An online advert is promising a rent-free room in a large house in Brighton on the condition the tenant dresses as a walrus.
It was posted on internet site Gumtree and is offering a room desirable part of the town for nothing, if the lodger can meet the odd request.
The advert reads, “I am looking for a lodger in my house. I have had a long and interesting life and have now chosen Brighton as a location for my retirement.
“Among the many things I have done in my life is to spend three years alone on St. Lawrence Island. These were perhaps the most intense and fascinating years of my life, and I was kept in companionship with a walrus I named Gregory.
“Never have I had such a fulfilling friendship with anyone, human or otherwise, and upon leaving the island I was heartbroken for months.
“I now find myself in a large house overlooking Queens Park and am keen to get a lodger. This is a position I am prepared to offer for free (eg: no rent payable) on the fulfillment of some conditions.
“I have, over the last few months, been constructing a realistic walrus costume, which should fit most people of average proportions, and allow for full and easy movement in character.
“To take on the position as my lodger you must be prepared to wear the walrus suit for approximately two hours each day.
“Whilst in the walrus costume you must be a walrus – there must be no speaking in a human voice, and any communication must entail making utterances in the voice of a walrus.”
The advert ends by saying auditions will be held amongst applicants for the room due to the nature of the living conditions.
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