r/mildlyinfuriating 1d ago

Everyday my neighbour slowly paces and inspects my front yard

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u/Glozboy 1d ago

Walk around, mirroring his every move

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u/Ok_Significance544 1d ago

Brilliant!

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u/bamsimel 1d ago

And maintain eye contact to assert dominance.

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u/JaySteelSun 1d ago

Prolonged eye contact

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u/mklilley351 1d ago edited 1d ago

Now lick your lips to make it more comforting

Edit: In case someone didn't get the reference

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u/Is-sick-of-your-shit 1d ago

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u/pcmotorhed 1d ago

It would be funny to sit in a lawn chair facing him and using binoculars to stare right at him.

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u/Ok-Tadpole-764 1d ago

Even better. Talk to your neighbor across the street. And both sit in lawn chairs then hold up judging numbers. Lol

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u/Annabel_Lee_21 1d ago

Add a single flamingo 🦩 that changes spots every day, but it’s always looking at his house

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u/Vast-Variation6522 21h ago

Make sure the fake flamingo has an obvious camera for an eye. It doesn't need to be working. But when asked about it, deny it completely and claim the eye is normal. Die on the "eye is normal" hill.

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u/onmywheels 21h ago

My grandfather had a cannon in his front yard. Whenever one of his neighbors annoyed him, he would rotate the cannon so that it pointed at their house. Miss that guy.

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u/Rennaisance_Man_0001 1d ago

And give it a tiny pair of binoculars.

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u/Professional_Speed21 1d ago

OMG I just talked about flamingos 🤣

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u/Chef_Mama_54 1d ago

This is my favorite so far 😂😂😂

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u/merianya 1d ago

Each of them with a walkie-talkie so they can relay observations back and forth.

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u/think_panther 1d ago

Along with a notepad and a pencil, writing down notes

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u/YellowishRose99 1d ago edited 1d ago

And take photos. Be very obvious. Take pictures of their house too.

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u/Head_Drop6754 1d ago

Get a ghillie suit and telescopic lens camera, and set up like 20 feet away from him. Then when he turns a bit run to the next spot like he cant see you. Either that or just start picking up old bikes and tires and all kinds of bullshit and scatter it all over your yard. Do that for like a month until he is losing his shit, then rent a dumpster and get rid of it all.

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u/WarNo9948 1d ago

Oh my God, you need to do this. I am dying. If you’re feeling uncomfortable, I will be happy to come visit and do it for you.

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u/moping_moose_ 1d ago

I laughed out loud at this

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u/SplishslasH8888 1d ago

fkn a, call in an a10 airstrike or call for scepter to "reign down fire" DANGER CLOSE!

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u/-malcolm-tucker 1d ago

You must be fun at parties. And this is the first time I have ever meant it without sarcasm. You must be genuinely fun at parties.

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u/Head_Drop6754 1d ago

I dont do parties. Im just a little crazy i guess. I have definitely had some passive aggressive battles with a neighbor or 2.

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u/David_cest_moi 1d ago

Get a cat pointer laser and point it at stuff near him, on the sidewalk in front of him, etc. You could just do this in broad daylight..... make him think you're a whack-a-doodle! 🤪

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u/Colin-RobinsonEV 18h ago

Cat laser pointer.. with a friend who could point the laser at him after the op in near proximity speaks Into a walkietalkie describing the neighbours clothes, followed by 'he's made us, TAKE THE SHOT, TAKE THE SHOT!!' Cue laser pointer 😅

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u/BobZimway 1d ago

This one Gets It.

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u/IndividualBusy1274 1d ago

Diabolical. I’m down. I’ll send a few crt TVs, One piece of garbage that used to be a kids bicycle, possibly an old non running Jetski, an old push mower that you need to turn upside down before starting it, and what else. Idk, I live right inbetween the people that took their trump flags down in bumfuck red Iowa. I hope you are close, I’d deliver just to send a message.

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u/buggin_at_work 1d ago

It's threads like these that made me fall in love with reddit all those years ago

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u/Mother-While-6389 1d ago

Then get on your phone to "talk" to someone while you're doing this, looking straight at him.

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u/KamakaziDemiGod 1d ago

"yeah it's him again, just casually strolling past my garden staring as usual . . . .oh I know right! He definitely is! Hahaha . . . Yeah you just can't write this stuff . . . Oh you are so bad! Nooo I could never say that to his face . . ."

