I respond to Missed Connections on Craigslist. Sometimes people hate me, sometimes I am sorry.

Tuesday

HOT GIRL at BJS late last night - m4w - 28 (woodland hills)

Missed Connection:
you were there wtih a group of guys, you were so hot, we made eye contact for a second when you were leaving,,,,do you remember

My Response:
I only remember how hot I was :0

His Response:
so this is you

His Response (a day later):
Are you the girl? Do you remember me?

My Response:
White tracksuit? Really cool flat cap? You're so FUBU. I love it.

His Response:
No not even close. Red shirt baby blue puma jacket

My Response:
That's still really stylish....do you have a baby blue tracksuit perchance?

His Response:
Send me a pic.

My Response:
Ok...here goes:

Saturday

Need nice girl! - m4w - 27 (Los Angeles)

Missed Connection:

HI,MY NAME IS SIMONE.IM 27YEARS OLD ! I LOVE SPORTS,MUSIC,MOVIES,FASHION AND BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. SHE NEED TO BE VERY NICE PERSON . SEND ME PICS IF YOU INTERESTED!GRAZIE MILLE!



My Response:
I wish I was Italian like you! I can't understand a word you are saying!

RUIN last night - m4w - 31 (The Dungeon)

Missed Connection:
I saw you originally outside at the art gallery. We exchanged a couple glances...
Then I saw you again at the bar briefly.
And then in the dungeon...a few more glances.
You were talking to some old (almost grampa) dude who was wearing a top hat.
I was with a girl, sitting on the couch, watching the couples on display...I was wearing all black with red leather shoes.
If you end up reading this, get back to me...

My Response:
Your style's impeccable. The vampire teeth turned me on. When will we meet in the dungeon again? Will you wear a top hat? (It's a fetish of mine). What can I say? The Victorian era rules.

Sexy Breakfast at Jitters - m4w (Hermosa Beach)

Missed Connection:
You were sitting at a booth and we exchanged glances. I noticed you rubbing your thighs and it made me hot. I wouldn't mind doing that myself! Let me know if you're interested in me. Send photo so I know it's you. I won't forget your face.

My Response:
I was rubbing my thighs because I have skin grafts. Going to the dermatologist on Monday. Here's my photo!

Wednesday

Bravo Pizza - m4w (Santa Monica)

Missed Connection:
Hey there, we talked about the pizza, the moon and the universe last night. Was one of those guys your boyfriend?

My Response:
The universe is definitely my boyfriend.

Monday

H&R BLOCK - m4w (westwood)

Missed Connection:
oh my god girl your everything i've ever wanted...

My Response:
I didn't know doing my taxes would make someone fall in love with me. I better do them all the time now.

standard hotel rooftop 8.8..07. - m4w - 38 (dallas)

Missed Connection:
I don't want any fat chicks "accidentally" mailing me, got it ?! Flavor Flav got problems of his own.
This bitch was off the f___ing chain. Tell her I love her.


My Response:
I told her you loved her soul. Is that good?

His Response:
That is very good.
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My Response:
Your photography is amazing.

KFChoo.com - m4w (Covina)

Missed Connection:
Carrie, we were co-workers at kfc, are you out there?

My Response:
I AM out here. It sucks. Remember the fat lady who used to come in and always order a bucket of chicken and we'd say, "For here or to go?" and she would say: "Excccuuuuse me- does it look like I can eat a whole bucket of chicken by myself?" And then you would say: "Bitch- I don't know your life!" Well, I saw her at Popeye's the other day and I finally told her she was a liar about the whole bucket of chicken thing (and being fat). It felt so good. How are you? Still thinking of founding KFChoo? My aunt was going to invest. I swear I believe in Asian cooking.

Sunday

Chuck E Cheese.. - m4w - 40 (Fullerton)

Missed Connection:
I seen you on Sat- the 14th at Chuck E Cheese in Fullerton.. You were with your boy, or boys and a group of girls. You had super short hair and tattoos. I was with my daughter and had a tattoo on my neck.. I had the feeling that you wanted me to say hi, but I was way to shy..

