This Ad's Full of $hit.

Looking for the next Ke$hit (East Village) (Who? What???)
Date: 2010-04-20, 9:54AM EDT
Reply to: XXXXX.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

If that's you, please respond with sufficient proof, your contact information (we might call at ANY hour, be ready), and be ready to do EVERYTHING we tell you, without question (For anyone out there who might not understand what this means, let me break it down for you: RED FLAG! RED FLAG!! RED FLAG!!!). If you cannot handle this, DO NOT RESPOND>

We'll do the rest (The rest of what?)

* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: Minimum wage plus 50 percent of whatever we make (My educated guess tells me that will be nothing.)
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Mr. Congeniality

Thursday, Apr. 1, 2010, 1:28 PM Pacific (Remember this date for years to come - it's the day a man just laid it all on the line and bared his soul in the name of Art. And good boobs.)

10 WOMEN RANKED IN THE ORDER OF HOW ATTRACTIVE I FIND THEM
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ART PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
NON-UNION
NO PAY

Casting Director: Nandan XXXXX
Start Date: April 20th 2010
Location: XXXXX Broadway, Suite 1206
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY BY SATURDAY 4/17
TEL: 541.979.XXXX

NOTE: ALSO INCLUDE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS OR ACTOR SLATES IF AVAILABLE. DO NOT SEND DEMO TAPES.

This is a photography project that examines the institution of casting, while simultaneously taking a critical yet empathetic look at the act of judgement (I'm judging you on your spelling...) and the guilt associated with this everyday act.

SEEKING:

[ 10 FEMALE MODELS ]
The project is pretty straightforward, I am looking for 10 female models of whom I will take full-body standing portraits using standard techniques associated with fashion photography. The portraits will be fully-clothed, and the women participating will be responsible for designing and bringing their own wardrobe. The final product will be a collection of ten portraits that will be displayed in ranked order of how attractive I decide I find the individuals portrayed.

I would be happy to answer any questions regarding the project. I am not really sure if I've managed to make the ideas I have about this project clear at all. So please ask if you do have any questions.

Well, if the role you are fake casting is just for a "pretty" girl then I might buy this idea. But usually roles have more specific requirements like, um, talent, or something.

But, anyway - good luck to you. And just FYI, I rank this ad as the 27th most weird idea that is also demeaning toward women.
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Seriously, Someone Call The Cops

need gorgeous actress for "how-to-hypnotize-a-hot-chick" video PG-13
Date: 2010-03-23, 5:39AM EDT
Reply to: XXXXX.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Internet company needs one gorgeous actress or female entertainer for an instructional video for men on how to use hypnosis to seduce beautiful women. Actress will play the "hot chick" role but need not actually be under hypnosis during filming (i.e., she's safe ['safe'? 'SAFE'????!!!!*]). Talent will have to know how to ACT hypnotized.

Topic is controversial, so talent should not be shy about rocking the boat. Controversial????? CONTROVERSIAL?????!!!?!!? I think "illegal" is probably more accurate. Here's a hint for how to figure out if something is evil and wrong: Would you be ok if someone did this to your sister/mother/the love of your life? No? THEN YOU SHOULD NOT DO IT, YOURSELF.

*And when you imply that your techniques, when applied in real life, are NOT safe, that is an even bigger clue that what you are doing is wrong.

For consideration, please submit the following:

Statement of age (be 18+)
Resume/Portfolio, or links to same
At least one clear photo (no glam, angles, or low-contrast backgrounds)
Contact information and good time to call.

* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: $500.00 for one day of filming, minus the value of your eternal soul.
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