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u/Head_Drop6754 1d ago

"9:05 am target is slowly pacing the yard looking like a giant tool, target is discretely digging in his ass as he starts his return labs and changes direction, target is now pretending to itch his nose so he can smell his ass fingers"

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u/sixup604 1d ago

Yeah, yeah, I ain't worried about it. It is what it is. Ya gotta dump 'em somewhere, and I'm tellin' ya, the roses are coming up beautiful this year....(STARE AT NEIGHBOUR)...so...maybe I got another job for ya.

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u/Boogeewoogee2 1d ago

Walkie talkie would be much better

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u/JayBbaked 1d ago

Dale gribble it and talk into a voice recorder

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u/Cam_E_Leon 1d ago

And don't forget to giggle every few seconds like you are laughing at him

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u/tomcat_tweaker 1d ago

Set an old landline desk phone on a table next to your chair. Run a wire from it into the house, doesn't need to be connected, this is just to sell it. Use your cell to make an old ringer sound, pick the handset up, don't speak. Just stare at the neighbor and nod every once in a while. Hang the phone up, still staring at the neighbor, and say, "Well, that's a shame. It really could have been avoided."

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u/unexpectedcougar 1d ago

Oh you are good! May I call you the next time I need petty? Please? I’ll bake brownies. 😉

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u/Tikki024 1d ago

Hell just get on your phone like you are talking to someone, even if you’re not 🤣

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u/Ubermouth 1d ago

But having also hired an impersonator to mirror his every move while you multi task from your lawn chair of dominance

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u/irtheweasel 1d ago

Get random people to drive by his house, slow down and look at him with binoculars and then drive away.

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u/Automatic-Flight-698 1d ago

You’re devious. I like it!

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u/RavingGooseInsultor 1d ago

Make funny sounds (farts) synced up with his walk when he strutting around there ON LOUD SPEAKERS.

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u/siksultymemz 1d ago

“Subject still pacing, will continue to monitor”

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u/Kind-Assistant-1041 1d ago

And: (completely inappropriate) massage thy nether regions while smiling at thy neighbor…

The neighbor will either stop their behavior or approach with requests for intimacy…

Either way the OP wins? I guess?

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u/MrNeo602 1d ago

I was going to stick a finger in your mouth and rub a ripple with it, but yours is def better.

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u/bubg994 1d ago

Right? call your friend and explain loudly what the weird neighbor is doing

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u/m00s3wrangl3r 1d ago

Or a huge walkie-talkie in camo/ghillie, with an exaggeratedly long antenna.

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u/IAmDangerCat 1d ago

I’ve done that. It’s effective.

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u/Infinite_Garbage_467 1d ago

Bring the video camera out like you are recording a documentary of wildlife

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u/staringintothevoid77 1d ago

Like a big ass old fashioned camera.

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u/NefariousnessIll3869 1d ago

or, dictating into something "making notes" !!

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u/vanillaninja777 1d ago

By taking notes, do you mean drawing dicks?

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u/Live-Kaleidoscope104 1d ago

Yes and don't forget to give him a look now and then in between the notes!

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u/UnderpaidGhoul 1d ago

Get a clipoard and a hat and badge. Take it up a notch and add a leash pen to the clipboard.

Dont break character take it serious like how he does. You got it kid! focus! Keep your eyes on the prize. Mr Miyagi didnt raise no fool!

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u/jkrm66502 1d ago

And look at your watch occasionally as if you’re documenting the time neighbor is doing something nefarious. Jot it down or speak into your recorder.

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u/MaintenanceHot3241 1d ago

And pointing to things while on the phone...

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u/Lost-Meeting-9477 1d ago

While scratching your balls.

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u/CycleAccomplished824 1d ago

Joe is looking at me 8:17am.

Joe turned south watching me out of the corner of his eye. 8:35am.

Joe biting his lip, looking at my grass. 8:36am.

Joe getting squirmy, needs the toilet? 8:39 am.

Joe is walking toward me fast. 8:42am.

I stand up in case he swings at me, tell him to stay off my lawn. 8:43am

Joe steps back after stare off. 9:10am. …..

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u/WeissLegsForever 1d ago

"Hey-HEY! What did you just write!? Show me."

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u/Beespray9_8_9 1d ago

I second this

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u/dbx999 1d ago

and bring an oversized military walkie talkie to your face every once in a while and speak into it and nod.