My Response:
You best be shy. I didn't see you win no stuffed prizes for your sweet little daughter. I ain't gonna date a man who puts no effort into the ones he loves. Next time, win the stuffed prizes. Then, we'll talk by the pinball machines. Hey- have sweet dreams tonight, baby:
http://www.chuckecheese.com/chuck-e-games/videos/index.php?fname=dreamin&ftitle=Dreamin

Girl Who Barfed Mid-Flight, seat 3D - m4w - 27 (US Air, PHX - BUR)

Missed Connection:
Dear girl who booted,
When you first walked on the plane I was delighted that I had a young, attractive girl who I could converse with for our 1-hr ride back from the desert. You were rocking a sweet tat on your foot, which my first indication that you had the possibility of upping your awesomeness status. The problem, however, is that I was kicking the most bitchin' of hangovers. I knew that by talking to you alone, I would be risking gassing you with the fumes of my dying liver -thus, I just popped in my ipod and gazed out upon the endless nothingness with my jaundice eyes.

About mid-flight it started to come to light that your mistaken badassity, was just simply the fact were hitting the bottle hard Saturday night. After realizing the lavatory was occupied, your eyes swelled with panic and then... the inevitable. You claimed to all who were around you that it was "motion sickness" ... but you cant bullshit a bullshitter. I just want to let you know that my heart went out to you... right then and there. You were swimming in a tank of awkward embarrassment, however, I wish you knew that you were more than welcome to have leaned on me the rest of the flight. What can I say? You were cute.

My Response:
Thanks for saying I'm cute- but I actually barfed on the plane because I have cancer- NOT because I was "hitting the bottle." Just because you look like you're in a band with former members of Korn doesn't mean that everyone is hardcore like you.

Does anyone know this goddess? - m4w - 25 (Hollywood)

Missed Connection:
So I saw her on a TV show and even though she played a lesbian, I fell in love!
I must meet her! I found her myspace page and now I would like to know if there is anyone out there who knows her who can introduce us, casually.
Please write back to me.
(took the picture off her myspace)
Her name is Serinity.


My Response:
MY Serenity actually spells her name right (and she's a REAL lesbian-MY lesbian- not just one on TV):

She made me fall in love with the B-52's!!!!!!!

Gorgeous Indian girl - Virgin America 411 JFK to LAX - m4w - 26 (JFK to LAX)

Missed Connection:
You were the gorgeous Indian girl flying from JFK to LAX seated in 13E. I was in 12D wearing a black t-shirt. We caught each others eyes a couple times during the flight. It seemed like you were sitting with two of your girlfriends, so I felt awkward approaching you... hopefully you see this and maybe we could meet for coffee sometime if you live in the area.

My Response:
Don't patronize me because you like Slumdog Millionaire. I'm sick of being called gorgeous just because that movie won an Oscar. It makes me think that there was an Asian babies boom once Bruce Lee became famous. Did you ever think that maybe I'm part Indonesian?!!!

Sorry. I don't mean to be bitchy. I just hate Hollywood. They make fads out of things like being African American. Don't you hate being called "Benicio Del Toro" sexy just because you're Latino? I would. Ok. I am going now. Being ethnic is such a problem for me these days.

Friday

Blue eyes curious about the pretty Latin looking girl at my gym - m4w (LA)

Missed Connection:
I didn't want to bother your workout but I would have loved to workout together, doing sets, helping keep each other motivated. I felt so energized by just being nearby, catching glimpses of your beauty... it made me workout so much harder... I wanted to help you experience that and have an intense fun workout... your face and figure inspire me... your eyes, lips, olive skin and curves. I don't know what ethnicity you are, but you appear Latin-Spanish.I can sense how sweet and deep you really are just by looking into your eyes. I would say hello, but I hear from so many girls I'm friends with how they hate being bother by guys at the gym...


