<img title="Professional cuddler" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/professional-cuddler.jpg" alt="Professional cuddler" />
Professional cuddler: Yes, as in getting paid to 'cuddle' people. A woman in the United States recently revealed she offered this service as a form of therapy.
<img title="Sex toy tester" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/sex-toy-tester.jpg" alt="Sex toy tester" />
Sex toy tester: Well, someone's got to test it before it's used we guess! Although relatively obscure, sex toy testing is actually considered a necessary measure by adult entertainment firms that specalise in the field and a UK woman actually revealed she made good money out of it.
<img title="Bed tester" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/bed-tester.jpg" alt="Bed tester" />
Bed tester: Lazy? Like lounging around, taking those lengthy naps or prefer to sleep late into the afternoon? This job is perfect for you! Professional bed testers are employed by mattress manufacturing companies to ensure their product meets the require standard of comfort.
<img title="Condom tester" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/condom-tester.jpg" alt="Condom tester" />
Condom tester: Practicing safe sex has been advocated through the years. The 'protective cover' is shall we say, taken for a 'test ride' before it's available for purchase at your local pharmacy. A leading condom brand in Australia actually advertised this position for potential testers! 
<img title="Face feeler" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/face-feeler.jpg" alt="Face feeler" />
Face feeler: Yes, you read that right. A person specifically hired or should we say actually offered a salary to touch and feel someone's face. Sound's weird doesn't it? There's actually a logical explanation to it. Face feelers are required to feel and examine clients' faces after they have utilised beauty care products before they are released in the market so as to see if there are any changes or reactions.
<img title="Dog food taster" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/dog-food-taster.jpg" alt="Dog food taster" />
Dog food taster: Giving 'man's best friend' a safe and healthy diet is a key priority for every pet owner. People who are employed by dog food manufacturers ensure just that by tasting the grub that your pooch will later feed on. Sounds odd? Definately! But believe it or not, it's an actual position.
<img title="Paper towel sniffer" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/paper-towel-sniffer.jpg" alt="Paper towel sniffer" />
Paper towel sniffer: Nothing fancy about this. It's exactly as you read it. A person paid to sniff paper towels. Basically, to apply for this position one must possess a good sense of smell so as to ensure that the paper towels do not emit any unpleasant odours. 
<img title="Water slide tester" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/water-slide-tester.jpg" alt="Water slide tester" />
Water slide tester: Love water parks? Do you enjoy swimming and love riding that slide and engulf in euphoria upon the big splash? Then this is the job for you. Water resorts hire people to specifically test whether their water slides are safe enough by simply letting them ride it multiple times. Wheee! That sounds like fun doesn't it?
<img title="Human Statue" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/human-statue.jpg" alt="Human Statue" />
Human Statue: Considered less of a job and more of a performing art, people paid to be human statues or living statues are required to pose with realistic statue-like makeup. sometimes for hours at a time. It's considered more of an artist's expression.

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