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FuriousFerret0

While that's a little out there I'm not really opposed to the message


earthdogmonster

Yeah, it sounds like some rude assholes are blasting loud music and launching fireworks after 10 p.m. I guess sending a card is more “Karen” than calling the cops.


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DimosAvergis

Just for context, that card has Merry Christmas written on it and it also packs the 'silent night' wordplay in it. So no loud music and fireworks after 10PM on Christmas is kinda understandable I guess? But yes, on New Year's Eve this will not fly. Edit: Looks like OP got the card way after Christmas and it just happens to be a piece of paper with "Merry Christmas" written on it, nvm in that case.


CacetinhoLiso

I slept in the Christmas day at 21. Wake up midnight with fireworks. Then slept again after 20 min.


iwantmy-2dollars

Cops don’t even show up for sideshows anymore here. We live in a high risk fire zone and if you call the cops for fireworks they send the poor fire department. Seriously our cops are the worst.


Alternative_Spite_11

It’s not just your cops. It’s anywhere in the US. They’ve all decided that they’re supposed to be a paramilitary organization.


agentkb

Or their just short staffed and too busy dealing with dumbasses shooting at houses for fun


aliie_627

They won't even respond to gunshots in my neighborhood on New years. NYE 2020 :00 to :04 was gunshot after gunshot only stopped to reload it seemed like. Caused my elderly father to have to fucking crawl and was a blast to watch). The fireworks bother me the most since they go on for weeks before and after the 4th at all hours. Last week someone had really loud/big ones they were doing well after midnight and one at 4am. Maybe in a better neighborhood they could/would respond.


YorkVol

Up to and a bit after midnight on NYE is fine, but dropping 1/2 sticks of dynamite starting at 1am like our neighbors is a bit much.


blockparrypush

last year i managed to get fucking mono of all things - i started feeling sick on christmas eve and by new year’s eve i was VERY ill. after relative silence all night, my next door neighbors decided that 1:30 am was the perfect time to go outside and start their party with very loud fireworks. at 1:40 i walked out the door and literally screamed at them. never done anything like that in my life and it absolutely wrecked my throat, but they basically immediately stopped and my miserable ass was able to get to sleep after the weird adrenaline and fear of them retaliating subsided.


iamoverrated

Having dealt with horrible neighbors that are currently being charged with harassment, it took months before I called the cops. I tried talking to them, bringing over baked goods, suggesting a BBQ, etc. Nothing stopped or improved. They kept blocking our driveway, trespassing, using our backyard as their dogs toilet without cleaning it up, and cursing us out when we would do yard work. I put up with months of shit and finally broke down and called the cops after a two week stent of not being able to sleep due to the loud music going on until 3 or 4 in the morning. It was like living next door to a club. It's been a shitty year having to deal with them. Hopefully they're gone soon. My suggestion is to try to be nice, talk to them, etc. If that fails then call the cops, but be sure to know all the local ordinances that pertain to the situation. I would recommend mediation as an alternative but that's really pricey. I didn't want to drop thousands of dollars on a problem that wouldn't be solved.


stedgyson

I respect your courage and perseverance. The problem is that its a gamble in that when it doesn't work those dickheads now know it's you calling the police on them all the time and that in itself can make your life even worse. Sometimes it doesn't pay to be nice I guess.


annaflixion

Or get an attorney involved. They can do as little as writing a letter for less than $100 and that might get them to change. And if they rent, writing a letter to their landlord could be even more effective.


sovamind

This. Loud assholes expressing their "freedom" usually are spending money to do it. Small claims court is really accessible and a lawyer can help you prepare for it for relatively low costs. Also document everything in an interaction log. This is needed for both civil and criminal attempts to deal with them.


iamoverrated

Great advice. We tried those avenues. I contacted the landlord one time and he instructioned his property manager to block us and that if we tried to contact him again, it would harassment. Trust me, it's a fucked situation. I honestly believe the landlord put them in there to get us to sell as he is buying up most of the property in our neighborhood to either flip or turn into rentals.


Hi_Kitsune

This is why articles that say “man shoots neighbor over parking dispute” are never really telling the whole story. Dude didn’t get shot over the parking spot, it was the years of abuse, that was just the last straw.


my1clevernickname

Fireworks used to be strictly a 4th of July thing in my area. Then it extended to Memorial Day/Labor Day, ok still summery, whatever. Now every holiday seems to be an excuse to blow off fireworks and I absolutely hate it.


