this note from a “friendly neighbor” was put through the mailslot of dan’s apartment in the heart of south philly. says dan: “i wanted to put ‘thanks for the advice!’ on the door in response, but thought better of it.”
as infuriating as the note was, “i do love how they phoned in the underlining on “of” and “the,” then went to town with ‘curb,” dan adds. “thank you, friendly neighbor, for the best piece of bulletin board material I’ve ever gotten.”
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131 responses so far ↓
#1
HellGirl

“Hey, trash goes out FRIDAY MORNING BEFORE 3AM and should be put out on the ROOF. Not against the house. You may want to invest in HOTPANTS for the GOOD OF HUMANITY or ask the TENANTS of the building to do so.”
Such fun
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:07 pm rating: +21 
#2
Paintball "Punk"

What the fuck is a frierdly neighbor?
Is his name Tuck?
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:18 pm rating: +17 
#3
Mark

“Hey, trash goes out THE DAY AFTER THE APOCALYPSE and should be put out on the FANNY. Not against the house. You may want to invest in ENRON for the GARAGE CEILING CAT or ask the PROSTITUTES of the building to do so.”
Whee!
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:19 pm rating: +21 
#4
YoureACunt

The trash on the side of the house was fucking delicious!
I guess the neighbor is tired of seeing the trash on the side of the house or maybe they’re on the second floor and smelling the used condoms and t.v. dinner boxes.
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:32 pm rating: +3 
#5
Canthz_B

Sounds like a fun town on Tuesday nights. All the trashy townspeople hit the bars after 7pm.
When you shoot their drunken asses when they come home, be sure to do it at the curb.
Be generous and leave canned goods in the backyard for them, or ask the owner of the building to do it.
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:33 pm rating: +7 
#6
se

Hey Dan,
The next “note” that you’ll probably get in your mailbox will be a fine from Phila. BLI for putting out trash prior to 24 hours before pickup day…
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:34 pm rating: +3 
#7
Grade Ape

“Hey, trash goes out THEN IN, THEN OUT and should be put out on the RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. Not against the house. You may want to invest in COMPLEMENTARY CONDOMS for the PARADE OF SLEAZY MEN or ask the MADAM of the building to do so.”
Mad Libs ARE Fun!
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:36 pm rating: +10 
#8
Canthz_B

Rubbermaid™ stock just jumped 6 points!
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:36 pm rating: +6 
#9
amy d

Hey, Trash goes out on FRIDAY NIGHTS AFTER 10 P.M. and should be put out AS SOON AS YOU FINISH HAVING SEX WITH THEM, not THE NEXT MORNING. You may want to invest in CONDOMS for the BACK OF THE PROPERTY or ask the OWNER OF THE BULLETIN BOARD to do so. Thanks, CALLOUS NEIGHBOR
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:43 pm rating: +13 
#10
JPav

Hey, trash goes out SUNDAY AFTERNOON DURING MIDNIGHT and should be put out on the DOLPHIN. Not against the house. You may want to invest in BINOCULARS for the FRONT OF THE SHAMPOO or ask the ICE CREAM MAN of the building to do so.”
Gee Willackers! This IS fun!
Jul 30, 2008 at 4:45 pm rating: +6 
#11
timo

Hay,
Trash goes out DAILY WITH THE OLD MAN TO THE SEA AT MIDNIGHT and should be put out on the STEPPES not the side of the house.
You may want to invest in SILKEN PANTALOONS for the SNIPE HUNT AND BALL or ask the OGRE of the building to do so.
spanks,
Your friedmaster general neighbor
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:09 pm rating: +12 
#12
claw71

Now if that note had been signed Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman, I’d be impressed and willing to comply.
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:10 pm rating: +12 
#13
Mishee

I see this as a trailer park woman who wants a date on Tuesday at 7pm.
Hey, somebody’s gotta take out the trash!
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:13 pm rating: +8 
#14
claw71

Seriously though, does the strategic underline placement make anybody else suspect that this note is really a coded invitation for gay sex at the back of the property on Tuesday Night…or is that just wishful thinking on my part?
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:14 pm rating: +17 
#15
Canthz_B

