch to join this project!
Thanks!


Posted by sad : #1 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 3:48 PM (from campus)
I am so so lonely :( :( :(
Posted by James... : #2 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 3:58 PM (from campus)
James Joyce? If so, shame on you for thinking of that prof's underwear!
Posted by RaZpberry : #3 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 3:58 PM (from campus)
Why does that make you sad? You should feel good about yourself, knowing that at least you have't been reduced to seeking romance via Craiglist! Now THAT'S lonely.

... unless you posted one of those first three messages. ...Did you? I'm sorry. :o(
Posted by invisible_hand : #4 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 4:00 PM
probably henry james, as joyce wrote in the 20th cent, and people usually refer to famous figures using their last names.

anything else you'd like pedantically explained?
Posted by actually columbia? : #5 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 5:33 PM (from campus)
where does it say that professor amazing is a columbia prof? maybe i just can't see it, but all i see is that professor amazing is somewhere in manhattan.

not that it reduces the hilarity.
Posted by !!! : #6 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 5:42 PM (from campus)
the post is signed by "columbia grad student" so unless he's decided to be a visiting student at Fordham, i'd say it's a safe inference.

also, b@b is a much sadder world than even the most desperate craigslist posters.
Posted by uh.. : #7 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 6:02 PM (from campus)
no it's not.

"smitten" =/= "columbia"

i'm with #5 though. still pretty funny.
Posted by incidentally... : #8 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 6:25 PM (from campus)
the first message was posted in the 'women seeking women' category of craigslist.
Posted by Maybe : #9 · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 6:55 PM
Maybe they're talking about Henry James and Professor Posnock. If so, I'd have to guess that his undies are probably tweed.
Posted by !!!! : #10 (in reply to #6) · reply · track
January 24, 2008 at 10:35 PM (from campus)
Fordham is in the Bronx, not Manhattan, so I think it's even safer!
Posted by gay sex : #11 · reply · track
January 25, 2008 at 1:35 AM (from campus)
enough said
Posted by ... : #12 (in reply to #9) · reply · track
January 25, 2008 at 4:16 PM
I'd bet money that it's Professor Dames, not Posnock.
Posted by agreed : #13 (in reply to #12) · reply · track
January 26, 2008 at 4:24 PM (from campus)
It's gotta be Dames. He has exceedingly delicate hands.
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