Jun
19
Me: When you moved in, I had a full set of dishes that my grandmother gave me. She managed to keep them for 30 years. You come here and suddenly I’m down to a single bowl.
Craigslist Roommate: Man, those dishes were old. Old dishes break!
Me: They just broke, in your hands, because they’re old?
Craigslist Roommate: Not in my hands. On the ground.
Jun
9
On Saturday, my roommate asked me to do his laundry for him. For perspective, here are some things you need to know about our relationship:
1. We are “Craigslist roommates”
1a. We are not friends
Given 1 and 1a, this is an absurd request. It’s akin to asking me for help in sandwich-crust-removal or teeth-brushing. Shoe-tying. Being a freaking adult. Read more