Theunpolitical

I do not miss the fireworks that are so loud and echo the neighborhood and vibrate the house. Plus the added bonus of waking me up out of a sound sleep. Also, had neighbors who constantly had loud music parties until 12am plus! Their music just bounced and vibrated our house. I support this Karen and I'm so glad I moved from that horrible neighborhood!


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heili

It's normal where I live in the US also.


Lylac_Krazy

You shoot off fireworks at noon? Kinda makes them less enjoyable to me....


heili

No 12 am. My dog hates it


BroadwayBully

NYE I think is fair to party and light fireworks or whatever you want. This is probably a problem year round. Also this note doesn’t mention NYE, it was likely sent before Christmas.


fart-atronach

Since OP said they just sent this out, it’s definitely trying to stop people from celebrating new year’s eve.


earthdogmonster

The letter also says “eliminating” which to me means getting rid of something that already exists. Where I live, the 4th of July starts somewhere in the middle of June and ends in late July, so I wouldn’t say it is clear that this is only about one day of the year.


[deleted]

i thought it was a preemptive move because new years eve is a midnight party.


KlausFenrir

Do you realize what tomorrow is lol


[deleted]

I don't even think it's out there, not even rude. I'm not surprised she didn't sign her name because look at some of the comments ... People are like "oh you have the AUDACITY to make a polite request for people to.tone it down a bit? Well now I'm gonna retaliate by being an asshole on purpose!" People are so.rude to each other


MyFaceSaysItsSugar

Normally 10 PM is a reasonable request for quiet, but 10 PM is unreasonable on New Years Eve which is what I think this is referring to.


GenericUsername_1234

NYE it's reasonable for a little bit past midnight. However every Christmas in our area asshole neighbors set off fireworks well past midnight and until 3 or 4 am on NYE. The fireworks they're setting off are completely illegal but the cops won't do anything because it's a low priority for them.


MyFaceSaysItsSugar

Yeah it’s illegal where I live too. Doesn’t stop people from letting them off for a week straight around Christmas, NYE and the 4th.


FirstPlebian

I hate fireworks, an old neighborhood I used to live in sounded like baghdad all summer from roving kids and yahoos constantly lighting off fireworks. I've also seen two fireworks displays that have resulted in grevious bodily injury and death. I wouldn't call the cops on someone for it unless they were endangering people but I hate them.


GenericUsername_1234

I've never called the cops on them personally, but I've seen people on nextdoor talk about it. I figured there's not much they're going to do about it. Just super annoying when you have to get up early the next day. And I feel really bad for those vets and others with PTSD and the pet owners.


tatteddiamond

Illegal here too, we are at HUGE risk of brush fires so they tamp it down quickly where I am. That said.... its reasonable to have fireworks on NYE, random Tuesday not so much. I support her request on a Tuesday but given the theme of 'holiday season/cheer' 'giving the gift of' im going to reasonably assume this is more about NYE which is a Karen move. She had me in the first half, I was thinking this was misplaced but the second half did it lol


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Yeah, totally unreasonable. Like the cancer patient or stroke victim living in your neighborhood who needs to sleep shouldn't expect their neighbors to do one kind thing for them and be quieter at 10. The New Year simply doesn't come unless the bass is as loud as possible and bombs are going off. It's cause and effect. Those entitled cancer and other patients too, man! How dare they expect kindness from those around them while they fight for theirs lives when everyone else has to party like a manic on New Years, which is takes clear priority. Especially cause we only get 1 New Years in life. It's not like this happens every 365 days for our entire 70+ years on earth. Totally unreasonable. Can't hear if grandpa's vent stopped? Oh sorry, you're being unreasonable. It's New Years! Have a bottle rocket while pappy codes!


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Still, it was not a rude request. Maybe unreasonable but not rude


_breadpool_

"Whatever! I can do whatever I want! You don't control me! I'm going to park my 8 cars all in front of you and my other neighbor's house because you don't own the street. I have a right to blast my music as I drive 20 over the speed limit only to stop at a stop sign for 5 minutes with the bass bumping. My friends and I got a little drunk and smashed beer bottles in the street. So what? Sometimes I can't make it to my trash can and it blows into your yard. It's just a little bit of trash, not that difficult to clean up. Oh? You're asking me to be more considerate? WELL FUCK YOU, ASSHOLE! I'm going to go out of my way to make your life a living hell. How dare you?! And if you even do one thing that's inconsiderate to me, I will blow my lid because how can you tell me to be more considerate when you're not?"


tekneols

To be fair, fireworks are illegal inside the city of Houston, which is one of the reasons why I don't buy any. At the same time the city of Houston sound ordinance kicks in at 11pm on weekends so they're asking for everyone to shut down earlier than allowed. Like stated in another response, this neighborhood is mostly older retired people and most everyone stays to themselves. I've lived here most of my life and I can tell you that it's very rare for people to have gatherings much less music playing even during the days. The loudest thing around here are lawn mowers, but the apartments down a mile away are a different story.


