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Good morning, neighbor! Lovely day we’re having. Hope this weather holds. When’s the last time you said hello to the people living next door to you? I do it every day if I happen to meet them in my building, but beyond that, I don’t really know my neighbors all that well. As do plenty of people, I bet.
The era of friendly chatterbox neighbors is long past, but the age of ‘number neighbors’ has finally come. Twitter users gladly jumped on the new trend spreading through the internet and started sending text messages to their ‘number neighbors’ — those people whose phone number’s last digit is off from theirs by one. Either up or down. So if my phone number were 123, I'd send a neighborly funny message to numbers 122 and 124.
However, not all of the texting with ‘number neighbors’ went as planned. Plenty of people got unexpected, weird, or even downright creepy replies to the unknown number texts. To keep you entertained, Bored Panda collected the most interesting text messages from the Twitter thread. Kick off your shoes, get comfortable, and start scrolling. Upvote your favorite funny tweets and let everyone know which ‘number neighbor’ texts you think are the best.
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#1
My Number Neighbor Fried The Hell Out Of Me
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#2
I’m Bffs With Mine Now
The sad reality is that the fabric of society is changing: fewer and fewer people know their neighbors — who they are and what they do. Take the United States as an example. In 2018, Pew Research conducted a study with shocking conclusions. The findings show that less than a third — only 31% — of Americans know who their neighbors are. Unbelievable, I know. This number changes quite a bit if you go to the countryside (where 40% know who all or most of their neighbors are) and to urban neighborhoods (a mere 24% know the people living next to them). Ironically, it looks like the closer your neighbors live to you, the less well you know them.
#3
I Feel Attacked
#4
Yalllll, Look At My Number Neighbor
Meanwhile, the New York Post writes that two out of every three millennials feel as though they don’t belong to the local community in which they live. Fortunately, around 69% stated that they wish things would be different, so perhaps there’s some hope for youngsters yet.
#5
Odd Request By My Number Neighbor
#6
This Number Neighbor Game Is Dangerous
If you’re scared of getting to know your real neighbors, why not send your ‘number neighbor’ a friendly greeting, and let us know what kind of unexpected reply you get? Only remember to stay safe and not give out any important personal information. And if you want to read about wholesome neighborhood goodness, check out Bored Panda’s post about the teachings of everyone’s beloved Mr. Rogers.
#7
My Number Neighbor Speaks Russian!
#8
Well That Went Well
#9
My Number Neighbor Was Pretty Cool And Gave Me A Potato Casserole
#11
Not Sure How To Feel About My Number Neighbor...
#12
You Won’t Believe Who My Number Neighbor Is
#13
Mine Has Some Serious Dad Energy And I'm About It
#14
Im [friggin] Scared
![Im [friggin] Scared](https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/EBAKtfeXUAEyKgc-5d4ab84c8d0a2__700.jpg "Im [friggin] Scared")
#16
My Number Neighbor Pranked Me And It Has To Be The Best Thing To Happen All Day
#17
Had A Similar Experience No Thanks
#18
This Was A Gift
#19
Never Doing This Number Neighbor [crap] Again
![Never Doing This Number Neighbor [crap] Again](https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1157346065034690560-1.png "Never Doing This Number Neighbor [crap] Again")
#20
Omg
misteriosa 6 years ago
Someone doesn't respect privacy of other people's phones, I see... also, jealous and obsessive much?
#22
Mine No Nice :((
#24
Text Your Number Neighbor They Said... It’ll Be Fun They Said...
#26
I’m Going To Jail
Miranda Noble 6 years ago
I don't understand.... I'm the the FBI and FTC have nothing better to do than follow up on stupid memes.....
#27
I’m Going To Invite Mine To A Bbq
#28
Ummmmm... Do I Tell Him?
#30
Well They Sent Me A Link To Some Demon So I’m Afraid
Hard 2 Guess 6 years ago
I don't know who this Paimon dude is must be new contender for the throne. Only one I know and care about is real king of hell Crowley.
#31
Should I Take This As A Threat?
