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You don’t need to be best friends with your neighbor. In fact, you don’t need to be friends at all. But nevertheless, while living in a community with others, we still have to get along on preferably as good terms as possible, because it’s easier and makes us all many times happier.

The truth is, this is not exactly what happens all the time. We often hear stories about neighbors that range from slightly weird, fun, quirky to notoriously difficult.

This parody Twitter account “Messed Up Nextdoor” is dedicated to sharing precisely such cases, when people who live right next to us never cease to surprise us.

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Flattered

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the Karen’s defense, who’s first thought would be, ‘Well look at that! A chicken must be on the loose and that person must be luring them with Kale!’ No, I’d be like who is on my property? Although I am glad to hear Zelda is safe.

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Why Do Cats Hate Me?

Why Do Cats Hate Me?

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Minath
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to completely ignore them and possibly even swear at them.

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While you don’t need to be BFFs with your neighbor, it doesn’t mean you should be enemies. Quite on the contrary, being on good and friendly terms with the people next door is something we should all take care of, no matter how sometimes challenging it may be.

At the same time, it often happens that we live right next to someone we’d much rather not. And if you have ever been in that situation, you know how nerve-wracking it can be. Whether it’s the loud neighbor with screaming moms, fighting spouses, horn honkers and tire-squealing drivers, loud music fanatics and late-night partiers, or property fanatics with neighbors trimming boundary trees and sending you the bill, the challenge is the same. How do you handle those lunatics?

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Dani Pret
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I understand this annoyance. People steal and then sell

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Chich
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Motion activated sprinklers and yard lights work a charm on people like this

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Balso Steele
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should see the stuff panhandlers drive. Mf's make more during 1 morning rush hour than most people make all week.

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But Nobody Came.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I HAVE A TON OF FRUIT TREES AND SOME PEOPLE JUST STEAL OUR FRUIT ITS SO ANNOYING

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Carole
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I want fruit trees but my mom said we can't because people would definitely come in our garden to steal them. I'm a young woman with no self defense experience who works from home so she'd be too scared for my safety, people have truly become more ruthless in my country lately.

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Panda Kicki
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he caught her, why not call police for trespassing and theft.?

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JessG
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right?! Looks like he just jumped out in front of her and snapped a pic. “HAH! Surprise Avo-thief, I gotcha now! Let’s see what the cops have to say about it little miss Guaca-burgler!!”

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Isabella
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents had a nice cherry tree in the back garden, but I never tasted the cherries from it, they were always stolen by the kids in the neighbourhood. 😄

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Pieter LeGrande
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd hire the squirrel (aka "the tree rat") to guard the tree. He only charges $5.

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Misstaken138
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luckily our avocado tree is in our backyard. The only theft we have is from squirrels. If a person tried to steal them they'd have to hop a 6ft fence and somehow manage to get past my big dog.

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RMA
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never ate a single walnut from our huge tree in BC. Iranians like them green and they would strip the tree. Some asked permission.

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Don Keideck
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Inject a few of the low hanging avocados with pickle juice. If she's stealing and selling them, that should put her out of business. If she's stealing and eating them, that should serve her right! Truly needy people don't drive Luxuses.

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Amy Taylor
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in a neighborhood that was built in the 1940's in Southern CA. We all have a ton of fruit trees. I have very mature fig, avocado, nectarine, loquat, orange, pomegranate and lemon trees. During covid lockdown I put a post on Nextdoor for people to pick all of their fruits and leave bags on the end of their driveways to share and it worked like a charm! Gave us all something to do, and a lot less fruit waste on the ground. Plus no more unwanted fruit thieves, lol

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A Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

make faux avocados to putty-glue to the tree and fill them with spiders.

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WJ Williams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother had a peach tree near her fence with new neighbors. The one year that she was actually going to get a good crop of peaches was foiled by the neighbor's kids picking what they thought were green tennis balls.

