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Some personal ads are total clichés, while others are far more creative. Kelly O'very recently posted an ad in her local paper reading "Free Jeep with wedding ring ... Let's get hitched!" The 38-year-old Salt Lake City punster says she's ready to get married, so she's offering up her Jeep in exchange for a proposal. She posted the "for trade or barter" ad as a lark and has already received around 300 replies.
The ad describes a "fully loaded" offering with add-ons like a solid work ethic, good sense of humor and appreciation of sports. O'very, who enjoys four-wheeling in sand dunes, hopes that her Jeep dowry will attract similar-minded men (which, from her description, shouldn't be too hard).
If you're just looking for some new wheels, these do have a few strings attached. O'very's list of requirements includes: "Jeep cannot feel neglected -- trips to Moab required -- but it's a package deal. You take the Jeep, you take me." The Honda 400EX, the ad explains, is included in lifetime package.
Some people spend months on dating Web sites, even going on three dates a day to find The One. Could it really be that, expert advice aside, all you have to do to land a man is offer him a free car? We'll track this story and let you know.
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Sunday 19 July
By Bill
I say give her a break guys... I am 6 ft tall and 220 lbs and i think that I look really good for 44 years of age, you should not make comments like that just because someone is thinking 'ouside the box". Who knows, it may work out for her, i actually wish her all the luck in the world. These reality show like the batchler, etc are way ouside the box and they have proven not to work but i give her my blessings. i think that is the jeep is paid for and she has any common sense then she will feel out the guys and this is just a marketing ploy to get alot of possibilities, i would say that she will not go for just anyone that is willing to take the Jeep,. but it sure gives her a very large list of dates to go on which she might not have had in the past. As for the guy that said Does she swallow? i GUARANTEE THAT IF HE HAS A GIRL THAT THE GIRL IS TRASH! Any man that talks like that is a PIG, this comming from a man that appreicates thinking outside the box and has a wife that is totally beautiful and never thought in a million years that i would get a woman as beautiful on the outside as on the inside but i did. i am a very lucky man and tthis story only made news because she is willing to try something new, bless her heart for having the courage to come up with something like this and market the fact that she is open minded and available.. Stop making bad assumptions about people that you do not know!!!
Bill from Florida
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Sunday 19 July
By Rob Halprin
Lynn: Thank you for your post. I am a man, 51, sucesful, money not a problem. I was maried for 32 years and then I blew it with the "Arm Candy" someone posted about an a number of other things that are to private to pos on any commentor web site. However, I am a Pay It Forward" kind of guy. I do't pray. I live by one rule. Do as to others as you would have them do to you. I am Agnostic. When someone shows me verifiable scientific proof of a God, I would change my mind. Until then, I will live under a scientific theory as oppossed to a right wing Republican doctrine. Record business my whole life. Homes in LA, SFO, South Beach and Paris. The "Arm Candy" thing only works with your significant other in my Paris home or pretty uch throughout Europe.
I don't need nor want this womans jeep, but I do want the love, friendship, kindness, and eventually a child with "her" whomever she is, wherever. I have tried the dating website thing and just ended up wit more arm candy or girls who want backstage passes, front row seats and to hang out with the rich and famous. Been there,done that, and no longer goingto use dating websites. Thanks for your insight. ROB
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Sunday 19 July
By ptrou
Hope she doesn't get a crazy azz that takes off when the warranty runs out.
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Sunday 19 July
By Jonitia
To Lyn: Please do not be bitter concerning church people. The issue was your ex-husband. I too had and ex-husband who died. However, he made our two daughters beneficiaries of his life insurance. Unbeknowest to me, I was still on his work 401k. Yes, your ex-sister-in-law sounds greedy. Some people see divorce as an end of you and your kids being family. My ex-in-laws are like that. After my divorce, we never heard from them. When my ex died and they discovered my children were his beneficiaries, they called and wanted to talk to their nieces. Money changes people not going to church.
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Sunday 19 July
By Bill
Reminds me of the old joke -- Man places personal ad, "Single male looking for interesting, single female with boat. Please send photo of boat."
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Sunday 19 July
By lilysmith90
Is it wrong for a man to have sugar baby?? you know it is an absolutely extramarital relationship, but more and more services c ome out on Internet focusing on this kind of relationship..like !!!.----SugarsCupid. C O M----what will the world be??