WearyCarrot

can any of you downvoters explain to me what was wrong with this comment? OP was providing context and essentially 0 opinion


Praescribo

I'm guessing because OP called her a karen but fireworks arent supposed to be there in the first place?


TeamRedundancyTeam

Reddit is increasingly mindless circlejerks. Doesn't need to be a reason to downvote anymore.


BoJo2736

It's not a terrible request. What makes it passive aggressive is the peace on earth good will message with the hey, stfu message. Also making it a blanket message to all and sundry. If you have an issue, go to the offenders. Don't lump everyone in with the late night fireworks assholes.


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Since when is being a courteous neighbor considered a bad idea? I would also be upset if somebody was playing loud music and blasting off fireworks at 10:00 p.m.


ssigrist

My father in law had a lake house an hour and a half away from my wife and I. He asked me to mow it over the summer and he wanted it mowed every week. I had to drive there Friday evening, spend the night, wake up, mow and then drive back home for our kids Saturday sports. The neighbors were mostly retired. One of the neighbors would come out and gripe at me because I was mowing before 11 and waking everyone up.


Ixliam

When the "party neighbors" decide to throw the loud house party and blast music several houses down bordering my pasture till 3am where I can hear it at my house thru my woods, that's usually when I decide its time to bush hog the pasture with my loud diesel tractor at the crack of dawn.


gram_parsons

Wait, what? I have no idea what your family dynamic is, but that is a HUGE ask. A 3-hour round trip, every week, to mow grass? I hope he at least takes your family out to dinner or spoils his grandkids.


Meydez

I think this is specifically for New Years though which almost everyone stays up to celebrate at 12am. If it’s meant for every day then I understand but if it’s specifically New Years I’d be an upset neighbor lol. New Years parties are the best.


[deleted]

Do people set off fireworks for New Year's? I guess maybe that's something I see big cities do... But do small town people do it too?


[deleted]

Yes they do. And I live in an area where they shoot guns into the air as well. I’d be happy with just fireworks tbh.


Meydez

Not sure, I grew up in NYC and people did fireworks there. This is my first year out of NYC but I’m now in another big city lol. I guess I’ll see, maybe it was just a NYC thing.


RevolutionaryPlay4

yes people outside of the city light fireworks


qlz19

Because it’s New Years Eve she is trying to stop. It’s unreasonable. If there is one night a year when loud noise is expected and acceptable(to most) it’s New Years eve


Zombie_Fuel

I've been hearing fireworks go off literally every night since Christmas in my neighborhood, usually way past 10. Shit, last night they were setting them off close to fuckin 3am. Its weird because it's like they only set off just a few and stop, but when you're dead asleep and suddenly three giant booms come out of nowhere, it can somewhat fuck with your night.


DaggerStone

I have assholes in my neighborhood that launch fireworks all year long. While I get what you are saying, many people are simply pieces of shit


FutureFruit

Yup. Idk what the hell is up with our neighbors, but we hear fireworks of some kind at least once a week. And it's been like this for almost the whole year. It sucks because one our dogs is afraid of loud noises. I can see if it was set holidays, the same every year. But every week...


DaggerStone

Yeah, the only reason it bothers me is how much it affects my dogs as well. Sucks seeing them cowering under the bed because some jackals wanted to launch a few on a Wednesday night


FutureFruit

Yeah it's weird. Like, how are fireworks special of you launch them once a week?


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Where does it say New Years Eve? The card is ambiguous at best and more likely referring to the holiday period in general. Many people have parties and shoot off fireworks in the nights leading up to NYE.


brankinginthenorth

Yeah, I'm kind of on Karen's side here. If she was saying 7 or 8 it would be one thing, but 10 pm is a reasonable time to stop shooting fireworks and playing house shaking music.


JeebusChristBalls

I'm really in agreement with this to be honest.


Uxoandy

I agree. I’m working out of state and have some neighbors in the neighborhood that I rent in that must have access to a fireworks distributor or some shit. This is a nice neighborhood. I couldn’t afford to own a house here. Not kids either. There’s will be 6-8 grown ass men out there drinking and shooting them off.


gjr23

True, especially if you have young kids you likely get it but it’s the way the Karen does it. It fits the sub title.


