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Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
Woman Gets Revenge on 'Snooping Neighbor,' It Leaves Internet in Hysterics
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A group of neighborhood women found an unconventional way to handle a persistent snooper in their midst—and Reddit users are loving it. The incident was detailed in a post shared by u/foodf***flee on June 17 to the r/pettyrevenge subreddit. The tale of subtle yet scathing retaliation against a nosy neighbor has earned 5,000 upvotes and dozens of comments from amused Reddit users. According to the post, titled "Snooping Neighbour Got a Taste of Their own Medicine," the story originated from the Redditor's mother and centers around a woman named Judy, whose habit of snooping through other people's homes had become a well-known nuisance in their social circle. "This is my mom's story," the user wrote. "Every week a few neighborhood ladies plan a meet-up in any one of their houses. Three weeks ago it took place at our home, and my mom caught Judy coming out of my old bedroom when she had left on the pretext of going to the washroom." Though Judy claimed she "lost her way," the excuse didn't hold up. "She had been in our home before," the post noted. That incident led the mother to consult with others in the group, who revealed similar experiences of finding Judy in unauthorized parts of their homes. When confronted, the post claimed, Judy became "rude and defensive." A stock image of a woman sticking her head out from behind a door. A stock image of a woman sticking her head out from behind a door. Getty A recent survey by Talker Research for Newsweek found that disputes among neighbors are surprisingly common, ranging from noise complaints and lawn battles to property damage, intrusions and boundary disputes. Rather than confronting Judy directly, the women in the Reddit post opted for what the poster describes a taste of her own medicine. "Last Saturday, when the get together was at Judy's place, my mother and her friends bought googly eyes stickers and one by one they left the room on pretext of washroom and pasted those stickers all around the house," the user wrote. They even stuck them on Judy's mailbox, front door, and fence. The result? "A couple of neighbors had quite a show of her breakdown on Sunday going in and out, up and down her house looking for more stickers and removing them. Pretty sure the plan worked," the post concluded. Gregg Ward, executive director at The Center for Respectful Leadership, also cautioned against retaliatory behavior. "If your neighbor doesn't behave in ways you want them to, the last thing you should do is get into a tit-for-tat battle with them," Ward previously told Newsweek. "It never ends well." Jodi RR Smith, an etiquette consultant, agreed, telling Newsweek that the situation could have been handled with more grace and boundaries. "What the mom decided to do, with the rest of the group, was just cruel," Smith said. "Judy knows she is a snoop. Judy knows the group knows she is a snoop. Now Judy knows that the group had a discussion and decided to make her the focus of their practical joke." Smith suggested a more tactful approach, recommending hosts preemptively set boundaries in a group setting, such as by saying: "As you know the bathroom is at the top of the stairs. The door is open. Please do not enter any rooms where the door is closed." "And if the behavior continues, a direct conversation is key, saying something like 'Judy, I need you to stop snooping around in my home. If this continues, I will not be able to invite you back," Smith noted. She added: "Judy now needs to decide if she will alter her behavior and if she wants this group as friends." 'Genius' Reddit users responded with glee to the mom's "petty" reaction to her neighbor's behavior. "Genius! This is the way," wrote u/goodOmen78. Another user, u/Due_Classic_4090, added: "That is so petty, I love it!!!! Hahaha." U/Fire_or_water_kai agreed, calling it a "master class in petty!" U/pc_principal_88 said: "This was actually pretty satisfying to imagine. Hopefully she gets the hint and chills tf [the f***] out when it comes to snooping thru peoples things, etc." While Judy's future status in the neighborhood group remains unclear, one Redditor, u/obscurititty404, summed up the lingering question for many, saying: "It blows my mind that she's still invited to those events!" Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via the Reddit messaging system. Do you have a similar story to share? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Woman who caught neighbour sneaking around her home gets sweet revenge
A woman has been branded a 'genius' after she came up with a cunning plan to get revenge on her nosey neighbour who snooped around her home during a social evening A woman has been praised for her 'cunning' retaliation against a nosy neighbour who had the cheek to rummage through her house during a friendly get-together. Her son took to Reddit to share how the women in their area rotate hosting social evenings every few weeks, and it was his mum's turn to entertain. She'd tidied up, prepared nibbles, and had drinks on hand for a pleasant evening. But one neighbour, Judy, used the occasion to pry around their home, even intruding into his bedroom. He posted: "Every week a few neighbourhood ladies plan a meet-up in any one of their houses." "Three weeks ago it took place at our home, and my mum caught Judy coming out of my old bedroom when she had left on the pretext of going to the washroom. "Judy just said she lost her way but she had been in our home before and lost her way into my bedroom?". "My mother let it slide at the time but later had a chat with other ladies who agreed they had also caught Judy snooping around their houses and when confronted Judy got rude and defensive with them." He described Judy as a "self-victimisation and hysterical person", noting that a direct confrontation would be futile. So, the savvy woman devised a scheme to teach Judy a lesson and put an end to her intrusive antics once and for all. He recounted: "Last Saturday, when the get together was at Judy's place, my mother and her friends bought googly eyes stickers and one by one they left the room on pretext of washroom and pasted those stickers all around the house, and later while leaving also on mailbox, door, fence, etc. "A couple of neighbours had quite a show of her breakdown on Sunday going in and out, up and down her house looking for more stickers and removing them, pretty sure the plan worked." One amused commenter on his tale said: "Next time she's at one of the ladies houses, and wants to go to the washroom, get them to say 'Fine! I'll show you the way as I believe you get lost in other people's houses! , go with her and wait to bring her back." Another chimed in with a story: "One of the best 'don't snoop; stories was told by a friend. His parents had friends over regularly, but his mum thought one neighbour was snooping through the house. "Before the next party, his dad took the medicine cabinet off the wall, cleaned it out, and filled it with ping pong balls. He then hung it up again. "The nosy neighbour returned from the loo looking rather sheepish. The mum inspected the medicine cabinet, prompting the neighbour to blush and mutter something about 'looking for aspirin'." A third user couldn't resist commenting: "Googly eyes are the best invention since toasted bread slices."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
At 30, I became friends with my 78 year-old Airbnb host. She's taught me key life lessons that help me feel less anxious about the world.
