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

Friday

I was in line at Pavillions, and wanted to buy you candy :-) - m4w - 40 (sherman oaks)


Missed Connection:

I was in Pavillions around 1pm today, in a blue dress shirt and a tie, wearing sunglasses. You were working and jokingly told your friend I would buy you some candy. You are beautiful, and I was blown away by your beauty!!!! If you see this message, please reply!!

My Response:

What kind of candy are we talking here? I want some Butterfingers right now.

His Response:

butterfingers are good ! was that you at pavillions???

My Response:

Man I wish that "beauty" was me. I'm actually pretty fugly.

His Response: have you ever considered modeling? :-)

My Response: I did that when I was 5 once. I guess I could try to be a foot model. I have nice ankles. Then again, my toenails kinda suck.

crystal rose - m4w (east los angeles)

Missed Connection:

sometime i just can't go on you still haunt me my thoughts everywhere

we used to go and hang out

everything i do reminds me of you but hopefuly one day you'll come

back thats the only thing

keeping me alive and the picture of you i keep in my wallet is the

only thing i have left of you

maybe someday we'll meet again maybe someday we'll be one again till

then im dying slowly and painfully

i just cant seem to wake up from this endless nightmare you where my

little piece of heaven in hell

now im burning with hate and sadness with out you i dont like feeling

this way i need you

your pudgy

listen do you want to know a secret do you promise not to tell woo ooh

listen let me whiper in you ear i'll say the words

you long to hear woo ooh im in love with

My Response:

Aw man, you're pudgy now?

His Response:

i am sorry but your not my crystal

and pudgy was what she called when

she needed me or wanted me now she is gone

My Response:

Wow- I'm sorry. Where did she go?

His Response:

a friend took her from me that is why she is gone.......

My Response:

Beat your friend up. He's a LOSER.

His Response:

i did beat him up.

my name is manuel.

what is yours?

My Response:

Al -- Here's my pic. Do you have one?

Elizebeth - m4w (Lancaster)

Missed Connection:

We met in My computer shop. Someone stole My wallet, so I don't have your number anymore. I'd love to spend some time with you. You always wore barely anything & teased Me with your body. Lol btw ... How's your young son? Hopefully you read this section and you remember Me? What else did I sell in My computer store?

My Reply:

hard drives?

His Reply (as "J bone"):

ahhh...yeah. But what else did I sell there besides computer equipment? Or better yet...what do I look like? and what do you look like?

My Reply:

I look like this...

But, you look like these gangsta dudes. LOL. Who's cuter? Me duh!!!


FEAR - m4w - 42 (Waiting in the Shadows)

Missed Connection:

I AM FEAR.

AND I AM NEAR,

THAT PIECE OF ASS,

SHALL COST YOU DEAR.

AT WHAT HOUR AND

ON WHAT DAY?

AT THE TIME THAT I APPEAR.......

FOR ONLY A SECONDYOU'LL AGREE

THAT I WAS FEAR.........

-jm 2010


My Reply:

You got that right!

His Reply:

:-) Thanks

My Reply:

You're a poetry major, right?

Wednesday

J lounge - m4w - 24 (LA)

Missed Connection:

I had a pretty good time dancing with you. I wish we could have dance some more. I didn't get a chance to get your number. It's a long shot but I thought I'd give it a chance. You were in your 20s, sexy body, wearing sexy jeans and black top.

Me: Describe me so that I know it's you.

Email me, maybe we can coffee or hit the club again :)


My Response:

oh man! were you that dude in the sexy kitty costume!!?!? LOL!!!!

His Response: Hahaha! Maybe next year I'll be the sexy kitty :P

My Response: I suggest you come up with your own idea. Don't steal mine. Jeeez Louise.

Bardot Aqualung show Monday Night - m4w (Hollywood)


Missed Connection:

At the Aqualung show at Bardot in Hollywood last Monday. You were wearing a biege-ish top, kind of a shirt/dress with dark tights, and had short brown hair. Very cute. Did I mention very cute? We did look at each other several times. but perhaps you were thinking "why is that guy looking at me?". Or maybe not. You left with a guy in plaid, although it seemed somewhat random.

My Response:

It was random that I left with a guy in plaid pants, because usually I like pleather.


His Response:

Don't get me started on pleather. Oh and by the way, I think it was just his shirt that was plaid.

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So I guess you weren't at the show? That's ok. You're still pretty

cute for someone who fell down a 60 ft. cliff. You must have only hit your head a few times.


My Response:

Nope not cute at all. I broke my neck, jaw, teeth, knees, etc. I'm a nasty thing to look at.

His Response:

Don't be so harsh on yourself.

My Response:

It's how my mother raised me.

Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego!? - m4w - 25 (Closing of Weho Halloween Party)

Missed Connection:

I finally spotted the infamous villainess Carmen Sandiego. It was towards the end of the Weho Halloween Party. Walking west toward Doheny I spotted her! Disguised undercover as a priest, I shouted "Carmen Sandiego!"She turned and I saw her face - her electric gaze, ruby red lipstick and warm smile stopped mecold. However, Carmen is a creature of habit... After uttering a few words, she stunned mewith her sweet lyrical voice. At that exact moment a crowd of party-goers came between us. I turned myhead and she was gone, disappearing into the writhing sea of people flowing out of the party near La Peer.

Carmen, you're no doubt planning another heist somewhere around the globe. Before you leave, this A.C.M.E. detective would love to take you out for drinks to toast the success of your next great caper...


My Response:

Next time I won't wear red.


His Response:

Good! I can finally take you to a bullfight and not worry about your safety.

What WILL you be wearing? And don't say neck brace because we are SO not cleaning that thing afterwards.


My Response:

How dare you think that I'd be the victim in a bullfight. I'm properly trained in the art. That bull would find his horns AND heart smothered by my neckbrace.

Monday

FedEx at 5pm- m4w-36 (Beverly Center Adjacent)


Missed Connection:

Our eyes met briefly as I got in line and you were near the copiers, apparently waiting for your turn. You were all in black, in tall boots, looking stunningly beautiful. I wanted to say hello, but I was in a rush to get my packages off....I saw you again as I was driving off and you walked across the corner gas station while on the phone. The opportunity was there to say helo, but I think it may have been awkward. I'd give anything to have that moment back ;)





My Response:
You should have showed me your chest way sooner.

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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.