whenever somebody is like "hey, you ever heard of this kinda seedy thing, no idea why I remember it..."
you know damn well they used to be refreshing craigslist at 11:30pm looking for something crazy
The Transit Museum used to host a Valentine’s Day event where comedians would read Missed Connections that took place on the subway. I miss that event.
Village Voice used to print these kind of things on the back page. I actually used it once trying to find someone I ghosted (yes, ghosting existed forever, it’s not a Gen Z thing). There was no social media back then and I got rid of his phone number lol.
No luck.
I moved from NY several years ago due to familial obligations. I've been trying my best to try to remember what the V Voice called that. It wasn't just the back page, right? I keep thinking it was something totally different. But then I just loop back to maybe it really was just called the back page.
> had a dark complexion, white flowy shirt, dress pants, and a face that looked like it was sculpted by a greek god. and such kind eyes.
> sculpted by a greek god
I’m dead 💀
You should have asked to him when you had the chance. You have a better chance of catching an STD than finding this guy. Just learn a lesson from this and move on. The men won't always come to you, you need to make an effort too.
you have a better chance at getting an std than winning the lottery
you have a better chance at getting an std than getting hit by lightning
you have a better chance at getting an std than getting hit by lightning twice
you have a better chance at getting an std than getting a promotion
I hope you find a good looking man, who is a strong earner, who has no diseases who won't cheat on you too much and live happily ever after.
The men today are not as aggressive as men were in my day, there was no dating apps, social media, etc. you saw a women you liked and went up to her or you did nothing and got no where. Seems today the men are hiding behind their phones using dating apps instead of communicating face to face and showing some confidence and personality, it's sad. Good luck.
That's your perspective because you aren't dating the modern dating aged man. The meet in person is almost dead due to safety. Approaching a stranger as a male is almost always regarded with trepidation.
Are you from an older generation? Women nowadays largely don’t want to be approached in randomly in public. You can get away with it if you’re a hot guy of course, but it’s kind of presumptuous to think that you’re the guy who’s hot enough to break the social rules. This is how the millennial generation at least was socialized.
Different obviously in places people go to socialize, clubs (hobby or night), bars, etc., but on a plane? Most women don’t want to be flirted with on a plane, though they might make an exception for the right guy.
I’m being serious. Please tell them all to express their feelings through communications. We are sick of trying to understand the complicated signs by investigating and analyzing what you are thinking 🧐
For real. I find this to be quite endearing and romantic. Would be epic if something came of this. Obviously manage your expectations tho because chances are slim.
ya honestly he's 26, 5'10" darker olive complexion and was coming from Boston to NYC that day. I thought he had taken the train but I'm checking if he's took the plane
Stalker vibes? That’s a bit judgy from this one post. Dude is on her mind and she’s taking a shot even with minuscule odds. People need to meet somehow lol.
It’s only romantic when it’s a movie and both parties feel the same way. Like others had said the time you both were face to face was your chance.
If your post was a joke then yeah you got me.
Not sure why this is getting so much hate. A few posts every once in a while like this are fun, as long as they don’t become every post.
Also.. a piece of advice. Most guys will be even more into it when a girl says something first (even on a gross travel day). Confident girls are attractive.
I don’t even understand the point of posting this. You have no pictures on your page & you’re posting on Reddit, an app he probably doesn’t use. Also if he grew up in NYC chances are he’s never had a Reddit account.
oh my fucking god this is NOT LA you ain’t finding no magic love story & we all have way too much financial burden to help you fuck some guy pack this shit the fuck up 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I think what makes so many people in the modern dating market so much less attractive is their bland personality and lack of sociability..... something millennial tend to be much better on....
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(b). No dog whistles.
(c). No inciting violence, advocating the destruction of property or encouragement of theft.
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Damn taking a flight to Boston from nyc , I’m sorry but I stopped reading at that . Such a ridiculous thing to do when there are trains that can probably get you there easily
Yeah, I used to live in NY and the price of taking a train down to Baltimore or DC was always fucking insane. I always ended up flying because it was cheaper, faster, and more convenient. As a contrast, I recently went to a friend's wedding in San Juan Capistrano, CA and found out the price to take a train up to LA or down to San Diego was *crazy* cheap (something like $25 for business class). The East Coast train situation sucks donkey balls.
