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I Saw U: Reading the Paper on the 1 Line, Wearing Glasses at the Steve Forbert Show, and Drinking Absinthe at the Bohemia Cabaret

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0800

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Red Coat & Rainbow Cap + Pigtails – 1 Line

Mon Feb 16 – Bearded in a red coat reading a paper. You got off at Capitol Hill 10:25pm. Multicolor cap, 2 pigtails. We kept locking eyes.

Erika at Wuthering Heights

You introduced me to your Mikey, I introduced you to mine. I mentioned literary role play. Shall we roam the wily, windy moors?

Valentine's Sunday Bear Social

U stood around for moment. Starstruck didn't know what to say asked if this was yr beer so stupid walked away. U are still handsome like back in 2010

Elevator Mishap at Trader Joe's

You: cutie in a black hoodie. Me: blue coat & grocery anxiety. You asked to talk to me as the elevator door closed. I felt immediate regret. Do over?

Redhead with an Office Crush

We work on the same floor in our downtown office building. I smile at you whenever I see you in the hallways. Come talk to me if you’re single too!

V Day Pool side chat at Streamline

You - cute smile, me - cute dress. We people watched until your friends took you to Ozzie's. Wish I asked you stay a little longer.

Absinthe Angel Eyes

You: cutie with the green eyes enjoying a Green Fairy at the Bohemia cabaret. Me: someone you locked eyes with, wishing I was said Green Fairy.

Attractive woman with brunette hair

Wearing glasses at the Steve Forbert show at the Tractor Tavern. You were kind and bought me a beer at the shown on Valentines day. I'd welcome an opportunity to gt to know you more.

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I Saw U: Making Eye Contact at the ICE Protest, Winning a Prize on the Claw Machine, and Looking Like Chad Michael Murray with Kurt Cobain Hair

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0800

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Mullet 4 Mullet at the Ice Protest: Revolutionary Eye Contact

You: pink/purple curly mullet cutie carrying a long sign Me: gray/black mullet w boot sign. We locked eyes many a time, let’s go on a date? FUCK ICE!

Southcenter skate claw machine

You: short masc in a hat. Me: red jacket zombie shirt. You watched me win a prize for my friend’s birthday. I should have won you one too! Forgive me?

Benbow 80's Nohjty

You're Lisa charming smile in black shoulder length hair, my name is Stanton dark hair wearing black with a Debra Harry Blonde t shirt coffee?

Say She She @ Showbox, 1/31

You: sleepy eyes, strong nose, beanie. Me: glittery earrings, glasses, strappy top. Smiled at you again as I left with my (platonic) pal. Coffee?

yoga on 1/21..more than just the sauna making me sweat

You warned me about the faulty bathroom lock..I eavesdropped on your conversation about dating shows..let me be a contender? :)

SIFF Uptown 2025

You used to work in the ticket booth. You looked like Chad Michael Murray with Kurt Cobain hair. Where did you go!

Best Bangs at Macrina Bakery

You're the stunning tall beauty with bangs and a great smile at Macrina Bakery in Maple Leaf. We talked about movies. I'd love to continue the convo!

Goth Cutie outside of Corner Pocket

We talked for a little bit about music, but I was too nervous to ask about your number. Give me a chance to make up for my slip.

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I Saw U: Wearing a Columbo-Ass Raincoat, Joking About a Horse Romantasy Book, and Slipping on the Wet Sidewalk

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:18:00 -0800

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Me: Pink raincoat You: Bruce Harrell

Standing in the doorway of the US Bank Center, on the phone, in your Columbo-ass raincoat (he wore it better). Blocking a doorway, on the phone, presumably avoiding the rain (it had stopped raining). Typical Brucie Baby, unaware of others and being in the way.

Cute Dude in Rain That Slipped

Walking down Spring St. Me with small dog, you with umbrella. You slipped on a metal plate. I made sure you were okay and we chatted for a few blocks.

Broadway Complementary

You stopped me by Dick’s to effusively compliment my earrings and eyeliner. I fully failed to return the favor. Gimme an opportunity to call you cute?

