A QUICK-WITTED grafter has left Scots in stitches after posting a hilarious advert to social media, calling himself “Thor” and promoting his services in a truly unique way.
Chris Gray posted the eye-catching advert in a Scottish community group on Facebook, using his physical similarity to Thor actor Chris Hemsworth to promote his work.
As well as promising to tear through the toughest physical labour without the aid of machinery, he also uses his bizarre pitch to catch the eye of any interested ladies.
Originally hoping to gain some work in his local area, the 38-year-old’s post has far exceeded its target audience, reaching tickled parties in Milton Keynes, Swansea, Manchester, and even Northern Ireland.
Chris, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, deems himself “just one hard-working one-man band offering his services to anyone who needs Thor”.
His ingenious ad offers “demolition of any type or sort” since Chris claims he can deadlift 195kg and says: “I scare the living s**t out of people… just ask the couple I worked for in the West End.
“Bejesus they were petrified with my strength of demolishing a full concrete garage in one hour and having it all in a skip in three.”
The ad goes on to say: “Weeds and garden work needing done?
“Bare hands are mandatory! Nothing better than rubbing Japanese knotweed all over your face at 4:30pm on a Monday.”
He then jokes: “Wallpaper removal – I like to strip, then you laugh, then I continue.”
Chris went on to list the services he had been asked to complete in the past, which he would not do, including picking up drugs and dropping them off to friends, as well as “naked ironing your clothes whilst you and your wife have sex – and especially not for free!
“£50 minimum…”
The resourceful grafter also used the opportunity to secure some dates, saying: “Yes, I am on Hinge (Tinder didn’t work out)
“38, male, love long walks in the B&Q aisles.
“No kids. Unless I accidentally parked in the parent and child parking bays then the baby seat is the DeWalt toolbox.
“Good at communication and listening 23% of the time. Ladies, call me.”
The side-splitting post has received over 1,000 likes and more than 200 comments, with many praising his marketing strategy and others taking him up on his romantic offer.
One user confirmed: “For anyone needing work done, Chris has done some work for us.
“He is a genuinely nice guy and very hardworking.”
Another said: “Do I need any jobs doing? No. Did it catch my attention that I read the full thing and laughed my a**e off? Yes.
“Bravo. The best marketing I’ve seen on this page. I hope you do well.”
A third replied: “This post is absolutely brilliant.
“If I had a job to be done, I’d be right in there. If I wasn’t married, I’d probably also be right in there.”
A fourth commented: “I love your ad, read the lot and crying laughing.
“Sadly, no jobs need doing but will definitely remember you. Bravo. Absolutely the best marketing I’ve seen.
A fifth declared: “This popped up on my feed, I’m in Liverpool and I’ve laughed reading mate.
“I’ve shared it just because. Well played on pimping yourself out for work in the best way with comedy.”
Speaking today, Chris said: “I knew it was gaining popularity but Jesus, I’m just looking for work.”
On whether he has received any requests since the post, he went on to say: “Have had a couple of normal ones – mostly about work which I’m happy about.”
“I expected some people to comment and message me but I didn’t expect nearly 3,000 people to like it from all the social media and sales as well as the shares.
“From Northern Ireland to Milton Keynes to Swansea, Manchester, Yorkshire areas.
“And then down to Plymouth it’s been shared.”
Chris also added that he donates money made from his jobs to Diabetes Scotland, as well as dog and cat homes.
