courtney in california spotted this in the front yard of a neighborhood she happened to be cruising through today — one she says is “full of blue-hairs.”
adds courtney: “i may be knocking on this person’s front door sometime this week. i HAVE to know what melba’s letter said!”
related: you can do it. we can’t help
108 responses so far ↓
#1
Lori
too bad cardboard doesn’t have spell check.
Jun 25, 2008 at 10:44 am rating: +35
#2
RunBarbara
This is one step from roadside attraction- all it needs is a few strands of Christmas lights, a plywood Santa and a few urban legends circulating about what happens if you turn around three times and shout Melba’s name….
Jun 25, 2008 at 10:48 am rating: +20
#3
unholyghost2003
When telling people to mind their own business it is best to broadcast the message to the entire neighborhood. THAT is the sure way to be certain that things are kept private.
Jun 25, 2008 at 10:48 am rating: +37
#4
My own buisness
MELBA!!!!
Why is your toast so good?!!
Jun 25, 2008 at 10:48 am rating: +16
#5
Mishee
This is how they did P/A notes before the invention of e-mail.
Jun 25, 2008 at 10:51 am rating: +22
#6
john
an interesting mix of upper and lower case letters…
Jun 25, 2008 at 10:53 am rating: +1
#7
KittyKat
WTF is a letter?
Jun 25, 2008 at 10:56 am rating: +8
#8
Al
I wonder if this letter was written by the Friend, or on their behalf? If it is the latter, there’s a bit of hypocrisy goin’ on. I heart hypocrisy.
Jun 25, 2008 at 11:00 am rating: +3
#9
Ryan
To Self: “I certainly hope Melba drives by the old homestead to see the weirdo sign I put out front. And I hope she takes time to read it. Caus’ boy, am I mad!”
Seriously: What fool what decide to air their dirty laundry like this - on their own front lawn?
Jun 25, 2008 at 11:02 am rating: +2
#10
karla
All this note needs for perfection is :
THX SANDRA
Well, that and clip art.
I just made it my desktop background!
Jun 25, 2008 at 11:03 am rating: +3
#11
GhostWriter
The beautiful part is that Melba lives right across the street, and has to view the note every time she looks out her front window (through her venetian blinds).
Jun 25, 2008 at 11:11 am rating: +9
#12
Mishee
I bet you $10 that the “upsetting letter” had something to do with a cat.
Jun 25, 2008 at 11:18 am rating: +21
#13
Al
I hope the letter has something to do with swinging.
Jun 25, 2008 at 11:20 am rating: +8
#14
drago
this isn’t really passive-aggressive…
Jun 25, 2008 at 11:33 am rating: 0
#15
KittyKat
Anyone notice the little heart cutouts in the shutters? Niiiice.
Jun 25, 2008 at 11:50 am rating: +2
#16
secondsout
*said in best pro wrestler voice*
My buisness is Passive Aggression. And buisness is gooood!
Jun 25, 2008 at 12:20 pm rating: +6
#17
pwiggly
sounds like melba is toast.
Jun 25, 2008 at 12:20 pm rating: +2
#18
mere
which letter was it?
i bet it was ‘q’. ‘q’ can be upsetting..
Jun 25, 2008 at 12:21 pm rating: +27
#19
secondsout
If you could see to the left of this sign, there would likely be a pink flamingo lawn ornament, or a plywood cutout of an old woman bending over in the garden.
Jun 25, 2008 at 12:21 pm rating: +3
#20
secondsout
Dear Ethel,
Your husband Otis came on to me the other night. We were down at the senior center and I was wearing my bathrobe really tight. I was on a hot streak at bingo, and he got his Viagra pills mixed up with his metamucil. He couldn’t help himself much longer, so he asked me to go foxtrot with him in the ballroom. One thing led to another, so he invited me to at 4:45pm dinner at the Country Buffet. I was drunk with the passion in his eyes. We went back to my apartment, watched The Price is Right, and, well, I’ll spare you the details.
Suffice to say, he says he’s tired of a woman who just lies in bed and doesn’t help. He’s mine, now, bitch!
Oh, and I made some fudge for your grandkids.
Miles of smiles,
Melba
Jun 25, 2008 at 12:27 pm rating: +58
#21
trifioso
Melba, you have upset your friend….
but your toast was f*cking delicious!
Jun 25, 2008 at 12:33 pm rating: +5