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Let's be honest—we've all had moments when we wanted to leave a note for someone. Maybe it was the person who parked across two spaces, the coworker who "borrowed" your lunch, or the neighbor who somehow thinks 2 a.m. is the perfect time to blast music. Most of us grumble to ourselves and move on... but some people decide to put pen to paper, and the results are absolutely glorious.

In today's collection, you'll find some of the funniest, pettiest, and most brilliantly passive-aggressive notes people have ever left behind. From clever sarcasm to painfully polite takedowns, these messages prove that sometimes a handwritten note can say far more than an angry confrontation ever could. Keep scrolling, Pandas—you might even pick up a few ideas (though we can't promise you should use them!).

#1

This Shop Sign

A passive-aggressive note stating service will not be provided to people on the phone.

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Roman Arendt
Community Member
3 months ago

This needs to be everywhere!

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    #2

    The WiFi Password For Our Hotel

    A hand holding a small piece of paper with passive-aggressive notes that says checkout10am.

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    Beady El
    Community Member
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    3 months ago

    Now THAT is clever. ( and really d****d early…)

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    #3

    Passive Aggressive Workplace Art

    An illustration of a rooster breathing fire, with passive-aggressive notes above it saying per my last email.

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    Ravenkbh
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Yay!!! Rooster Fighter!!!!!

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    #4

    To Fill In An Application

    A screenshot of an application form filled with passive-aggressive answers, a hilarious and infuriating petty people note.

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    Beady El
    Community Member
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    3 months ago

    It’s secretly a test to see if you’ll do the same mindless task repeatedly without complaining

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    #5

    ...isnt Food

    A sign with a passive-aggressive note about food and drinks not allowed on a vehicle, a classic for petty people.

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    Ashtophet
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    The driver just gets too distracted by the smell of French fries…

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    #6

    My Wife Began Using The Shower I Usually Use. I Got Tired Of Cleaning Her Hair Of The Walls

    The word STOP spelled out with hair on a tile wall, a classic example of petty people and passive-aggressive notes.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    This is fair, and I'm speaking as the only household member responsible for the long hair in my bathtub.

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    #7

    Make Things Better

    A passive-aggressive note on a whiteboard, asking to spell improvements correctly on the team improvements board.

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    Kristiina Männiste
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I once made a big poster in russian informing of an upcoming anti fire drill. Exept, I was not that good in writing in russian and wrote "upcoming anti BIRTH drill" (the words are similar in russian I swear). My russian coworkers had a field day with me.

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    #8

    A Friendly Reminder

    A passive-aggressive note in a public restroom, addressing hygiene with a humorous yet infuriating tone from petty people.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Fair.

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    #9

    They Offer To Fix The Headphones My Cat Chewed On, But Not Without Insinuating That It’s Unfed Or Unhappy

    A passive-aggressive note about pet damage, clarifying warranty repair rules for devices damaged by pets.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Clearly, the author has never met a cat.

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    #10

    Will Never Get This Song Out Of My Head Now

    A passive-aggressive note on a Brita water filter, asking to be filled, a hilarious and infuriating petty people note.

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    Enby Lindor
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Banger

    #11

    Dairy Queen Earlier Today

    A passive-aggressive note in a men's restroom asking BOYS to lift the toilet seat, aim straight, and flush.

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    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I've seen one that read "If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be sweet and wipe the seat".

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    #12

    Fridge At Work

    A passive-aggressive note on a stainless steel fridge door. It reads: DO NOT TAKE SOMETHING THAT YOU DIDN'T BRING.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her 8647)
    Community Member
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    3 months ago

    Very direct - not passive-aggressive at all.

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    #13

    Heck, Henrico Library, PA Much?

    A sign in a library displaying the Wi-Fi network and password, a funny passive-aggressive note.

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    ng4j2dwmsx
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Shoulda been: readamfbook.

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    #14

    Taped To My Car. “The Free Parking Lot” Has A Two Hour Limit. I Park On A Public Street Where You Don’t Need A Resident Sticker

    A handwritten, passive-aggressive note about parking, a typical example of petty people and infuriating notes.

