‘Missed Connections‘ is a parade of hope, love, resilience and bravery.

For the unaware, Missed Connections is a subsection of Craigslist is where locals post an ad in hopes of sparking romance with someone they crossed paths with. Decode the abbreviations in the headline: w4m means “Woman looking for Man,” and so on. 

For Valentine’s day, DDW selected a few ‘Missed Connections’ ads that may be specific enough to unite these souls.

So, get ready to fall in love with love. Is there any happier place on the Humboldt-wide-web?* But is LoCO capable of catalyzing romance? 

If you’re one of the original posters, leave a comment about how it worked out [while respecting personal boundaries]. Or if you’re one of the people below and you’re taken - this might be a nice, neutral place to let someone know you’re off the market.

And of course, if you’ve got a crush on someone, go ahead and let ‘em know in the comments. Be brave!

*Seriously, is there? 

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Zappa Plays Zappa - w4w (HSU)

Martha - I enjoyed our dreamy walk from the parking lot and talk about famous anthropologists, public health nurses and computer snafus. Did you end up Dweeziling? I’d like to continue the conversation. M. 

Go Deep

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Michelle from McKinney’s do it best - m4w (Myrtle town)

Hey I met you today, I find you very attractive and I would love to talk to you more maybe over a beer or coffee. Please tell me what we were talking about so I know it’s you. I hope you see this. Thanks Joel

Go Deep.

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Andrew at Shell - w4m (FORTUNA)

You’re just so damn cute. I want to bake you cookies and brush your beard.

You make smile every single time I see you.

Xoxo

Go Deep. 

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“the local” bartender - m4w (eureka)

You are easy to the eyes and have great knowledge about beers if only I myself was that educated in beer I would ask for a day of beer tasting and conversation but let alas I am not but wouldn’t mind at least giving you a compliment by saying keep doing what you do and someone in this town thinks you are perfect.

Go Deep.

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Derby gal looking for running shoes - m4w (Arcata)

You were looking for a new pair of running shoes. We talked about Derby and things. You have a great smile and energy about you. If you happen to read this and are interested. Come by the store and we can chat.

Go Deep.

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I saw you at the party on Saturday - w4m

We are from different worlds, which is interesting since we were brought to a specific type of party that usually classifies people as outcasts. I was immediately attracted to you when I saw you. I was shy so when you turned my way I looked down. I’m sure you just saw me as a fleeting child, of no interest to you. Which is fine.
Normally I have no problem talking to someone I’m attracted to, especially in the setting we were in. But because I was to nervous I can’t stop thinking about it.

Maybe one day I’ll get to tell you how stunning you are.

Go Deep.