Need to make a quick $100 but tired of the usual side hustle advice? Forget babysitting, freelancing, or selling old clothes. Here are 10 wild, weird, and totally real ways to earn that crisp Benjamin. Proceed with creativity—and a little caution.
1. Rent Yourself Out as a “Professional Line Sitter”
Yes, it’s a thing. People will pay you to stand in line for concert tickets, new iPhones, sneaker drops, or exclusive events. If you're patient (and can withstand boredom and bad weather), $20/hour can quickly add up.
2. Participate in a Clinical Trial (Or Just Get Poked for Science)
Universities and research centers often pay volunteers to test new medications, sleep patterns, or even taste tests. Some pay hundreds just to spend a night in a lab hooked to wires. Weird? Yes. Lucrative? Also yes.
3. Sell Your Hair
Got luscious, untreated locks? Hair buyers on sites like HairSellon or BuyandSellHair.com are willing to pay good money—sometimes over $100—for high-quality strands. Longer, virgin hair gets top dollar.
4. Bet on Yourself to Lose Weight
Sites like HealthyWage let you gamble on your own fitness goals. If you hit your target weight in a certain time frame, you get paid. It's the only time being called a "loser" will feel amazing.
5. Collect and Sell Golf Balls
Head to your nearest golf course (after hours, discreetly) and retrieve stray balls from the woods or water hazards. Clean them up and resell them to local golfers or online. It's surprisingly profitable—some go for $1-3 each.
6. Get Paid to Break Up with Someone (On Behalf of Someone Else)
People on platforms like Fiverr offer breakup services—writing breakup letters or sending the dreaded “it’s not you, it’s me” text. If you’ve got tact and a twisted sense of humor, it could be your calling.
7. Be a Human Billboard
Some companies will pay you to wear their T-shirts, hold a sign in a busy area, or even temporarily tattoo their logo on your body (seriously). It’s strange... but it’s money.
8. Create a Viral Challenge or Meme and Sell the Rights
If you’ve got meme skills or absurd creativity, you might create the next TikTok challenge or trend. Brands might pay for the content or sponsor your posts once it gains traction. Fast $100? Maybe not. But insane potential? Definitely.
9. Sell Odd Items on eBay or Facebook Marketplace
Ever heard of people selling air from concerts or haunted dolls? The weirder the item, the better the chance someone bites. Just make sure your description is convincing and your item is... ethically sourced.
10. Join a Reality Game or Local Competition
Some towns host quirky contests—like fastest ice cream eater, longest burp, or best pet costume. Prizes often include cash. Not only could you walk away $100 richer, but you'll also earn bragging rights forever.
Making $100 doesn't have to be boring—or traditional. With a little imagination (and perhaps a slight disregard for normalcy), you can turn the odd and outrageous into real profit. Just remember to stay safe, stay legal, and have fun with it.
Would you try any of these crazy methods? Let the hustle begin.
