The Craigslist Experiment II: The Responses

I got 63 responses. As mentioned, here are my rules that I will follow:
- I will not post personal information (names, employer, phone numbers)
- I will not post Myspace addresses or personal contact info
- I will not post pictures, but will describe them. If you want to request a picture, I will post it.

(1)
Well I am not a dumb person therefore I guess I am real. However it was Voltaire who said "The secret of being a bore is to tell everything". With that in mind I will keep this email short in an effort to simply titilate you into responding in hopes of more information. I am 6'1", 200 pl, black hair, hazel eye, well educated.

~J
*(Mr. Original included a picture of a rose.)

(2)
Hello,

I just read your ad, and I am not sure if you will get this, but I hope you do. You sound very mature, interesting, easy going, fun, and you seem relaxed. I definitely would love to get to know more about you.

As far as me, I am 34 y.o. am 6'0" tall, 180#, Brown eyes and Black Hair. I just finished Graduate school, and I am looking for someone nice to get to know and spend some time with. I love the beach, the outdoors, Hiking, watching movies, music, evenings at home, etc... I am including a couple of pictures of me in this Email, but if you would like more, please let me know. It would be nice to see a picture of you as well if you choose to reply.

If you are interested, you could Instant Message me on Yahoo or AIM under n*******.

Have a nice day,
M****

*(Includes 3 pictures. In one he's sitting in a chair, but in the two others he has to show he's active: one on a ski lift, and one on a jet ski. But in all three he's sitting.)

(3)
can i see pics of you i'm reallly sorry you got hurt i'm very sweet guy here i'm joe

(4)
hello im kevin dont want to get hurt again either but that was a pretty hard act to follow im 35 6'2" tall white christian single fun easy going educated professional green eyes dark hair not too religious very spiritual and love a woman who has a good head on her shoulders reply 9if you like the pic because you sound like a very genuine person
*(Includes self-taken picture of a guy with a strange fuckin face. He looks like he has tennis balls in his cheeks.)

(5)
You seem pretty easy going, and nice and I would love
to talk to you and get to know you a little better off
line. As for me Im 24 years old from Hollywood, CA.
Im a senior in college majoring in Social Work, and I
own a cell phone store currently keeping myself busy
with that. Im 5-11, brown hair, green eyes, no
piercings, and 2 tattoos. I would like to talk to
you, so let me know if you would like to talk or NOT.
Hope to hear from you soon...

David

(6)
darling,

i'll break a window for you anytime.

i'm 23 (but very mature for my age), a quirky intellectual type,
musician and aspiring counselor or therapist of some type. very
good listener and very caring and thoughtful.
i also have a mischievious side. i'm in recovery (a bit over a
year) and i used to party quite a bit. so ive been around, ill just
say that. reformed now, and moved out to west l.a., i want to find
someone to love me, care about me, and hold me closely. in return,
i will care for you, love you, and hold you closely.


yours,

j*****


=
Disabled Motivational Keynote Speaker
Quad-amputee D**** D****, motivational keynote speaker for
corporations, organizations and churches, tells his story and empowers others
toward positive change.
*(Includes two pictures of a dude who hopes he looks trendy. "Look at me! I'm so hip, I don't have to smile. My black thick-framed glasses make me look like the shit. Someone pay attention to me!"

(7)
Hi dear,
Its hard to find someone that you realy like from internet and in this
town.It is completely different then meeting people outside for
sure,but I
guess its worth to try,isnt it?
I have my own business and a store,I import and sell oriental handmade
stuff
from overseas and I work hard and seven days a week but I m my own boss
so I
know when I can have fun and whenever I want.I m in my mid 30's but I
dont
show my age.I m 5'6 and slim 125 lb,never been married no kids,I broke
up a
ltr a year ago and I dont have much hope to find someone that I can be
rest
of my life from CL but its always good to try and one more friends wont
hurt
anytime,everthing starts with friendship isnt it.Lets have some fun at
the
beginning and go from there.Lets get to know eachother.I m very shy at
first,but opens up quickly.
I have a good education,I have a master degree on psychology but I do a
different occupation as I said before.So,I m very smart and intelligent
I
will screw your brain before I go into your pants:)As you can see I
have a
sarcastic side too.
I do smoke and trying to quit but I dont use any drugs.Thats my only
habit,trying to quit.
If you want to talk over the phone and feel comfortable please give me
your
number I will call you for sure .I would love to take you out and get
to
know you more,would you like to have coffee with me sometimes soon.I
live
alone in my one bedroom apt in west hollywood,I have 4 cars so I can
pick
you up no problem,We can meet either here or in your area where ever in
LA
you are living.Please send pic or myspace link,here is mine.
Hope to hear from you soon
A******
PS:http://www.myspace.com/c*******

(8)
I find that you are a very sincere down girl. I think we would get along great. Before I go any further and give you my link to myspace and pics and all, are you cool with vegetarian men? Asfar as me I'm 29, 5'11 160 lbs, I'm a gourmet vegan chef and I practice energy work and other forms of alternative healing. No I'm not a hippie :). So when I hear back from you we'll go from there.