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    Roman Arendt
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    And in the trash it goes.

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    #15

    Its The Clearly For Me

    A close-up of a snack bag with a passive-aggressive note about product enlargement for texture.

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    Enby Lindor
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Clearly

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    #16

    Just A Note In A Small Town Diner In Pennsylvania

    A passive-aggressive note on a cluttered desk, addressed to Courtney, stating the area has been cleaned and decluttered.

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Yeah. Get your act together Courtney.

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    #17

    What Were They Doing In There?

    A passive-aggressive note on a public toilet door reminds users it is not a lunch room, prohibiting food, drink, and smoking.

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    John Dilligaf
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    what were they doing in there ? Eating, drinking, and smoking apparently.

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    #18

    Pissy Work Emails Are Why I Get Up In The Morning

    A passive-aggressive note about a missing mug, highlighting petty behavior and humorous yet infuriating communication.

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    MiauMiau
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    It reminds me of a certain episode of *The IT Crowd*

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    #19

    Don’t Touch Deb’s Markers!!!

    A whiteboard with a passive-aggressive note about markers and a sarcastic reply, showcasing hilarious petty people.

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    Ace
    Community Member
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    3 months ago

    Love it. Why doesn't Deb take her markers with her?

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    #20

    “Vacation” Wow

    A passive-aggressive note about customer parking at Hola Arepa, threatening towing for unauthorized vehicles.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her 8647)
    Community Member
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    3 months ago

    Another one that is not indirect but spells out consequences.

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    #21

    Passive Aggressive Laundromat

    A sign for a self-service laundry, a hilarious and infuriating petty people note.

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    Pferdchen
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Still, more polite than "Do you own da**ed laundry!"

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    #22

    Local Notice Taped To The Locals Pub Bench

    A passive-aggressive note taped to a wooden bench, warning a customer of THE CREW to clean up their mess.

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    Yvonne
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Manners Alignment: Chaotic neutral 🤣🤣🤣

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    #23

    Neighborly Note Posted On Nextdoor About The Leaves In Your Yard

    A passive-aggressive note about cleaning up a yard, illustrating petty neighbor complaints.

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    Alexandra
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    What in the name of the seven bells of hell is this? I like leaves and leaves are a perfect place for hedgehogs to burrow in. Besides, they make good soil for plants. Why not spend all this time and effort on something worthwhile, such as fighting illiteracy, poverty, the lack of human rights in many countries or even ICE-violence? I'm not on this earth to make life easier for my subdivision nor my neighbours.

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    #24

    My Sh Tracker Woke Up And Decided To Bring Me Down A Notch

    A motivational notification saying 'You did not wake up today to just be mediocre!', a passive-aggressive note to inspire petty people.

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    Kristiina Männiste
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Nah, I woke up to absolutely suck. And so far its going great!

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    #25

    Drinking My Tea Feels Like I’m In A Toxic Relationship…

    A passive-aggressive tea tag asking Who am I and what am I doing.

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    Kristiina Männiste
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Same as it ever was

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    #26

    I Dunno If I Should Feel Threatened Or Not

    A humorous and passive-aggressive note from Windscribe, asking if the user knew about a feature and stating they probably didnt since they stopped using it.

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    Janice Sanz
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Can do what?

    #27

    Sign In The Bathroom At Work

    A passive-aggressive note in a decorative frame, encouraging people to flush the toilet multiple times in the restroom.

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    Whiskers
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I think that’s perfectly ok! It is disgusting to see something floating in the toilet🤢!

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    #28

    Something About This Just Reeks Of Passive Agressive-Ness

    A passive-aggressive pop-up note on a website asking a user to disable their ad block, showing petty digital interaction.

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    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    We wouldn't mind as much if the ads didn't make the site unusable. Ad blockers are the only way to view BP.

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    #29

    Neighbor Got Mad We Asked Him Not To Dump His Grass On Our Property So He Built A Wood Fence And Dumps It Between Our Fences Right In Front Of Our Front Door

    A large RV parked next to a house with a passive-aggressive note, hinting at petty neighbor disputes.