ESMERALDA VASQUEZ

bear beanie @ dick’s 19c burgers

you: in line, tan bear beanie, blonde. me: blue jacket, hoodie, in my car w friends. I waved goodbye, you waved back. dinner on me next time?

horse romantasy book @ ophelia’s 1/5

Joking about a horse romantasy book with Ophelias’ staff when I saw you...brunette w/tortoiseshell glasses & northface shoes. Can I buy you a coffee?

ESMERALDA VASQUEZ

High Rail Movie Night

I was high on the lightrail and you were coming home from a SIFF premier with a friend. We chatted and laughed before I got off. Never asked your name

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I Saw U: Covered in Tattoos at Elliott Bay Book Company, Supporting the First Amendment at the Federal Building, and Throwing Fish at Pike Place Market

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0800

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Covered head to toe in tattoos and a cream coat at elliot bay

I didn’t find salmon shanties but I found a new crush

Cuties Supporting First Amendment

Saturday night, you dropped off donut holes for the vigil and march at the Federal Building. I handed them out, as promised. Don't know u, but love u.

Light Rail Commute Rainier Beach to Seatac 1/18/26

7:14am. You had work boots, thick-rimmed glasses, half blue-green hair. I wore an olive parka. Our eyes kept meeting. Maybe again, but over coffee?

1.25.26 Stone Way & Bridge Way N

Cute brunette boy in Subaru doing a double take at me (shades & cherry red hair), u made my day (yeah I saw that). We should do that again sometime

pike place fish 01/25

u- fish thrower w/ brown curly hair… me- fem w/ calico hair n red jacket: we were making lots of eye contact - throw me a fish if ur interested!

Cute cargo bike and cuter person, Volunteer Park 1/26 lunchtime

I was curious about your Omnium, got curious about you. Should have asked but I panicked and walked, came back to try, you had gone. Ride bikes soon?

Creased Lesbian Flag near Broadway Hill Park

You recently moved in and put up a new flag as a window covering. If you can afford to live there you can afford a steamer. <3

Hot queer “look back” outside Charlie’s in Fremont, Jan 28

You walked past me laughing with a friend on the sidewalk outside Charlie’s. You looked back before ducking into Rudy’s. You are stunning, even shaggy

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I Saw U: Walking Down 15th Avenue East, Flashing a Peace Sign While Leaving Betsutenjin, and Sitting Outside at Volunteer Park Cafe

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0800

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Whole Foods Roosevelt on MLKday

You: cute guy with wide frame grey glasses. Me:tall blonde We kept making eye contact. You waited outside and said hi. I got flustered… try again?

Walking down 15th Ave E on 1/20

U: with curly hair & headphones passing Cafe Ladro Me: light denim puffer. We caught each others eyes a couple times but kept walking. Go 4 coffee?

Cute queer couple at Betsutenjin on Saturday, 12/27

My partner and I were across the room sharing glances with you both. One of you gave a peace sign as you were leaving; hope you are doing alright :)

Crocodile, Disco 10/11/2025

You black hair, bangs, shining smile, me black clothing longish hair, standing at the bar, we kept glancing/smiling at each other, coffee sometime?

Beautiful eyes at Volunteer Park Cafe

Sat outside next to each other (dog too). I complimented your eyes and you said the sunlight helps bring out the color. Love your energy, coffee?

Blue hair and eyes that made my heart skip a beat

We saw each other for just a moment on 12th, just north of John. You were in a quilted olive jacket. I was walking my caramel pitbull. Interested?

Sonics come back

We were walking past Cal Anderson 1/18 I was sporting my vintage Sonics. You were cheesing at me as I noticed your Sonics shirt. Wish I turned around

Shadow Play Chop Suey

09/27/2025 last night Shadow Play, the gal w/ shoulder length hair & yellow pants that appeared to have Black Cat logo (?) coffee sometime?

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I Saw U: Sharing a Moment on the Bus, Drinking Shots at the Cloud Nothings Show, Watching Nightmare Before Christmas at Kangaroo & Kiwi

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0800

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Weird bus guy (Thursday 1/8)

shared a moment (only us and driver? on bus), guy wanted in on bus from street, both kinda felt bad but was also a bit funny, coffee?

