Craigslist is a veritable cornucopia of weird stuff — but maybe nothing on the site is weirder than this life-sized balloon sculpture of Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid.
This life-sized balloon sculpture of Joel Embiid can be yours for a few power tools
This. Is. Art.
And it can be YOURS for just ... a few power tools?
Not only is that a super weird thing to sell, but it’s also an incredibly impressive balloon animal. I mean look at that detail — the thing actually kinda looks like Embiid.
Let’s do a side-by-side comparison:
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Which is which? Can you even tell?
However — the actual balloon sculpture isn’t even as strange as the ad selling it on Craigslist:
I don’t know how or why but I am some sort of balloon prodigy. I can make literally anything out of balloons. Ridiculous giant balloon sculptures are great for parties, as a gift or just to leave on someone’s porch as a weird and confusing joke. I left a 5 foot T. rex in the first unlocked car I could find and I still laugh about it every day. I can deliver most sculptures by car but large structures like a castle or working balloon pub would need to be finished on site.
Lifesized balloon sculptures take all day to make and can run into the thousands of dollars from party companies most of whom don’t offer anything so customizable to begin with. I am looking to trade for tools. I got bored with balloons and am moving on to make things out of wood. I am especially interested in:
Jointer/planer
Miter saw
A better miter gauge for my table saw
Impact driver
Router bits or accessories
Oscillating multi-tool
I can also always use building materials and useful things to keep my shop running well or just anything very interesting. I am not looking for money, some people actually do this for a career and I don’t want to take a paying job from them.
That’s right, folks! For the low, low price of a few power tools or some spare lumber, you can own this amazing Joel Embiid balloon sculpture.
Maybe the Sixers themselves will put in a bid on it because, ya know, two Embiids are better than one.