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Sunday 19 July
By Hi Feisty
I KNEW A COUPLE WHO KNEW EACH OTHER FOR 2 WEEKS WHEN THEY MARRIED THEY BOTH PASSED AWAY LAST YEAR. DID I SAY THEY MARRIED IN 1942?
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Sunday 19 July
By smoky mountain connections
How great.....Go for it.....I'm unconventional and come up with the same stunts for my singles.
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Sunday 19 July
By Maria
The comments are the BEST part of these articles... You people are too funny...
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Sunday 19 July
By PREACHER
SHE PROBALLY LOOKS LIKE SOME ONE THAT SPENDS HER TIME AT MICKEY DEES ( MCCDONALDS) 450 POUNDS THAT NEEDS A POWERWASHER TO WASH HER ASS OUT ....
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Sunday 19 July
By Meghan
I love how everyone is like how much do you weight? What the hell should it matter? If your looking for someone that's pretty and has a great sens of humor and most of the quality you shallow assholes look for, i just have one question for you have you found anyone? Have you found that perfect sexy girl that you know is just out there waiting for you? Or are you going to be a very old wrinkly man who cant get it up anymore and die ALONE? Heres a little advice find a attractive women who you can actually have a conversation with and be with more then oh lets say 1 or 2, because at some point your going to have to lower your standers just a little bit cause the perfect women is not out there she is in the movies and in your tiny little brains, SHES NOT REAL!!! And no im not just another fat chick i weight 123pounds. I actually am married to a very successful man who is very pleased with me. So get a reality check would you please.
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Sunday 19 July
By Faith
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/weird/Will_Trade__Jeep_for_Husband_All__National_.html
Is what she looks like. Just do a little research people.
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Sunday 19 July
By Janeyre
Bought my daughter a Bronco. I asked her what did she want? A car or wedding... She chose the vehicle... It was a magnet for men. She didn't need it to draw. It seems men were surprised to see a cute, little female, driving such a large vehicle. It was an '89, bought in '94... That car was made for the road. We drove to California and it held 6 people... Talk about fun... Anyway, that vehicle was a beaut and guys, really did ask for her phone number... Of course, it did help, she was attractive... She finally married and got a wedding, anyway... Her aunt paid for it, as her father was dead... I think the lady is smart and hope, she finds a smart guy...
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Sunday 19 July
By Janeyre
Most of the guys making ugly remarks, are probably over weight and bald, anyway., did I say dumb as well?
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Sunday 19 July
By Alex
Hilarious!
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Sunday 19 July
By lucyok99
s it wrong for a woman like her to have sugar daddy?? you know it is an absolutely extramarital relationship, but more and more services c ome out on Internet focusing on this kind of relationship..like !!!.sugarscupid. c o m what will the world be??
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Sunday 19 July
By breezy
Just a jeep? I am older than her (50), but my kids are grown up and gone and I have a motorhome and a boat to offer!
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Monday 20 July
By Ashley
@ Nikki. So basicly ur 5 foot tall with fake boobs? I wouldnt brag about that... Or lie about that lol. If you wanna make up some image atleast make it a nice believable one. And if ur gonna deny the 5 foot part nobody wants a skin & bones anorexic chick with boobs bigger then ur head.
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Monday 20 July
By Kiki
If all it takes to find you a man is to offer him a somewhat decent vehicle then you are looking for nothing but a heartbreak sister! The vehicle isn't going to last forever. You honestly think the man will stay after the vehicle dies?... Unless you have a newer and better vehicle to offer him by then. I was married and came into money. I bought me a nice azz vehicle and bought him one that he picked out himself. My vehicle turned out to be the one that the kids could ride in. Heavens forbid they rode in his! In the final end of our relationship and I do mean THE FINAL END.... Hell yeah I took that vehicle away from that undeserving SOB. Oh yeah that I did!
If you really think it's worth it to have to bribe someone to be with you then I pitty you. Yes people can be bought but only if you want to be bought. You might as well be a hooker.
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Monday 20 July
By Linda
I will galdly trade my husband for a vehicle. Push, pull, or tow. Doesn't matter. You got a lemon you want to get rid of, he's yours. Free delivery. No returns. Once we shake on it, I'm outta here.
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