Roommates Who Left Funny Passive-Aggressive Notes
At some point in life everyone ends up living with a roommate; be it in college, during a summer program, or even as an adult. Sometimes you make plans to live with friends and sometimes you get lucky and befriend the random roommate you were assigned. But other times, you get stuck with someone who’s just plain crazy. Insane housemates come in all shapes and sizes. There are the ones who never wash the dishes, the loud ones, the slobs, the borderline OCD neat freaks, and many more. But it’s the worst when pet peeves and small annoyances turn into post-it note wars. Passive-aggressive memos left by your roommate are probably one of the most irritating things in the world.
But for the uninvolved, these notes can be pretty funny.
Taking Everyone Down With You
This message is the most confusing of the bunch. Why would anyone be overprotective of their trash can? Why would someone get mad at their roommate for throwing something away? Isn’t that behavior that any normal person would want to encourage? This note is mind-blowing. Also, in an apartment with roommates, isn’t the kitchen a shared space?
If they pour out the trash there, everyone suffers, including them. That’s the most idiotic form of punishment. It’s hard to imagine what could have been thrown away in that trash for this kind of reaction to be a rational response. Unless it was something seriously disgusting, this roommate is certifiably insane.
Liar Liar Fitness Pal On Fire
This person got caught red-handed! What’s most impressive is that their roommate didn’t believe them to the point that they checked up on their fitness account. That’s some intelligent detective work, and some sloppy stealing as well. According to this roommate, keeping your weight loss routine honest is more important than telling the truth to the person you live with.
Even though this note succeeds in calling out the guilty roomie it also tells them exactly how they were caught. Therefore, if they decided to continue their stealing streak, now they know how to cover it up. Let’s hope this note actually worked instead of just making the thief’s life easier!
Modern Art Or Disgusting Roommate
It looks like this guy got so sick of their roommate leaving messes around the apartment that they decided to turn them into works of art. The only downside is that it’s so clever and funny, the guilty roommate might just leave them lying around. If something is worth $6,000 it’s probably not worth cleaning.
The pricing on these pieces is crazy! But then again, in the art world, it can often be anyone’s guess which is a famous piece and which was drawn by a five-year-old. It wouldn’t be surprising if there was a similar exhibit of household objects strewn around the space in the Guggenheim. Maybe these housemates are actually on to something.
A Passive Aggressive Dream Come True
This reimagining of Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech is hilarious. The decision to find a classy way to write a passive-aggressive note about dirty dishes definitely wins this author some brownie points. One would think they were pretty successful in their mission to manifest a clean sink.
There was some real effort put into this note. The author used photoshop, puns and rewrote a famous quote. Though the roommate didn’t have the guts to bring up the issue face to face, they definitely chose humor instead of outrage as their outlet. That kind of creativity deserves spotless dishes.
A Note To End All Notes
This is the king of all passive-aggressive notes. This person got so sick of writing small nice post-its, that instead of confronting their roommates and talking about their issues, they decided to write one final message. Only this time a longer, angrier note. Because that will obviously make a huge difference, right?
This person is such a killjoy. By the context of this message, they won’t allow their roommates to do anything fun. It’s hard to not laugh at how pathetic this situation is. But honestly, the author seems so crazy (they seemingly wrote dozens of notes) it wouldn’t be so surprising if there were dirty dishes in the trash one day.
The Countdown To A Clean Doorstep
Decorating for the holidays is always bound to bring in cheer. You have the act of putting up decorations and designing the space, and enjoying the fruits of your labor afterward. However, in this instance, it seems like these people forgot the final step: taking the decorations down once the holiday is over. Thanksgiving is less than a month after Halloween. There’re new decorations to hang!
This counting of days chart is functional as well as hilarious. The use of post-its makes it super easy to change out the numbers and keep track. This passive-aggressive person gets an A+ on design. Shockingly, the pumpkins aren’t completely rotten yet, but the longer they are kept around, the messier the cleanup is going to be.
When Talking It Out Doesn’t Work
At least this person confronted their roommate face to face about the problem before leaving a note. Additionally, this note would only be found if the roommate didn’t heed the talk. It gives them another moment to stop and consider if stealing is really the choice they want to make. Though looking at the contents of the drawer, it seems as though they would have a bit of trouble finding the serum anyway. It’s a bit messy in there.