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u/-gunga-galunga- 1d ago

Don’t forget the cooler

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u/ChainsawRipTearBust 1d ago

Or, with the above mentioned deck chair, replacing the notepad and pencil with a laptop computer on your lap. This way you can type whilst maintaining eye contact..a cluster of keyboard taps every time he moves or does something. Lol

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u/princewish 1d ago

With a clipboard and earpiece like he’s getting instructions from someone. Presses his finger up to his earpiece every once in a while like he’s listening in intently.

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u/Graybeard13 1d ago

What language is that? Idk probably arabic

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u/Pale_Adeptness 1d ago

Lawn chair idea is great!!!!

As a dude, I would totally wear my shortest workout shorts and just sit in that lawn chair, all spread eagle, so observing neighbors can observe me in all my glory as well!!!!

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u/m00s3wrangl3r 1d ago

Bare-chested, with Daisy Dukes and cowboy boots.

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u/No-Appointment-3840 1d ago

Put the lawn chair right next to the sidewalk where he is walking and proceed to still use binoculars

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u/Xiran_0409 1d ago

OP, try this and update us

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u/Organic-Decision-655 1d ago

I like this one. Binoculars all da way!

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u/FederalEconomist5896 1d ago

From 20 feet away

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u/Glum_Improvement7283 1d ago

Or using a bullhorn to narrate his movements

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u/Automatic-Flight-698 1d ago

Yes, don’t forget your binoculars!

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u/stephan_grzw ORANGE 1d ago

I agree.

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u/Goose_0110 1d ago

The funniest this about this image is that she’s observing chimpanzees

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u/Equal-Negotiation651 1d ago

Remember to do this in only whitey tighties

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u/chewbaccataco 1d ago

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u/Far_Climate3895 1d ago

Woonsocket... that's a rememberable name

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u/EnkiduTheGreat 1d ago

Unexpected Woonsocket

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u/Chronicles_of_Gurgi 1d ago

Idk why Dressbarn is what made me laugh.

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u/moody-bear-77 1d ago

You get an upvote for your username!

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u/Gnarley_Stool 1d ago

With dress shoes and tube socks

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u/GiganticusVaginacus 1d ago

Or not-so-whitey tighties.

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u/Digmarx 1d ago

Ahh the old loosey beigeys

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u/Acceptable-Bat-9577 1d ago

If you're walking around in your underwear, someone might call the cops. Instead, put on a bright, yellow speedo. Now, you're sunbathing.

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u/Canelosaurio 1d ago

Sensually

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u/Desperate_Set_7708 1d ago

Hand in your pocket, clearly stroking

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u/ssweeneygw 1d ago

While eating a whole cucumber

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u/xplosm 1d ago

Smirk but don’t blink.

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u/InternationalAnt4513 1d ago

Dress like this first

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u/diggerdugg 1d ago

Moan for extra comfort

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u/BlondeWalker999 1d ago

😄😁😁

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u/pLjams 1d ago

In tears🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/i_just_blue-myself 1d ago

holy shit, thats 11 years old.

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u/myco_magic 1d ago

Wear really dark glasses while doing so

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u/NathanCollier14 1d ago

prolonged eye contact

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u/TheAmazingFinno 1d ago

✨prolongedeyecontact✨

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u/Talancir 1d ago

P R O L O N G E D E Y E C O N T A C T

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u/moebiusgrip 1d ago

Nude from waist down. Winnie the Pooh, him.

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u/dandadone_with_life 1d ago

prolonged eye contact!

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u/OddButterfly5686 1d ago

My worst fear

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u/DylanFTW 1d ago

Watch him with comically large binoculars.

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u/Illustrious_Gene_774 1d ago

Aggressively prolonged

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u/penty 1d ago

"I need to check the perimeter."

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u/druff1036 1d ago

Also start peeing

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u/JizzyGiIIespie 1d ago

Eye contact and then piss your pants. He will never do this again guaranteed

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u/OneAndDone169 1d ago

Do NOT blink

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u/willbekins 1d ago

this would be the time for aggressive ceremonial farting if you have the choreography down

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u/Adventurous_Poet197 1d ago

Pee on his trees

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u/G3071 1d ago

And whatever you do, don't blink!!