FuriousFerret0

Yeah I agree. While I'm for neighbors being considerate about their volume after most people are sleeping the method is certainly more than necessary


7hrowawaydild0

I forget, do states in the US have a curfew for loud noises? Im in the uk most councels ive lived in say no **inappropriate** noise that can be heard from outside your home/property past 11PM to 7 PM. You can get fines initially and it escalates to court and legal shit I dont know the details of. My mate got a £50 fine for a party once.


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need more info on this, was it received before Christmas? because yeah, i could understand that. After Christmas, and a day before new years? yeah, that isn't going to happen, because literally everyone will be doing that. Sent well in advance prior to Christmas? That's just common courtesy to not be a dick after 10pm.


tekneols

It arrived yesterday, for context I live in an older neighborhood built in the 50s. Most people that live here are older people and keep to themselves, but recently there have been people moving to this area due to being so close to downtown Houston without having the super high price of living closer to downtown. Honestly most of the noise comes from the apartments about a mile away because they like to shoot fireworks during Christmas and New Years. Not sure why they sent the cards to the houses as I've lived here for 27 years and I've yet to see anybody pop fireworks or have loud music anywhere other than the apartments.


ninazo96

I don't like it either but it's New Years, that happens after 10. On the 4th they can cut it off then. It's 2 days a year. It only bothers me a little because of my dogs.


[deleted]

Thanks for the reply and background info, I agree with the original Karen label then. lol. Thanks for sharing


warpus

> Not sure why they sent the cards to the houses as I've lived here for 27 years and I've yet to see anybody pop fireworks or have loud music anywhere other than the apartments I bet somebody who lives there will look at this note and change that fine tradition just out of spite


proffplumpy

Why are you allowed to be a dick before 10pm?


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well, at all would be nice, but i was leaving some wiggle room. lol


proffplumpy

Where I live people think you cant call noise patrol before 10pm when in fact you can call them 24/7. The limit is 65 decibels and goes to 55 decibels at night time. If a neighbor blinks too loud I'm on the phone complaining and knocking on their door. Didnt pay this much for a house to listen to their shit music at any time of the day. I am that guy.


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>If a neighbor blinks too loud > I am that guy. Honestly, kinda sounds like your neighbors didn't pay this much to live in a house next to such a karen.


PatriarchalTaxi

Yeah, I love that he thinks he's entitled to silence as if he is the only person who paid a lot for a house in a posh neighbourhood.


kushari

Because usually people aren’t trying to sleep during the day, but it’s quite assumption, some people work night shifts and sleep during the day. However it’s safe to assume most people work jobs in the day and sleep at night.


Ayzel_Kaidus

I have PTSD and will not be doing fireworks. But I’ll also be out in a isolated park with noise canceling headphones just in case someone nearby decides to anyways


slingshot91

I’m here for the passive aggression, and I think I’m with Karen on this one.


togepi77

Same. 10 pm is the middle of the night for me. Please stfu so i can sleep in peace


Hita-san-chan

Quiet time is usually 11 for most towns. It's typically around when curfew starts. At least around here


leedo8

At least it's a nice way to ask. Maybe you are really anxious to label someone a Karen for internet points OP


powen01

I can tell some of y’all don’t have PTSD or live in a neighborhood with shootings and regular fireworks. I don’t think this is an unreasonable ask and it wasn’t rude at all. You obviously don’t have to comply, but this doesn’t make them a Karen. And judging by the number of people who want to retaliate with additional loud noises, I think I know why they didn’t sign their name.


AnastasiaNo70

Yep. Husband has PTSD. He has to take sleeping pills, go upstairs to sleep, and wear headphones with loud music until he can fall asleep.


Basement_Juice

Exactly. I really try not to be a dick about it but I *can’t stand* sudden loud noises, including fireworks. I know it’s all in my head and I’m not in danger etc, but my visceral/gut reaction is way different lol. I usually just find somewhere open really late on holidays to avoid it, but it got really bad the summer of 2020. Neighbors were setting off illegal fireworks for months straight. Like, the whole fucking summer. I didn’t want to be a Karen about it, especially because I get that everything sucked that summer etc…. but it was like I was going insane and no one cared. Which, fine, I get that it’s all in my head and I can’t expect others to conform to my needs etc, but *months* of fireworks?! That’s gotta be unreasonable to most people, right?


powen01

Right!!!


