The 25 Most Bizarre Zaarly & TaskRabbit Requests: Get Paid to Do What?

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:00:44 -0400

Like Craigslist missed connections, the random jobs offered up on sites like TaskRabbit and Zaarly have a certain poetry all their own. They offer a glimpse into someone else's world, a snapshot that often piques the curiosity. Who is the cute addict that needs a kitten hand-delivered to their office for a lunch time cuddle sesh? Why, exactly, does this personal trainer have to wear holiday-themed gear? And how can anyone afford to pay that much for a cup of coffee?

We've put together a list of gigs that might inspire you to day labor, even if you don't need the money.

Location: New York City

Request: “I’d love a flask. The more manly, the better. Hopefully it was once owned by Hemingway. I’ll also accept one that Teddy Roosevelt took a swig from after killing a bear. Thanks!”

Price: $22

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Request: “Giraffe JPEGS. I need as many unique JPEGs of Giraffes emailed to me as possible. I will pay $1 per 10 JPEGs min of 50 JPEGs, maximum of 1000 JPEGs. If you prefer a different animal, contact me.”

Price: $110

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Request: “$100 for $1 bill serial #F48859794A. This bill has sentimental value and was accidentally spent. I will pay $100.00. Please help, thank you.”

Price: $100

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Request: “Deer meat. Family looking for some ground venison and or a roast. This would greatly help us out financially. Thanks!”

Price: $1

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Request: “middle aged women and men who are looking for help purchasing an ensemble for a particular occasion, ie wedding, work event, party, etc. Update that stodgy ill fitting look with something more current.fabulous holiday gift for someone who really needs the help and has been purchasing all the wrong items for their wardrobe! Mom, Dad, Aunt, friend, colleague will love it. And they will have a dedicated specialist to guide them to the right look.”

Price: $100.

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Request: “I am looking for a piece of Art I recently sold called Row of Flowers by Ray at RTexasgallery.com! I will pay double what you paid for it!”

Price: $1000

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Request: “A dog a big one.”

Price: $500

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Request: “I run a small company in the Mission (Valencia st between 18th and 19th) and this week and next are very busy for us. I want you to organize a fun 1-hour break next week where you find someone with kittens in the SF Bay Area, arrange to have them bring them (or have you bring them — you can get a cab if needed, I’ll reimburse) by our office some for an hour of playtime! You’ll be responsible for working out all the details, and making sure the kittens get here and get home safely.”

Price: $57 – $79 (TaskRabbit Estimate).

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Request: “Jingleball tickets, spiderman [sic] toys, pandora charms, camera”

Price: $350.

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Request: “Looking for a gay-friendly male to help sculpt my body over this Christmas break…need a good price to give the person who wants to buy it for me as a gift for X-mas…”

Price: $50.

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Request: “Help a new startup make an impact. Walk the show floor and wear a hoodie and enjoy the East’s largest Cloud Expo!”

Price: $10 in cab fare, plus you get to keep the hoodie!”

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Request: “I would like a gucci backpack cake I have pictures of the backpacks and I also have a picture of and backpack cake if you think That you could do it and you are not playing any games feel free to contact me”

Price: $175.

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Request: “Looking to put together a collection of Pappy Van Winkle related stuff… beers, liquors, you name it! Let me know what you have.”

Price: $1, but, the seller notes, “$1 is just a place holder, not how much I want to pay for your item.”

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Request: Lunch w/ Perry Caravelo. [sic] Star of Windy City Heat

Price: $25

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Request: NYC hip-hop historical/cultural tour. I want to take a tour of the city and see notable hip-hop landmarks (We’re talking Kool Herc to KRS One to Rakim to Nas). Person giving the tour must love and respect hip-hop as a culture and be able to speak in an intelligent way. Would love to go beyond ‘music’ and also be able to show and talk about graffiti and breakin’. I would expect the tour to use public transit or provided private transportation and last around 4 hours. Looking for someone that knows the culture and will make this an experience to remember forever.

Price: $275

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Request: $50 for Cookie Monster Adult Costume Headpiece

Price: $50

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Request: Have my girlfriend meet Jonathan Toews. She’s always wanted to meet her favorite Blackhawk player, Jonathan Toews. Looking for an opportunity to meet him and say hi. I would prefer to “let her know” of this as a Christmas present.

Price: $50

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Request: Sing Happy Birthday to my Sister at Restaurant. I would like someone to show up while we are dining at a restaurant in downtown Yonkers and sing lyrics to a song I wrote for my sister tomorrow night at 8:40pm. Guitar isn’t mandatory but would be a nice touch.

Price: $30

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Request: Visit Charlie Rose Show during an Interview. I would love to see how the Charlie Rose Show happens. He’s been a hero for many years. If you can arrange for me to visit the studio during a taping, I would be very grateful.

Price: $200

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Request: elvis lamp. new or used

Price: $40

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Request: Betamax player. Working condition.

Price: $50

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Request: Rare Beers I’m looking to buy a friend some really nice beers, rare stuff from great breweries. Willing to pay more than $100 for the right beer.

Price: $100

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Request: “I’m interested in someone listening to my current on hold message looking at my website and talking to me on the phone a write 2 seperate scripts for my on hold messages. Thats it, in simple words. Im just to lazy to do it myself but i am picky and will expect a ggod job and something I like. If you do a good job I have much more writing for you.”

Price: $64 – $88

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Request: “Many years ago for Christmas I was at my uncles house and laid my eyes on one of the best trees I have ever seen; it was also tangle free maybe because it connected under the base. Once I have it with, it will be in my family tradition for many years to come.”

Price: $90.

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Request: “I’m hoping that, if somebody holds me accountable to my diet, I might actually stick to it.

Contact me randomly a few times per week for two months; ask me to report how well I’ve kept to my diet for the given day. Vary the dates, time, mode (e.g. phone, text message, email, etc…), and message to keep me on my feet.

If I report that I’ve done well, please respond with praise and encouragement. If I report that I’ve slipped, please respond with constructive criticism. Be creative to keep me motivated.
Thanks! Ed

Price: $46-$64.

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Request: “A business partner ..to help with million dollar investment.”

Price: $1,000

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The 25 Most Bizarre Zaarly & TaskRabbit Requests: Get Paid to Do What?