Maybe you're looking for a little extra cash [1] around the holidays, or maybe you're taking advantage of the increasingly in-demand "gig economy [2]," but whatever the reason, working as a "tasker" for a freelance gig marketplace can be a solid side hustle.

Doing chores and other small jobs on a freelance basis offers flexibility and variety — and sometimes a good laugh [3]. Keep scrolling to see some of the more interesting requests TaskRabbit [4] has received and then maybe brush up on your acting chops so you can pretend to be someone's friend at their birthday party (and get paid for it!).

Election-Related Wall Damage

"I punched a hole in the wall when Trump won. Hoping someone can help me fix it. It's not normal dry wall, but also not a big or deep hole. Happy to send a picture."

Flat-Screen TV-Mounting

"My boyfriend says he can mount our new flat screen but I have a feeling he has no clue how. Looking for a handyman that can help. Thanks!"

Cheering-Up Treats

"My co-worker just got laid off. Looking for a Tasker to pick up a box of Krispy Kreme donuts, they're her favorite."

Burning Man Bike Repair

"My Burning Man bike needs a tune up and I can't leave work today to take it in! I need someone to pick it up from my friend's place in the Mission and drop it off for repairs at Valencia Cyclery . . . About a 10-min (somewhat awkward) walk. The bike should still roll fine, it just may be a bit clunky. If you have a car it will fit in, great, but you should be able to walk it over to the shop just fine. Valencia Cyclery is running a 'burner special' to fix up burner bikes, but mine prob needs a little more TLC."

$100 in Quarters

"This is kind of a weird request but the bank I use doesn't have any branches in my area and most banks won't let you buy rolls of quarters from them unless you have an account there. I need someone who is willing to get me $100 worth of quarters if I paypal the money in advance."

Spooking Party Guests

"This may be a weird request but we would love to have someone dressed up for our office Halloween [8] party (we will provide the costume) and scare our guests. If you have any background in acting and would like to have a little fun, we will provide food and drinks. Please let us know! Thanks!!!"

Secret Moving Help

"We are moving this weekend. My husband thinks he can handle all the heavy lifting on his own but I'd like to secretly hire some extra help."

Birthday Party Proxy

"This is an odd (but fun) task. I can't be at my good friend's birthday party, so I want someone from TaskRabbit to go in my stead. You don't have to be there the entire time. Just go for an hour, say hello to the birthday boy, tell him you're Mike's TaskRabbit proxy, and try to get in at least one group birthday photo. And maybe take another photo with just Sergio so we can memorialize this weird and wacky use of TaskRabbit. Amen."