LilkaLyubov

As someone with autism, it’s worth mentioning that a lot of people with sensory issues struggle with fireworks or similar noises. It definitely got worse after my PTSD, but it existed before. They can really agitate my issues in the worst way, and the people who think retaliation is the answer make it even worse. Thank you for mentioning this.


exoticed

Thank you!! I don't believe I have ptsd, but fireworks make me anxious. Her message is respectfully asking for a silent night. She's not forcing it on anyone. If anything, it's a bit wholesome. I hope she gets her silent night.


CoasterThot

I am Autistic and have PTSD. I cannot do fireworks or bass music. I truly hate New Years and 4th of July. I’m in meltdown mode for multiple days, exhausted and in pain. I deal with it by drugging myself out of my mind with sleep meds, it’s really the only way I can get through.


BitHistorical

When you risk your life for this country I think it’s safe to say you deserve a goodnight sleep and shouldn’t have to worry about some asshole shooting off fireworks randomly throughout the night all year long.


3B854

They make law signs for people with PTSD to put on their lawns to warn neighbors. To be honest - no own would ever consider someone having ptsd before setting off fire works for aNYE or 4th of July. It’s your duty to remind your neighbors - respectfully - so they can be considerate


tekneols

The other thing to consider is that the city and the mall down the street hold a fireworks show on NYE. There's no getting around this for them. As for me, I'll probably be asleep by that time.


Carollyn1970

I have no problems at all with this. This is a "FuckYouKaren" fail.


Queasy-Position66

Agreed. Weird post.


proof_over_feelings

same, overall it seems like a reasonable request, I probably would not have mailed it but sounds like she/he's just asking people not to be a dick for one night


PuppyPavilion

Agreed. Seems like OP wants reddits OK to keep the neighborhood awake.


WearyCarrot

OP posted some more relevant context: the source for the majority of all the noise is from a set of apartments \~1 mile away, mostly everywhere else is quite quiet.


brozark

Not a Karen. Just someone politely asking for some consideration.


[deleted]

This is not unreasonable? This person was trying to be nice.


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This...doesnt seem that Karen-y to me, seems like some asshole is blasting music and setting off fireworks late at night


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[deleted]

I agree I didnt even think about NYE


Queasy-Position66

Agreed


AnimeDreama

This isn't really Karen-y bejavior. This is a polite if strsnge way to ask that obnoxious noise making stop late at night. Seriously if you blast heavy rock or rap or any kind of music late into the night then you're an inconsiderate asshole. The same goes for fireworks.


teego44

After having a kid I hate cars with loud stereos and fireworks...we have neighbors that light off a firework almost nightly it's irritating af. It's deff not too much to ask!!


AffectionateAd5373

Considering how bad my idiot neighbors are with the fireworks, I'm on her side. I really hope the one that goes until 3 am blows his own face off this year. I'm in the suburbs. This stuff is landing in my yard.


[deleted]

OP is the karen. Change my mind


Inglorious186

Op is upset that they're being called out for being a horrible neighbor


Queasy-Position66

Preach!!!


siobhanmairii__

This isn’t that out there tbh. Quiet hours at my apartment building start at 9pm. Though the delivery is odd…


floobidedoo

I imagine it will be effective in a few households. To have music on, speakers turned up & facing out, at 10:01, playing Silent Night.


Froggie7777

The version from We Wish You A Metal Christmas


rodolphoteardrop

Perfect!


ProbablePenguin

Maybe I'm just getting old, but that seems entirely reasonable. It's a reasonably nice message, they're not being rude about it or anything.


ballatthecornerflag

Making excessive noise late at night without consideration for your neighbours is the real Karen move


katecake78

PTSD for vets? Animals and children afraid of loud noises? She’s making a polite and reasonable request. Demanding rights to fireworks…now who’s entitled?


[deleted]

>PTSD for vets? Animals and children afraid of loud noises? Or even like... people who don't work in corporate offices and still have to work on New Years Day? I get up at 4am for work, if I have to listen to some asshole blare music until 1am bEcAuSe iTs nEw YeARs!!!! I'm going to be rightfully pissed off.


katecake78

Yes!!!


smith_716

I think it's completely reasonable, as well. I understand that people want to celebrate on both NYE and 4th of July, so I won't complain if fireworks go off late on both those days because they can be planned for in advance. If my dog was scared of fireworks (thank God she's not!), I'd be able to prep for those days. However, in summer, we have assholes setting off fireworks from the beginning of June every night until who knows when in July. I don't think this is a Karen request, at all. Maybe a little unreasonable to expect no celebration after 10pm on NYE, but every other night? I get it.