Kangaroo & Kiwi one Saturday afternoon

U: a Cali girl. Me: a Guinness girl. U put Nightmare Before Christmas on the TV. I asked a lame question about beer just to talk to u. Hang sometime?

Cozy Nut Tavern Cutie

You: adorable blonde at The Cozy Nut with a brunette at the bar. Me: pink cardigan with dark blonde topknot in a booth

Cutie at the Cloud Nothings / Burst Show

I regret taking off before getting your number. Your excitement was infectious. Would love to flail around or shoot Unberberg you again sometime.

Stolen glance on a Wednesday night

me: pixie cut, wool skirt & denim jacket. You: record store staff, dark hair, smoking a cig out front. share one with me next time, won’t you?

Epoxy expert who compliment my pants in BellSquare parking lot elevator

You’re working construction there for the week (1/15). We spoke briefly but there was a spark that felt magnetic and safe. Get to know each other?

Sage Green Subaru Silver Fox

We caught each others eye outside of the hillcrest little lot, you may be the most attractive older man I’ve ever seen. -short haired pedestrian girl

Making Music on the Lightrail

You complimented my outfit & asked where I was headed. I said I like your scarf & rambled about my broken phone. It’s fixed, but missing your number.

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I Saw U: Wearing Awesome Pants at Cherry, Talking Math and Physics at the Hideout, and Celebrating NYE at Add-a-Ball

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:20:00 -0800

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Small Paul NYE Show at Add-a-Ball

You (dirty blonde, glasses) with your friends, saw me (bald, goatee) all by myself at 12AM... you offered a hug. Very kind. Catch a show sometime?

we smiled and made eyes but went unrecognized me, Natalie.

Natalie, tres bien ensemblé. I was red rain coat on 11th and pine new years day. see you same place Sunday morning? maybe fix your sink?

Last Hawkings

You brunette white top fur / wool lined jacket with 3 friends...me guy in black by stage. Coffee... Dinner?

Generalized Eigenvalue Problems

Had a great NYE with you at the Hideout. We talked about math, physics, swimming and art - and listened to Doti! Would love to see you.

Bag-clutching beau on the D

Nov 30 1 PM. You: dark-haired gent, Chucks, tucked up front, holding fast to your bag. Me: Snow White by the door, with bag. Several glances. Coffee?

Diller Room, a decade ago

You had a swim membership and your Mom lived in an unusual abode. I will never forget the way it felt talking with you, standing next to barstool.

Pike Place Market - Stoll my Heart

Fur lined parka, the color of muddy banks. Low slung backpack, the colors of nevermind. Hakama plaid pants, the color of a PNW sky. I like your style.

12/13/2025 Cherry Disco

You blue sequence hair up. Me dark hair and clothing. Thought you had awesome pants. Coffee?

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I Saw U: Driving the 40 on Leary, Chatting During Intermission at Taproot, and Waiting in the Wonderland Sale Line

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:30:00 -0800

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never-ending wonderland sale line (12/13)

flew by. we talked thousand oaks & winter coping. you: tall w long wavy dark hair. need closure—did your nephew's new rainbow jacket win xmas??

Taproot matinee

I saw you at intermission...with an older couple. Looked for you afterwards but no luck...maybe another show sometime?

Gil Landry Cutie

We bonded over being chatty southerners in Seattle. We had great chemistry. Make me laugh at another show?

Legs for Days

U are tall woman with curly auburn hair in long yellow coat walking in cap hill I told that you look famous and you smiled. can I see you smile again?

Massive drag show

I was bartending, you had a dog tag on your chain. We chatted about it and I wanted to catch you before you left but was busy cleaning the bar

luscious brown haired cutie @ SEATAC 12/21

u: dreamy in the drop off lane. me: short femme w a purple suitcase. we locked eyes as you closed the trunk & drove off - let's connect when i'm back?

baddie driving the 40 on leary

walking to soundcheck by the OAC saturday night. me: triple take. you: eyes not entirely on the road. where’s your next stop?

Butterflies at the Genius Bar on xmas eve

Was love hiding in plain sight, under the brush of all my devices having my nerves at such a height…could it be, despite? Let’s do a rewrite.