#32
I’m Genuinely Scared
#33
Yall My Number Neighbor Wont Stop Calling Me And Now His Wife Is Threatening Charges Lmaoooo
#34
It’s Definitely A Boomer
Hard 2 Guess 6 years ago
Really knuckle sandwich? I don't know a lot about making friends but I do know that's not the right way to go about it.
#35
So I Texted My Number Neighbor And This Is How It Went Lmao
#36
Number Neighbor
Miranda Noble 6 years ago
i really don't get why people get so angry about this.... i think it would be fun to meet my number neighbor!! (:
#37
Number Neighbor
Sandra Simpson 5 years ago
Doesn't "asl" mean age,sex,language. It doesn't fit in this context, wtf.
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What do you think ?
Kris 6 years ago
Wow. I understand not wanting to be contacted, but some people are taking it a bit far with the replies. Who remembers doing this before texting? Anyone? Corded phones? No? Kay.
Lsai Aeon 6 years ago
Yeah, I did this when I was a kid in the early 90s, 1 up from our number is Walmart pharmacy. 1 down didn't speak English...
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John Louis 6 years ago
I don't see anything wrong with reaching out to a random stranger in a friendly way. You should introduce yourself and explain what a number neighbor is. If the person isn't interested apologize for the inconvenience and never contact them again. Otherwise it's a nice way of saying hello.
misteriosa 6 years ago
Just one more of stupid trends in line, it'll go away soon, only to be replaced by something similarly stupid.
Carol Emory 6 years ago
At least it's safer than the Tide Pod Challenge...
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ChiveChilly 6 years ago
I get it if you aren't really into being contacted by strangers but jeez, some people need to chill out. Just say you don't want to talk and be done. Also, you CAN block people...
flimsynormalcy 6 years ago
I actually had this happen and you know what the kid wanted? Followers on Twitter. Jesus.
Marnee DeRider 6 years ago
I've gotten two random texts in my life. One was a friendly-looking older gent with an angled shot of his feet with the caption "Nice feet!" I simply can't imagine the story behind that. The other was someone saying, "Stop ignoring me and get me the stuff! Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about!" I replied in a friendly way and said, "You have the wrong number :-) Hope you get what you're looking for." I didn't expect a reply but they replied very nicely apologizing and thanking me. Was the most conversation I had that month....
Mad Haberdasheress 6 years ago
I could never do this. With my luck, I'd go up one and find a serial killer, one down and I'd unearth a Trumper. Safer to just continue to avoid my neighbors in real life. O.o
Pug Pug 6 years ago (edited)
So here is the new horror movie. The Number neighbor. He/she messages and becomes friends, until its creepy and you cant hide. they stalk you send you pics of your self and kill you. Then take your phone and text the next number neighbor up and so on, until they get to YOU!!!!
Uwe Theiss 6 years ago
It is hard to believe that noone recognizes their own phone number when texted with "Hi number neighbor". Are people really that dumb?
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago
Yes. People are that dumb. But it's also partly because of spam/telemarketing. Telemarketers have started "masking" their numbers, which means you could get a robo call or text from a number similar to your own (but it's not actually from that number). My husband keeps getting calls from HIS OWN number! This is totally illegal, but no one can stop it. Now we are all wary of answering similar numbers and I get multiple calls a day from senior citizens who insist I just called them. I can't make them understand that I didn't call them; a robo caller did it using my number without my permission. I've just started saying, "Sorry about that. I must have miss-dialed." People who haven't heard of the number neighbor challenge might assume it's a scammer.
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Doc Thissen 6 years ago
Whenever I get a solicitation call where they ask for my wife, I always say: "Sorry, she died two weeks ago. I can't deal with this right now." Then hang up. Honestly, I hope the person on the other end starts to re-think their life choices.
Quinn Alexander 6 years ago
Glad to know that Prank Calls are making a comeback, but much less annoying this time around. Seriously some folks need to chill, this was every Saturday Morning in 1999
Rob Chapman 6 years ago
Well, at least they aren't eating Tide Pods or inhaling condoms through their nostrils anymore
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
This is one of the few trends that don't require you to harm yourself or put yourself in an easy-to-turn-dangerous situation (tide pods, cinnamon, friggin baby-shark bs) - it's literally the equivalent of smiling at a stranger and saying "Hi!" - if you don't want to participate, you can simply say "Nah, not into this - I'm good thanks. Bye." - why so much rudeness?