A*****

Do as thou Highest Will is the Law.
Love is the Law, Love under Will

(9)
Hi,

I just saw your ad and you do intrigue me...I am an older man, 40, 6-4
205,
fit, fun, and adventurous, live very positively, enjoy many activities,
including the arts, films, music, the outdoors, traveling, fine dining,
and
love to think about the special person in my life...I am a single,
classy
gentleman, no drama, emotionally available and looking for a possible
LTR,
but would like to start out friends first..I keep myself very busy
with all
sorts of fun activities and would like to share them with a cool, laid
back
and fun friend...I have a degree in Communications, and work in Project
Management...and model on the side when I get a chance...Here is a
photo...If you would like to know more, let me know...Have a Great Day
! :)

M***
*(Includes pic of a dude lounging about in a red lounge chair. He's got chubby legs. I'd have chosen a different picture if I were trying to get a woman.)

(10)
I don't know whether or not to take you seriously. Every so often I come to CL to see who might be out there. If you are serious about your ex, I'm sorry. It's a bit funny, but I'm sorry.

What caught my eye more than anything was you mentioned Man Bites Dog. That Is one of my favorite movies! No one, and I mean no one, I ask has even heard of it. Any how, I guess based on that alone is what inspired me to write you.

Me: I'm not sure exactly what it is I'm looking for because I, like you, just got out of a LTR, (about nine months ago). I guess more than anything I just want good company. I'm a professional fighter but that doesn't quiet pay the bills so I supplement my income with bartending. Im also a college grad. (Eng Lit.) to be exact, but am now back in school to get my teaching credential. (don't bother mentioning all the grammatical mistakes, I assure you I'm aware and don't care) I'm not too into writing to much about mysef. It makes me feel like I'm being interviewed. If you wanna know anything more about me you can check out my profile www.myspace.com/thefredcore yeah I got sucked into the whole myspace crap. Hopefully I'll hear from you

Cheers,

F****
*(Includes pic of this fighter/bartender/putz looking introspectively into the camera. Squinting because the sun's too bright, stupid because he's probably about to get the snot beat out of him.)

(11)
I am all man haha I have lot's of pics of me when I was a little BOY my mom is a phatogragher yeah I know that's spelled wrong.I'm an Artist I paint I also Cook went to school for it.

*(Come on...This guy's a fucking loser. Looked at the way this motherfucker spelled 'photographer?' Jesus. No wonder he's single.)

(12)
Wow, what an amazing story you told. Considering what you just went thru, I’ll email you my baby pictures and dental records if you like. I’ll be honest, I’m not sure what I want in a relationship at the moment. Friends more than anything else, partially because I work crazy hours and don’t feel I have time to invest in a real relationship. Maybe I have just not been in one worth investing in who knows. I’m catholic and do attend church and all that jazz. Same note outside of just mentioning will probably never bring religion up again. It’s a personal thing. I do enjoy going out and drinking, dancing, traveling. I’m quite active. I do enjoy writing and reading quite often. I am very close too my family, 1 brother, 1 sister and parents still married. Ask, me anything!

A****
*(Includes pic of Mr. Tough Guy, hands in his pocket. He says to ask him anything. Question: "Why do you look like a douchebag?")

(13)
*(This email simply includes a picture of a 50ish bald man smiling stupidly into a camera. Obviously, he did this in the hopes that the object of his email would see this picture of the older gentleman and realize, "Why waste words with true love?" The next thing he'd know, it's off to Europe with his new love. France, Italy, Spain. And then a quick shot to Vegas for the nuptuals..."If only she just hits the reply button and tells me where she lives.")

(14)
WOW,
I'M NOT WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR . BUT I'M A MAN ALL OF ME. i THIUGHT I HAVE SEEN IT ALL BUT I GUESS NOT.SORRY YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH THAT.WOW
GOOD LUCK AND GRAB EM NEXT DON'T BE SHY!!!!!!!! T****

(15)
'm a professional male living in the SFV and I'm trying to meet a female any age or race who would enjoy breast play I’M gentle non pushy male who love to suck nibble and pinch breasts and listening to those erotic sounds that women emit when they are enjoying themselves. I apologize for being so direct but I don't like playing games or wasting each others valuable time. I hope to read your reply soon. Also

Sincerely:

818-***-****
h****@hotmail.com
*(No pic, but really I have to stop and say, "Wow!" This really is a great email. Is anybody interested in contacting him to find out more?"