I wonder, what clever helpful hints were written on the bottom half of this piece of paper?
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:20 pm rating: +2 
#16
secondsout

I was going to invest in trash cans, but I decided that perhaps it wasn’t too lucrative a market. On the other hand, tech stock is a little unpredictable for my risk tolerance. Maybe I’ll stick with something a bit more stable, like real estate. Huh? What do you mean home prices are plummeting?
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:25 pm rating: +6 
#17
Red Letterboxer

The note is oddly helpful and friendly if you ignore the stressed-out underlining. Makes you wonder if Mr. Note-writer drafted it and Mrs. Note-writer added the emphasis before delivering it. She probably worked herself into a rage by the time she got to his door. How far into the home was the note found? The greater the distance the angrier the delivery.
Jul 30, 2008 at 5:53 pm rating: +7 
#18
Canthz_B

It’s always the friendly neighbor who has the stick up her butt.
Reminds me of Mrs. Kravitz on Bewitched!
“Abner! Abner! The Stevens’ have put out their trash and it’s only six fifty-five! DO something, Abner!”
Jul 30, 2008 at 6:14 pm rating: +13 
#19
aaa

In high school, we just put “penis” in every blank.
Hey, Trash goes out Penis Penis penis penis p.m. & should be put out on the penis, Not against the house. You may want to invest in penis penis for the penis penis penis penis or ask the penis of the building to do so.
Thanks,
Friendly Neighbor
Jul 30, 2008 at 6:34 pm rating: +6 
#20
The Other Leanne

It looks like they had a little trouble deciding whether to put a period or a comma after “curb.”
“Wait! Is ‘Not against the house’ a new sentence? Abner, what do I do here?”
“Just put them both, Gladys, just put them both.”
Jul 30, 2008 at 7:05 pm rating: +2 
#21
Jimmy Straightline

It is my understanding that everything said in Philly must be preceeded with “Hey Buddy” — as in “Hey Buddy, Trash goes out on Tuesday nights - I’ll come by and pick up your sister then!”
Jul 30, 2008 at 7:24 pm rating: +3 
#22
ama

Hey, Trash! are you writing in code??
Tuesday Night after 7:00 curb trash cans back of the property owner
T N a 7 c t c b o t p o
‘poco TNT at 7…. CB.’
Jul 30, 2008 at 7:53 pm rating: +1 
#23
thursday

I can’t even figure out what Dan did wrong. Put out his trash too early? Too late? Too far away from the curb? Why would you need trash cans for both sides of the building?
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:56 pm rating: 0 
#24
bean

I’m so confused…why does it have to be after 7?
I’m super happy if I remember to put the trash out when I get home, and not after a bongload and some dinner, when I am way to comfortable to get up, put some clothes on and go back outside.
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:56 pm rating: +1 
#25
Sarjo

Hey,
Trash goes out THORSDAY NEKKID BEFORE ZEROHOURpm + should be put out on the STONE ALTAR. Not against the house. You may want to invest in SACRIFICIAL VIRGINS OR GOATS for the FESTIVAL of the DEMON or ask the FAMILIARS of the building to do so.
Thanks,
“Friendly” “Neighbor”
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:23 pm rating: +6 
#26
Freind Neighbhor

Hey, I just came across this…that FREAK Dan! He was putting his trash all LOOSE in our MUTALLYSHAREDSPACES and stink too. I thouhgt it could be PROVATE and FRINEDLY but now hes all on the internets acting crying. You people obvs never had suffered from TRASH ALLERGIES or youd know how miserable it is but you LAUGH, DAN RAPED ME with his TRASHHH!!!!!
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:48 pm rating: +5 
#27
WHITEBLIZZARD70

Well, well, well.
OK, you won the first round . The ring did not sell.
So what? It will be relisted shortly with a SLIGHTLY different description.
I am open for comments.
In the meantime, here is the topic for you:
“Liberalism is a mental disorder”
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:50 pm rating: +1