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"This collection includes over 1000-1200 cans."
I’m looking to sell my vintage beer can collection. This collection includes over 1000-1200 cans. I have no room left and need to unload some of my collectibles. Price is negotiable. Ask for Tom.
Fact: Parakeets make up 42% of Afflictor readership. (Image by Julie R.)
Some search engine keyphrases bringing traffic to Afflictor this week.
Afflictor: Helping babies who've just had makeovers sleep peacefully since 2009.
"Perhaps the Frankensteins owned it, who knows." (Image by Universal Studios.)
This is your every day cadaver parts holder. Would make a lovely addition to your every day ‘operations’ or sun porch garden plant holder. I am guessing this is from the 1920’s or 30’s. When I originally purchased this it was explained to me what it was used for in the medical profession. I thought it would be a nice addition to a porch as a plant holder but never got around to stripping and painting it. The top piece is removable and spins. The stand is on wheels. Construction is solid cast metal. The whole piece looks as if it comes from Austria as indicated on the bowls. Perhaps the Frankensteins owned it, who knows.
"I am aware the government thinks they could be an invasive species." (Image by J.M.Garg.)
I want to buy/adopt a Giant African Land Snail to keep as a pet. Please let me know if you have one or know where I can find a breeder.
I am aware the government thinks they could be an invasive species but they’re idiots and the snails are tropical and would die instantly in this climate during winter. I would never let it go and would rather kill it than set it free, but would never do either.
On back of card: "Fred set his school record for shot put (53 feet six inches)."
I briefly got my hands on a horizontal-shaped 1965 Topps football card of the Oakland Raiders star Fred “the Hammer” Williamson. An outstanding defensive back who played for that AFL franchise when it featured a number of all-time greats, Williamson was known as much for his macho boasting and self-promotion as for his game. He used his brash persona in a post-football acting career, building a long list of TV and film credits, though they weren’t all stellar.
Below is the trailer of the 1974 crime drama, Three Tough Guys, in which Williamson portrays “Brother Snake,” a hitman who faces off against an ass-kicking priest and a former cop. I never imagined it was possible for this many open-hand slaps to be administered in a two-minute period.
Tags: Fred Williamson
Canada: understandably excited. (Image by Jonathan Pope.)
Apart from ice hockey and encouraging Celine Dion to leave, the thing that cold-as-fuck Canada is best at is sending traffic to Afflictor. After a stunning upset last month by Lithuania, Canada edged out Great Britain during November to wrest back its crown and once again reign supreme as champion of Afflictor Nation. Well played, Canucks, well played!
Top 5 Afflictor Nations During November:
"I was born into a family of IDIOTS." (Image by RMajouji.)
What I am saying with this post is simple MANY MANY PEOPLE CAN’T turn a consistent profit in the market. VERY VERY FEW PEOPLE CAN
The best and truest way (I believe) to figure out who can and who can’tit’s not educational background or financial status. Rather, take a person who claims to be able to trade for profit, give this person a set time frame, monitor his ups and downs, and at the end of the exercise there will be profit or loss. That is the ONLY way to know if one is a good trader.
I AM HERE SAYING I CAN TRADE – I WAS BORN INTO POVERTY MY FAMILY IS FULL OF GREEDY SELFISH PEOPLE WHO REFUSE TO HELP ME PULL MYSELF OUT OF POVERTY + SUGGEST THINGS LIKE LEARN A TRADE !! THEY CONSIDER TRADING GAMBLING !!
For instance – my uncle, my father’s brother, has over $600,000 sitting in bonds RIGHT NOW earning an annual rate of 2.97% !! While here I am, quite possibly one of the futures GREATEST TRADERS (top 1% at least), living rent free in his house (while I “look for work”) and he thinks this is helping me!!!!
I was born into a family of IDIOTS no two ways about it ! I even think there was a mix up at the hospital, for there is no way I can think so differently from thesepeople and have the same blood line.
