30 Examples of Petty Revenge Launched by Homeowners Against Their Annoying Neighbors
One thing we learned is that you shouldn't mess with grandmas and grandpas.
When moving into a new place, one thing many people overlook is their soon-to-be neighbors. It may sound inconsequential, but neighborly relationships are just as important as the quality of schools in the area.
No matter how great the place is, if you can't get along with your neighbor for any reason, you won't have a pleasant experience in your home. Although, of course, we really can't choose our neighbors, can we?
It's all about the luck of the draw, and you have to live with the neighbors you're dealt. However, there are neighbors that you can't overlook because they are just that disruptive and annoying.
In this case, you can talk to them and kindly ask them to tone it down or stop the annoying behavior they're exhibiting and hope for the best. If your neighbors can't be swayed by this kind of courtesy, then you can gently encourage them to modify their behavior.
How can one accomplish this, you ask? Well, there are many ways—or should we say petty ways—to combat your annoying neighbor's bad habits.
These petty yet lawful methods were the highlight of a Reddit discussion. One curious Redditor asked others how they dealt with their own nemeses, and we were not disappointed by their answers.
Here was the question posted by u/Robwaudby:
Robwaudby1. You have to fight fire with fire and sometimes fight rock with heavy metal.
4bangeranger2. A new painting medium was discovered that day.
CrabPplCrabPpl
3. Having a nosy neighbor can come with perks, this time in the form of a shiny, new fence.
robothouserock
robothouserock
robothouserock
4. Do not mess with old people because they are wise and can kick your ass with gardening.
almost_a_person
almost_a_person
almost_a_person
5. This was a trick they weren't expecting that Halloween.
Lentra888
Lentra888
6. She had the audacity to be upset?
suburbansociopath
7. Straight from the colonizers' playbook: use religion.
eatglasslickrust
8. That's a permanent way to deal with it.
kutuup1989
9. Express delivery.
Kurtandcourtney
10. Lots of good memories in that blue house, but not for the neighbor.
Stokbakko
11. Someone else commented they should have let the trampoline do its job and return the items to the sender.
Pink-grey24
Pink-grey24
12. See? Now YOU have to move your house.
lovetolearn4ever
13. It was well-deserved.
nkhasselriis
14. Oxo cubes are bouillon cubes; we bet their dog had the best day ever.
Caffinejunkie9
Caffinejunkie9
15. Nobody likes a mushy lawn.
MurderDoneRight
16. Nobody liked this guy, and for good reason.
DarkyHelmety
DarkyHelmety
17. That's not the kind of shower you want.
lonedandelion
lonedandelion
18. The rich brats needed a rude awakening.
TGMcGonigle
TGMcGonigle
19. Good job, Boulder.
Prestigious-Yoghurt3
20. Kids really have wild imaginations.
AlaskanBiologist
21. The best use of a classified ad.
hank-_-the-_-tank
22. Turn off your damn light.
hippybiker
23. The best solution is the most effective one.
mjiolnor
24. Act stupid, and presto, no more annoying neighbor.
Wind_Yer_Neck_In
Wind_Yer_Neck_In
25. Nature doing what nature does.
23Tam56
26. After a few thousand bucks in fines, they finally learned their lesson.
shaidyn
27. When they're loud, get louder.
gimme3strokes
28. You can't mow the lawn if your lawn mower is 'chained.'
mdw825
29. Porn noises would change the mood of the party quickly.
druff1036
30. Kaleidoscope sh*t.
RandoBoomer
RandoBoomer
Please, don't be an annoying neighbor because these things will happen to you. Sooner or later, you'll find someone who's petty enough to plot revenge against you, and it won't be pretty.
It doesn't take much to be considerate of other people, does it? It's always best to ask yourself, 'If my neighbor did this, would I be upset?' If the answer is yes, don't do it; it's that simple!