Last week, the Star’s former food critic and current columnist Corey Mintz—or someone pretending to be Corey Mintz—posted an ad on Craigslist seeking a flatmate. Judging by the location, photos and description, he’s one of the few journalists in the city who aren’t living in squalor and can afford $925 a month.
Considering that the calibre of people who troll Craigslist is only slightly higher than the NSFW crew on Chatroulette, perhaps the slightly more discerning readers of The Dish would be interested in living with Mintz. Bonus: if the ad was actually placed by Mintz, this will probably be the best shot at being invited to one of his Fed dinners.
Unrelated note to the future roomie: jot this down—“tips@torontolife.com.”
• $925—Snooty Elitist Needs Flat Mate [Craigslist]
Corey Mintz has a team of child slaves who polish his head every morning with turtle wax made from *real* sea turtles. It’s a beautiful sight.
May 5, 2010 at 10:35 pm | by Kathryn BorelUm really, this is news?…….Toronto Life… come on now!!!!!!
May 6, 2010 at 11:41 am | by Lindsey MumsAre you also then saying that you don’t pay your writers properly? $925 is not much considering the cost of living in this city. Perhaps you should consider properly paying your hard working journalist. *eye roll*
Um, Lindsey “I don’t get irony” Mums, I think the people who do the paying don’t actually write the posts on torontolife.com.
May 6, 2010 at 1:49 pm | by Scott HoneymanThis is probably different from other websites but the people who do the paying hire writers, who they then underpay, and who in turn make veiled jabs at how little their bosses pay them.
ANd while the post may not be news, it is hilarious.
Hey Toronto Life — another example of how out-of-touch you are with the real Toronto. CL is used by all people — for finding apartments, furniture, cars and room-mates. It is a easy, effective and free way to buy and sell all sorts of items. Turning up your nose at those who use this great service only shows what an elitist you are — and shows my decision to drop my subscription last year to be astute.
May 13, 2010 at 8:59 am | by Mike RT-L has gone to #$#% since “Daddy’s lil girl” took over.
May 13, 2010 at 12:01 pm | by Slick Rick