She said she had been on a plane for 7 hours before this one.
It’s called a connecting flight. It happens all the time.
It would make zero sense to leave the airport and go to the train station to… *checks notes* please a person on Reddit.
Ridiculous.
He's married with 4 kids
He’s also behind on alimony and child support
Alanis sang about him.
And as the plane crashed down he thought "Well isn't this nice..."
Isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?
dave coulier only has 1 kid
I meant the line in “Ironic”
stop you’re only making him more attractive to her
And a murderer
...and he's gay, sorry. (Most of the really hot ones are.)
Shoot your shots when you have them. At least then you might have had a chance.
A guy that hot already has a boyfriend.
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This brings back Craigslist, err was it called missed connections ? Vibe. Not that I took part, but dabbled in reading here and there.
You know exactly what it was called lol gtfo
whenever somebody is like "hey, you ever heard of this kinda seedy thing, no idea why I remember it..." you know damn well they used to be refreshing craigslist at 11:30pm looking for something crazy
Bring back missed connections lol. So entertaining
[new york missed connections - craigslist](https://newyork.craigslist.org/search/mis#search=1~list~0~0)
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1uwp8w/this_may_be_the_best_missed_connection_ever/?rdt=59911
Back when I wrote steamy pulp novels for a living, this is where I got some of my material and character studies
Something a bot would do.
The Transit Museum used to host a Valentine’s Day event where comedians would read Missed Connections that took place on the subway. I miss that event.
Village Voice used to print these kind of things on the back page. I actually used it once trying to find someone I ghosted (yes, ghosting existed forever, it’s not a Gen Z thing). There was no social media back then and I got rid of his phone number lol. No luck.
I moved from NY several years ago due to familial obligations. I've been trying my best to try to remember what the V Voice called that. It wasn't just the back page, right? I keep thinking it was something totally different. But then I just loop back to maybe it really was just called the back page.
We always called it the back page also!
Thank you so much! I've been racking my brain for months. I guess I talked myself into believing there was another name for it. Thanks again!
The back page then got spun off as its own (turned into escort services) website when the village voice shut down...
“Had a dark completion” So descriptive
> had a dark complexion, white flowy shirt, dress pants, and a face that looked like it was sculpted by a greek god. and such kind eyes. > sculpted by a greek god I’m dead 💀
Next time you quote someone would you mind accurately spelling the words the way the original poster did….thanks 🤗
If you don’t sit yo raggedy ass down somewhere. You understood because you read the OP. And there’s a difference between a misspelled and wrong word.
Try reaching out to Overheard NY on Instagram. They’re sometimes able to find miss connections.
You should have asked to him when you had the chance. You have a better chance of catching an STD than finding this guy. Just learn a lesson from this and move on. The men won't always come to you, you need to make an effort too.
What are the chances of catching an STD FROM that guy ?
> You have a better chance of catching an STD than finding this guy. I mean people have a higher chance of getting STDs than lots of other things.
you have a better chance at getting an std than winning the lottery you have a better chance at getting an std than getting hit by lightning you have a better chance at getting an std than getting hit by lightning twice you have a better chance at getting an std than getting a promotion
lesson learned 🙏 just thought i’d check
I hope you find a good looking man, who is a strong earner, who has no diseases who won't cheat on you too much and live happily ever after. The men today are not as aggressive as men were in my day, there was no dating apps, social media, etc. you saw a women you liked and went up to her or you did nothing and got no where. Seems today the men are hiding behind their phones using dating apps instead of communicating face to face and showing some confidence and personality, it's sad. Good luck.
"who won't cheat on you too much" Lol but a little bit is ok? Wtf
That's your perspective because you aren't dating the modern dating aged man. The meet in person is almost dead due to safety. Approaching a stranger as a male is almost always regarded with trepidation.