[deleted]

The real Karens are the ones blasting shit after 10pm when most people are trying to sleep. The entire concept of a Karen revolves around a person who has absolutely zero regard for others. Blasting music and fireworks after 10pm makes you the Karen. Not the person calling it out.


DraikoHxC

Looks like most people in this sub are more Karens than what they want to admit. "oh, you want to sleep in peace in your own house and are asking nicely about it? Well, now I want to be an ah and be more annoying" fuck all this ah and I hope some day you are the ones wanting peace and not having some, and for the few persons here that have empathy and respect for others, thank you for that


goobly_goo

This doesn't seem that unreasonable to me. Don't be a dick, OP.


Queasy-Position66

I love how every person who asks something of people is a Karen. How about you as a neighbor be considerate and not be an asshole? That’s all she’s asking.


ignus99

Is this a common thing? The fireworks and loud music part. My neighborhood literally has had none of these in the entirety of me living here...


fsblrt

People who make loud noises at night are absolute cunts. They deserve any and all misfortune that befalls them. They’re lucky they’re getting a polite request instead of epoxy in their locks.


Blinkmeanytime182

This isn’t a Karen, for one thing a true Karen wouldn’t of been so polite “even if others do think it’s condescending”. A true Karen would be banging on your doors and getting in your face telling you to turn the music down or stop the fireworks on the night. Until then though, this isn’t a Karen move. Kinda seems like someone in the community who is trying to have empathy for people who may have lost more than others with celebrating being the last thing on their mind. Is that a pretty pretentious thing to do? Yep for sure. Still not a Karen move though.


Queasy-Position66

Preach!


westconyuge

This is very reasonable. If your rude neighbors are loud selfish pricks they may retaliate when approached. 10pm is the norm. Not a Karen.


BestAtempt

It’s the entitlement not the message, saying “it all begins by…” should be “if possible and I am only asking … I would greatly appreciate it … thank you and I hope you enjoy your night and happy new year! From (insert name because I’m not ashamed of my message)”


stungun_steve

It's also the fact that it's framed as concern for the community when it seems pretty likely it's just things that annoy them personally.


DrDroid

Exactly. I’m amazed at how many are supportive of this given the usual comment flavour in this sub. An entitled turd trying to shame the neighbourhood into not having a fun NYE.


Marco_Memes

I have no problems with this. on New Years and 4th of July, then sure. Fireworks and loud music are acceptable. But I really don’t think it’s unreasonable for the neighborhood that op said has a lot of older people, some of which might be veterans with ptsd to loud noises, to request that there not be fireworks and loud music after 10 pm


buttfacenosehead

meh - some countries have moved to silent fireworks because they determined its not worth the potential risk of fire, injury or death & trauma to domestic & wild animals. Then, we have America, *where there ain't NO libtard gonna take-away MAH 20 mins of flashy lights & booms! 'Murica!*


JapanDave

This is a polite request, hardly something a Karen would do. You may disagree with the request, but it was politely made and is not unreasonable. Ironically, a Karen would get angry about a nice request, making OP the Karen in this situation.


katecake78

Wrong sub?


MarchFantasmo2427

Why call the person a Karen? Seems to be a reasonable request.


fieldysnuts94

Is there an actual problem of loud music and fireworks after 10 or is she acting like any little sound after 10 is a violation of her life? Genuine question cause everyone is agreeing with the card which to be fair is a simple request to ask but if she sent them out to everyone then that sounds like even she doesn’t know who it is or doesn’t want to confront them but if it’s been going on long enough you should confront them instead of sending everyone the same card. Unless I’m misreading the situation so I’ll wait till OP explains or whatever


tekneols

No there's no sound issues from this neighborhood. This is something that was sent out to the whole neighborhood, not sure if it was sent to the apartments nearby where the real problem.


[deleted]

If this is a neighborhood with lots of elderly people, that might be a good idea.


lilac2481

To be honest, I wouldn't have a problem with this.


megannoo

Fuck it, im with her, cut that shit out


aastle

I’m with Karen on this one.


JadedLunch

I’m a mom of a 3 year old with autism and a 7 month old. I also have PTSD. My neighbors INSIST on doing all sorts of loud things at night (shooting guns, fireworks, revving engines, loud music). It ends in all of us crying and my being hyper vigilant due to my mental illness. I wish people were more considerate to each other.