ANYWAY I AM A GREAT TRADER – I HAVE NEVER HAD THE REAL CHANCE TO PROOVE IT BUT I BELIEVE IN AMERICA AND THE AMERICAN DREAM AND I KNOW SOMEWHERE OUT THERE – SOMEONE IS GOING TO GIVE ME A CHANCE PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE WILLING TO GIVE ME A CHANCE – HONESTLY I DONT WANT YOUR MONEY I WANT MY CHANCE, ALL I NEED + YOU CAN LOOK INTO WHAT I AM SAYING, IS TRADING AUTHORIZATION ON AN ACCOUNT with NO WITHDRAWLING RIGHTS = THEN I CAN SHOW YOU WHAT I CAN DO AND BEGIN THE LIFE I WAS MEANT TO LEAD, AND GET OUT OF THIS HORRIBLE PLACE. THANK YOU
"My poor turtle and fish and shrimp are in a salad bowl right now." (Image by Mary Hollinger.)
My poor turtle and fish and shrimp are in a salad bowl right now, because I was cleaning their habitat, scrubbed to hard and cracked the glass. Look at this handsome little dude, he needs a new casa. A 10 or 12 gallon LONG tank would be perfect, but any comfy home besides the glass bowl will be better. It would be a miracle if someone could help me out tonight. I will pay you of course.
If you are even considering this, I thank you gracefully…
I’ve attached some pics from happier days (when they weren’t living in a saladbowl)
"Open to anything as long as its legal and legitimate."
I desperately need to make approximately $20k in a short period of time before the end of this year,.Open to anything as long as its legal and legitimate and most importantly it works in real life and has a proven track record of working and nor just some theory,..Please email me with any of your ideas, suggestions, business offers, opportunities, contacts, etc.. on how this could be obtained and if you benefit in the process that is fine with me as long as it works and we both get to our goals,.
I promise i will take a very close look at everything and anything and get back to you immediately.
To me, Lou Reed always seems like such a mean jackass. I wouldn't think Salman Rushdie is any dreamboat, either. (Image by David Shankbone.)
The Wall Street Journal conducted a Q&A with Salman Rushdie, in which the writer discusses his adopted city of New York. An excerpt:
“My first night here in 1973, I was invited to Windows on the World which had just opened. I was 26, had long hair and had to put on a suit to get in. I wrote about that New York—the underground of the CBGBs—in The Ground Beneath Her Feet. I bought a house here 12 years ago. Fury, my New York novel, was published on 9/11/01! I feel more allied to cities than countries. I’m a Bombay—not Mumbai!—boy more than an Indian. I’ve spent most of my life in London and feel at home there. Now I belong here. I first stayed with a friend in a St. Mark’s Place brownstone, I’ve lived on the Upper West Side, I’ve lived downtown. I remember Times Square before it became Disneyland. The informality about downtown Manhattan was very attractive. I fell in love with it when I was young and wanted to live here. Now? I’m friendly with so many people here–to have Lou Reed’s phone number is like having God’s email address.”
Tags: Lou Reed, Salman Rushdie
Cripes!
I have several letters from serial killer Richard Ramirez aka The Night Stalker. I am selling these 5 for $300 or $100 a piece. Some include drawings & pictures on strange stationary. If you are interested, please call me. I don’t check my email very often. Thanks!
Tags: Richard Ramirez
Searching Afflictor for more typos and profanities. (Image by Gflores.)
Afflictor: Trying to figure out what the people want since 2009.
The Basement--even lower than the gutter. (Image by Bob Eckstein.)
I just got an email from Bob Eckstein, an old colleague of mine and very witty writer and illustrator, announcing that he’s the editor of a newly launched comedy website called The Basement. The site features a slew of amazing artists, writers and creative people of every sort who will try to make you laugh. These folks regularly work for every excellent publication you enjoy.
Bob has used his talents at Spy, the Village Voice, the New Yorker, etc. He’s the author of a wonderful book, The History of the Snowman, which he’s turning into a movie. In addition to being wildly inventive, Bob’s one of the nicest people I’ve met in the NYC media world. Of course, that may not be the great compliment it seems to be. Others who’d pass for nice in the NYC media world: Idi Amin, Khrushchev and George Steinbrenner’s ghost. But I meant well.
Tags: Bob Eckstein
"Where & when is the party?"
hello god bless you for reading this page i will used the name )) Taylor (( i want to put up a ad every day about all gypsy news that go’s on in the world…..but i dont want to make trouble!
think’s that i will post only with your help……
who’s black ball,
who had a fight,
whos lock up & why?
where &when is the party,
why did that guy punch him in the face>?
a lot of stuff like that!!!