This is definitely a classier way to go about leaving a note. But one could argue that if the roommate already opened the drawer to steal, they are probably pretty set in their decision. If they are midway through the act, this sweet little note isn’t going to do much. The subtlety is appreciated though.
Don’t Mess With Girl Scout Cookies
For some, Girl Scout cookie season is like a religious holiday. People wait all year for those girls to come knocking door-to-door in order to stock up on their favorite cookies. It’s a classic part of the American tradition. The girl scouts can also win prizes for the number of sales they do.
This roommate was not messing around when it came to their stash of these famous cookies. You don’t doubt this note for a minute. It’s one hundred percent believable that this tenant counted each individual cookie and periodically checks to make sure they’re the only one eating them. There’s nothing passive about this note at all. It’s just aggressive.
A Ridiculously Romantic Rent Reminder
Paying rent always feels like a hole in your pocket. Once a month you lose a huge chunk of money all in one bank transfer. This landlord seems like either they were trying to stage a very sweet reminder that bills were due or an incredibly snarky one. Either way, they chose to invest in many different colored rose petals.
This is truly multidimensional. After paying rent, the tenant could use the flowers as a romantic gesture for their significant other. It serves as a lovely surprise, charming reminder, and something that the renter would have some serious trouble forgetting. No one could pretend they missed this monetary request.
An At-Home Survey For Late Night Partiers
When one roommate is a partier and the other is a homebody, their waking hours don’t always line up. In this case, it seems like the one roommate finally got fed up with being woken up at 2am by their drunk roommate singing along to their music. Perhaps it’s the guy pictured at the bottom of the note, but you can’t be entirely sure.
There’s one glaring flaw in the drunk survey. If the title is hard to read then the roommate is probably too drunk to muddle through the rest of the text. That means they wouldn’t get the message in any case and will most likely do as they please. There needs to be a drunk-proof version of this note for it to be truly effective.
A Mixed Media Note
There is no telling what inspired the addition of a piece of toast to this note about washing dishes, but it makes it a thousand times better. It also makes you wonder if there’s a series. Later will the dirty dishes meet angry apple or simmering salami slice? The bread’s drawn-on features really take it to the next level.
The clever and funny presentation makes you think that it was probably well received by the guilty non-washers. Though they lost a perfectly good piece of toast in the process, it seems like it was a good investment. A laugh is the best way to break up the knee-jerk rebellious reaction to passive aggression.
A Cartoon Fit For The Newspapers
This note is less of a response to someone getting on your nerves and more of a safety precaution. An accumulation of dryer lint in the vent actually does have the ability to start a fire. If these roommates don’t take this reminder to heart, something genuinely bad could happen. But despite the seriousness of the subject, the cartoon art is quite humorous.
It’s a very cute way of warning someone not to burn their house down. Making light of a situation is definitely the best way to get someone to do what you want. Let’s hope this note did its job and the tenants aren’t currently living in ashes.
Think Before You Drink
According to this note, it seems like dear Susie was at her wit’s end. Her roommates must have been stealing excessive amounts of food, because this trick she chose to play in them is downright evil. Finding out that you accidentally drank cat pee is just about the most disgusting thing one could imagine. They probably ran to the nearest toilet to throw it up after reading this note.
Susie went all out to send a message her roommates won’t soon forget. They probably never ate a piece of her food again, or out of sheer rage, they ate everything she owned. Honestly, either outcome would be a totally valid reaction.
Writing On The Wall
This is probably the most disgusting note left by a roommate in all of history. To use the mysterious goop that you find only in the deep recesses of the drain is pure evil. They took one job, unclogging the drain, and turned it into another, cleaning the wall. And they would be advised to use some bleach for that task.
The kind of bad behavior that led to this kind of response is anyone’s guess. It must have been something truly awful if the person felt the need to write with drain hair. This message probably started an all-out war in the house. Who knows what’s going to happen next.
How The Tables Have Turned
If you are going to leave notes all around the apartment telling people how to live, then you need to be a role model for the behavior you expect. Apparently, this person wasn’t and they rightfully got a taste of their own medicine. That face is obviously a portrait of the guilty roommate, just look at his smug hypocritical face.
