'Blizzard buddies': A good way to meet people, or creepy?
With the entire northeast preparing for what may be a record-setting storm, people are stocking up on storm essentials, such as water, food, and ... blizzard buddies?
that Craigslist has exploded with ads from people in urban areas looking for someone to keep them company if they get snowed in for a few days. Some are seizing the opportunity to look for a potential significant other, while others simply want to avoid being alone.
One poster, who identifies as a from New York, posted : 鈥淔ood-check. Water-check. Shovel-check. Salt-check. Someone to pass the time with during the storm- _______.鈥�
Another Craigslist advertiser seeks to extend his snow-shoveling abilities to help a 鈥渄amsel in distress get out of the snow.鈥�
鈥淕etting ready for the big snow storm heading our way and not looking forward to shoveling yourself out? Don't worry I can do it for you,鈥� the . All he requests is a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate to keep him warm while he does the job.
In an ad titled 鈥淟ooking for a blizzard friend,鈥� one individual has very specific requirements for any potential takers. He plans on going to their place, and a strong WIFI connection, backup ethernet connection, their own Netflix account, great taste in ordering on Seamless, their own charging cords (the poster will NOT be sharing his), and cheese.
Those in fear of being snowed in have also taken to Twitter with the hashtag #BlizzardBae. Bae, which began as an acronym for 鈥淏efore Anyone Else鈥� is the newest term of endearment of among younger generations, and is now aiding people in not having to spend a day alone.
Whether you find a blizzard buddy or not, be sure to cover all your bases and take precautions to ensure a safe and snowy week.
