B-Rants

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You're mad as hell and not going to take it anymore? We want to hear about it. This is your chance to mouth off -- about your neighbor, PTA, property taxes, personal trainer (you should be so lucky) -- without losing your cover as a good suburbanite.

contributed by bteam on 11/08/2009

  

One Way To Keep The Rowdy Neighbors In Check

Nothing better to quiet rambunctious, annoying neighbors than threatening them with falling objects from above. (And we don't mean meteors.) This sign was spotted on the door of a cafe & apartment building in Rome...apparently meant to be a gentle reminder to those on the street to respect the quiet (and sensitive ears) of...read more

contributed by . on 11/07/2009

  

Sometimes Bad Neighbors Need A Nudge. Other Times...A Threat

We received this photo from somebody fed up with his (or her) neighbor's inconsiderate "dog practices." I.e., letting the dog use others' property as a personal doggie crapping amusement park. Neighbors had tried to reason with the dog owner -- their community complex had posted signs all over requesting residents...read more

contributed by . on 11/05/2009

  

The Stupidest Bicycle You'll Ever See?

A while back we featured a "revolutionary" piece of exercise equipment that raised the question,  why do so many nitwit entrepreneur-inventors have so much time on their hands when the rest of us have to work for a living? The invention -- the Mobile Treadmill -- was staggeringly idiotic but, on the plus side, equally highly entertaining. Today we're pleased to feature the master-work of another entrepreneur-inventor....read more