It’s annoying to always wash your dishes right after you use them. Sometimes you’re running late and need some forgiveness for that dirty pot you left in the sink. But, if you go around calling out your peers for that sort of thing, you can’t be guilty of it yourself.
A Picture Of A Clean Sink Is Worth A Thousand Words
This is a cheeky response to constantly being told to leave a clean sink. This person had obviously had enough. The real question is if the trickery worked. Did their roommate really walk by seeing a clean sink or did they notice the picture right away? If they actually needed to use the sink or turned on the water, the deception would be short-lived. But regardless, a hilarious effort.
Usually, you see notes left by roommates reminding others to wash the dishes. This is the first instance of someone trying to normalize not washing dishes. Also, they only left one plate. That’s not terrible at all. If their roommate was getting mad at them for leaving three things in the sink, that’s an overly dramatic neat freak.
A Note That Met Its Match
This note writer met their match. This passive-aggressive effort to make a change failed miserably. Without a doubt, they purposefully spilled detergent todared to write that message. Though the message says sorry, it’s basically saying “I’m going to do whatever I want. If I spill, I spill.”
The response probably sent the author of the original message on a rampage. It wouldn’t be surprising if there had been dozens of new notes strewn around the apartment the day after this detergent memo. But by the response, notes are no match for this opponent.
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
According to this image, Robert was tasked with cleaning the bathroom sink because all of his roommates blamed him for clogging it. Apparently, his beard was so luscious that everyone believed he was the culprit. It’s a reasonable conclusion. But like a diligent plumber, he cataloged his findings.
Seems like everyone was wrong! But Robert, the sweetheart, still unclogged the drain. He will probably lord this over his roommates if there are any future cloggings or chores. That would be the smart thing to do. Based on his evidence, it was probably the marble that clogged the drain.
The Paper Towel Prophecy
No one needs a crystal ball to understand the situation that brought on this note. Nick was getting sick of providing all of the cleaning supplies for the whole apartment. A seemingly very formal and polite attempt to pass the torch, you almost miss the passive aggressiveness of the request. However, Nick does get points for creativity, diction, and commitment to the theme. He even tried to make the first letter more stylized like they do in old books.
The one obvious issue with this bid is that he didn’t call out any specific person. All three of his “young pupils” will probably assume that the other is going to take on the responsibility. But you never know. Hopefully, Nick will acquire a worthy apprentice for his cleaning mission.
A Step By Step Guide To Changing Toilet Paper
It’s the little things that always set someone over the edge. Changing a roll of toilet paper isn’t a lot of work and doesn’t take that much time. But, if you’re the only one who’s doing it, slowly but surely it’ll start to upset you. Especially if the person leaves the empty roll just hanging there and without having the decency to throw it in the trash.
This roommate got so fed up, that they left a step-by-step tutorial, complete with pictures and descriptions, on how to change a roll of toilet paper. The pettiness of assuming that your roommate isn’t changing one because they don’t know how is extreme. Everyone knows how. But that’s what makes this message clever and next level passive-aggressive.
A New And Improved Wifi Network
Changing the name of your wifi network is a great way to catch the attention of your roommates, and also your neighbors (if the need ever arises). This is a bold choice if the guilty roommate had the audacity to connect to the wifi without washing their dishes. Keep in mind, not only can the owner of the wifi change the name, but also the password. If all of the sudden your phone doesn’t automatically connect, you know there is some work to be done.
Being the provider of the household’s utilities and bills is a huge responsibility, but also a huge power. It looks like this roommate used it to his advantage. It may be a passive-aggressive move, but it also reminds you who is in charge.
A Little Pun Goes A Long Way
There is nothing like a good pun to add a little more pettiness to a passive-aggressive note. This person felt the need to target one dish specifically and ask for it to be cleaned. Why they couldn’t just live and let live is beyond reasoning. It’s just one cup.
It’s unclear why, but for some reason, this note just screams “unnecessary”. This person took the time to think of a way to call out their roommate when alternatively, they could’ve talked to them about it. Or washed that one cup themselves. Regardless of the lame pun, the vibe this note gives off is pure laziness.