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago
Omg! Prank him! Sneak into his phone and erase your contact (that way your name won't come up on his phone when you text him) then do the number neighbor challenge on him. If he is rude to his number neighbor (you), tell him, "Well, I guess I won't be cooking you -insert favorite meal- for super tonight."
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Ryo Bakura 6 years ago
If anyone wants to call me, my number is 867-5309. Hit me up any time, 24/7, 365.
Lazy Panda 6 years ago
Some of these were funny or sweet but some of the people answering were total losers about it.
Lailyn Newcomb 4 years ago
I need help i want a number neighbor and this is my phone number 1 (318) 229-6527
AN_UNAMED_USER 5 years ago
One time my friend texted his number neigbor, they had a conversation and then all of the sudden he got $5 and it was crazy
Sandra Simpson 5 years ago
I mean, this would be so fun to do and I would love to try it, but I am just too scared. Because I don't know who is on the other end, there is a chance they report or block you or call the police on you or threaten you (like some crazy mom, wife,gf did on here)
Ray Lebowski 6 years ago
I got a text like this. I responded, "Received. Not interested in further contact. I wish you a healthy, happy life unless you contact me again." That ended the "conversation".
Katinka Min 6 years ago
And the moral of this story: Don't bother strangers on their private devices!!!
Krysta Pandoo 6 years ago (edited)
I prefer the memes that encourage idiots to do something stupid to themselves. These are just creepy. Bring back the the cinnamon challenge-esq stuff so i can laugh at you idiots hurt yourselves instead of scare other people and children.
Dippin Dot 6 years ago
My number neighbors are also coworkers- we all got our phones from the company, so it’s no fun. In high school my number ended in 2567. We got calls for an underclass man, Nick, whose number ended in 2561 all the time. Funny thing? My older brother was also Nick, so he was getting calls for the wrong Nick ALL. THE. TIME.
Miriam Brose 6 years ago
This s**t can be dangerous. Why don't people think before doing that?
Moo Moo Futch 6 years ago
I did it here in the UK and the response I got wasn't quite what I was hoping for :0
fuglemonkey676 5 years ago
please delete your comment and never come back here you unintelligent bucket f**k
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Kris 6 years ago
Wow. I understand not wanting to be contacted, but some people are taking it a bit far with the replies. Who remembers doing this before texting? Anyone? Corded phones? No? Kay.
Lsai Aeon 6 years ago
Yeah, I did this when I was a kid in the early 90s, 1 up from our number is Walmart pharmacy. 1 down didn't speak English...
Load More Replies... John Louis 6 years ago
I don't see anything wrong with reaching out to a random stranger in a friendly way. You should introduce yourself and explain what a number neighbor is. If the person isn't interested apologize for the inconvenience and never contact them again. Otherwise it's a nice way of saying hello.
misteriosa 6 years ago
Just one more of stupid trends in line, it'll go away soon, only to be replaced by something similarly stupid.
Carol Emory 6 years ago
At least it's safer than the Tide Pod Challenge...
Load More Replies... ChiveChilly 6 years ago
I get it if you aren't really into being contacted by strangers but jeez, some people need to chill out. Just say you don't want to talk and be done. Also, you CAN block people...
flimsynormalcy 6 years ago
I actually had this happen and you know what the kid wanted? Followers on Twitter. Jesus.
Marnee DeRider 6 years ago
I've gotten two random texts in my life. One was a friendly-looking older gent with an angled shot of his feet with the caption "Nice feet!" I simply can't imagine the story behind that. The other was someone saying, "Stop ignoring me and get me the stuff! Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about!" I replied in a friendly way and said, "You have the wrong number :-) Hope you get what you're looking for." I didn't expect a reply but they replied very nicely apologizing and thanking me. Was the most conversation I had that month....