My Response:
It's crazy because I was thinking like yesterday how much it would be so much better if you came up to me-- but that's cool..I like the way you photoshopped just your eyes for me. It shows you are technical and that's a good skill to have in the job market these days, ya know? I was thinking instead of training me on the stairmaster, you can just teach me how to crop pictures of my face, is that cool?

Mediterraneo on Pier Ave 3/6/09 - m4w (Hermosa Beach)

Missed Connection:
I know this is a long shot but putting it out there. I was wearing a USC sweatshirt, I was sitting on the next table over from you. You made a comment on my sweat shirt and we moved a table over for you for a friend of yours. Well I would love to talk to you.

My Response:
Ya- USC is so cool. Any paraphernalia from there=gold. I'll buy it from you for $25 bucks resale value. Deal?

YOU GAVE ME A CIGARETTE - m4w - 20 (BETWEEN 6TH AND WILSHIRE GOING DWN UNION)

Missed Connection:
HE I STOPPED YOU FOR A CIGARETTE AND YOU WAS ON THE PHONE AND AFTER YOU HAVE ME THE CIG I ASKED YOU WHAT YOU WAS GOING TO DO TONIGHT AND YOU SAID YOU WAS GOING HOME!!! SO IF THIS IS YOU READING THIS EMAIL ME ASAP MAYBE WE COULD KICK IT AND SEE WHERE IT GO FROM THERE...


My Response:
Ay mami...you be a mama's boy. I ain't want a piece of that. You go home so early, you ain't be livin your life like all my cholos, you know??? I like your look, but you gotta be a gangsta, ya know??? I'm for real, dawg. I don't play around wastin my time and bein a ho to someone that don't deserve it, yo. But hey- we can go to the Americana if you want. Check out some Sketchers and eat icecream, if you down.

His Response (as BabyLoco232):
LOL IM A GROWN ASS MAN SO IM A STRAIGHT ASS MALE AND ANT GOT TIME FOR YOUR BILLSHIT AND GAMES AND IF YOU SEEN MY AD WHEN AND GET AT ME ME IF THIS A REAL FEMALE

My Response:
Shit. I'm just a robot. Sorry, man.

Laundry in Venice - m4w - 27 (Venice)

Missed Connection:
I opened the door for you while you were carrying your laundry. You're beautiful and I would love to get to know you. Never done a post here and don't expect anything.

My Response:
I WOULD get to know you if you used natural laundry detergent.

His Response:
i can change

My Response:
Change a dollar for 4 quarters? Because their machine does NOT work....RIGHT?? Am I right? SO annoying. LOL!

His Response:
Machine worked for me. Picture?

My Response:
Oh here...ahhh...I am so embarrassed...I got into an accident yesterday...(eeek!) (shrugs)

Blond girl in Red Corvette with out of state plates - m4w (110 North)

Missed Connection:
To the dumb ass blond in the red corvette, with the out of state plates, driving on the 110 North freeway
You're a fucking cunt!
Learn how to drive you dumb bitch.
Or better yet, drive faster and cut off more people so you crash and die


My Response:
O-M-G! Why do you have to like be so harsh?!!!! I'm way SORRY- I didn't mean to grab my Sephora cherry lipgloss from my makeup bag AND do my MAC mascara while driving! I've had a really hard week. You would too if you were booted off a reality show called WHO SUCKS?. I hope you take your road rage out on other online forums because it's totally cramping Craigslist's Missed Connection's style. Here- let me get you a mocha from Starbucks and we can sort this out. Better yet, you can give me driving lessons in your Honda. Ok- see ya! TTYL!!!!!!

Eye contact at Poquito Mas - m4w (Westwood)

Missed Connection:
I was there at lunch today by myself...I thought we made eye contact a couple times...am I right?