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Vinita Talaulikar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Chennai (South India)in a rented property we lived a well to do next door neighbour would steal bananas & banana leaves early morning on regular basis from the back courtyard where we lived. Even mangoes were stolen by nearby children living in poor sections. Both banana plants & Mango tree was planted by previous tenant

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idrow1
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should have reported her to the police for theft and trespassing. edit: this b is driving a Lexus???

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GoldfishCrackers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While the license plate seems a bit much, I have to agree- don’t steal from others gardens.

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Jean Delon
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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F C
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wtf. Need spikes and a security system to protect a plant.

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Farting In My Mailbox

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Bonesko
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The brown eye sees all! None shall escape the wrath of the Flatulent Phantom!

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1000% Written By A Coyote

1000% Written By A Coyote

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If you’re already in a situation where avoiding living next to a nasty neighbor is too late, there are a few strategies to think of. First, you may want to call ahead and pick a time to talk with them. Meeting on the sidewalk or on the property line is the safest place. Second, try not be too accusing, instead let them know how much the problem bothers you and try to find a solution that would work for both of you.

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Ya Hate To See It

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Bonesko
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look how close those peacocks are to each other! And they're not even wearing a mask.

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Squirrels Begging For Money

Squirrels Begging For Money

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Argle Bargle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you know it specifically wants $5? Surely a burrito would settle the matter

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Sharkbait1313
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don't have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you....

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Also, make sure to do your homework and gather all information about local noise and disturbance ordinances. If you cannot meet the neighbor face to face, another option is writing a personal letter. It’s also smart to talk with other neighbors to see if they have experienced the same nuisance caused by the bad neighbor. If they are unhappy with the situation too, they may be happy to help you in finding a solution.

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#10

Is It A Lawn Chair?

Is It A Lawn Chair?

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All Cops Are Buttholes

All Cops Are Buttholes

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Mayra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should just change the ‘Are’ to ‘Have’ and it’ll be a learning opportunity

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However, if you are on good terms with your neighbor, there's always a practical element that’s beneficial for both of you. When you’re away on vacation and something happens inside your home, you want your neighbor to be the one person to help out and tell you everything including taking care of the house. If you have pets that are especially important.

Sometimes it’s all about being kind for the sake of being kind, but other times we may genuinely develop a friendship with a person next door. If that happens, life just brought a friend living right next to you. And could you ask for more?

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Arrest This Person

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But Nobody Came.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

to be honest, it's kinda justified if the dog was barking nonstop at three a.m., otherwise yes nobody curses at the dogs

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Free Gas?

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$cagsy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good job they blanked out those usernames, otherwise Besty Bryans and Kellon Crawford might have had their anonymity compromised. They sure dodged a bullet there.

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#15

Nextdoor Right Back To Nextdooring

Nextdoor Right Back To Nextdooring

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Girl, Why Are You Apologizing For A Frog. Let’s Stop Apologizing For Things!

Girl, Why Are You Apologizing For A Frog. Let’s Stop Apologizing For Things!

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Bonesko
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person is apologizing to their neighbor about frogs in the world, meanwhile mine is blasting techno at 1 am.

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Space Laser Parts

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Bonesko
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! I want a space laser. Soon the world will be mine to control! 😈

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#24

Weird Squirrel Activity!

Weird Squirrel Activity!

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#25

Chicken Bears?!

Chicken Bears?!

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What did I just read? Let’s get the fam together to dress up a dead bird carcasses…

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#27

Oh It’s Just My Son Who Doesn’t Speak To Me Anymore

Oh It’s Just My Son Who Doesn’t Speak To Me Anymore

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Bat Lips

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MacFrog
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Larks' tongues! Wrens' livers! Chaffinch brains! Jaguars' earlobes! Wolf nipple chips!

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What A Mystery

What A Mystery

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Pieter LeGrande
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ravens and crows can sound like folks "doing stuff" so yell "shut the f**K up and close yer winder".

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