There’s petty… and then there’s putting it in writing. Petty notes live at the intersection of frustration and artistry. They’re passive-aggressive masterpieces, often written by people who have absolutely reached their limit, but still took the time to be clever about it. These notes may be rude, but you have to admire the creativity. Here are 17 petty notes that prove some people handle conflict with a pen, tape, and just enough restraint to avoid yelling.
1. Not my type, sorry
2. Programmers are sensitive
3. Its MY mug
4. Please, keep the door closed
5. Check!
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6. I’m not here!
7. Lost pen
8. And years without a dictionary
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9. Everything’s not Debbie’s
10. Yes, it means you
11. Are you Dave? Yes!
12. Jobs would be proud
13. Soo sorry
14. Then why do you have two!?
15. Go on, it will be faster
16. Spoiled milk
17. I took the trouble of cleaning for you!
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Petty notes may not solve problems, but they do provide entertainment and occasionally, a deeply creative outlet for suppressed rage. While they might be rude, the effort alone earns a strange level of respect. If nothing else, these notes prove that if you’re going to be petty, you might as well be creative about it. If you loved this content, check out 20 Incredible Places to Travel at Least Once in Your Lifetime, or 15 of The Most Dangerous Jobs in The World.
