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Idiot for Hire

Like many people, Mork Encino, 28, of Utah, Ga., is having problems finding work. But he came up with a creative way to make some extra money. According to his website, for a mere $10,000 ($12,000 if you want him to discard his clothing first), Encino will allow you to hunt him for one day. Identifying himself as “pro prey looking for a change,” he admits he’s not actually willing to die for the money, but is looking for the website to land him a normal job. “I’m hoping someone will offer me a better opportunity than being shot in the face,” he said. (MS/Atlanta Journal-Constitution) ...OK then, run.
Original Publication Date: 07 August 2011
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 18.

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