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Hey folks, Jimmy Kimmel here. You know,

I've seen a lot of weird stuff in my

day. I mean, we had that guy on who ate

a whole jar of mayonnaise in a minute.

But some of these jobs make even me go,

"What in the GMO is going on?" We're

talking about those jobs you never even

knew existed. Like, did you know there

are people who get paid to cuddle

strangers? And no, I'm not talking about

anything shady. Although, some of these

jobs might make you think twice. We're

diving deep into the world of bizarre

occupations, from the surprisingly

cuddly to the downright dangerous. So,

buckle up because we're about to explore

13 jobs so strange you'll be checking

your paychecks and wondering what you're

doing with your

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life. All right, let's kick things off

with a job that might make you want to

quit your day job right now. Ever wish

you could just get paid to hug people?

Well, in the concrete jungles of New

York and Tokyo, that dream is a reality.

Professional cuddlers are raking in the

dough, charging up to a hundred bucks an

hour just to snuggle. That's right,

folks. They're basically getting paid to

spoon. And the best part, no funny

business. These cuddle connoisseurs are

all about providing platonic touch and

comfort. Now, I know what you're

thinking, Jimmy, where do I sign up?

Well, hold your horses because these

cuddle pros are in high demand. Some of

them even have waiting lists longer than

the line at an Oprah giveaway. But hey,

if you're patient and love a good

snuggle, this might be the career path

for you. Just stick around because we're

about to dive into a job that involves a

lot less hugging and a whole lot more

sniffing. All right, so you thought

cuddling strangers was weird? Get a

whiff of this. Pet food tasters. Yes,

you heard that right. Somebody's got to

make sure Phto's gourmet kibble is up to

snuff. And no, they don't use those

fancy dog whistles to get the job done.

These brave souls actually put their

taste buds to the test. Sampling pet

food to evaluate its texture, flavor,

and overall quality. Now, before you

judge, remember, someone's got to do it.

And let's be honest, it can't be any

worse than airplane food, right? But

hey, at least they're not barking at the

end of the day, right? All jokes aside,

these folks play a vital role in

ensuring our furry friends are getting

the best grub possible. So, next time

you see your dog chowing down, give a

silent thank you to the brave souls who

took one for the team. And speaking of

taking one for the team, get ready for

our next bizarre job because it's a real

tearjerker.

Literally. All right. So, you thought

professional cuddlers were a little out

there? Buckle up because this next one

is a real tearjerker. Literally. In some

cultures, they take saying rest in peace

to a whole new level. We're talking

about professional mourners. You heard

that right. These are people you can

hire to cry dramatically at funerals.

Apparently, the more tears, the more

honor it brings to the dearly departed.

I guess it's like showing up with a

bigger casserole, but instead of green

beans, it's whailing. Personally, I

think if you need to hire someone to up

the waterworks at your grandma's

funeral, maybe you weren't close enough

to begin with. But hey, who am I to

judge? Maybe they offer a volume

discount. Two for the price of one

crying jag, you know? Anyway, next up,

we're heading to China for a job that's

a little less morbid. Let's just say it

involves a lot less crying and a lot

more bamboo.

Okay, folks. Next up, we're talking

about a job that's a little less six

feet under and a lot more kung fu panda.

Over in China, they've got these amazing

panda reserves where they're trying to

boost the panda population. But baby

pandas, they're kind of like the

Kardashians. They need constant

attention, and they can't get too

attached to humans. That's where panda

nannies come in. These dedicated

individuals spend their days dressed up

in full-on panda costumes, complete with

fuzzy ears and everything. They feed

them, they play with them, they probably

even change a diaper or two, all while

rocking that panda suit. I mean, talk

about commitment. Imagine showing up to

work every day and the dress code is

basically a giant cuddly bear. Think

they get hazard pay for accidental

bamboo

splinters? So, you thought dressing up

as a panda all day was a unique way to

make a living? Hold my beer because

things are about to get real. And by

real, I mean potentially deadly. We're

talking about snake milkers. Now, before

you picture someone hooking up a cow

milking contraption to a python, it's

not quite like that, but it's still

pretty intense. You see, snake venom, as

deadly as it is, is actually super

valuable for making antivenenom and

other medicines. That's where these

brave souls come in. Snake milkers

carefully extract venom from some of the

most dangerous snakes on the planet,

risking a potentially deadly bite with

every move. And they don't even get

hazard pay. Just kidding. They get paid

really well. They have to, right? But

hey, at least they don't have to wear a

panda costume, right? Stay tuned because

up next, we've got a job that's even

more dangerous than snake milking. I

know, I know you didn't think it was

possible. All right, we're back with

more bizarre jobs. And this next one is

perfect for all you adrenaline junkies

out there. Ever wonder who gets to ride

those insane water slides before they're

open to the public? Well, believe it or

not, it's actually a real job. These

brave souls travel the world testing out

the newest and craziest water slides for

speed, safety, and of course, fun

factor. They're basically like

professional guinea pigs, except they

get paid to get wet and wild. And the

best part, they make a pretty decent

living, raking in around $30,000 a year,

plus all the free theme park rides they

can handle. I guess you could say it's a

pretty slippery slope to a sweet gig.

Okay, so you know how much I love

talking about weird things, right? Well,

this next job definitely takes the cake.

Get this. There are people out there who

get paid to touch other people's faces.

And no, it's not as creepy as it sounds.