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    Pferdchen
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I'm pretty certain that all the jurisdictions I've lived in, all of which have been civilized areas, would object to a compost pile on a public facing property line. It's difficult to be sure, but it also looks like the neighbor is changing the grade of the property by building a hill (I've never seen fencing below grade level). Even if it's permissible there, the neighbor is a d**k.

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    #30

    I Feel Passive Aggressive, But It Works

    A handwritten passive-aggressive note on a door about book bags, aiming for hilarious petty people.

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    Alexandra
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I would have written something to the effect that any book bag found hanging on the handle will be relocated to an undisclosed location within the building.

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    #31

    Android's Auto-Reply Function Throws Shade Like An Umbrella

    A screenshot of a passive-aggressive message, a hilarious and infuriating petty people note.

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    Nitnutnoo
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 months ago

    "cool, cool, cool, no doubt "

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    #32

    Triggered Drivers Are Hilarious

    A passive-aggressive note from a driver about an intersection incident, a hilarious piece for petty people.

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    ʁɨɂɥɒ
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I liked the signature

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    #33

    This Passive Aggressive Sign On The Elevator In An Office. They Didn’t Put In Enough Elevators For Capacity Of The Building. This Was The Solution

    A sign on an elevator door with passive-aggressive notes encouraging people to take the stairs.

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    Nizumi
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    In my building, you can only take the stairs starting at the second floor (first floor for Europeans). Guess what you need to use to get to there.

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    #34

    Im Sorr, My Bad

    A humorous and somewhat passive-aggressive sign for Chapora Fort, directing visitors without further questions.

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    BarkingSquirell
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    ?

    #35

    Yeah, I'm Cool With Passing On That Responsibility

    A passive-aggressive note on a coffee pot asking users to switch it off, displaying petty behavior.

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    Pollywog
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Everyone passes the responsibility to the author of the note!! 🤭

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    #36

    Well, It Was Sticky

    A passive-aggressive note about spilled beverage not being cleaned up, a hilarious and infuriating petty people note.

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    Farah (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 months ago (edited)

    THEIR THEIR THEIR THEIR. YOU'RE YOU'RE YOU'RE YOU'RE. (sorry it pissed me off)

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    #37

    This Notice In A Festival Toilet

    A passive-aggressive note on a wall explaining how to use a lavatory brush and warning about toilet inspections.

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    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 months ago

    Would have been even better if he'd written "potty training".

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    #38

    The Way This Jerk Signed Our Coworkers Retirement Card

    A handwritten passive-aggressive note with some words scribbled out, wishing someone a Blessed Journey.

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    Ace
    Community Member
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    3 months ago

    Bit odd, perhaps, but how is this in any way passive-aggressive?

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    #39

    I Hope I Never Become This Passive-Aggressive

    A screenshot of passive-aggressive notes in a text message conversation about Christmas cards.

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Fúck off.

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    #40

    Icemaker

    A passive-aggressive note on an ice maker instructing to keep it upright for 24 hours.

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    This is just standard when any fridge, freezer or fridge/freezer has been transported. It allows for the gasses to settle.

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    #41

    Shared Work Fridge

    Passive-aggressive notes on a fridge about labeling food and missing lunches.

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    patricia patricia
    Community Member
    2 months ago

    I'd only "miss" one lunch. The second time, the thief won't feel like touching somebody else's food ever again.

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    #42

    My Mom Texted Me Unprovoked

    A phone screen showing a passive-aggressive text message about book recommendations.

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    BarkingSquirell
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    There's a larger story here.

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    #43

    Somebody At Work Got Hurt By That Tuna Smell (I Didn't Do It)

    A microwave with a passive-aggressive note asking users to heat tuna downstairs because it smells.

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    Crispycritter
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    So does burnt popcorn

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    #44

    Hotel Getting A Little Butthurt I Didn’t Rate Them 4.73 Seconds After Checking In

    A series of text messages with passive-aggressive notes from a rental property about customer satisfaction.

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    Ace
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    3 months ago

    Way to guarantee a bad review.

