MADISON, Conn. -- A Connecticut man put his parents up for sale on Craigslist as a joke to pass the time on a rainy weekend.
Michael Amatrudo, a 51-year-old Madison resident and insurance executive, said in the ad that he's gotten "lots of use out of these guys over the past 50 years, but it's time to move on." He said he'll take $155 or a trade for a younger set of parents, an Erector set or a "hot blonde."
Amatrudo said he's gotten dozens of responses from around the country, including inquiries about who would pay the shipping cost and how many days it would take to receive them.
He said his parents, Ed and Arlene Amatrudo of Noank, have a good sense of humor and took the ad in stride
Information from: WVIT-TV, http://www.nbc30.com
this picture is not the couple in question i got it from google images.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 6:43:00 AM
At this rate, with my parents on the verge of separating after 36 years of marriage I'd email them! lol
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 6:50:00 AM
hehe!! Pretty funny!!
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 6:56:00 AM
Parents are such a blessing. Have a great day.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:41:00 AM
That's too funny. I can remember wanting to get rid of them for a minute or two as a teen!
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:58:00 AM
Hmmm--I wonder if I could buy them as grandparents. I'm running out and could use some more...
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 9:02:00 AM
That is hysterical!! I love that he did that & I LOVE that his parents just took it in stride. Makes me want to inquire after the ad myself! LOL
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 6:29:00 PM
Hilarious!! I love it.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 6:32:00 PM
I'm with Barbaloot...
We are in dire need of some grandparents around here too!
Thursday, September 03, 2009 11:40:00 AM
why would you want a younger set??? then they will be around for even longer!!! ;)