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Stanley Bing
Just a few ways to be profitably and pleasantly (if uselessly) employed, from Stanley Bing's book, "100 Bulls**t Jobs … and How to Get Them" (Harper Collins).
Backup dancer
Kevin Federline defines the outer limits of this bullshit job.
Backup dancer
Dance behind people's behinds, provide controlled substances, marry pop tarts

$$: Depends on the divorce settlement and the quality of the prenup.

The upside: Proximity to many talented people, one of whom may encounter you in an overheated condition and make a decision she will later regret and you will not.

The downside: Having your Ferrari towed away by your pissed- off ex-wife.

The dark side: Looking at sleeping pop tart without makeup first thing in the morning.
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