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I Saw U: Wearing a Red Scarf at Trader Joe's, Sharing Glances at Blue Xmas, and Saying Hi to My Dog at Green Lake

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0800

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nb hottie at 12/19 blue xmas

u: row behind me, white tank top, mask, great mullet. me: white shirt, orange hair. we shared a couple glances. tried to find u after. let’s fix that?

Nola in 37C

We chatted for hours while flying Aer Lingus. I hope the rest of your journey went well! Want to keep in touch, maybe hang out when I'm back?

Greenlake bench cutie on Sunday

My dog tried to say hi to you, and it looked like you needed it. Sorry I pulled him away, he was muddy, but I regretted it the rest of the walk.

Ballard Bridge Good Samaritan

You helped me on the Ballard Bridge (12/8) after I was rear ended & in full panic mode. I never got your name but you were so kind. Dinner?

TJ’s best deal

Girl with big red scarf out at the Queen Anne Trader Joe’s. Hot 90s vibe. Me in brown cardigan. Call me?

Sunset's Go-Go NoLa Lovely w/ a Claddagh

We shared a foundational kiss, but the holidays & sudden sickness left an unstable structure...Rebuild the bridge with me, some Tues/Thurs evening?

Checking you out in the Costco checkout

I saw you, a tall dark-haired trans woman at the Seattle Costco, 2pm on a Thursday. Your leather jacket was badass. You're so fucking beautiful.

I see you looking

at me looking at you, at the same spot in the same cafe in cap hill. don’t be shy, come and kiss me

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I Saw U: On a Date at Zig Zag Cafe, Wearing a Hat With Horns at Screwdriver Bar, and Buying Cassettes at the Record Store

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:30:00 -0800

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Bald and beautiful on the link

the wide leg trouser/overcoat/samba combo was immaculate and you probably don’t bat for my team.I was with my pink Afroed child, exiting symphony stop

Dick’s Burgers

Omar with the red shoes you never came back! I waited all weekend! ❤️Elisa

Fun Hat at Screwdriver Bar 11/30

you: wearing a knitted hat with horns, yapping with everyone that came up to the bar. i complimented it & went back to my booth. next drink on me?

At a record shop in a hoodie & camo

Two cassettes, a magnetic smile—my heart dropped when you reached the counter. I totally froze. Let me try again… want a mixtape? (:

AstroTurf Tacoma Snowboard Babe

We chatted about your boards and your astroturfed buildout on shilshole. I fully fumbled by not asking you out. Tour out to Pineapple Basin?

Shipwreck flirty cutie

We talked about iPods, flip phones and film cameras. I was in a hurry, u were closing & I had a date. U said u’d be my next date…wish I got ur #

Zig Zag Cafe

I sat next to you and your date. We talked about Afterglow Vista. Your cute! I cant remember the podcast you mentioned. Drinks In Adams some time?

Durian Fruit Sweets

Hey you there in plaid a coat! On a Sunday, convinced you to buy a Durian fruit dessert at Sweet You. Should have said that I'd try it with you!!

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I Saw U: Running Up the Hill at Gas Works, Swimming at the Ballard Pool, and Displaying the Same Trekkie Sticker

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:30:00 -0800

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Freezing in Fremont

Last winter, we ran up the hill at Gas Works and watched bagpipers march into Barrel Thief. If you still think about that you should shoot me a text.

Trekkie at Another Castle

I ran back just to say we had the same sticker.

Brian Scagnelli

Red Beanie Cutie Swapping Eye Twinkles at Cap Hill TJ’s

We met eyes and grinned cutely in the frozens. You: late 40’s beard/scruff, tan pants, red beanie. Me: short blue hair. Hoping we cross paths again!

door to door sales

u: pretty eyes, charming, shivering and selling farm to table goods. me: tall, glasses, living in Ballard, and lover of produce. lunch?

dark haired guy with small dog waiting for the 31/32 bus

We both missed the 31, but had a fun conversation about Colorado! You have a lovely smile and we should be pals or fall in love (:

Brian Scagnelli

Cross the Lane-line?

Was excited by your colors as we swam next to each other at the Ballard pool Monday evening Let’s grab a hot-toddy or some time in a hot tub!

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