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We have never spent so much time in our homes as we have since the start of the pandemic. And it’s likely not going anywhere. With more and more workplaces shifting to hybrid, or to entire work from home models, homes are likely to remain our safe office spaces that have obvious perks. In fact, this 2019 survey found that a hybrid working environment would make employees happier (83%), feel more trusted (82%), improve their work/life balance (81%), and make them more likely to recommend their company to a friend (81%). Are we then now living our best lives, well, at least in that sense?

Not so fast. Staying at home means that you not only gotta spend more time with your family members, whether you like it or not, but that you’re not alone doing so. Your neighbors are also here too. That means a lot of noise, from construction sounds to loud quarrels or dance music smashing through the speakers. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Some people are (un)lucky enough to have real weird neighbors to deal with. And when I say weird, I mean it. Thanks to a subreddit called “NextDoor,” we can now get a glimpse into what it's like to live next door to someone that makes you wonder 'what on earth is wrong with some people?'

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I Would've Paid Cash To Have Witnessed This

I Would've Paid Cash To Have Witnessed This

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Patriots? Hahahahaha just like the ones on Insurrection day! They could all use a dictionary.

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#3

He's Just Trying To Feed His Family In These Tough Times

He's Just Trying To Feed His Family In These Tough Times

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It’s no secret that helping to create a sense of well-being in your community is the key to a happy neighborhood. However, fewer Americans are taking time to engage with their neighbors. This recent survey from Zebra backs up the statement. It found that a majority of Americans aren’t friends with their neighbors in real life. In fact, only 33% of Americans consider their neighbors friends or close friends, whereas 66% consider their neighbors strangers or acquaintances. Americans in the Midwest region are most likely to be friends with their neighbors.

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I Hope He Does It

I Hope He Does It

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do hoomans have to be so problematic? Just...just live your own life dammit!

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My Neighbors Are Loosing It...

My Neighbors Are Loosing It...

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Meanwhile, some experts argue that online neighborhood groups are replacing face-to-face communication. For example, Neighborhood-based site Nextdoor has 236,000 active neighborhoods throughout the world. It reaches 90% of U.S. neighborhoods, and is worth an estimated $2.1 billion. Zebra’s survey also showed that almost a third, 27% of Americans are in online neighborhood groups. Moreover, women are 10% more active in these online communities.

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Another study was run by NextDoor in conjunction with Brigham Young University in the United States, University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, and Swinburne University of Technology In Australia, and conducted by a team of leading loneliness experts. They found that knowing as few as 6 neighbors reduces the likelihood of feeling lonely and is linked to lower depression, social anxiety, and financial concerns related to COVID-19.

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#9

Not All Boomers Are Bad

Not All Boomers Are Bad

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Kay blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boomer mother suggested that I start smoking weed, I have chronic pain and it actually works. It's illegal where I live but she promised to pay any fine if I was caught with it!

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#10

Because Nextdoor Isn't Always Racist Or Trashy, Here Is Something On The Lighter Side

Because Nextdoor Isn't Always Racist Or Trashy, Here Is Something On The Lighter Side

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All The Best Hoods Have Great Lawn Care

All The Best Hoods Have Great Lawn Care

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Monday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In what world does the grass grow fast enough to justify mowing twice a week?

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#12

A Neighborly Reminder

A Neighborly Reminder

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well June, you are seeing people who DO live around you, but had jobs during the day before. Now they have a moment to see the sun outside. You joy thief.

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Meanwhile

Meanwhile

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Jo Johannsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Neighbors falling into three categories: 1) Do your own darned yard, 2) That's trespassing, gonna sue, 3) Thought I'd help out - thanks.

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Perfect Little Soup Boy

Perfect Little Soup Boy

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Space whale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it's the wrong house and a little soup boy is waiting for the soup that never came.

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Runaway Roomba

Runaway Roomba

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A Joke Or A Cry For Help?

A Joke Or A Cry For Help?

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#18

Oh Teenagers....

Oh Teenagers....