My Response:
I was all about the pico de gallo today, so if you were too, then yes, we made eye contact across the salsa cart. It was spicy.

His Response:
Have any pictures?

My Response:
Yes. I was sorta embarrassed that my Philipino caretaker was with me (what a HUGE cock block)... because I thought you were cute. Tacos later? (I can only eat with one side of my mouth).

Directing Traffic - Windward /Pacific - m4w - 35 (venice)

Missed Connection:
you: cute sista keeping it moving thursday morning. i like your style... and your moves. you look super sexy in the uniform.
me. black beanie. crossing diagonally on foot. said a thank you and got a cute smile in return. lunch one day maybe?

My Response:
Only if you take me to Popeye's.

His Response:
I lived in New Orleans. you have no idea my love of popeyes...

My Response:
Crenshaw District. Bucket O' Chicken. This weekend?

Thursday

I want my barista - m4w (????)

Missed Connection:
you make my day. like everyday. i want to make you smile because its only fair of the butterflies you give me. i wish i could have you and i know you could never love me but one day of holding your hand would be worth a million billion deaths.


My Response (entitled Barista THIS):
Your caramel skinny mocha latte breath is worth a million billion deaths. Kidding! But...I seriously can't date a guy that likes lattes and forgets to tip....

Sunday

VEGAS CHALLENGE starts this Thurs! - m4w (Las Vegas strip)

Missed Connection:

2009 VEGAS CHALLENGE!

Ladies from the city of angels: The two dashing, charming young guys pictured below are invading Las Vegas for 4 glorious and memorable nights (March 12-16)!

The challenge: Come find us during our trip! We’ll be spending the entire time on the strip. The first group of girls to find us wins a bottle of champagne! Everyone after is at least entitled to a beer or shot!

Think you’re up for the challenge?! We fly out this Thursday, and can’t wait to hang out with you! For hints on our location, email the above craiglist address.

-Russell and Dave.



My Response:
Is this a reality show? Because there better be prize money....

Their Mass Email Response:
So thanks to all of you for responding to our unusual and somewhat crazy Las Vegas Challenge 2009 craigslist post! Here is one last update before we kick off the weekend:

So we have gotten some amusing emails, plenty of spam, and even an email from some random guy who just wanted to tag along with us during our vacation (we didn’t reply, haha). But we have also received over a dozen responses from girls who are headed to Vegas this weekend, and are interested in getting a free bottle of champagne from us! Remember, all you have to do is find these two faces, remember our names, and claim your reward! (btw, champagne type is undetermined, suggestions?).

So most of you figured out Hint #1, (which was easy!). Hint #2 seems to be a bit trickier… but there is still time to figure it out. For those of you who haven’t seen it, it is on our recently created Facebook page: (“Johnny N Vegas” in the Las Vegas network).

Hint #3: To be posted on Facebook tonight…

Feel free to email at any point this weekend for any updates…

So let the Vegas 2009 Challenge begin!

-Russell and Dave

Hope you have a fantastic weekend J


My Response:
You guys are so out of control! BUT IN A COOL WAY! We should make this a reality show like no other! I'm pitching it to MTV as we speak! This champagne you offer should be made of GOLD!

=] - m4w - 18 (The Valley (818))

Missed Connection:
Well... I'm 18 years old....
hit me up... =]

My Response:
Did you JUST turn eighteen? Like an hour ago? You must have said, "It's 7:06 am- the hour my mom dropped me out of her uterus eighteen years ago! I'm legal according to Father Time! I guess that means it's time to lose my virginity!!! Ladies....my mom dropped me out of her vagina this exact hour eighteen years ago! I dunno what turns you on, but let's DOOOO it!"

His Response:
lol wow.... wtf???

No, I turned 18 September....

and I lost my virginity at 15....


My Response:
Woah. I'm TWENTYfive and still haven't lost mine...


His Response:
YOU'RE 25???

My Response:
Do you have anything else to say?