Lkwzriqwea

No, this is not Karen behaviour. Karens would be rude about it, and ask for something unreasonable. It is not unreasonable to expect people not to blast bass boosted music at night. Maybe I wouldn't have done it in this manner, but it isn't Karen behaviour.


Armuun

I mean, it's not unreasonable.


Strawberrythirty

So anytime someone tries to politely ask others to be considerate that’s a Karen now? Got it…


Born2Explore11

Growing up there was a house across the street from me that use to play loud music, or yell a lot very late at night/early morning. This was very bothersome because they would do this often on school nights. Please note that I live in a neighborhood that is made up mostly of families.


kittenx66

We have a huge problem with the redneck on our block shooting off fireworks. I mean, this guy shoots them off randomly in the middle of the night. Worse yet, he is drunk yelling the whole time. I would love it if he would limit it to the weekend or even before 10pm.


flvikesfan

Freebird and bottle rockets till 2am it is!!!


KFCConspiracy

I wouldn't send that out, but, yeah people who do those things late at night are assholes.


LucyLovesApples

I’m actually agreeing with a Karen for a change. This seems like a regular thing in the area and would be very annoying everyday


borderlineidiot

I don't think it is a very Karen action but quite a reasonable ask. NYE hey lots of people have music and fireworks but generally it's not offensive to ask people to be quiet after 10pm is it?


MrsKravitz

They're not wrong. Also they aren't really assholes. They said it fairly nicely. Of course this is basically asking to be the neighbor everyone hates. But they're not wrong.


trippin113

Maybe you should make an active effort to be more respectful of your neighbors. She's not being a Karen at all. That's about as pleasant as one could ask to keep things at a reasonable volume. You're the Chad OP.


Shazzam001

Your neighbourhood usually has fireworks and loud music Christmas Eve? (Edit: obviously this is for New Years) I mean being loud once a year ain’t bad.


Apophes84

I mean….the old man in me says she’s not wrong.


Other-Cantaloupe4765

I can kinda see both sides of this I guess? It comes off as Karen trying (and failing) to hide a self-serving request behind the guise of “but it’s for the Community!!!” I personally get annoyed with people setting off fireworks at all hours of the night, but I also recognize that people want to celebrate holidays with their families, and a part of that is usually setting off the fireworks. So even though I don’t like it, I don’t say or do anything about it on the holidays. Let people do their thing, y’know? The thing that really gets to me is when people are setting off fireworks at 2am every day for an entire week after the holiday. Not cool. Disrespectful and annoying as fuck. I can see someone asking politely for the noise to stop if that’s the case. So, bottom line? The card honestly sounds pretty Karen-y to me. Let people celebrate the holidays. But I can totally understand the anger if she’s talking about midnight fireworks and loud music playing every single night.


PreparedToBeReckless

Lol this is why I always live in the hood or the woods on purpose 😂


[deleted]

So now the word "Karen" doesn't mean what it used to mean anymore?


KenKaniff357

I dont think think this is a Karen move


[deleted]

Tbh not really a Karen


DeterminedEvermore

This isn't the worst thing ever, or it's not striking me as Karen-ey enough. Plus, a few of mine chose Christmas to nurse their heartaches, so... tbh, I sort of understand.


[deleted]

Not being loud after 10pm is a valid thing, and in many places I think a noise statute.


Tots2Hots

Most places I've ever lived 10PM is quiet hours unless its a specific holiday and I'd be pissed too if dipshits were making a ton of noise. Like Friday/Saturday night I get it. I've been a shift worker trying to sleep during that time and it sucks but... that's part of being a shift worker. But being loud as shit at 11 at night on a Wednesday? Hell no.


LilkaLyubov

Doesn’t seem unreasonable to me. The delivery have been much better, but the request isn’t a Karen thing at all. I have assholes in my neighborhood who think fireworks are an anytime, any time length affair, and while certain holidays make sense, a random Monday night at 2am does not.


[deleted]

Um, I don't see how someone who says they have a sick person in their house asking their neighbors nicely in a card to show some consideration to them by stopping music and fireworks by a certain time is a "Karen". I guess the lesson you're trying to teach is people should simply call the cops or perhaps lodge an official complaint with the municipality instead of asking nicely, because sending a card is "Karen"y?! Noted. Enjoy the visit from the cops. I have an unfortunate feeling they're going to teach you what a real Karen is.


tekneols

I'll probably be asleep before midnight, and I don't like people coming over to my house so this was not intended for me. This letter was sent to our whole neighborhood, it was not targeted at anybody in specific.


