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Among neighbors, a sticky note can be diplomacy, stand-up, and customer service, all in 12 words or fewer. From front yard signs to windshield notes, these hallway masterpieces turn everyday gripes into punchlines. This roundup celebrates the handwritten wit of neighbors who kept it civil, kept it clever, and somehow made courtesy feel like comedy.

1. They really wanted to be left alone

A handwritten note taped to a door lists nine rules in black ink, including requests for privacy, not to knock, and not to harass the residents. The note emphasizes boundaries and respect for the occupants.
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2. Very appreciated silence

A handwritten note taped to a bathroom wall reads: "I would really appreciate it if you could pee without making a sound." The note is written in blue ink on lined paper.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

3. “I’m not in love with you (sorry)”

A handwritten note taped to a post explains that the writer mistakenly left a love note on the wrong car, apologizing to the owner and clarifying they are not in love with them.
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4. Kids got tired of stepping on it

A handmade yard sign reads "Kids at play" and "Keep poop away" with a drawing of a dog inside a red crossed-out circle, set on a grassy area covered with dry leaves.
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5. Hoping this is a Halloween thing

A white sign on a lawn reads, "Warning Witch Property. Trespassers will be used as ingredients." It sits in front of a brick house with Halloween decorations, including a fake boot and fence.
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6. Free dandelions!

Two signs: the first asks, "Please do something about the dandelions in your lawn!!!"; the second says, "Free dandelions! Take as many as you like!" with a smiley face.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

7. Empty your dog somewhere else, please

A green and white sign on a tree reads, "Please DO NOT empty your DOG on our lawn. Thank you," beside a suburban street with green grass and trees.
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8. Someone didn’t agree with the “good prices” part

A handwritten sign on a pole reads: "YARD SALE. Good prices right up the street & come stop by :), starts 8:15am–6:00pm," with a right-pointing arrow. Some words are crossed out.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

9. “Your cooperation will be appreciated.”

A printed notice on a brick wall asks tenants to respect each other by keeping noise down, especially during intimate moments at night when others' children are present. The message ends by requesting cooperation.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

10. A passive-aggressive neighbor right here

A white sign on a grassy area reads "Melissa There is a curb right here" with an arrow pointing down at a concrete curb beside a road. Trees and outdoor furniture are in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

11. We all wish for it

A “For Sale” sign from RE/MAX stands beside a road. In the background, a cemetery is visible behind a fence with a sign that reads, "Quiet Neighbors Across the Street!
funnysigns / via reddit.com

12. “Are you giving away beer? No? Then, go away!”

A sign on the exterior wall of a house reads: "NO SOLICITING. We are too broke to buy anything. We know who we are voting for. We have found Jesus. Seriously, unless you are giving away beer PLEASE GO AWAY!
funnysigns / via reddit.com

13. “Your friendly neighbor”

A handwritten note reads: “Someone was under your car last night trying to steal your catalytic converter. But I shot him with my BB gun. Twice. You’re welcome. Get deterrent so it doesn’t get stolen. Your friendly neighbor.”
funnysigns / via reddit.com

14. Hi, Karen!

A yard sign reads “MY NEIGHBOR IS A KAREN” in bold letters. Behind it, a sign with balloons says “CAUTION: Nosey Neighbor” with a pointing hand, in front of a white house and parked car.
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15. “10/10 would steal again, fam”

A handwritten note is attached to a bicycle. The note apologizes for stealing the bike, compliments the bike's quality, and humorously rates it "10/10 would steal again.
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16. Yep, that’ll keep them away

A chain-link gate with a sign that reads "THIS GATE MUST REMAIN LOCKED AT ALL TIMES," but the gate is unlocked and open. There is a house and patchy grass in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

17. Didn’t even bother to be discreet

A handwritten sign that reads "BAD NEIGHBOR!!" with an arrow pointing right is attached to the corner of a weathered building near a window and a drainpipe. Trees are visible in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

18. “Give me back my cat, Melissa”

A handwritten sign in a yard reads: “Truce! Melissa, I don’t know what started this! I’m calling a truce! We are neighbors, let’s end it! Please give me back my cat. I miss him.” A house and a red car are in the background.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

19. “Please, be decent”

A printed note in Chinese and English is taped to a metal surface, asking a neighbor to return a “borrowed” bench that was taken from the rooftop.
funnysigns / via reddit.com

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