Writes Catherine in Melbourne: “I was preparing breakfast in the office kitchen when I opened the fridge and reached for the margarine tub to butter my toast. Ten seconds later, I was fearing for my life.”
related: I Can’t Believe It’s Not (My) Butter
extra credit: Australians Losing Their Taste for Vegemite [time.com]
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As photographed by Danielle, while she was traveling in the Netherlands:
Now you know how to say “poop” in Dutch! (You’re welcome.)
UPDATE: Bill came across this note in the Netherlands a few months back. “It may even be the same note writer!” Bedankt (thanks), Bill!
related: Excuse me, sir? I think you’ve dropped something.
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“How low do you have to go to steal flowers from someone’s grave?” wonders Ash in East Lansing, Michigan.
At the very least, I suppose, you’ve have to be someone untroubled by the prospect of being publicly chided or privately haunted. In Providence, Rhode Island, Moira noticed that the flowers at this memorial had very recently been dug up again.
related: Rolling over in his grave
extra credit: “Man arrested for stealing flowers off graves to give to girlfriend”
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Writes Tim in Jacksonville, Florida: “Apparently people on the Westside don’t process instructions very well.”
An alternative explanation: People at the Westside Winn-Dixie don’t utilize bold type very well.
related: Pain at the pump
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Writes our submitter in Canada: “Of the 12 people living the house, only three do any sort of cleaning or washing up. This was the result of several months of accumulated angst.”
![Dear household, I am suck of you discusting [sic] c*nts not washing up after your selfs [sic] you have one day to learn before you find your dirty dishes in bed with you. This includes pots, pans, cups, and tea pots. If you have a problem with that I am happy to discuss. Sincerely, Haarlem Haarlem, I like the way you think, let's discuss this further. Get your people to call my people and we'll do lunch. Love, Ben](http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8341/8155414316_5a3a480532.jpg "Dear household, I am suck of you discusting [sic] c*nts not washing up after your selfs [sic] you have one day to learn before you find your dirty dishes in bed with you. This includes pots, pans, cups, and tea pots. If you have a problem with that I am happy to discuss. Sincerely, Haarlem Haarlem, I like the way you think, let's discuss this further. Get your people to call my people and we'll do lunch. Love, Ben")
related: I did the dishes. Where’s my cookie?
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I’ve done some political canvassing before — once in Columbus, Ohio — and in my experience, it was no fun for anyone involved. But don’t worry, kids. It’ll all be over soon.
From Minnesota…
![Yes - we're voting. No - we won't be discussing who we are voting for. Yes - I know where our polling place is. No - I'm not telling you if we support or oppose the marriage amendment or school refferendum [sic]. Please don't leave campaign documents. Thank you!](http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8477/8157895415_0a592cf97a.jpg "Yes - we're voting. No - we won't be discussing who we are voting for. Yes - I know where our polling place is. No - I'm not telling you if we support or oppose the marriage amendment or school refferendum [sic]. Please don't leave campaign documents. Thank you!")
And Columbus, Ohio…
related: Politics, Masshole-style
extra credit: Do you know where you f’ing polling place is?
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Writes Jenny in San Diego: “There are four of these identical laminated signs posted at face height around the tiny front lawn of a house in my neighborhood. The lawn actually would look fine if it weren’t for the rude signs.”
related post:
DO YOU KNOW THESE DOGS??
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So, which house do you think is the most likely to get egged by angry trick-or-treaters?
Exhibit a) From Chester Springs, Pennsylvania:
Exhibit b)
Exhibit c)
Exhibit d) From Jackson, Mississippi:
Exhibit e) Spotted by Greg in Escondido, California:
Exhibit f) Spotted by Tyree in Oakridge, Oregon
related: Some advice for would-be pumpkin smashers
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