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm, about that notice-on-fence thing, I would love to try that. I'd write, "We're watching you. Every second of everyday. We're watching you."

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#19

These Are The Posts I Like To See

These Are The Posts I Like To See

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This Was Posted On My Local Nextdoor Today...

This Was Posted On My Local Nextdoor Today...

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Space whale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you do this. Like did you just wake up in the morning and think " I should go poop on people's yards". Like seriously.

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#22

He's Eaten All Of My Cereal

He's Eaten All Of My Cereal

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Illegal Activity Reported By Karen…

Illegal Activity Reported By Karen…

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Alert

Alert

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Danish Dynomummy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah just wait a couple of hours, but not a minute more, because then theyll be rotten

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Just Because It’s Upside-Down, Doesn’t Mean It Can Be Parked On The Lawn [denver]

Just Because It’s Upside-Down, Doesn’t Mean It Can Be Parked On The Lawn [denver]

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Waffle Stomper

Waffle Stomper

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Two_rolling_black_eyes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its on old slur for tree huggers (or any other name derogatory name) from the 70/80s. Its based on a couple brands of hiking boots (Danner/Dexter/Dunham) that used to be popular had a tread/footprint that looked like a waffle.

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now we are all rushing to Urban Dictionary to see what a waffle stomper is. (To save you time, it is someone who poops in the shower and then tries to squish it down the shower drain).

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Adrian
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The main problem is the OP is not thinking straight - she plainly needs a bigger iguana. Or better yet a Komodo Dragon. Nobody is going to disrespect a lady walking a 150lb, 10ft long dragon. And with all these chickens and geese wandering around should be cheap to feed too.

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And what are you going to tell the authorities? That a teenager called you a waffle stomper while you were walking your iguana John McCain? You might get thrown into a 72 hour psyche hold, that's about it.

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Flops
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

umm, there is an alternate meaning, and it's quite unpleasant, if you really want to know...try Urban Dictionary...ewww

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El muerto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

contact the lizard polis unit. this could constitute as lizard hate speech.

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waffle stompers are slang for a type of shoe, and I would greet a beardie with ALL the joy!

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Anne McKinney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the seventies someone who wore hiking boots all the time was a waffle stomper (from the pattern on the bottom of the boots), or the boots themselves were called waffle stompers.

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James Pasquini
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she should get a monitor lizard and introduce him to Brad.

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Vee Dub
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder who the "proper" authorities in such cases are? The Iguanas-Need-A-Walk-Too-Bureau?

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David
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just wanna know who the "proper authorities" are. Sgt. Stedenko?

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Casey Horn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

either he’s named in honor of mccain and she deserves all the hostility, or she’s calling mccain a lizard person and is kind of hilarious.

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Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just walk on with hope in your heart but don't show your waffles!

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Eagle Girl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Think she meant perturbed not disturbed. Although I'm disturbed at the vomit emoji

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Mike Loux
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who names their iguana John McCain? There must be a story behind that...

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Lisa T
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recently found out what waffle stomping was 🤢🤮🤮🤮

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James Tartaglione
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not sure what's happening here, but i would love to see this play out

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Thomas Sweda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are places for you and your Iguana. One of them is Farm. The other is Funny. I’ll let you decide which is which.

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Don't Look
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teenagers suck. …..some might be okay on a case by case basis.

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waffle stompers refers to a hiking boot with treads which produce waffle like marks

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Rijkærd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weird waffle stomping lizard lady is crazy...John Mc Cain??? Seriously couldnt find another name??

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#31

You’re All Going To Hell Kids

You’re All Going To Hell Kids

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Lol

Lol

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Lisa Shaw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens at our pond fairly regularly, racoons come and steal them in the night for gourmet meals.

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Literally The First Post I Saw When I Downloaded Nextdoor

Literally The First Post I Saw When I Downloaded Nextdoor

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Here Is A Great Idea For Increasing Property Values!

Here Is A Great Idea For Increasing Property Values!

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Space whale
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AGAIN! What's with people wanting to force their neighbors into their ways of life. Frickin umbridge grassholes

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