(16)
I feel for you... Thats gotta be rough. How long
were you guys together before you found out? I was
with my ex for 2 years and found and she cheated.
I thought we were going to get married eventually
too.. So that was pretty rough to get over. Things
well get better just meet some new people and get
on with your life..
*(Includes pic of what has to be the guy's prom picture.)

(17)
I am a male that can do all of those things.. Just want to see you in a photo at least before we have coffee...lol
*(Includes pic of guy flexing and trying to look really fucking tough. Yeah, tough guys regularly pick out an impressive outfit, stand in front of the mirror, and take their own picture with their camera phone. "Hurry! Better do it before my roommate (okay, mother) comes home or she'll laugh at me again.")

(18)
Hi

I saw your ad on Craigslist and found you to be very interesting, do you have a name? ;o)
There's something about you I just can't quite put my finger on, but I'm intrigued.

Email me back if you fancy a chat, I'm 32 and live in the UK, you seem the adventurous type, come on over to visit why don't ya!

Hope you reply soon.

Ere.

Ooooh, send a pic too if ya don't mind.

(19)
Princess its better feel that exquisite wonder than not….Wes
*(No pic, but I just have to say this guy's an idiot.)

(20)
Hi,
My name is Paul. I am 35. 6 ft 2 in tall. I have a athletic build. Height to weight proportionate. I am originally from the NYC area. I have currently been living in Brentwood for the past 2 1/2 years. I love trying new things. Interests include travel,movies,music,sports,restaurants,lounges,family,and friends. I would love to meet someone new like yourself. I hope to hear from you soon.
P***
*(Includes pic of a dude standing on a soccer field. If he's 35, I'm 15. What's height-to-weight proportional mean? If 'fat fucking asshole' falls in this class, then he's not guilty of false advertising)

(21)
Without sounding as if I am responding to the personals; 34yo 5'9 169lbs (Athletic) with clean teeth from Encino. I would describe myself as a man who is sophisticated yet down to earth, goofy yet mature, and affectionate. Class means more to me than looks. Tend to be attracted to humorous yet confident/assertive types.

I didn't know what to write to capture your interest hope this did it. Look forward to your response.

Daron

By the way...sushi yeah or nay

(22)
Im definately a man, maybe too much one at times. Im 27 and I work in santa monica, Im an architect. Im 6' athletic, green eyes. Anyways, heres a pic, Id love to see one of you and maybe we can hang out tonight or sometime.....
C****
*(Includes pic of a momma's boy-looking fella'. I'd say he kind of looks like that guy from ER. No, not George Clooney. The other guy. The mostly-bald skinny one with the glasses. You know who I'm talking about? Okay, picture him without the glasses and add on some retarded-looking facial hair.)

(23)
I'm sorry to hear about what happened. there are a lot of fucked up people out there and I am sure you will end up dating other people who will hurt you.

So, do you make t-shirt with statements that you are ideologically opposed to?

(24)
I am not the man you are looking for. I'm way to young. I'm 20. But what happened to you is inexcusable. I couldn't imagine anything worse, so my sincerest apologies, from men everywhere, as well as those trying to be.

(25)
Wanna go to the Hustler Club/Casino with me tonight?? Lets go have some fun and party our ass off…call me soon if you wanna go!!

Please check my pic and little about me below….hope you like? If so, please contact me via email or cell # below.

32 year old, now a business professional w/ an Technology/Semiconductor Co.

Ex pro beach volleyball player
6’-2’ tall
210 lbs
white w/ tan skin, green eyes

TIM
Cell
8**.***.****
T** P***
Sales Manager
Focus Accts/Lumileds Lighting Products
Future Electronics
cell 8**.***.****
fax 8**.***.****
ph 8**.***.**** x.****
email: ******
*(Includes pic of too-tan future melanoma case smiling like the uncouth unsuspecting jackass that he is. He looks like the kind of guy that would get confused and accidentally put the roofy in his own drink.)

(26)
Is this real?
*(Includes a pic of a guy who, in his efforts to look cool at a party with a beer in his hand, actually looks like a homeless drunk. He holds that Corona in his hand with the hope that it's some sort of 'Cool Wand.')

(27)
Hello, How are you?? I am 5'-9" tall with a muscular body, short brown hair, and green eyes.
I am a happy, easy going, nice, fun, honest guy, and I have a good sense of humor.
UCLA educated, work as an accountant for real estate.
Non Smoker, but I do party hard. Single - never married and no kids.
I hope that you write back to me. F****
*(I wish I could post the picture here. He forces the fakest smile I've ever seen. He looks like someone who does not have any idea how to smile, and someone said, "I'll give you 50 bucks if you smile." But he really wants that money, so he tries to fake it even though he doesn't even know how to do it. It's that kind of smile.)