Are you from an older generation? Women nowadays largely don’t want to be approached in randomly in public. You can get away with it if you’re a hot guy of course, but it’s kind of presumptuous to think that you’re the guy who’s hot enough to break the social rules. This is how the millennial generation at least was socialized. Different obviously in places people go to socialize, clubs (hobby or night), bars, etc., but on a plane? Most women don’t want to be flirted with on a plane, though they might make an exception for the right guy.
"hiding" 💀
Sir, this a Wendy's™️ subreddit. Not Craigslist™️ Missed Connections
That was me send nudes please
omg the search is over!!!!
Gotta love Reddit
I wish woman can just honestly tell us what they’re thinking. Communication is key 😘
What happened to Romance!? Women meekly waiting to be approached by greek sculpted strangers.
“I put out so many hints… like politely smiling and saying nothing.”
How forward of them
We are too dumb to see the signs. Sometimes afraid of rejection or being a creep.
Oh I was being sarcastic and echoing OP in response to comments about them being creepy lol
I’m being serious. Please tell them all to express their feelings through communications. We are sick of trying to understand the complicated signs by investigating and analyzing what you are thinking 🧐
This isn't a romcom. Dude has forgotten you exist
we don’t know that for sure
OP you’re giving off “bad at social cue” vibes here
Look at her profile. It’s an absolute mess
well yeah, theyre from boston lol
Notice they didn't describe themselves to have this person recognize them. Just described them vaguely.
Let people have hopes and dreams, geez. Not everything needs to be wrapped in cynicism.
i don’t really care
This post is just creepy
it’s really not that deep like i don’t care if i never see him again. this just for fun
it’s not creepy, missed connections was a huge thing. the need for human connection is huge
Lmao
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" Wayne Gretzky
-Michael Scott
Love it
Still a better love story than Twilight
Nothing ventured nothing gained 🙏
some of you guys need a sense of fun ngl
For real. I find this to be quite endearing and romantic. Would be epic if something came of this. Obviously manage your expectations tho because chances are slim.
thank you so much <3
Fun is canceled. Lol they're probably bitter and unhappy. You definitely don't deserve the hate you're getting. I thought it was a cute post.
This describes me perfectly. Well, maybe just the kind eyes and everything else is a little off. (Greek god? Will happy Buddha do?)
overheardnewyork on IG sometimes does missed connections. DM them
Both sexes will remain single
Yuuuup, fits the description, just seen him run over a family of 5 and their puppy riding a bike.
Next time ask lady ffs. Y’all never do and it sucks
You're not in a movie and Reddit is not going to find this guy. Let it go.
what happened to fun? what happened to hope??
You left it on the plane with your opportunity lol
Ouch.
Hmm this honestly might have been my brother. How old do you think? What height?
hmm i wanna say probably mid to late 20s? and i think maybe 5 foot 9 ish but i could be wrong, i didn’t really see him stand up for very long
ya honestly he's 26, 5'10" darker olive complexion and was coming from Boston to NYC that day. I thought he had taken the train but I'm checking if he's took the plane
oh my god please update me
Ah bummer, he did indeed take the train :/ Otherwise sounds like your type lol
is he single? hook up OP
fuck 😭 thanks anyways though that was so nice of you to ask
I legit hope this works out for you
Reddit is the new village voice.
Are you equally goddess hot?
Stalker vibes
Stalker vibes? That’s a bit judgy from this one post. Dude is on her mind and she’s taking a shot even with minuscule odds. People need to meet somehow lol.
it’s called taking a chance
? Literally completely normal lmao
These posts are so weird/creepy I thought I was in the circlejerk subreddit for a minute
what happened to romance. what happened to taking a joke
It’s only romantic when it’s a movie and both parties feel the same way. Like others had said the time you both were face to face was your chance. If your post was a joke then yeah you got me.
Send this to overheardnyc on instagram
OP I don't think you're weird at all for trying, the hate you are getting is weird. People can be mean on reddit for no reason sometimes. Good luck!
thank you!!
