Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Dear Loser Letters

Dear Fellow Dog Owner:

Thank you so much for the privilege of having to navigate around your dog’s poop. I know you consider it a work of art and despite the plentiful “mutt mitt” stations and garbage cans Right Next to the Sidewalk, you are too busy reading the paper to bother with such trifle. I mean, after all, it’s biodegradable. But not until someone in my family steps in it.

Signed, Watchful Walker


Dear Lady in Women’s Restroom at Mall:

Thank you so much for educating me on proper cell phone etiquette. All this time I have made sure to finish up my telephone call or my “business”, not combine the two like you have done!! What a multitasker you are!! I am so impressed that you just go ahead and keep on chatting away all through the tinkle, the flush, the handwashing, The Whole Thing!! That’s a God Given talent it is. I know Mr.President or the Neurosurgery department or someone really important was waiting for all that vital information that you shared.

Signed, Still in Shock


Dear Sometime Scout Leader:

Thank you so much for helping us with our parenting techniques. You have opened my eyes to the efficacy of belittling and criticizing a child about Non Important things. I see it works so well with your children who have perfected Pouting to an Art Form. I appreciate that you think sarcasm is solely wasted on us grownups. We will be limiting our exposure to your toxic ways. And I’m not “Just Kidding” like you always say at the end of a biting remark.

Signed, Stay Away From Us


Dear Tightwad Mom:

Thank you so much for letting me know how wholly inappropriate and outlandish it is that my husband and I spend money as we see fit and can afford. I know I have so much extra dough lying around, but why in the world would I want to spend it on throwing a party for a kid’s birthday? I mean, a Bounce House and Burgers!! Who in the world do we think we are?

Signed, Spendthrifty


Dear Quiet But Not Too Bright Neighbors:

Thank you for showing me that regular care and feeding of my cat is completely unnecessary. Cats don’t need to be safe and warm in their homes. Running away from the coyotes and owls is good exercise and vermin is the latest “raw” diet craze for felines. Our garden makes a perfect litter box for your two now feral cats to relieve themselves. That is until I put down sprinkled hot sauce in the garden.

Signed, Sorry for the Cats

15 comments:

Leslie said...

I'm bookmarking this post. I might need one of these letters in the future! I can relate!

Mrs. Spit said...

Oh my. . . .

That's a bit of frustration you let out, isn't it.

Anna Pires said...

Oh Martha, you sound very angry. Can you write a letter for the man that spits on the ground? We get a lot of those here in Portugal.

Luv,
RA

The Rambler said...

Dear Martha,

LOVED.IT.

Signed,

Forever a fan.

areyoukiddingme said...

I got a doggie present next to my mailbox. I assume it's my neighbors' dog and they are unaware (because they would clean it up if they knew). And we have some feral cats...which I haven't seen ever since the last time I heard a coyote. Hmmm.

I do not get the cell phone in the bathroom...although my husband and I engage in such uncouth behavior at times - but only with each other.

Jason, as himself said...

I think I've written those same letters, or at least close to them. Mentally.

Heather said...

Terrific! I wish I could post the first one on my property!!! We live at the beginning of the neighborhood and we're always cleaning up other peoples dog poop and it's so frustrating, especially since we walk every morning to the entrance of the neighborhood to take Phoebe to her bus stop.

Momma Val said...

Martha,
You have outdone yourself this time. I'm sorry I didn't read this sooner. I think that everyone should do this exercise to relieve stress. Fantasizing about actually giving the letter to the individual(s). I cannot tell you the joy that filled my heart when reading these. After all, so many of us feel like this on a regular basis but few of us can admit it or use this creative little exercise to feel better. Martha, you rock! Thanks for making my morning :)

KimboSue said...

Wow - sounds like someone has some pent up emotion! I could have written the one about cell phones and restrooms a few weeks ago at work!

Unknown said...

LOL... hilarious. I think I'll sign ALL of me Dear Loser Letters with "stay away from us"

momma said...

those were great!!! especially the dog poop and feral cats (we have both in our neighborhood)

thanks for stopping by my blog.

good luck with the laundry :)

MrsSpock said...

It was literally this week that I was horrified to hear a woman at work talking to someone on her cellphone while on the can. I was pissing like a racehorse in the next stall and thinking, "Geez- this is kind of wrong." People- do NOT pee and talk.

Soralis said...

I may have to borrow these some time too!

Some people's kids!

Take care

Claire said...

I remember the first time I was in the restroom when another lady started talking on her cell phone. I simply couldn't believe it. Could not believe it. I can't even imagine talking on my phone in the bathroom of my own house!

I made a point of staring heavily and she got the point.

Even better is having Laura with me so I can loudly explain to her that I want to wait to use the potty until the rude person stops talking on the phone!

Jessica said...

These are brilliant! Love it! I need one about bluetooth crackberry users having their convo in your direction to someone else. It's nice to be included eh? Oy!

You're fabulous!