Race Me in a Lobster Suit: Absurd Internet Ads and the Real Conversations That Followed (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781683691044)

This collection of prank Craigslist ads and the real email exchanges that followed is "hilarious, good fun" and the perfect gift for fans of offbeat humor (Huffington Post)

When New York City copywriter Kelly Mahon started posting fake gig ads online as a creative outlet, she was surprised to find that there was someone interested in every bizarre job offer she dreamed up. Race Me in a Lobster Suit collects Mahon's funniest posts, along with the improvised email exchanges with would-be cocoon knitters and lobster racers. Some correspondents became suspicious, while others seemed willing to play along. The result is good-natured comedy gold and a kind of collaborative entertainment that could only exist in the internet gig economy. Irreverent illustrations by cartoonist Graham Annable (creator of the Harvey Award nominated Grickle comics) ensure that this small book offers outsize laughs.

A quick, hilarious read, Race Me in a Lobster Suit is perfect for anyone who needs a bit of absurdity to brighten their day.

Author: Kelly Mahon
ISBN-10: 1683691040
ISBN-13: 9781683691044
Publisher: Quirk Books
Language: English
Published: 03/26/2019
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/2019 pg. 7