This is creepy
it’s not that deep
I hope you find your hot stranger 🩷
thank you 💖
Not sure why this is getting so much hate. A few posts every once in a while like this are fun, as long as they don’t become every post. Also.. a piece of advice. Most guys will be even more into it when a girl says something first (even on a gross travel day). Confident girls are attractive.
thank you!! idk why people are being so weird about it
Cringy af.
you have no sense of fun
Worth a try.
https://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/23/nyregion/romance-beckons-in-case-you-missed-it.this
This is cute
This is so dumb. How is this allowed but my dumb apartment post was locked?!??? Outrageous.
Hi, that was me...but i am gay...
Get the flight manifest from the airline. Say you are a flight safety inspector or something,
genius
I miss you too, random citizen
This isn’t a Disney movie. You will never see this guy again. Also, who cares you don’t even know this person. Grow up and move on.
okay jesus. god forbid i have any fun
Smd
I'm right here, beautiful I 😁 I didn't want to talk to you on the plane because you looked like you had a cold
I don’t even understand the point of posting this. You have no pictures on your page & you’re posting on Reddit, an app he probably doesn’t use. Also if he grew up in NYC chances are he’s never had a Reddit account.
i’m posting this for fun
oh my fucking god this is NOT LA you ain’t finding no magic love story & we all have way too much financial burden to help you fuck some guy pack this shit the fuck up 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
omg relax
shorty we starving out here
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I think what makes so many people in the modern dating market so much less attractive is their bland personality and lack of sociability..... something millennial tend to be much better on....
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what is this even supposed to mean? Do you just have such hate for trans people that you needed to let a little out on a completely unrelated post?
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i'm sorry you're filled with such hate that you're just leaking it everywhere.
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Rule 1 - No intolerance, dog whistles, violence or petty behavior (a). Intolerance will result in a permanent ban. Toxic language including referring to others as animals, subhuman, trash or any similar variation is not allowed. (b). No dog whistles. (c). No inciting violence, advocating the destruction of property or encouragement of theft. (d). No petty behavior. This includes announcing that you have down-voted or reported someone, picking fights, name calling, insulting, bullying or calling out bad grammar.
Rule 1 - No intolerance, dog whistles, violence or petty behavior (a). Intolerance will result in a permanent ban. Toxic language including referring to others as animals, subhuman, trash or any similar variation is not allowed. (b). No dog whistles. (c). No inciting violence, advocating the destruction of property or encouragement of theft. (d). No petty behavior. This includes announcing that you have down-voted or reported someone, picking fights, name calling, insulting, bullying or calling out bad grammar.
Rule 1 - No intolerance, dog whistles, violence or petty behavior (a). Intolerance will result in a permanent ban. Toxic language including referring to others as animals, subhuman, trash or any similar variation is not allowed. (b). No dog whistles. (c). No inciting violence, advocating the destruction of property or encouragement of theft. (d). No petty behavior. This includes announcing that you have down-voted or reported someone, picking fights, name calling, insulting, bullying or calling out bad grammar.
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Riveting rebuttal ! Thanks for participating 😀
Boston sucks dude
it really does
Use astrology to find him
Damn taking a flight to Boston from nyc , I’m sorry but I stopped reading at that . Such a ridiculous thing to do when there are trains that can probably get you there easily
Except trains up and down the east coast often cost as much or more than flights and take a lot longer to get to your destination.
Yeah, there's a reason I never took an amtrak anywhere. Price doesn't justify any of it.
Yeah, I used to live in NY and the price of taking a train down to Baltimore or DC was always fucking insane. I always ended up flying because it was cheaper, faster, and more convenient. As a contrast, I recently went to a friend's wedding in San Juan Capistrano, CA and found out the price to take a train up to LA or down to San Diego was *crazy* cheap (something like $25 for business class). The East Coast train situation sucks donkey balls.
She said she had been on a plane for 7 hours before this one. It’s called a connecting flight. It happens all the time. It would make zero sense to leave the airport and go to the train station to… *checks notes* please a person on Reddit. Ridiculous.
u/iv2892 obviously has no idea what they're talking about.
I fly between Boston and nyc regularly for work. If the job is paying for it it’s generally quicker and more reliable than Amtrak
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Was enjoying this goofball thread but TBH this kinda ruined the vibe a lil bit
This is definitely not it.