Mad Haberdasheress 6 years ago
I could never do this. With my luck, I'd go up one and find a serial killer, one down and I'd unearth a Trumper. Safer to just continue to avoid my neighbors in real life. O.o
Pug Pug 6 years ago (edited)
So here is the new horror movie. The Number neighbor. He/she messages and becomes friends, until its creepy and you cant hide. they stalk you send you pics of your self and kill you. Then take your phone and text the next number neighbor up and so on, until they get to YOU!!!!
Uwe Theiss 6 years ago
It is hard to believe that noone recognizes their own phone number when texted with "Hi number neighbor". Are people really that dumb?
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago
Yes. People are that dumb. But it's also partly because of spam/telemarketing. Telemarketers have started "masking" their numbers, which means you could get a robo call or text from a number similar to your own (but it's not actually from that number). My husband keeps getting calls from HIS OWN number! This is totally illegal, but no one can stop it. Now we are all wary of answering similar numbers and I get multiple calls a day from senior citizens who insist I just called them. I can't make them understand that I didn't call them; a robo caller did it using my number without my permission. I've just started saying, "Sorry about that. I must have miss-dialed." People who haven't heard of the number neighbor challenge might assume it's a scammer.
Load More Replies... Doc Thissen 6 years ago
Whenever I get a solicitation call where they ask for my wife, I always say: "Sorry, she died two weeks ago. I can't deal with this right now." Then hang up. Honestly, I hope the person on the other end starts to re-think their life choices.
Quinn Alexander 6 years ago
Glad to know that Prank Calls are making a comeback, but much less annoying this time around. Seriously some folks need to chill, this was every Saturday Morning in 1999
Rob Chapman 6 years ago
Well, at least they aren't eating Tide Pods or inhaling condoms through their nostrils anymore
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
This is one of the few trends that don't require you to harm yourself or put yourself in an easy-to-turn-dangerous situation (tide pods, cinnamon, friggin baby-shark bs) - it's literally the equivalent of smiling at a stranger and saying "Hi!" - if you don't want to participate, you can simply say "Nah, not into this - I'm good thanks. Bye." - why so much rudeness?
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago
Omg! Prank him! Sneak into his phone and erase your contact (that way your name won't come up on his phone when you text him) then do the number neighbor challenge on him. If he is rude to his number neighbor (you), tell him, "Well, I guess I won't be cooking you -insert favorite meal- for super tonight."
Load More Replies... Ryo Bakura 6 years ago
If anyone wants to call me, my number is 867-5309. Hit me up any time, 24/7, 365.
Lazy Panda 6 years ago
Some of these were funny or sweet but some of the people answering were total losers about it.
Lailyn Newcomb 4 years ago
I need help i want a number neighbor and this is my phone number 1 (318) 229-6527
AN_UNAMED_USER 5 years ago
One time my friend texted his number neigbor, they had a conversation and then all of the sudden he got $5 and it was crazy
Sandra Simpson 5 years ago
I mean, this would be so fun to do and I would love to try it, but I am just too scared. Because I don't know who is on the other end, there is a chance they report or block you or call the police on you or threaten you (like some crazy mom, wife,gf did on here)
Ray Lebowski 6 years ago
I got a text like this. I responded, "Received. Not interested in further contact. I wish you a healthy, happy life unless you contact me again." That ended the "conversation".
Katinka Min 6 years ago
And the moral of this story: Don't bother strangers on their private devices!!!
Krysta Pandoo 6 years ago (edited)
I prefer the memes that encourage idiots to do something stupid to themselves. These are just creepy. Bring back the the cinnamon challenge-esq stuff so i can laugh at you idiots hurt yourselves instead of scare other people and children.
Dippin Dot 6 years ago
My number neighbors are also coworkers- we all got our phones from the company, so it’s no fun. In high school my number ended in 2567. We got calls for an underclass man, Nick, whose number ended in 2561 all the time. Funny thing? My older brother was also Nick, so he was getting calls for the wrong Nick ALL. THE. TIME.
Miriam Brose 6 years ago
This s**t can be dangerous. Why don't people think before doing that?
Moo Moo Futch 6 years ago
I did it here in the UK and the response I got wasn't quite what I was hoping for :0
fuglemonkey676 5 years ago
please delete your comment and never come back here you unintelligent bucket f**k
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