(28)
Boo-hoo

(29)
...I wonder how many men read though the entire post, it was short and
to the point...

> Hey,
>
> You're profile caught my attention. I just want to make sure you're
not a 55 year old perv, and that you really are a girl? Can you verify
that please. I'm fun, outgoing, confident, tall, spiritual, animal
loving, good looking, masculine... 25 years old. So what are the most
important qualities for you in a man? What's a deal breaker for you? What is
the first thing you notice in a guy. Get back I wanna ask some more
questions...
>
> N***
>

(30)
You sound wonderful....and what you seek seems reasonable and realistic. I'm sure by now you have had a ton of responses from eligible candidate vying for your attention.....I guess the question of the day is what is it going to take to beat out the other guys.......This is a new concept for me....I tired of the bar scene...can't stand blind dates. I find this forum somewhat impersonal for you to really get a feel for who I am, but like those college essays....I'll describe myself in 500 words or less....Here goes nothing...
I'm S**, I love chocolate....photography......I'm kinda shy, until I get comfortable with someone..... I love rock and roll......I'm a lawyer (the good kind that helps people, so don't hold it against me and please don't sterotype)...I love people watching....traveling and dining out (and I don't mean fast food). I do cook, I run and people tell me that I'm generally an all around great guy... Drop me a line and lets chat...
Here is a picture for your viewing pleasure...
*(Includes grainy hard-to-see pic. It's kind of small and there's part of someone else in the pic, so I'm not 100% sure who the picture is of. Is he black? Is he white? Is he latino? Is he a dumbfuck? I can answer only one of these. The only details I can tell you is that he's wearing sunglasses and he's completely bald. If he's a lawyer, I'm a fucking brain surgeon.)

(31)
you my dear - are well on your way to becoming a best selling author!
are you saying you married a woman turned man or vice a versa?
i am sorry you were so betrayed by your betrothed-
[if they hadnt been already - that joker needed to be eunuched]
so maybe 'saving it' isnt a good idea?
really cant be too rare in LA - a metrosexual[?] bisexual gender confused
in or out tonite dear?
...i thought u meant chinese food!
i had a friend, a real scalleywag and quite crude
but funnier than sh- uh ya know- it...
S**** is not w/ us anymore - but when he was living in oceanside
its frankly alwsays had a certain flavor - being a dirtbag military town -
anyways S***** had picked up a hooker for a 20$ bj...and as he was recieving the favor he reached under the skirt - wrong kind
said after that first thing once in the truck - was
first do the grab test
listen my little signmaker
'the end is near repent' and lend me your ear,
dont be afraid of being hurt
if you want to be loved and to love
the measure will be and always was
how much it will hurt when its gone
even the thing you love the most
your life
so live long and if your smart
you will grab it by the balls
and get what you want ! [gently please]
and you are so young i dont give me much chance
but i can give you a hell of a ride and even dance
but days of drunken nites day after day
work and party hard -though i can hold my own
is not the best strategy for love-or even gettin laid
Q-whats the diff between a pig and a drunk
A - a pig wont stay up all night trying to fuck a drunk
pardon the vulgarity, goes w/ spontanaity
be brave young lass your going to get bombed
with hate mail from crucify you-
you really should remove your post- as youve apparently identified yourself
fuck em if they cant take a joke
j.
*(Includes pic of a schmuck (who is most likely not the one who wrote the email) standing next to the ocean looking into the camera with a smug look that says, "Hey, some dipshit's going to use my picture so other people will think I'm him.")

(32)
Hi, sorry about what happened to you in your weeding night. i'm 31 single and looking for a sweet girl to love and care for. I had my share of bad things too, like we all do, but they only make you stronger and hopefully you'll know better next time. I would like to meet you.. i'm very honest,romantic very family oriented and just hoping to find love and that special someone who'll mean the world to me. Hope to hear from you soon.
*(Includes self-taken picture of a guy laying on a couch. Looks lonely. Hopes the person that wrote the CL ad will join him. He'll stay lonely. Poor thing.)

(33)
Paolo
35
5.10
*(Includes pic of guy whose eyes seem to positively bulge right out of his head.)

(34)
Hi there,

I found your ad on Craig's, and I was pretty intrigued
by your story. I'm a musician, got a regular job, and
still don't feel very adult. I am 39, no hiding. I'm
attaching a pic, but you can also find a bit more at
www.myspace.com/***** if you're so inclined. I
love to cook, like to make beer, I have a turkey deep
frier, a cool car for roadtrips, and I love animals.
What else? Been male my whole life, and can absolutely
prove it. I am not so into the classics, I have to
admit a love for cheesy sci-fi, and fantasy books and
movies, but hey, it can't all be simpatico. I like
dive bars, and live music. Ok, enough rambling. Check
me out, and see if you're interested.