Thursday

Cute "milf" at LA Fitness Today - m4w - 40 (Coldwater Canyon)

Missed Connection:
I've never done this before, but what the hell. You had green sweats and you kept getting in my way...but I liked it :)

My Response:
Gotta love my baby bump! (She keeps getting me into trouble...) How did you know I was a momma??????

See-through pants at Target - m4w

Missed Connection:
You were wearing see-through white pants at Target today. Under your pants, you had on a sexy pair of lacy boy shorts. You also have a very sultry look and a juicy wiggle in your walk. I couldn't take my eyes off you. I'd love to see you there again.

My Response:
MY PANTS ARE SEE-THROUGH??? OMIGOD I AM SO EMBARRASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday

authorities my mc: the elusive socal girl with the yoga booty - m4w - 31 (mdr, per,Venice, SaMo)

Missed Connection:
now that my time in sunny socal is coming to a close, I have but one regret: that I didn't follow up when presented opportunities to engage any number of worked out Cali girls with the flat tummy and ample yoga booty. I'll be kickicking myself over and over again in the months to come over what might have been. what I wouldn't give to take yoga girl around the waist, look into her eyes and at just the right time slide my hands down her hips and take a firm grip of the aforementioned yoga booty. Not just a casual limp-wristed grab, but a firm ful on inspection ... with purpose. something memorable enough to share with my son someday when giving him the rundown on les birds ad les bees. hey yoga girl! you out there?!

My Response:
I used to be a yoga girl. Too bad I've been eating Butterfingers everyday.

His Response (as SoCalTennisGuy):
well... I guess then our task is to Make a yoga booty where none previously existed!

My Response:
Can I have milkshakes?

His Response:
depends on how hard you're willing to work ;-)

My Response:
I'm tired. I work at Sav-On.

Tuesday

dose anyone know how to hack into someones myspace - 35 (LOs ANGELES AREA)

Missed Connection:
I SUSPECT MY HUSBAND IS CHEATING THRU MYSPACE I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GET HIS PASSWORD

My Response:
You should take classes at DeVry.

Foxy Lady!!!!! East LA - m4w - 21 (Marianna Wey)

Missed Connection:
I've seen you driving your toy car, you looked like you may have been half black half t-rex.
let me know whats up,

My Response:
I'm actually half T-Rex, half Brontosaurus. I don't know why you thought I was half black.

PAIN - m4w

Missed Connection:
Pain
Pain over here pain over there
Pain in my heart pain in my soul
Pain in my mind
Pain in my skin pain in my bones

Pain being caused left and right
Pain being caused till the heart bleeds red
Pain being caused till the skin and bone rip
Pain being caused till you break into tears

Pain at school
Pain at home
Pain in my head, pain in my heart
Pain in my mind, pain in my soul

Pain happening in my sleep
Pain happening in my thoughts
Pain happening when I’m alone
Pain happening in the shower, in my room, in my bed, in my house where I’m all alone
Pain happening every hour, every minute, every second of my life

Pain caused by anger and hate
Pain caused by hurt
Pain caused by greed
Pain caused by sorrow and depression
Pain caused by grief and confusion

Pain caused by your family and friends
Pain caused by the world
Pain caused by people you love

Pain driving me crazy
Causing me to take pills till it fills up my veins
I go to sleep never to wake up and see that light
The light that will end my pain for good


My Response:
HOW DO YOU GET RID OF IT???????????????????

His Response:
I HAVE NOT FIGURED THAT OUT

My Response:
You should try art therapy.

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Writer. Published in Harper Perrenial's Six Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak, It All Changed in an Instant, as well as the front page of Smith's online magazine for more than 200 six word stories. Video art exhibited in Miranda July and Harrel Fletcher's "Learning to Love You More" gallery as well as the Baltic Contemporary Art Museum. Alessandra currently tells jokes all around Los Angeles and produces Heeb Magazine's monthly storytelling show in LA.