This is a post I made on craigslist
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This one goes out to the many crazies I have met this year in Raleigh...
You see, it's not easy being crazy. But I think the best of the crazies are here. Hell, I might even be one of them some day.
To the radish-head hobo on Western Blvd..
Thank you, Joseph. I know your name is Joseph, though you still don't remember mine. Nor do you remember that I don't carry cash, since you continue to ask for change after I leave Bojangle's... and you know I'm lying too, because Bojangles doesn't take cards. But I have to say, of all of the hobos, I would be most proud to give you a quarter. I want to thank you for the years of amusement you have provided me. You see, I drive down Western almost every day, and you are always there. It's sort of like where's waldo, except - it's where's radish head. I call you radish head because of that awkard crazy rastafarian hair of yours. You are a devoted hobo. You stand your ground, or sometimes you lay on it. And sometimes you're on your hands and knees with torn clothes, barking at the ground (or are you yelling at it). It's always great to see you attack people at Subway. I'll be sad when you O.D. because you are truely a wonderful hobo.
To John, the overbegger
I know you hate me. I know you hate the world. It's not very nice to sit outside of Starbucks and watch you go by, ignoring your request for a handout. But, if I remember, the last time my friend gave you a handout, you called her a "fucking bitch", because she only gave you $0.50. Thanks. What's better, watching you walk out of Shanghai Express, listening to you gripe. "They gave me white rice. I HATE white rice" - very nice John. If someone gives you a handout, don't hate. Beggers need not be choosers.
To the singing pizza hut man
Thank you. I have never been in situation like the one you put me in. I remember, sitting with my friends, then you come in. You're not much of a singer, mysterious pizza hut man. And it sounded like the only word you said in your song was "chicken"... besides those cacophonous high-pitched mumbles. I know you were singing to distract people while you swiped tips from the tables, but you need to realize that in order to distract someone from you, you should draw attention AWAY from you, and not towards. In either case, I do appreciate the song, and the dance was cute too. Was the tip enough to cover your rock?
To "Puddin"
I should have known you were a hooker. I should have known... But it was fun anyways. I was stressed out studying for my exam, and wanted a late night snack. So I go to Taco Bell, roll down my window, and wait to order. Then I meet you. You ask for me to order (or was it "yo can you orda fo me"). I said sure, and then you got in my car. Damn damn damn, why didn't I lock that door. Thank you for scaring me. I really thought I might die, but then again, at least I wouldn't have to take my exams. But you don't kill me. And you even pay for your own food. I didn't appreciate you asking me to take you home, I didn't feel safe doing it. But, I was bored, so I did. And you still didn't kill me. Well puddin, I'm happy that you didn't kill me, and I am happy for your gay brother and all your crazy stories. Thank you for giving me your number, puddin. Of course, I'll call you Cassandra, even if you want me to call you puddin. And no, I don't have a dollar.
To all the hobos in Raleigh, thank you. You have made my life so much more entertaining. You have done things for me that no one else can do.
Please, if you think you can beat these stories, and you're a hobo - bring it on! I always love crazy scary run-ins. Just, please don't kill me. And I don't have cash, so if you accept credit, then I'll be happy to give you a handout, and I'll even pay your transaction fees.