Phil pardoned, if briefly. (Image by Lawrence Jackson.)
Phil the Turkey, who was pardoned by President Obama this morning at the White House, was shot and killed later in the day during a meth deal gone wrong outside of Baltimore. You always sucked, Phil. I knew you’d die alone.
Tags: Phil the Turkey, President Obama
Cigar-puffing plutocrat.
I have been trying to find high-grade, excellent quality caviar (like beluga) here in the city for months, but no one’s got it! This is so weird! If you can’t find it in NYC, where can you find it?!? I have a big function coming up and wanted to get the good stuff, not the inferior sevruga, osetra, etc. Does anyone know where to go?!?
"U R a dickhead if you don't buy this one!!" (Image by Per Erik Strandberg.)
Challenger tool box fits most truck beds best quality made beats out Delta, etc, all of them. It lists for $413.00. New never installed bought about 3 months ago for my son in law you know how that goes. Cant do anything right for no-one!!! Just sitting in yard. Come take it away. We are clearing out all extra things. Some tools some furnitre some stone for siding or chimney, etc. All cheap cheap cheap!!!!! Cash talks!! Tool box today only 150 cash. If U R looking for one U R a dickhead if you don’t buy this one!! My loss is UR gain if U R smart enough!!
"Metaphysical garbage collectors at your service."
Don’t throw your journals out! Give them to us. Your life experiences mean a lot to us.
Who is us? We are artists, performers and sustainable living enthusiasts who are seeking to recycle your memories, random thought fragments, your best, worst and mediocre moments. Et cetera.
When you throw stuff away, where is “away”? We are away! Metaphysical garbage collectors at your service.
In other words, we want your journals. Give us your journals.
"Know when and not to fool around."
Hello craigslist im looking for a part-time job i would like to find something i can do after school and wont be home late i have no job experience but i am a hard worker and know when and not to fool around.
"Circulating ice water in each room."
This postcard of the legendary Hotel Taft of Times Square has no writing on the back, but it’s stamped with “July 16, 1939.” The business began its run in 1926 as the Manger Hotel (which cost more than $10 million to build) but was renamed in 1931 for President Taft. At the time this postcard was printed, the hotel offered 2,000 rooms, some for just $2.50 per night. The Grill was popular and served as the site for Vincent Lopez’s long-running radio program, “Shake the Maracas.” The Hotel Taft and its surrounding area declined and the business was shuttered in the early 1980s. It was eventually revived as a mixed-use development, which includes the Hotel Michelangelo. Text about the Taft’s 1939 prices and amenities from the reverse of the postcard:
“HOTEL TAFT
Times Square’s Largest Hotel. 2,000 rooms with bath from $2.50. New “Direct Reception” radio, servidor, circulating ice water, in each room.
ADJACENT TO
Radio City, 100 theatres, retail and wholesale districts.
Grand Central and Pennsylvania R.R. stations 5 minutes by taxi.
B & O Motor Coach connection at door. I.R.T., B.M.T. and 8th Ave Subway stations, Capitol Bus Terminal, just around the corner.”
William H. Taft, who died in 1930, is the only person to be both U.S. President and Chief Justice.
Ahmadinejad: Making W. look bright. (Image by Daniella Zalcman.)
Some search keyphrases bringing traffic to Afflictor this week.
Afflictor: Experimenting on the people since 2009. (Image by LeaW.)
"My wishes for you are not printable." (Image by Agpvtr.)
Re the sale held on Saturday October 9th, we wish to thank all the genuine and pleasant people who turned out. However for some dealers and resellers who barged into places not open for view, my wishes for you are not printable. To the person or persons who barged in my closed office and stole my small fish Herend statuette right off a cluttered desk as well as a pair of expensive gold jewel pair of earrings, well you know what.
It is always the scum that keeps surfacing in their need for easy pickings and unearned wealth. You know who you are, if it were possible to seriously place a curse on you, consider yourselves cursed.
There was also never a need for anyone to open and glean through closets, cabinets, drawers without specific okay and direction. What were you looking for, jewels to steal?