These professionals are called sensory

scientists, and they work for cosmetic

companies testing out the effectiveness

of lotions, creams, and all sorts of

skincare products. Their job is to

gently feel people's skin after they've

tried a product, assessing its softness,

smoothness, and overall texture. I guess

you could say they've got the softest

touch in the business. But hey,

somebody's got to do it, right? And who

knows, maybe one day they'll discover

the secret to eternal youth by touching

faces. You never

know. All right, folks. Buckle up

because this next one is not for the

faint of heart. We're talking about the

gritty, the gruesome, the downright

disturbing world of crime scene

cleaning. Now, we've all seen those

crime dramas on TV, right? You know, the

detectives dusting for prints, the

forensic teams combing for evidence. But

what happens after they leave? Who

cleans up the mess? Well, that's where

these brave souls come in. Crime scene

cleaners have one of the toughest jobs

in the world. Dealing with blood, bodily

fluids, and all sorts of other hazardous

materials that would make even the

strongest stomach churn. It's not

glamorous. It's not easy, but somebody's

got to do it. And let me tell you, they

deserve a hefty paycheck and maybe a

lifetime supply of therapy for what they

do.

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All right, we've had some weird ones so

far, right? Snake milkers, panda

nannies, people who get paid to feel

faces. But this next one, this one's for

the strong stomached folks. I'm talking

about the noble profession of, wait for

it, odor judges. You heard me right.

These brave souls, these old factory

adventurers, they sniff armpits for a

living. Yeah, you thought your job was

bad. Imagine being handed a shirt fresh

from a workout and being asked, "So,

how's the new deodorant working?" And

it's not just one shirt, folks. We're

talking dozens, sometimes over a 100

armpits a day. Now, I know what you're

thinking, Jimmy. Who in their right mind

would sign up for that? Well, apparently

quite a few people. And the crazy part,

it pays surprisingly well. I guess when

you're exposed to that level of stench,

hazard pay kind of comes with the

territory. So, next time you're feeling

down about your job, just be thankful

you're not an odor judge. Unless, of

course, you're into that sort of

thing. Okay, folks. Let's talk about

impatience. It's a modern epidemic, I

tell you. Nobody wants to wait in line

anymore. And you know what? Some

enterprising individuals have turned

that impatience into a pretty sweet gig.

I'm talking about professional line

standers. Yes, you heard that right.

Imagine this. The new iPhone drops.

Everyone's going crazy. Lines around the

block. But not you. You've got yourself

a professional lineander. They're out

there braving the elements, holding your

spot, maybe even catching a nap on the

sidewalk. And what are you doing?

Probably sipping a latte, enjoying your

freedom. Now, this isn't just for tech

gadgets. These line standards, they'll

wait for anything. Concert tickets,

limited edition sneakers, you name it.

And the hourly rate, not too shabby, my

friends. We're talking 20, 30, even 50

bucks an hour in some cases. Not a bad

way to make a living, just hanging out,

being a placeholder for someone else's

consumer desires. Hey, if you've got the

time and can handle the occasional

grumpy neighbor in line, maybe this is

the side hustle for you. Just uh maybe

pack a lunch and a good book and maybe a

tent, you know, just in case.

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All right, we've all been there. You're

on the golf course feeling confident,

maybe a little too confident. You take a

swing, hear that dreaded splash, and

another golf ball is lost to the watery

abyss. But have you ever stopped to

wonder who goes and gets those little

white devils? Well, my friends, that's

where the golf ball diver comes in.

These underwater adventurers, they don't

just dive for sunken treasure. They dive

for your golfing mishaps. And trust me,

there are a lot of mishaps. We're

talking hundreds of thousands of golf

balls ending up in ponds and lakes every

year. It's like a giant ball pit at the

bottom of those water hazards. Now, you

might think, Jimmy, what's so bizarre

about diving for golf balls? Well, for

starters, it's not exactly the Bahamas

down there. It's dark, murky, and you

never know what kind of slimy critters

are lurking in the depths. And did I

mention the alligators? Yeah, in some

parts of the country, these divers are

dodging more than just errant golf

balls. They're basically playing a real

life game of Frogger. But hey,

somebody's got to do it. And at least

it's a job with a clear objective. Find

the golf balls, avoid the alligators,

and try not to get eaten by a giant

catfish. Sounds like a Tuesday,

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right? All right, this next one might

actually make you jealous. I know it

made me jealous. And I have a pretty

sweet gig already. Picture this. Crystal

clear waters, white sandy beaches, and

you, my friend, getting paid to call it

home. Back in 2009, the Australian

government decided to hold a contest for

the best job in the world. And let me

tell you, it lived up to the hype. The

winner, they got a cool $150,000 to pack

their bags, move to Hamilton Island on

the Great Barrier Reef, and basically

just enjoy paradise while writing about

it on a blog. Talk about a tough day at

the office,

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right? Ever plop down on a couch so

comfy you just melt into it? You know,

the kind that makes you want to cancel

your plans and binge watch a whole

season of whatever you're into. Well,

someone's got to make sure those couches

are living up to their cozy potential.

And that, my friends, is where the noble

furniture tester steps in. These folks

get paid to sit, bounce, recline, you

name it. All in the name of quality

control. They're basically professional

couch potatoes, except they actually get

a paycheck for it. Not a bad gig if you

ask me. Just try not to fall asleep on

the job, or you might end up being part

of the furniture yourself.

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Well, there you have it, folks. 13 of

the most bizarre jobs you've probably

never knew existed. From cuddling

strangers to sniffing armpits, we've

covered it all. So, tell me, which one

surprised you the most. Would you rather

be a professional snuggler or put your

nose to the test as an odor judge? Let

me know in the comments. I'm dying to

hear your picks. And hey, if you thought

these jobs were wild, just wait till you

see our next video, 13 weirdest ways

people actually make a Fortune. It's

going to blow your mind.