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    #45

    Notes Left On Leaky Faucet At Work

    A series of passive-aggressive notes about a broken faucet that sprays water, with responses about reporting it.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Needs more exclamation marks!!

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    #46

    Office Culture Is Crazy

    A passive-aggressive note in an office kitchen about unacceptable disposal of dishes.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her 8647)
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    3 months ago

    Could work on their spelling, but this is quite direct.

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    #47

    Always More Exclamation Points!!!!

    A small silver refrigerator with a passive-aggressive note on the door saying Please Close The Door!!!

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    TroubleMarkOne
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Which door? Any door?

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    #48

    Trying To Download Something From The Sims Resource With An Adblocker

    A passive-aggressive note about ad blocking, urging users to whitelist the site for free content and support artists.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    You want ME to whitelist unknown third party scripting and content because your business model is broken? Sure, if you'll accept liability for any problems caused by what you are requesting me to do, otherwise I'm looking out for my equipment and my wellbeing and specifically choosing not to have that aggressive bovine excrement for things I'm not interested in plaguing my system and my life.

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    #49

    When My Coworkers Aren't Actively Aggressive, They Do Stuff Like This

    A passive-aggressive note stuck on a jar of peanuts, stating they expired two years ago.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Peanuts can definitely go rancid, because of the oil content. But why not just dump them?

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    #50

    And Her Name Is Karen!! 🤭

    A passive-aggressive note from Karen #901 about a floral arrangement, exemplifying petty notes and infuriating situations.

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    Whiskers
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Only fair, IMO.

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    #51

    Saw This The Other Day At Work

    A passive-aggressive note to gentlemen about putting the toilet seat down in a workplace.

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    highwaycrossingfrog
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    3 months ago

    As a woman, I don't theoretically mind putting the toilet seat down as I don't see why the onus should be on the gents. However, you better believe I am putting the LID down before I flush because I don't want urine and p*o particles dispersed and floating around any more than necessary, and I hope everyone else would do the same

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    #52

    I Make No Promises

    A passive-aggressive note in a shower warning not to urinate while showering.

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    Ace
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    3 months ago

    I'm struggling to imagine how they would have noticed if somebody was doing so.

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    #53

    Co Worker Sends Passive Aggressive Email To Those Who Didn't Pay

    A passive-aggressive note in a screenshot, showing a meme about paying up and a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 image.

    We made a $10 bet for the world cup per team so everyone got one team I got England and he got the winner lol. And idk instead of just sending a reminder that's the email everyone got lol

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    DaisyGirl
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    #54

    My Flatmate And I Hate Eachother LOL

    A screenshot of a text message with a passive-aggressive note about dirty dishes being cleaned but not put away.

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    DaisyGirl
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    It is pretty gross and inconsiderate leaving dirty dishes piling up.

    #55

    I Think My Little Brother Would Like Me To Lock The Door

    A passive-aggressive note on a door circled in red, reminding people to lock the door.

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    Whiskers
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    To lock him in or out?

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    #56

    The Endorsement On This Book

    The cover of the book Hiroshima by John Hersey, with a quote about passive-aggressive notes on it.

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    Monica Marquez
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I don't get it.

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    #57

    They’re Really Mad About The Family Building A House Next-Door, But This Is Some Next Level Petty That Left Me Laughing On Their Front Lawn

    A sign with passive-aggressive notes saying Dont let this happen to you, pointing to the lot next door.

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    Ace
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    3 months ago

    There's another pic on the reddit post, but it doesn't make any more sense there either.

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    #58

    List Of Categories Of People From Class Materials

    A screen displaying a list of topics for a presentation, including passive-aggressive notes about the 50-plus market and TV ad types.

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    Ace
    Community Member
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    3 months ago

    No context given, but I completely fail to see what's wrong, let alone passive-aggressive, about this.

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    #59

    Do You Think The Shelter Could Use Some Volunteers?

    A website page about pets with a section on the Benson Area's spay and neuter voucher program.

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    Whiskers
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Don’t see what’s supposed be wrong with that.🤔

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