Cheers,
R**
*(Includes pic of this guy who hopes you'll be surprised to learn he's 39. Bleached some--but not all--of his hair. Has to look hip, so I think he's aiming for a Rod Stewart/Mick Jagger cool older musician look. Of course, this guy is neither. He's a loser. And his music most probably sucks.)

(35)
I liked your CL ad. Seems like we have a thing or two
in common. Perhaps we share more common interests and
goals. I’d like to get to know you better. Here's a
bit about me.

My philosophy is that I believe you only get one
chance in life. In order to live life to its fullest,
you must take chances and risks. I don't want to ever
have to say " I should
have done this or done that". NO REGRETS !!!!!!!!!!

I am a professional male working in the field of
finance for a defense contractor company. I am a
career and goal-oriented type of person. I can easily
carry on a conversation, from topics that range from
politics like the state budget crisis, the democratic
controlled assembly, illegal immigration and its
effect on the economy, and the Israeli and Palestinian
conflict.... to the humorous side of things, like
individuals with high IQs that cannot perform home
repair or mow the lawn……but I’m getting better. My
hobbies include tennis, working out at the gym,
movies, travel, weekend trips to vegas, cooking,
skiing, and walks on the beach with the sun setting.
However, I know that relationships involve work,
compromise, and attraction. I also believe that
physical attraction is important to a degree. Case in
point: that tv show average JOE. The girl picks the
good looking guy with an average personality and low
income over the average looking person with a great
personality and lots of money. I still believe in
romance, but sometimes you have to look at reality.

Here's my pic. If any part of you gets a tingly
feeling.........not the feeling you get when you have
to go to the bathroom.....then write back and let me
know!

T****

*(Includes pic of skinny, hopeful Asian dude. "Me so horny!" he says. That tingly feeling he's talking about must be nausea.)

(36)
Please let me know if you have any free time so we
could meet
Mike 27 WLA

(37)
She must be decent, trustworthy, truthfull, honest, and God fearing lady if you possess these quanlity i mention. Then lets get to know each other better. Hope to hear from you soon.Till then Have a nice day.
John.

(38)
I have to admit I laughed at your situation but not at your pain. I
was in a relationship that was unhealthy, I was on the receiving end of
a very emotionally abusive woman.

Anyway, both relationships are over and hopefully we're both wiser! I
don't have any photos handy of my childhood but I can assure you that I
was never in a dress. I can give you my mother's phone number in
Atlanta for a character reference -if you're interested.

As far as quoting the great writers I've always been partial to John
Donne's meditations, my favorite quote is probably from #17: "No man is
an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a
part of the main."

I don't get violent so don't expect broken windows, showing affection
can come in so many ways but none greater than time. My time is
precious but empty now, care to help fill the void?

So you're a good cook? I consider myself a bit of a gourmand, having
French blood I can whip up very tasty dishes and drink most people
under the table. I'm not an alcoholic, my tastes are too refined, I'd
probably go broke in a few days if I were.

If I may ask about your business, how did you get started in such a
niche? You say you aren't very religious so I find it a bit odd that
you would have such a company. I'm religious in that I go to church
(Anglican) most every Sunday but I'm NOT an evangelist.

Well I hope you've read this far and are still (sic) reading. I'll
write a bit about the superficial stuff: I'm 6'00", brown hair,
blue/green eyes, and 190lbs. I am employed, I've never been married,
I'm genetically male (X and Y chromosomes present) and I'd like to say
I have a reasonable command of the English language. I live in
G**** near ****** Park though I'm originally from Georgia. I've
lived in Europe and Asia and traveled to over fifty countries and I
plan on traveling for the rest of my life.

I won't bore you with more details unless you're interested....

D****
*(Includes a picture.)

(39)
Not to be rude or anything like that, but here's one of your quotes

" I'll respect your beliefs as long as you keep them to yourself. "

Maybe if you heard what your so called husband was all about you might have gotten a clue ? Dunno maybe it's just me, but a mans beliefs are the corner stone of who he is.
Good luck in your search..

(40)
It is all part of growing up. You have take it like a man or a woman.
Good
luck.

Darren.

(41)
dig a hole....halleljua
*(Can anyone tell me what the hell this means?)

(42)
Hi,
Here is what I posted over in the M4W section a couple of days ago......................

My name is Mark. 43 SWM , 6'1, 210, brown hair, blue eyes. STD, smoke& drug free. Maybee a beer or two...a month.

I love the beach, travel, outdoor stuff, indoor stuff, music[ I have and can play the drums!], my cars, my friends and family and ....Trader Joes to list a few!

