Neighbors

Do you like or hate your neighbor? Most of my readers know I am an extreme extrovert. But I do not talk to any of my neighbors. My wife, another extreme extrovert, socializes with all the neighbors.

 

According to Harris Interactive, a research firm, people are picky about their neighbors. (Please keep in mind this survey was done in the United States.) Here is what they want in their neighbors:

 

Speak their own language

 

Have same or similar family configuration

 

Same ethnicity/caste/clan

 

Watchful neighbors – the one who helps when in need

 

But the one they hate the most is a “renter”. People want their neighbor to be a homeowner like themselves. Renters do not maintain their home. Yards are not mowed and there are weeds growing. Because of that, the whole neighborhood’s property value will go down.

 

Do you like your neighbor?

Mother

My wife told me this story and I liked it. I want to share with y’all. You may have heard this story and, if so, please bear with me.

Once upon a time there lived a couple. They always fought and argued. She always complained about his entire family. He asked her what would make her happy so that peace can be maintained in the home. She said “Go to your mom’s home, tear her chest, pull her blood soaked heart, and bring it to me”. He was a wuss.

So, he goes to his mom’s home. Takes a knife, tear her chest, and pulls her blood soaked heart with his bear hand. Leaves the home. Didn’t even look at her.

He was running back to his wife with the heart of his mother. Heart is still dripping blood. There was a small rock on the road. His leg hit the rock. He stumbled and was about to fall down. At that particular moment:

The heart he was carrying in his hand said:

Be careful son. Don’t get hurt.

(Courtesy: Google  Images)

 

Photobomb

A photobomb occurs when a person (known or unknown) suddenly appears in the camera view of a picture you are about to take. This sudden interference may be intentional or unintentional but in the end, this “unwanted person” will appear in your photo. It’s somewhat ok if it’s a close friend or relative who photobombs your pic. However when some unknown person comes out of nowhere to show up on your camera…that can really annoy you. Most of the time it’s a “necessary nuisance” in crowded places but sometimes it might end up being comical.

 

Photobombing has become an internet meme. There are people out there who want to purposely ruin other people’s pics in the name of humor.

 

Here are some photobombing pics (intentional and unintentional):  All photos: Courtesy - Yahoo.

 

George Clooney photobombs Steven Spielberg and Jerry Seinfeld. Blondie in the back left is getting a kick out of it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obama and Mitt Romney before a historic presidential debate.  Bob Schieffer of the CBS Evening News doesn’t care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people have six-pack abs but this guy wants to show his 12 pack. Somebody throw him some beads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obama may be delivering an important message but when a man’s gotta go, then he’s gotta go. Nature calls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Human photobomber showing his Usain Bolt speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So the lesson here is that - once you click, please review your pic (yes that rhymes I know). And remember, the delete button is your friend.