Most of us know how incredibly important it is to live next to people who we like (or at least tolerate). When you get along with your neighbors, things are great. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true! A truly bad neighbor—likely from the 5th circle of hell—can make you miserable. And you should see how poorly they communicate…
Our team here at Bored Panda has curated a list of images showing what kinds of messages and notes some awful neighbors have actually sent. Some of them are relatable, and others might make you laugh through tears. Scroll down to see how nonsensical and frustrating things can get.
Bored Panda got in touch with social psychologist Alison Jane Martingano, Ph.D., for a chat about how people can connect with the people in their neighborhood, as well as how to have empathy for problematic neighbors. Martingano is an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the host of the 'Psychology and Stuff' podcast, and runs the 'What Do You Mean?' blog on Psychology Today. You'll find our full interview with her below.
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These Are Some Nice Neighbors
Joy-Hating Neighbor Writes Psychotic Threatening Note
Things You Can't Borrow: Children, Decency, Respect
When Life Doesn't Give You Lemons, Make Stolen Lemonade
Tell you what. Go back through these texts. You could have had a free courtesy warning, but you've just proven you're a remorseless thief, so instead of going to your girls' lemonade stand, I've reported your theft to the police. They'll help you better understand legal and ethical decision-making in your new business.
There Is A Dumpster That Is Illegally Taking Up A Parking Spot On My Street With A Note Saying Not To Use It
I’d been leaving other notes making fun of their note. Today, someone else joined in.
At Least They All Took The Time To Discuss It And Write A Note vs. Telling Them Immediately
My Friend Came Home To Find This Note On His Door
Oops
The Ending To This Note On The Little Library In My Neighborhood Definitely Takes A Turn
Probably Not The Response She Was Hoping For
Love And Parking
An Invitation
When Your Pet Is Also A Looney Tunes Character
So I Got This Note On My Car, The Second Picture Is My Daily Parking Situation
A Neighbor Continues To Park In Front Of My House, Even After Leaving Them Several Polite Notes. This Is My Latest Reaction
A Merry Christmas From Your Friendly Neighbor
Passive-Aggressive Note
Mailbox Damaged - Found This Note
The Lady And The Tramp
If You Want The Snacks, You’ll Get The Vax
What Is Wrong With People? Open Your Own Mail
My Friend Got This Concerned Note Through Her Letterbox This Morning
Time To Unleash Some Kung Pau Vengeance
My Landlord Texted Me This After He Kicked My Sweet Elderly Neighbor Out Of Our Duplex So He Could Move In
Asking Someone In 2021 If They Know Covid Like It’s The Muffin Man
Where’s Jason Voorhees When You Need Him?
The Same Cranked Out Neighbor Who Left Us A Note Last Year About Our Other Dog Barking Left Us One Today
Keep in mind he lives in a shed in his mom's backyard like ten feet away from my fence. He's also the same guy who blows through the stop sign and flies around the neighborhood like he owns it. Man, I hate tweakers.
