Carla Axtman
Professional cuddler Samantha Hess relaxes with Portland musician KaiKani Seven Vanity.
It seems as though we can pay people to do anything for us these days: walk our dogs, build our furniture, organize our homes ... cuddle with us when we're feeling lonely.
That's right: You care hire a professional cuddler to snuggle with you for about $60 an hour. You can also pay an "undercover bridesmaid" to stand next to you on your big day, or a professional mourner to cry with you at a loved one's funeral.
Those are just a few of the weirdest jobs we found while compiling our list of the most unusual professionals.
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