My husband and I met Judy and Evan after booking their adorably blue Airbnb home in Ontario. What we thought would be a typical Airbnb stay has blossomed into a long-lasting friendship. They've taught us that we can build a family away from home and not to take life too seriously. Imagine entering a beautiful, suburban home where everything is blue. From the rugs to the teapots to the dishes, paintings, and chair cushions. That's what happened to me and my husband last summer, when we booked an Airbnb for a weekend getaway in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Not only were we greeted by this omni-blue house, we were welcomed by Judy and Evan, a couple, both 78, with infectiously positive and friendly energy. Judy instantly made us feel at home, letting us know that we could use any space in the house. After our first night out, we came back, planning to tiptoe to the bedroom like courteous guests, but Judy and Evan were still up and invited us to join them in their living room. Before we knew it, we were chatting away for hours until midnight about everything from our families to our wedding to politics, food, and travel. It felt like we were around family. Fast-forward a year. Judy and I text often, exchange recipes, and she calls her and Evan our "Canadian grandparents" since my husband and I are immigrants from India with no family in Canada. We spontaneously visited them last month while in the area. Judy made us lentil buns and we all sat munching on them in their sun room chatting and, once again, losing track of time. It was during this visit that I realized how much their presence means to me, even in the short time I've known them. During that last visit, I asked Judy about whether she always knew she wanted children, and how I, as a 30-year-old woman, sometimes feel the pressure to decide. She joked, "You're so young, and you know it takes only nine months right?" She's helped me see life from a remarkably different perspective and feel more relaxed, something I have a hard time doing as a millennial. I always feel like I'm on a clock, competing against some unknown entity, and going after the next thing. Living in a big city like Toronto has only amplified these feelings. Judy and Evan's wisdom and attitude toward life, however, have helped me understand that we should remember to enjoy the moments we have and not take life so seriously. As an immigrant, homesickness is just a reality I've learned to deal with. However, meeting Judy and Evan showed me that I can build a family in a different country. Their generosity ensures that we never feel out of place. They invited us to their home for a stay this summer and offered to book our park passes in advance. We're always cautious not to overstay our welcome. Like when Judy invited us to their Father's Day barbecue, I tried to politely turn it down, saying we didn't want to intrude on their family gathering. She said, "Come on, you know me better than this by now." Living in big cities, my husband and I somehow lost the art of talking to strangers. Being open to sitting with Judy and Evan for an after-dinner conversation and spontaneously showing up has led to a beautiful friendship and taught us how to be more social. We're taking more short trips outside Ontario to experience the small-town charm. On almost all of these getaways, we've met people sitting next to us at restaurants, while walking, in a shop, or at Airbnbs. By simply making a small first gesture such as smiling or giving a compliment or asking someone seated at the next table what's good to order, we've been able to meet wonderful people. Not only did Judy and Evan teach me how to connect with people, I hope I can pass on this friendship and warmth to others. As we get ready to see them again, I am already excited about all the things I'll tell Judy, how loudly she'll laugh, and how insignificant all worries about my millennial life will feel. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business Insider
At 30, I became friends with my 78 year-old Airbnb host. She's taught me key life lessons that help me feel less anxious about the world.
