FISHERMAN
Wife wanted, must be able to dig, clean, cook worms and clean fish. Must have own boat with motor. Please send photograph of motorboat.
SALESMAN
Once in a lifetime offer, to get yourself the original, genuine article. One of the most handsome and smartest bachelors around is now looking for a wife. And you could be the lucky one he chooses! Has own house, car and successful career!
ECONOMIST
I am in demand of a wife. Supply is great though my requirements are high. However, the elasticity of my demands should not bear too heavy a burden upon the national interest.
MATHEMATICIAN
Wife required to complete the formula of my life. Must be numerate and understand complex algebraic logarithms. Needed to help further my family unit.
IT CONSULTANT
Well there is definite room for improvement in my life. The speed of my current flows of information and processes is slowing down and the injection of a wife into my life is bound to improve efficiency. Compatibility could be an issue.
BUSINESS MAN
Wife wanted for company.
POLITICIAN
I feel there is a need in this world, to improve the ways we live, to harmonize the processes of life and to build upon past differences and shortcomings. I believe that we the people need someone to share our lives. To feel the joys of parenthood, and bear the social responsibilities, as we should in a civilized society........... (etc., etc., and never getting to the point).
LAWYER
I hereby propose to solicit myself as an eligible candidate for the post of wife after marriage. The person whom I’m looking for should be strictly — a girl. The girl should be strictly a girl, with evidence to support this view that she is a girl. The girl should be willing to surrender to the service and jurisdiction of My Lord i.e. Myself. Any objections would be overruled and will not be sustained. Apply in limited confidence as all liabilities are null and void in the event of failure on our part of any kind whatsoever.
PILOT
Wife required to complete my life. Please only level headed applicants. She must not have her heads in the clouds, but have her feet firmly on the ground. Her heart must be in it for the long haul. And she absolutely must also be aerodynamically sound!!
BANKER
Wanted wife who takes interest in me and credits me with her service.
SHAAYAR
Badi muddat ke baad ek aarzoo jaagi hai, Ke hum bhi shaadi shuda ho jaayen, Kya bahaana shaadi karne ka............... jo kare sare sare, Ye main batata hu ........ Kyonki yaroo ab khud ghar ke kaam hote nahin sare sare.
ACCOUNTANT
Required a girl — 5’8’ & 36’ 24’ 36’ with a good head for figures. She must be averse to making unnecessary expenditure and her very nature should be one of generating as few expenses in my life as possible. She should profit from a nice personality and be a credit to her family.
SHARABI
Wanted a girl. Girl’s father should preferably have a drinks factory. I am an occasional alcoholic, who drinks only when friends come around. Friends come around only seven times a week. Girl preferred who can carry me from bar to ghar-bar. Meet personally in a bar or send drinks for trial. Sample should be ample.
MINICAB DRIVER
Hello! Hello! number 9 calling. This is number 9 I’m calling from base, erm a wife is needed to pick me up. Driving license not necessary, but map reading skills are a bonus.
BEGGAR
Allah kay naam peh koi ek biwi de de, Doosre ki nahin to apni hi de de, Allah tera bhala kare, Tujhe ek ke badle do de de, Hillery hogi to Monika bhi de de!
BUILDER
Wanted a wife to help build upon the foundations of my life. Must be homely and willing to build relationship from the ground up.
DOCTOR
I am looking for a wife to cure the emptiness in my life. However if you feel the need for a second opinion then it’s fine by me.
ARMY COMMANDO
My mission in life is to find myself the perfect wife. Successful applicants must be able to use a penknife and a compass. She who dares wins. Camouflage provided.
RACE CAR DRIVER
A model wife required to fit in with my fast track life. Must be able to keep pace!
ASTRONAUT
I’m searching for a wife to fill the space in my life. Someone to share my universe. Must have looks that are out of this world!
CAR DEALER
Wanted a sturdy, reliable, low depreciating wife. Should be in excellent working condition.
FARMER
Wanted a wife from good stock. Required for breeding.