UPADTED: 12/1/11

This was a hoax. Read more here.

Apparently, the Big Ten Championship is not selling out and they're looking for people to fill the stadium. Here is the Craigslist ad that's asking for Big Ten extras...

quote:
"Event Seat-Filler (Indianapolis / Downtown)

Date: 2011-11-29, 9:24PM EST
Reply to: gigs-utzft-2727703432@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Saturday night event in downtown Indianapolis needs seat-fillers. Total number of seat-fillers needed will vary based on crowd.

Must tolerate loud noise and crowds. Event will last all evening on Saturday night. All ages, sexes, races, etc.

Please use contact e-mail. Event planner will follow-up with exact details on location for staging of seat-fillers (additional information and instruction provided there).

Location: Indianapolis / Downtown
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: 75 dollars, parking validation and access to event
PostingID: 2727703432"

And if that doesn't sell you on this being real, here is a response from someone who inquired...

quote:
"Thanks for expressing interest in helping us fill empty seats on Saturday night. We have gotten your e-mail address, and will be sending out details Saturday morning to match the expected number of needed seat-fillers. Our client has asked for discretion about this opportunity, as “seat-filling” is behind-the-scenes aspect of this event production.

On the day of the event event, we will designate a parking garage and validate your parking. Seat fillers will be assigned seats inside or near the event close to the event start time. We expect fillers will need to be checked in around 6:30pm on Saturday. The event itself begins shortly after 8pm, and we expect it to conclude close to midnight. You will receive payment at the end of the evening upon turning in the paperwork given to you at the beginning of the evening.

No experience is necessary, and there are no age, sex, or race requirements. We are asking that all participants wear red or dark green t-shirts and/or hats.

This is an exciting opportunity to be paid to see a live sporting event! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday."

Yikes.

Filed Under: General Sports