Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Man Auctions Daughter, Game Ticket on Cragslist

A Denver man really wants his daughter to have a date this Saturday night. Gary Yates, an airline pilot and avid Tennessee Volunteers fan, auctioned a ticket worth $150, as well as a date with his 27 year old stepdaughter on craigslist for free. Yates had four tickets for the big game against the Florida Gators. He planned to take his wife, stepdaughter, and his stepdaughter date, but unfortunately her date bailed on her. 

 Yates originally was just going to sell the ticket online, but he decided to become creative with this situation. Hence, the ad on craigslist was born. He posted the ad late Monday night:
1 Free ticket for the Tennessee-Florida Football game this Saturday (cost to me, $150) on the 40 for the right gentleman. You must be an attractive, professional, single well educated gentleman, with a good sense of humor, 25-33. You also must not be threatened by an attractive, professional, single well educated lady, (as she is). If you do not qualify, please pass this ad to a friend.
The fine print: I lied! (Sorry...not totally free). Your cost will be a modest dinner, drinks and delightful conversation with her before or after the game.
P.S. (Being a Tennessee Vols fan is not required but is highly desirable)
Only those that respond with pictures and resume will be considered! Be creative!

 The ad seems a little ridiculous. Asking for a date on craigslist seems a tad bit desperate, but it apparently has been working out well for Yates and his stepdaughter. According to the article, Yates has had about 40 serious responses to the ad as of Tuesday morning. Yates says that he does not know how he and Jessica will decide on a winner. 

 To me, this article shows just how desperate people can be for attention. Yates and his daughter could have just asked a friend to go with them, or just sell the ticket. Jessica could also have found herself a date without going on craigslist. It also showed how many creepy guys are out there who can not find themselves a date without being on craigslist. I hope it works out for Jessica and Gary, because they both seemed desperate.

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/09/17/man-auctions-daughter-game-ticket/
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  1. Brielle ErbSeptember 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I completely agree with you! When I first read this ad, I thought that it was a joke. I don't understand why any father would want his daughter to date a guy they found on craigslist because most of them are probably creepy and desperate. Also, I don't know why the daughter would let her dad post something like this because it's embarrassing for her and makes her look bad.

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