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Every block has a storyteller, and in December, they write notes. Tape, marker, props, and one big sigh. These messages call out late-night music, blinking reindeer, dogs’ little “gifts”, and packages that keep vanishing. They read like tiny neighborhood dramas told in all caps.

Some messages try to be polite and still land sharp. Others skip the sugar and go straight to “please stop”. Together, they capture peak Grinch energy: holiday cheer on the porch, boundary lines on the sidewalk, and a community figuring out one scrap of paper at a time.

1. That’s quite a gift!

A brown paper bag with handwritten text politely asking a neighbor to stop their dog from pooping in the yard. The bag has plastic liners sticking out, suggesting it contains dog waste.
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2. Do you think it’s trying to say something?

A colorful outdoor sign with a red heart reads, “Why are dogs like phones? Because they have collar IDs,” displayed among grass, leaves, and decorative swan ornaments.
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3. We’ve all been there

A house with an American flag has large white letters on the lawn reading "GO AWAY 2020" and a sign that says "#Bye 2020", expressing farewell sentiments for the year.
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4. Grinchy!

A house decorated with colorful Christmas lights and a life-sized cutout of the Grinch in a Santa suit, standing with his dog Max, illuminated at night.
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5. What did carolers do to you?

A yard sign in a garden reads: "In this house, we believe: Elf labor is stolen, All holidays should be happy, Christmas doesn't have to be white, Santa is real, Stockings are for all genders, Carolers should be called Karens.
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6. Thanks a lot, neighbor!

A green yard sign with yellow letters reads: “THANKS NEIGHBOR FOR MAKING OUR DRIVEWAY UNSAFE TO EXIT.” Leafless trees and dry grass are visible in the background.
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7. Why?

A lawn sign reads, "Why are you not picking up your dog poop?" with sarcastic options like "I'm a jerk," "I don't care about this area," "I'm lazy," and "Mom still cleans after me." It urges people to clean up after dogs.
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8. It’s that time of the year!

A printed sign taped to a jukebox reads: "Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You will be skipped if played before Dec 1. After Dec 1 the song is only allowed one time a night.
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9. This sign had a lot to say

A long Thanksgiving banner hangs on a white wall, featuring the word "THANKSGIVING" in large letters, surrounded by autumn-related words in various sizes and colors.
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10. Lead by example

A metal sign on a wall reads "Do Not Post Signs!" with a smaller note below stating, "Charges will be assessed for any damage done to the walls.
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11. In MARCH!

A handwritten note requests neighbors to stop playing Christmas music loudly at 7 AM in March, explaining not everyone enjoys it and asking for consideration. The note is signed "Thank you, merry xmas.
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12. “The best gift is a Silent Night”

A holiday card with a typed message on the left asking neighbors to show kindness by keeping noise down after 10 PM, and a handwritten note on the right wishing joyful moments and a merry Christmas.
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13. Neighbor got tired of the shaky ceiling

A handwritten note on a blue sticky note reads: "Hi neighbor! Is there any way you can turn down the bass levels/volume when listening to music? Unfortunately, the walls are thin and the bass shakes my ceiling and windows! Hope you have had a nice holiday season!" The note is placed on a wooden surface.
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14. Happy New Year!

A handwritten note on lined paper suggests a neighbor fix their squeaky bed frame, mentioning embarrassment that neighbors could tell they "couldn't even last 60 seconds." The note ends with "Happy New Year!
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15. Do you have hearing?

A yellow notepad paper taped to a door reads, “YOU SING HORRIBLY! Signed, Anyone who has hearing.”
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16. Poor mailbox

A handwritten note reads: "You have a beautiful house but your mailbox is ugly. Change it with a better one.
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17. Be honest, you read it singing

A handwritten note on lined paper reads: "Hey I just met you, and this is crazy, but quit blocking our driveway" with a partially obscured word at the end.
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18. Enjoy!

A printed note on a door reads: "Dear whoever stole my Amazon package: I can understand your need for 30 rolls of toilet paper considering you're a huge a**hole. Enjoy, Your Friendly Neighbor.
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19. Not a note, but you can read the message

A house is decorated with bright white holiday lights outlining the roof and wrapped around trees. In the yard, a lit-up inflatable clown stands, separated from the house by a string of lights. Another house is visible nearby.
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20. Random Neighbor had a lot to say

A handwritten note addressed to "Apt 1460" complains about garbage left outside their door for 4 days, points out the garbage chute is nearby, and signs off as "Random neighbor." Some profanity is censored.
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