Imagine entering a beautiful, suburban home where everything is blue. From the rugs to the teapots to the dishes, paintings, and chair cushions. That's what happened to me and my husband last summer, when we booked an Airbnb for a weekend getaway in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Not only were we greeted by this omni-blue house, we were welcomed by Judy and Evan, a couple, both 78, with infectiously positive and friendly energy. Judy instantly made us feel at home, letting us know that we could use any space in the house. After our first night out, we came back, planning to tiptoe to the bedroom like courteous guests, but Judy and Evan were still up and invited us to join them in their living room. Before we knew it, we were chatting away for hours until midnight about everything from our families to our wedding to politics, food, and travel. It felt like we were around family. Fast-forward a year. Judy and I text often, exchange recipes, and she calls her and Evan our "Canadian grandparents" since my husband and I are immigrants from India with no family in Canada. We spontaneously visited them last month while in the area. Judy made us lentil buns and we all sat munching on them in their sun room chatting and, once again, losing track of time. It was during this visit that I realized how much their presence means to me, even in the short time I've known them. They've taught me not to take life so seriously During that last visit, I asked Judy about whether she always knew she wanted children, and how I, as a 30-year-old woman, sometimes feel the pressure to decide. She joked, "You're so young, and you know it takes only nine months right?" She's helped me see life from a remarkably different perspective and feel more relaxed, something I have a hard time doing as a millennial. I always feel like I'm on a clock, competing against some unknown entity, and going after the next thing. Living in a big city like Toronto has only amplified these feelings. Judy and Evan's wisdom and attitude toward life, however, have helped me understand that we should remember to enjoy the moments we have and not take life so seriously. I've come to learn from them that I can build a family away from home As an immigrant, homesickness is just a reality I've learned to deal with. However, meeting Judy and Evan showed me that I can build a family in a different country. Their generosity ensures that we never feel out of place. They invited us to their home for a stay this summer and offered to book our park passes in advance. We're always cautious not to overstay our welcome. Like when Judy invited us to their Father's Day barbecue, I tried to politely turn it down, saying we didn't want to intrude on their family gathering. She said, "Come on, you know me better than this by now." I'm more open to conversations with strangers now Living in big cities, my husband and I somehow lost the art of talking to strangers. Being open to sitting with Judy and Evan for an after-dinner conversation and spontaneously showing up has led to a beautiful friendship and taught us how to be more social. We're taking more short trips outside Ontario to experience the small-town charm. On almost all of these getaways, we've met people sitting next to us at restaurants, while walking, in a shop, or at Airbnbs. By simply making a small first gesture such as smiling or giving a compliment or asking someone seated at the next table what's good to order, we've been able to meet wonderful people. Not only did Judy and Evan teach me how to connect with people, I hope I can pass on this friendship and warmth to others. As we get ready to see them again, I am already excited about all the things I'll tell Judy, how loudly she'll laugh, and how insignificant all worries about my millennial life will feel.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Seventies TV star who shocked by posing naked for Playboy is unrecognizable as she's spotted in LA – can you guess who?
AN American TV icon who went from wholesome TV sister in the 70s to a sexy siren posing for Playboy in the 80s has been spotted on a day out in Los Angeles. The actress, 67, was seen embracing the heat in a summer dress during an errands run by her home, and still has effortless chic as she strolled in a pair of shades. 5 Judy became a massive star in the smash hit The Waltons in the 70s Credit: 5 The actress grew up on screen thanks to the show - but later tried to shed her image Credit: Getty 5 The Waltons followed the trials of the Walton family through the depression and WWII Credit: Getty Judy Norton shot to fame as Mary Ellen Walton in The Waltons from 1972 to 1981, becoming the sister figure for millions who tuned in every week to watch her. The Waltons followed the titular family – an expansive Virginia clan including Jason (Jon Walmsley), Erin (Mary Beth McDonough), Ben (Eric Scott), Elizabeth (Kami Cotler), Jim-Bob (David W. Harper), John Sr. (Ralph White), Olivia (Michael Learned) and Esther (Ellen Corby) – as they navigate the Great Depression era and World War II. As Mary Ellen, Judy appeared in all 212 episodes of the show's nine-season run, playing the oldest daughter of John and Olivia. Starting off as a tomboy figure in her younger years, Mary Ellen dreamed of a life away from the Walton Mountain before later pursuing a career as a nurse. But after the show ended, Judy was keen to shake off the image she had made during her nine years on screen, and in 1985 stripped off for Playboy Magazine. However, it was a decision she would later admit regretting, telling Fox News: 'I was getting a lot of advice from people who were representing me at the time. 'They felt it would be a good, positive career move. I wouldn't say that was the case and it's one of those things that if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have made the choice.' "I learned a lot of lessons from it, in terms of trusting my own instincts and decisions more than other people's, even though it seemed like they knew more than me,' she added. 'Ultimately, I'm the one that had to live with a difficult decision to make at the time. It is what it is. You can only go forward.' Since appearing in The Waltons, Judy has continued her career as an actress, appearing in episodes of TV series including Bluff, Beggars and Chooser, Stargate SG-1 and Disorganized Zone. Legendary Emmy-winning actress looks unrecognisable as she speaks about life-saving role She also reprised her role of Mary Ellen in a string of TV Movie Specials throughout the 90s, including A Walton Wedding, A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion and Mother's Day on Walton's Mountain. In 2020, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Judy brought some entertainment to fans by joining forces with a group of former child stars for Zoom-based sitcom, The Quarantine Bunch. Based around a 'support group for former child stars' each episode would see former child stars, including Growing Pains' Jeremy Miller, Danny Pintauro from Who's The Boss and Due South's Dean McDermott, log in to the 'meeting' in order to navigate life together. While she hasn't been seen on screen since 2022 short movie Space Limbo, she's now lining up a new project – writing and starring in drama Shoot Like A Girl, which is currently in pre-production. 5 Judy has now penned her own story, Shoot Like A Girl Credit:
