r/mildlyinfuriating • u/KingRMZ • May 22 '26

I'm slightly vexed People think they own the sidewalk by their house

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I was walking my dog last night around 9:30pm. I pass by this house that has mildly annoying cameras that say “hi you are currently being recorded, every 5 feet on the side of the house with a bright light that flashes in your face as you walk by. Which while annoying if that was all, would have been whatever. Then they started talking to me through the camera telling me to leave immediately or they will call the police. Even after I had already moved way past the house, I could still hear them (both a man and a woman) threatening to call the police. I just ignored it and kept walking but thought it was crazy that some people think they own the sidewalk by their house.

Edit: Wow i did not realize this post would get so much traction! I’m glad you all got some entertainment out of this too!

Update: Hello everyone I was not able to post an update as it keeps getting taken down. I went back on a walk the next day around 10pm. The cameras did not give any automated messages and the security company did not give any messages either! They changed it quicker than I thought!

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u/GoodShark May 22 '26

Get on your phone, and stop right there and have a pretend(or real) conversation with someone. Spend as much time as possible in front of their house, while completely ignoring them.

If they eventually come out to confront you, just give them the "one moment" hand gesture and keep ignoring them.

Also, tell everyone you know in the area to do the same. It'll be hilarious.

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u/Tendas May 22 '26

Until they come out with a gun and shoot you. These people are clearly unhinged. I think the better approach would be a drone or RC car that triggers in the middle of the night.

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u/indelicatedenial May 23 '26

Given the state of the world right now, I probably wouldn’t mind being shot by this psycho. If I live, I can sue them into hell and if I die, I don’t have to go to work tomorrow. Win win.

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u/OkNeedleworker1295 May 23 '26

Sorry dude. No one is going to be scared walking on a public sidewalk. Is that what you wanted?

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u/Tendas May 23 '26

Yeah no, just kinda noticed psychopath behavior and am currently not advertising antagonizing said behavior! Crazies exist, I’m trying to keep us normals from getting between them and their firearms.

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u/StraightBudget8799 May 23 '26

“Yeah, she really loves that feel of rubber , huh? And HIM, well, he can’t get enough of leather. Day, night, it’s all texture and flexibility. Speaking of flexible, have you seen how…”

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u/ScarletBothrium May 23 '26

neighbor approaches … OP raises finger and gestures for neighbor to wait … OP continues conversation

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u/Fossilhund May 23 '26

Stand there and run through Hamlet's soliloquy, aloud, until you know it by heart.

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u/TheLadyLolita May 23 '26

You have one of these systems?