I am healthy,have a job/career,hobbies,have transpotation, am reliable, a good listener, playful, very respectful, love to have fun!

What I am looking for is a Girl who is also REAL, has a job or in school, tranportation, healthy, smart, loveable,pretty.

What I ultimately need is someone to love , touch, hold and confide in and spend some serious time with!

I do not have any baggage,kids or ex's to get in the way.

I have a myspace page..

http://www.myspace.com/s****

Hope to hear from you soon!
*(Includes pics that had to be taken about ten years ago. Even then, the guy looks old. He's dressed total grunge with a 90s haircut.)

(43)
Your CraigsList posting (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/w4m/268446696.html) had so many strange parts it made me wonder if you were for real. I enjoy reading the postings several times a week and yours stood out among hundreds of entries I've read.

Surely not very many people have discovered their new spouse had gender reassignment surgery on their wedding night.

Most girls probably don't like their boyfriends to drive drunk at their instigation.

An internet search reveals no companies called "Christian Belief Apparel" and certainly none run by someone who is herself not religious. If such a company did exist, you'd reveal your identity and jeopardize your business by posting about it in a public forum.

Perhaps a clue comes from your mention of "Man Bites Dog," a relatively obscure, violent mocumentary about a serial killer who casts an unusual spell over a film crew working to profile him.

Yet obviously someone posted this for some reason. Could it possibly be a sincere attempt to find a kindred spirit? If you are for real, you are in a class by yourself.

-B
*(Hmmm...A class by myself?)

(44)
35 year old here. I'm very passionate about anything and everything I do. I enjoy laughing and making others laugh. I'm also very active and love being out in nature. Photography is one of my greatest passions but music is my soul.

I'm 5' 7", 147lbs dark brown hair, brown eyes, naturally tan, tone, athletic, part french/asian

Lets meet up and take it from there

AIM: *****
YAHOO: ******
*(Includes pic of schmucky French/Asian guy. French/Asian...What the hell? Why doesn't he just say, "Vietnamese" and be honest with himself?)

Hello!

(45)
My name is George, a 38 year old man with 3 children (1 daughter [15], and 2 boys [6 and 5]). I was born in Lynwood, CA and raised all over Los Angeles. All of my children live elsewhere, as I am on my own, trying to start a new life. I work as an administrator (Student Services Coordinator) for a vocational college with the determination to complete my bachelor's degree in business administration, as well as utilize this degree for self-promotion. I have 15+ years experience of the military. I have been to so many places and have done so many things, that I honestly use my experience to grow as a person and in life, personally, as well as to assist others. I have also been through a great amount of adversity and tragedy, that I use them to help others from going in that same direction and/or assisting them when they do. That is why I love what I do. I am a people person, and love to meet new friends, and stay friends. I take the friendship thing very seriously. As I have been to 38 countries and all but 5 of the United States, I have seen all walks of life, and the fascination of new things is what I like. I also like to read, write, share as much time with my children as possible, and enjoy life! My children mean a great deal to me and my success is for them, as well as depends on their 100% support. I have no other support other than work, as my own family hates on my success. They are always trying to keep up with the Jones’; however, I am just trying to be “me”. I enjoy movies and sports. My favorite movies are: The Warriors, Brian’s Song (original), It’s a Wonderful Life, and Something for Joey. My favorite teams are the Dodgers, Lakers, Kings, Raiders, and anything from UCLA! I am not one for head games or causing drama, but as hard as this is, I am a really good person, that has just met the wrong person(s). I guess you can describe me as one who can adapt to anyone and their respective personality. I am a very open-minded, honest, romantic, and generous person that loves to show a woman how to be treated, but not just for any reason. I don't do things for anything in return, but when I get the reward or recognition, then so be it. I am 5'10", 148 pounds. I have black hair with brown eyes, although I am older than most people think, they tend to tell me I look younger than my appearance. I was brought up old-fashioned and I love to show a woman respect. I was taught to always treat a woman right and she will show you the same, versus if showing her a bad time will only cost me twice the damage. I love all things in life, but the little things matter. I do not dwell on the dumb stuff, as drama is for the weak or ignorant.

C*****@hotmail.com
*(Includes pic of this long-email-sending motherfucker. Looks like Carl from Slingblade. "You got any biscuits in there? How 'bout some of them French Fried potaters?"

(46)
My name is D**. I am a single 36 year old Italian male from N*****. I'm looking to meet friends and hopefully meet "Miss Right". I work all week long and like to have fun on the weekends. I enjoy going dirt bike riding, snowboarding, taking my boat to the lake, wakeboarding and fishing. I am looking for someone to share these adventures with me. I do not like to argue nor do I like drama at all. I want to enjoy life. If this sounds like you, please feel free to e-mail me back.

