Ha ha! Science Nerd!

"Hello,

I am interested in the room you have listed on craigslist. About me, I am a 29-year-old single, white male, who does not smoke or do drugs. I recently moved back to [your town] from Denver, where I just completed my [nerdy science degree]. I have been accepted to [ a PhD program near you]. However, the program does not begin until late August 2009. So I figured-- why not hang out with my brother for a few months and just mentally unwind?

I am a very humorous, laid-back, responsible, clean, drama-free guy who likes hanging out and meeting new people. I guess I'm basically normal...in a good way. ha! ha! I am looking to move in somewhere relatively quickly and you all sound perfect. Oh! and I have been offered a 70 hour per week restaurant job; so, I may not even be there that much. I know, how can I be any more perfect, right?

I can be reached by email or at XXX-XXX-XXXX. Currently I am staying with my brother in town.

Hope to hear from you soon,

-Science Nerd

P.S. Don't let the science fool you...I'm definitely not a nerd...well, kinda :)"


I write back, offer to show Science Nerd the place. He says cool, when? We pick a date. A day goes by....


"Hey Landlady,

Question for you though...I am obviously new to the area. Yesterday, I looked at a place on S. 16th that was pretty, well, not that nice. I was told that West of Broad got worse. Beings that 21st is west of 13th...well, what does your neighborhood look like? I know parts of "The Sixth Sense" were filmed in your area and they look waaaaaaaay nicer than the greater Broad Street area. I hope I'm not being offensive...I just don't want to be kicking heaps of trash out of my way as I walk. I mean, a city is a city and it is what it is...but I really enjoy the Society Hill/ South Street/ Whitman/ Italian Market area ($$$$). How does your neighborhood compare? I just don't want to get chased home every day...Once in awhile is alright...ha! ha! But not everyday :)"

The Landlady writes: Hi Science Nerd, you must be on the wrong board. Our house isn't in Philadelphia.

"Yes. I did get confused. You're not in Philly? Where are you? Rent? area? And when is it available? Sorry, ha! ha!"