Bad Spelling Makes For Bad Impression
This is the most passive-aggressive and note exchange. What makes it better is that both writers have a point. Leaving the faucet dripping is not only annoying but an unnecessary waste of water. And spelling mistakes ruin credibility and any semblance of authority in two seconds.
Because poor Molly didn’t spell check her note, she’s probably the laughing stock of the whole apartment. But then again, if these are the notes they’re sending back and forth to each other, it’s unlikely that the people who live in that apartment are friends. For the Earth’s sake though, let’s hope Julie started turning the faucet all the way off.
The Most Formal Of Notes
The author of the most polite and well-written note about a missing appliance, Andrew really knows how to keep the peace. There is every chance that someone downright stole his can opener and instead of putting up an angry message, he went with a business letter format request for its return. How classy.
In this message, he also encourages others to inform on their fellow residents. Andrew started a whole conspiracy of the lost tin opener. His only mistake might have been admitting that he has a backup. As a result, the person who took it probably isn’t feeling any pressure to return the tool.
The Repurposing Of A Mother Goose Rhyme
This note could be turned into one of those plaques that people put in random places around their house. Right next to the “live, laugh, love” sign that hangs next to the mirror, this note could hang over the toilet with cute little cartoons in the corners.
This note highlights the complications of girls living with boys. The seat up or down conundrum is always a point of contention between the sexes. This rewriting of the classic teapot song is a very light way of trying to impress upon men to put the seat back down after they use the toilet. Putting it to a well-known tune also makes it catchy…
Message In A Bottle
The fact that each bottle has its own specific message shows the extent of effort and anger the author put into these notes. A uniform “Do Not Touch” would have been sufficient. The creativity on these bottles probably incited more rebellion than compliance. This is just so many levels of extra.
All of these messages are completely obnoxious. Wanting to be protective of your beverages is understandable. Nothing is more disappointing than thinking you have a refreshing Coke waiting for you that turns out to not be there. But if this is the level of passive-aggressiveness you have to be to try and protect your drinks, something’s wrong.
Valentines Candy With A Twist
This small note starts sweet and ends sour. But hey, at least the guilty got some free candy out of it. Though those Valentine’s Day hearts taste like chalk, free food is always a positive. It’ll help to relieve how short, mean, and to-the-point this message is. Did they buy Valentine candy specifically for this idea or just use what was leftover and lying around?
Let’s hope that the candies were at least fresh. It would be disappointing if someone tried to eat one and they were stale. Though the use of the hearts definitely brings the passive aggressiveness up to a new level. It takes something cute and twists it against you. Brilliant use of satire.
A Trash Can Without A Mother
Giving a trash receptacle feelings to encourage others to throw away garbage is definitely a last resort. To personify something that disgusting shows this roommate was at the end of their rope. But honestly, the effort of writing a note that has a drawing of a cartoon is probably more work than simply taking out the trash. It’s not that hard. You just take it with you on your way out.
This sign also begs the question, who is the trash’s original mom? And what other mom? Is the dumpster one of the parents perhaps? The artist really didn’t think this storyline through. This note is more confusing than effective and honestly just makes you concerned about the trash’s fake upbringing.
Someone Got Salty
Another instance of a note that probably took more time than simply washing the offending dish. But where did all that salt come from? Did the author of the message pour extra pretzel salt on the pan just so they could leave a clear message? We can only assume that’s what was baked on this tray…
The more you look at it, the more obnoxious it gets. If the note writer poured out more salt in order to make all of the letters, they literally made the dish dirtier and harder to wash. Because who uses that much salt for anything? What a manipulative thing to do.
Sleep In Or Sleep Forever
The relationship between these two people, Chris and Michelle, is completely unclear. They could be roommates, friends, or boyfriend and girlfriend. Who knows? All situations are believable and totally possible. Regardless, this is a pretty scary note to wake up to. Red, bold, and very aggressive. The bright marker honestly makes you think you’re about to read a love note.
But there is no love in this message, only warnings. What’s Chris supposed to do if he wakes up several hours before Michelle? Is he allowed to go get something to eat? Or go to the bathroom? This note doesn’t seem like it leaves much room for discussion at all. But goodness gracious Michelle, people have basic needs.