Best of Johnston Craigslist: Stink Bombs, Questions of Sanity and Seeking a Mule Named Sal?

One thing about Craigslist: It’s a treasure trove of revelations about human behavior.

For example: Passive aggressive much?

But nothing compared with this little stink bomb thrown out in the Craigslist universe. It starts like this:

“I  just have to laugh a little. You probably don't come to this site. So it's almost like telling the world about you. …"

And ends like this:

“You’re just making yourself look stupid.”

Which all begs the question: I know you are, but what am I?

Two questions, actually: Will you forgive Patch for channeling Pee Wee Herman?

Speaking of questions: Was it just the beer googles?

Around the Patches

In Johnston, you might be able to barter for a Beatles box set if you feel as if you’re part of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

In Urbandale, do you do taxes?  wanting a tax appointment. Yah. That’s it. A tax appointment.

And have a wonderful life – need we add,  oh, you gorgeous creature.

It’s still hot, hot, hot at the Hu Hot in Ankeny.

Across town, you had him (or her, who’s to say?) at tofu.

Can some of you folks with acreages around Waukee help this guy out with amule named Sal? The name’s not negotiable. That should narrow the competition.

In West Des Moines, she missed bridge club because of you. Meanwhile, across town at the bookstore,  were you only interested in the frequent buyer discount?

Breaking Up the Craigsist Way

Folks, Craigslist Dating is fallible. Very fallible, marred by bad decisions. The anecdotal evidence is piling up in support of our theory that Craigslist dating is not working out.

Sad-faced has this to say: She went and got herself hurt by a stupid boy, so if you’re available …

This is just pathetic.

Sweet Pea, that’s not love you’re sending out into the cosmic world.

Never been played so hard? Breaking up in wonderland – Craiglist? – might better fit alongside passive aggressive much, but since  this self-described “blindfolded fool” has become “a  mean, cold heartless person” and would like to thank you for that – face-to-face contact should probably be avoided.

From Outpost Iowa and Beyond

Glad to help, ma’am. And then there’s this from cowboy country.

Do you just need to get outta here and head for some clean mountain air? If you’re heading Seattle way, here’s a chance to line up housing before you leave.First, a quiz: What passes for sane these days? And are you willing to fail a criminal background check?

To Becky Sue, he hasn’t seen you in 35 years, but his dream made him have to ask:  Are you OK?

Traveling abroad over spring break? Please bring one of these home.

Finally, all about kissing to help our Craigslist lovers hit the right mark.