Tacky in the Big Easy

When I first heard this news story, I couldn't help but think how it was really tacky. But with the sale on ebay comes the opportunity to "ask the seller a question." And there are some really funny responses.
For instance:

Q:
Seeing this bus was under only 6 feet of water, If the water got any higher would it float like a house boat? Or could I make it into a submarine?Would you throw in a 45 of the Beatles song; We all live in a yellow Submarine.?
A:
Yours is a far ranging question. Based on viewing the picture in the listing I believe its unlikely the bus would float if the water got any higher. I also think you would have to take into account the door on the side of the bus that runs from floor to ceiling that would let water into the passenger section. Given the marvels of our modern world I would not be surprised if you could convert it into a submarine. I am certain the the bus already has enough ballast to make your submarine submerge. As to the 45, to my knowledge as people have sifted through the wreakage of our destroyed schools no copies of the Beatles hit have been found. If we do find a copy, we will probably put it up on e-bay in a separate auction. If you win this bus and convert it to a yellow submarine, I for one would like to see it.

Q:
What does the bus smell like? Can you detail it for me? Thanks -GW
A:
Surprisingly, the bus smells like a standard school bus only stronger. Maybe in the relm of an overused athletic bus on steriods.

Q:
Are you sure you are in New Orleans? I thought that us in New Orleans, when life hands us lemons, we make daiquiris! (not lemonade)
A:
Our schools and, by extension, buses are drug, firearm and alcohol free zones. So we are stuck with lemonade.

Q:
Will any of the proceeds go to paying for Mayor Nagins Chocolate City?
A:
All proceeds will remain with the Orleans Parish Schools.


Q:
Is there any chance that this bus may have been ridden on by any of the famous musical 'graduates' of the NOPS system, such as Juvenile, C-Murder, 504 Boyz, Louis Armstrong, or Delfayo Marsalis? That would certainly increase the value if so. Could it possibly have ever given rides to such other famous NOPS 'alumni' such as B-Stupid or Man Man? Is it possible there may be any leftover drugs or guns or other incriminating evidence left on the bus? Please let us know, it may increase your bids.
A:
Due to the vintage of the bus it is unlikely that Louis Armstrong and Delfayo Marsalis rode on it. The others may have but we have no recorded evidence of it. As to drugs, this bus was flooded and the mold has probably eaten all of the drugs by now. As to firearms, this bus was flooded and any likely metal objects are rusted by now. But given what it is, with all its limitations this bus is a tremendous value.