Gothamist: MetroBlogger to Neighbors: F-U & Die!

S or no S

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:01:40 -0500

We all have been in a bad fighting situations before. Heck, a neighbour called la policia on me and my ex when we had really loud violent-sounding fight. But it stopped there. And we both tried to be more civilized in resolving our problems the next time around. Darlene and her co-fighter on the other hand, choose to fight, police, repeat. I think people have called police for them before, cuz 1C overheard "this is the last time, next time jail." These people, during their heights of emotional whatever, are being totally inconsiderable a**holes! Living in the city requires people to be mindful of their neighbours. This couple refused, again and some more, to take responsibility and be good city dwellers. I have no sympathy for them until they take some constructive actions. Or pills. Or get stabbed. thanks!

lucy

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:15:33 -0500

As someone who once in a similar situation I'd rather have a neighbor like "S" than some snarky, pompous a--hole like Orell.

MT

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:32:43 -0500

Suddenly living in a house on Staten Island is really nice. :-)

S

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:31:18 -0500

i read that the police were called, but that the letter writer wasn't the one who called. if multiple people call in a complaint, the police might be more likely to take real steps to protect this couple from each other. seems a bit self-centered to think that the biggest problem in all of this is that someone can't sleep. depending on other people to call the police sometimes results in no one calling.

bp

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:48:26 -0500

hilarious!

Not S

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:36:45 -0500

And with that, S brings the amusement to a record-skipping halt. Maybe you didn't read the whole thing, but the police were called. Lemme guess, you don't get invited out much.

S

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:01:15 -0500

I actually don't find this funny at all, even though can understand the writer's frustration at being woken up in the middle of the night. This is domestic violence, plain and simple. It won't end until more of this couple's neighbors call the police and drag one or both of them off for assualt or something like that. Why root for murder? Sounds like a sad situation made trivial. Sorry to be a funhater, but writing a note and leaving it on the door will probably do little to stop future disturbances. Call the police if you really want it to end.

ed stern

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:39:33 -0500

The outcome of this will surely be in the NY Post in days to come. I look forward to a Gothamist follow-up as well. Thanks for making my day.

fourteen

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:13:29 -0500

very, VERY, well written. i wish i could put my thoughts on a page as eloquently as "1C" did. marvelous.

alex

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 14:27:20 -0500

That was the most hilarious screed to a neighbor I have ever read. Kudos to Mr. Orell. I'm surprise he was able to write such witty sentiments with less than his usual 8hrs of beauty rest. Though I do hope he will take the mantel and write the eulogy/obit to Thomas/Darlene when they do follow through with his constructive suggestion. I can't wait to read it.

Jane Minty

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 14:27:11 -0500

Absolutely beautiful. My neighbors hump waaaay to loudly (actually, I don't hear him at all, just the gir's bloodcurdling screams that pierce throughout the building), and I once left them a polite note requesting that he buy her a ball gag. It worked for about 4 months...other than being really annoying when I'm trying to sleep at 3am, or when entertaining a guest at 3pm, I don't want the nice old lady on the 3rd floor to think it's me. I've actually considered putting a note on my mailbox with the phrase, "it's not me!"

cc

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 14:21:53 -0500

1C is a god. I wish I had the balls. I'd be scared they'd come stab me.

jr

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 14:03:33 -0500

Leave the Braunstein jokes to Gawker please. Mucho unfunny on this site.

S.D.

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 13:42:00 -0500

Oh Wow, hope we don't read about this guy in the News!! This is an example of why I live in a Detached house...

max

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 13:35:10 -0500

LOL- I hope he stuck the note to the door with a steak knife. As a neighbor to fighters- I feel for him.