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15 Roommate Moments That Paint Living Alone in a Wonderful Light

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Two notes: one handwritten on paper warning a roommate’s Tinder date not to eat their food, and one written on a whiteboard asking to take out the trash because of a spider.
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Living with roommates can prove to be quite the adventure. It’s a wonderful mixture of comedy, chaos, and then learning how to share your space without forfeiting your mind altogether. When word thus fails in person, a funny sign can bridge the gap toward ultimate collective peace. Maybe. It’s not always a guarantee and roommates aren’t all created with the same kinds of difficulty levels attached.

1. There’s nothing worse than having no counter space while trying to cook

A cluttered kitchen counter with dirty dishes, food items, and utensils scattered around. In the center, a cardboard sign reads "Why?!" with arrows and a stick figure labeled "me" pointing at the mess.
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2. What a statement

A printed sign reads: "Dishes are like girlfriends. Your roommates shouldn’t be doing yours. WASH YOUR DISHES" and is taped to a window.
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3. “I broke my toilet a few times this year, so my roommate got this text from our landlord framed.”

A framed print above a toilet shows a text message that reads: "Not calling the plumber again. Please consider adding some fiber to your diet or something.
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4. This roommate was feeling a little passive-aggressive

A white sign by the road reads, "Melissa There is a curb right here," with an arrow pointing down to a curb in front of it. Trees and outdoor chairs are visible in the background.
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5. When your roommates pick you up from the airport

Two smiling men stand in an airport. One holds a large humorous sign that says, “Welcome Home Sean! Congrats on your PAROLE! Remember, you can’t be within 100 yards of that sheep farm!”
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6. “My roommate put this on our fridge.”

A poster shows a drawing of a spoon with Martin Luther King Jr.'s face and a parody quote: "I have a dream that one day the dishes will be done not by those who need them, but by those that created them.
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7. You can tell the roommate who made this sign has lost a few drinks to theft

An open fridge with various drinks and a hand-drawn note taped inside. The note has a sketch resembling the Saw puppet and says some liquids in the fridge have laxative, challenging the reader to risk drinking them.
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8. This is a valid reason not to take the trash on your day

A small whiteboard with a handwritten message: "Can you please take out the bin/trash, I saw a spider this morning." There are also two smiley faces drawn on the board, and a marker is attached to the side.
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9. I’d say the punishment fits the crime

A whiteboard on a fridge reads: "Chore chart coming soon. Until then... if I find your dirty dishes in the sink or trash in the common place, I'm dumping it in your bed. Happy cleaning!" with a pink heart drawn.
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10. You just know he was tired of cleaning it after people used it

An open kitchen drawer filled with various utensils and a handwritten note on lined paper that reads "MIKE'S CUTLERY" in large letters. The drawer and surrounding area appear worn and stained.
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11. I think it’s time to find a new roommate

A handwritten note on lined paper reads: "Hey there, I thought about it and I decided I'm not comfortable having my appliances used anymore. Thank you so much I appreciate it.
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12. At least they left a few squares behind in the meantime

A handwritten note sits in a wicker basket among toiletries like CeraVe cleanser, lotion, an empty toilet paper roll, and deodorant. The note apologizes for forgetting to buy toilet paper and promises to get it soon.
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13. Passive-aggressive? Yes. Understandable? Also yes.

A whiteboard flowchart titled "Food in Fridge" guides decisions about eating food, with steps like "Is it yours?" and outcomes such as "EAT IT" or "DON'T TOUCH IT." Notes and expenses are also scribbled nearby.
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14. “I came home to this, and I’m so unbelievably happy, you have no idea.”

A whiteboard calendar with a handwritten note in purple ink reading, "Looking 4 houses - moving out 2-4/months If you dont move.
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15. I mean, fair

A handwritten note taped to a refrigerator reads: "If my roommate met you on Tinder you have no right to go through my fridge. Get your own food.
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