(47)
Hi,

You never mentioned your name, but I understand you. What happend to you is not even funny or joke. I completely understand that.

My name is S****, I am 35 Years old, a Design Engineer, also upgrading my studies in computers at ****.

I am dark, tall, well read, love to hike, run, tennis, soccer, play at the beach and I love riding my Motor cycle.

Let me know if you are interested in an Indian. we will go from there.

Hope to hear from you

S****

*(Follows up with email that says, "I will attach a picture if you are interested in an Indian from India.")

(48)
Wow...talk about keeping a secret from a loved one....I'm sorry to hear that such a wonderful night turned out so wrong for you. We can get 2 things straight right now up front: 1-I'm a man, never a doubt about that:) 2-I'm not religious, so you'll never have to worry about that either. I don't know if I can still outdrink a room full of people, I probably could about 8 months ago, but I've been working out to better my health now, so I don't binge drink like I used to:) (don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a drink or 2, but just don't overdo it now)
Road trips....sheeuuuttt....I've driven cross country almost half a dozen times, and even drove from delaware to alaska once:)
So you're a partier and a hang around the house chick...very cool. gotta love someone that can do both...never seen man bites dog, is it any good? I'm gonna watch curse of the golden flower later this week, and I'm trying to get ahold of the queen, b/c I heard its really good.

I'm taking you seriously, otherwise I wouldn't have written. And I completely understand wanting to know that a person wants to be with you by the way they act or the things they do...but how about we get to know each other first before jumping into the super seriousness:) I hope to hear from you and if nothing else meet a new friend:)
*(Includes pic of Mr. Serious-Looking. His face says, "I'm tough, don't fuck with me." His eyes say, "Waaaa!")

(49)
And I'm sorry that you had to live through it. Seriously. I can only imagine what convolutions your head and heart were put through. As Yeats might have put it: Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. You were stomped! And it sucks that there are people out there who put themselves so far above (?) ahead (?) of others. Bastard(ess)!

Oh, I'm S****. From Ireland originally. Live here in LA now. Male since birth. Can -- and do -- outdrink anyone but practising restraint at the moment while training for the LA Marathon in March. I'm 38 (but you wouldn't guess it), 5'8", slim, in shape runner's body. Blue eyes. Brown hair. Yale educated (but, again, you wouldn't guess it!). Run a little business with my brother. But spending most of my time building my own house in *******.

I'm looking for an easy-going woman who's wants to get serious. But has no pre-concieved timeline or checklist. Not that I have anything against doing this or that. I just don't want to be someone's milestone or checkmark. Let's figure things out together. And go where we go.

Here's a rather strange picture of me.

Hope to hear from you.

*****
*(Includes not-so-strange picture.)

(50)
This is a one in a thousand thing. If I knew someone who could outdrink a roomful of people, that's the last I'd see of her. If I were a woman that's the last I'd see of him. A drinker who can outdrink the crowd is a potential alcoholic if not a current alcoholic. And if I were a woman and a guy punched out a window to show me his love, I'd be saying bye-bye. I'd be thinking, what else is he good at punching out?

Someone more grounded in reality, more nosey, less idealistic, would have picked up on a potential spouse not being 100 percent right. You didn't want to know or you would have found out early. If I have any advice, I'd say get grounded in reality. Don't get bamboozled with words. Follow your gut feeling, even if it is chilling. Get in touch with your gut. Doing so in this instance would have saved you grief.

I have a lot of lofty ideals, and I live my life by them. I quit a profession when I thought it did more good than harm, although I was making good money at it.

But I look straight at the person and ask myself what that person is like, really, inside. I have a friend whom I have known over 30 years. I trust her. I have no interest in marrying her. She trusts me. That didn't just happen. I choose friends for what they really are, and some of the things I see I don't like, but on balance they get a passing grade and I continue to keep them as my friends. It is based on my looking at the people I meet for what they are, not what I want them to be.

Enough lecture for today. Have a good life. Learn from this experience, but it looks as if you were about to go off on another path equally disastrous.