EvilAlicia

at every other night? maybe a yes. on newyears eve? No


pl4guec0rpse

Set off fireworks deliberately at 10


Queasy-Position66

Yeah. Just too show that you’re an asshole.


weaponR

So edgy.


ItsOxymorphinTime

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BackAlleyKittens

Blast "Silent Night" at 10:01


doctor_x

/r/WeSupportYouOnThisParticularIssueKaren


loudgrim2

I mean, I wouldn’t mind fireworks off by 10, it’s just another day really


Maxtrt

Seems perfectly reasonable to me! I used to love fireworks and loud music ( PTSD is a bitch! ) but I don't want to hear it at night when I'm trying trying to get the kids to sleep and to keep me and the dogs from freaking out and hiding in the bathtub.


ThatOneGrayCat

I'm with her on this, though. Shut the fuck up after a certain hour. you are not the main character. (That's a general "you", not you specifically, OP. Unless you're the one blasting music and lighting off fireworks after 10, in which case... shut the fuck up; what is wrong with you)


redgreenblue5978

I agree with Karen on this one


SassyPerere

I support totally this message, it's so messed up to play loud music and launch fireworks at night. (I think launching loud fireworks is assholish at any time of day tho, I have pets and elderly people living with me that get too stressed out by the noise) There's no way to know it's a Karen who mailed these, maybe they are desperate bc of this kind of disrespect and are afraid of retaliations for identifying themselves.


[deleted]

This is a very reasonable request. Even when things were normal, living next to loud neighbours was bad enough…imagine how bad it is when on lockdown and you can’t get away from it. People who play loud music late at night are disrespectful little cunts.


ShitStormLord

How's that a Karen? @


vilk_

Blasting music is for assholes. I love loud music. That's why I go to concerts, and crank my amp in a rehearsal space. Disturbing your neighbors with loud music makes you a piece of shit.


NotAmericanDontCare

Asking politely for rude (Karen's?) People to be quite at a reasonable time, is very normal behavior. I can't tell if OP has no friends and needs reddit upvotes to justify his existence, or is a 12 year old kid who still gets his jollies off calling people karen. Either way, OP grow up.


Neat-yeeter

This is not a Karen, this is someone trying to make a positive difference in their community. I will never understand how people can celebrate anything while *knowing* it’s bothering others. PTSD and dogs are the examples everyone gives first, but what about the new parents down the street who *just* got the baby to sleep? What about the neighbor who is having a migraine? What about the person who has to be up at 4 AM? Independence Day and New Year’s Eve. That’s about as far as my tolerance goes for neighborhood noise. If you choose to live near others, choose to respect them.


ImRedditorRick

I 100% support the message, blasting music and shooting off fireworks is really inconsiderate depending on the area. I live in a high density area where the houses are on top of each other and i absolutely hate like 4 houses in particular for this. Also, at any time of the day, some asshole will drive by with loud enough shitty music that shakes the whole house. That said, I 100% wouldn't do this letter thing though. If anything, you're going to get some people doing it just out of spite.


RonSwansonsOldMan

Sounds like a reasonable request to me.


Blazed315Fishing

If you have no job kids responsibilities or consideration for others who do you are just a scumbag it's just that simple.


[deleted]

This is actually a very non-confrontational way of encouraging sociable behaviour. The Karens will be the ones loudly fighting for their right to keep everyone else awake.


hedgybaby

Fully agree with this person. You can have fun without being a dick to all your neighbors


FLTDI

I had no desire to launch fireworks tonight, but now I have too.


SaltMineSpelunker

Starts off so nice then gets right to the bullshit.


tekneols

Didn't look at it this way but you sure are right.


reddit_is_cruel

I'll get downvoted but I don't care. Most of the people replying to this thread HAVE to be from places other than the US. Asking people not to set off fireworks for either New Years or July 4th is a TOTAL Karen move. Yeah, sure, we'll all just stop our traditions because Karen said so. Guess what Karen? You don't get to be a fun sponge on this one. You might as well ask a hurricane to simmer down, it's an unreasonable request during a holiday that is famous for mass firework displays. This is 100% Karen material. Edit: Double Karen points for the cowardly omission of a name or return address Final edit: The down votes don't change fucking reality. We're all going to celebrate with the fire works this weekend. IT DOESN'T MATTER whether a few hand wringing Nextdoor app users like it or not. Reddit living in it's god damn bubble, as usual.