While I’m on the subject of strange business practices, while walking to the PATH this morning, I noticed a new sign by our friend Matthew, who is at it again, with his bizzare signage trying to get people to use his services. I wish I had my camera with me to take a snapshot of his latest advertising attempt.
This time, the flyer was very oddly put together:
Need work done? Matthew can help:
Dog Walking + Cat Sitting + Cleaning + Yard Work + Advertising Needs + Much Much More…
Then there was a large list of things he can do, but instead of using bullets, he used periods, so it read like this:
.Babysitting
.House Sitting
.Dog Walking
.Bulletine Boards [sic]
And again, another typo in the ad. One of the greatest additions to his latest advertising effort is his thoughts that the reason that people aren’t him up on these items is because they don’t have enough ways to get in touch with him. Email and phone weren’t enough, instead he has added the line “Need something soon? Send me a text message at xxx-xxx-xxxx.” He also had something strange on the bottom that read “If you left a message, and you haven’t heard from me in a few days, please call xxx-xxx-xxxx and ask for Jay.” Now, what does Jay have to do with Matthew? I don’t get it. And if this guy is that eager for business, why would he not return your call for several days? What kind of operation is this?
a) What does he do with these “Bulletine Boards?” What the hell is that all about?
b) Who is going to hire a complete stranger to babysit, let alone housesit???
c) Text message him and write, “R U dead? U don’t kall no more.”
I’ll text him tonight — “Why are the lights on at Fenway?”
Does he fix IPODS?