(51)
Hello there!
I am responding to your craigslist ad...
little information about myself:
I am 6'2" slim, athletic and was born and raised in M*****.
I work for IBM, and I am currently involved in designing Bauhaus style homes, incorporating all available renewable energies....
I was in Budapest and Zurich this summer, and I would love to share my experiences there.
Please do tell me more about yourself. I want to know everything there is to know, (without of course revealing all of your cards).

what are your interests? what are you currently involved in, career wise?
what are favorites in art, literature, music, film, philosophy, etc.?
Please do let me know if you are familiar with any of these iconoclasts/items/themes/etc., listed below, and what, if anything, they all possess of?: Arthur Janov:"Primal Scream", Joseph Murphy: "Power of the Subconcious," Philip Roth, Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Terry Gilliam, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Beckett, Kafka, Pinter, Woody Allen, My Dinner with Andre, Monty Python, Kubrick, Carol Reeds, Orsen Wells, Tati, City of Lost Children, The 400 Blows, 8 1/2, Philip Glass, Koyaanisqatsi, Kurt Cobain, Camus, Huxley, Frank Lloyd Wright, Lennon, shamanism, primitiveness-reductionism, Nikola Tesla, nanotechnology, Schnaubel, Jarmusch, Holistic Health, Auric Healing, yoga, TM, David Icke, and Neo Rauch?
(The list goes on and on).
There is so much to say yet not enough space in this here little four sided box.

and so it goes........
I look forward to hearing from you.
warmly and affectionately yours
****
ps
attached is my picture
*(Includes rather plain, drap pic of unsmiling guy.)

(52)
Hello,

My name is Jeremiah and I just wanted to introduce myself. I am spanish and mexican and I have a solid career going for me in marketing if you want to get to know me you can call me or email.

*(Includes pic and phone number. This fat-body wears a mostly-yellow soccer jersey. He looks like a huge banana that isn't quite ripe yet. Solid career in marketing = sells knives door-to-door.)

(53)
hi
i am 26 from La i just saw ur add on the craigslist website...if u want go to my myspace account and look at my pics and hit me up if u are interested

www.myspace.com/d****

thanks
mj

(54)
i am 36 and i m french live in la since 2 years i own my own company
wine
distributor ...................can you send me a pic ........my name
is
r***

*(Includes pretentious black and white 'arthouse' pic of guy in a baseball cap looking pretentious.)

(55)
Hi there, I was browsing through the ads and i came
across yours You seem like a sweet young woman, This
is about me My name is B****. I am
29 years old.I am very sweet,caring,honest,and have
asense of humor.My hobbies are going to movies,going
to the beach,romantic dinners,going to baseball
games,and cuddling. I am looking for someone that is
sweet,caring,and honest.Thanks for taking your time
into
reading my message have a great day and I hope to hear

from you soon. B****
*(Includes four very strange pictures of a very strange-looking man. He seems to be a cat-person (he got the love for the pussy!) because he's holding and playing with cats in two of the pics. In one of them, he sits, and another he stands next to another strange-looking guy. Our friend here looks dangerously thin.)

(56)
I am very very very ...
VERY
sorry.
that being said
email me your picture
here's mine (5 years old, sorry, email for more recent
... I look the same)
I do
and that is the truth
I cannot believe this happened to you ... in this
weird city (I'm from a small midwestern college town)
anything is possible
still, it sounds like a 'not so creative'
screenwriter's attempt at comedy
or rather
TRAGEDY
I'm so sorry
give me a chance, I am NOT your typical man
I teach high school ceramics
I am 38
I am single never married no kids yet (but warning
want 'em really really bad - not to scare you off!)
Pete
*(Includes a pic that's got to be fifteen to 20 years old if this guy really is 38. I'm sure every 38 year old hopes they look the same forever, but this guy's completely delusional. "Oh, I'll send her my highschool yearbook picture. She'll have no idea.")

(57)
Dear I don't want to get hurt again,

I like to read C's list personal ads just for the priceless entertainment value while I'm high on marijuana. And after reading several of them tonight, I've concluded that you are the most fucked up person on this thing. Shame on you.

Your friend.

(58)
Hi Dear

I cannot tell how much I enjoy reading your profile on Craiglist , I
am
sending you a picture , I am 5.8 & 36 years old , Indian Origin , but
have
been here almost 10 years , I am very compassionate , fun loving and
intellectual person , I love to talk and make friends from all
ethnicities ,
I love to to meet at starbucks or for lunch. If you wanna talk you can
call
me at ***-***-****.
I am sending you my picture

Love to see you

I**** K****
*(Includes three pictures of dour dude. But hey, props to the guy that loves to talk and make friends from all ethnicities! I love me my multi-ethnic friends with our multi-ethnic meetings at Starbucks!)

(59)
do u have pics

(60)
Hey, its A****. I am currently finishing my grad
degree from ****. Before pursuing my Masters
Degree I was working with ***. I live in P*****. I
am 23, 6`0, funny and a straight shooter. I like to
work out and be outdoors when possible :)

I have attached 3 pictures with my email. I realize
that I don`t look 23 and I take that as a compliment.
Kindly let me know if you are interested.

Thank You.
*(Includes three self-taken pictures of a guy who must think he looks much younger than 23, when in actuality he looks much older than 23. Go fig.)

That's it. That's everything. Let me know what you think. Soon I'll have a new one up, too, so check back later.