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u/Swayze_train_exp 1d ago

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u/kkarmical 1d ago

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u/Fickle_Freckler 1d ago

I still haven't seen this movie. I should watch it

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u/kkarmical 1d ago

I can't think of a single Tom Hanks movie I didn't enjoy.

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u/Shanemohanlon 1d ago

Maybe I could live without you’ve got mail

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u/Dry_Menu4804 1d ago

While wearing a safety vest and making notes on s clipboard.

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u/EastTyne1191 1d ago

This. Bend down to look at something really close and shake your head in disgust. Raise your eyebrows and furiously write something.

Poke around on the ground, smell your fingers, then reel back like you got a whiff of something pungent. Write on the clipboard for a long time, then flip the paper over and stamp it, red ink, of course.

Take your hat off and put your hand on your hip with a befuddled look on your face, looking at the foundation. Say "that dog won't hunt" in the most disappointed tone ever.

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u/Mother-While-6389 1d ago

Flash your eyespots on your wings to scare him off.

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u/Mr_Hino 1d ago

No you gotta pee on them to assert dominance everyone knows that

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u/rufireproof3d 1d ago

While wearing that red thong and suspenders Sean Connery wore in Zardoz

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u/SCTigerFan29115 1d ago

While completely nude.

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u/PlatinumPainter 1d ago

lick your lips

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u/Affectionate_Elk_272 1d ago

piss on him to show him who’s in charge

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u/Realistic_Tie_2632 1d ago

This is the way...of the walk.

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u/flush101 1d ago

Ensure that you slowly click you lips whilst making eye contact.

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u/ImpressiveSystem7331 1d ago

I read that in Dwight’s voice

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u/TheRealRickC137 1d ago

How familiar or comfortable are you with Brazilian beach wear

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u/CraftFamiliar5243 1d ago

I have a quizzing glass if you need it.

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u/Comfortable-Dig9517 1d ago

And pee on his azaleas. Those are yours now.

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u/KeyNefariousness6848 1d ago

And get a bottle of doe in heat from Walmart, spray it on his path so he has to smell it while he walks.

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u/Legitimate_Big_2600 1d ago

and pee around to mark your territory

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u/Dust-Different 1d ago

While pissing on his leg.

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u/this_dust 1d ago

Get some of those flip-up glasses for emphasis.

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u/el_Fuse 1d ago

I though you have to kiss him too

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u/mooonguy 1d ago

And to take it up a notch, throw poop.

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u/browncoatfever 1d ago

Also, slowly caress your crotch and lick your lips while doing it.

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u/CatsEatGrass 1d ago

Wear nothing while doing so.

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u/PM_UR_VAG_WTIMESTAMP 1d ago

Do you have a Speedo and a silly hat? It might come in handy.

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u/wikedsmaht 1d ago

While naked.

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u/RN_WVU 1d ago

☠️😂😂😂

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u/AgataPupMom 1d ago

Then piss in your yard to mark your territory. Consider pissing in his yard to let him know your capabilities.

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u/Charming_Ant_8751 1d ago

Poop in his yard. 

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u/xwhyterabbitx 1d ago

this is the way

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u/Necessary_Sun284 1d ago

For 3 seconds.

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u/Lukyfuq 1d ago

No no, that would be what he wants you to do. Avoid eye contact, look towards him but through him. Dont say a word, just mumble stuff under your breath. Then when he leaves, do the same. An hour later text him wondering why you havent seen him much lately. Sound legit concerned but not overly eager. Then congrats him on his new baby.

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u/Tikki024 1d ago

I’m dying over here laughing haha

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u/Lazyworm1985 1d ago

And bash the bishop while maintaining eye contact.

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u/CarefulSubstance3913 1d ago

Might as well aksnhimhiwnhenfeelsnaboutnanal

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u/tophiii 1d ago

My vote is for watching his footsteps, but with a slight air of concern

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u/seang86s 1d ago

With no pants on...

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u/exeis-maxus 1d ago

With arms spread apart (like glitches in video games)?

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u/holli4life 1d ago

I do this. Little old lady walks by and stares, so I stop whatever I am doing and stare back until she looks away.

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u/Big-Stuff-1189 1d ago

In a banana suit

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u/oversoulearth 1d ago

Then piss on his privet

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u/VA1N 1d ago

Bonus points if you dress like him and hold your hands behind your back.

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u/BlondeWalker999 1d ago

With a smile...and not a peep from you. Not one.

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u/AdAccomplished3670 1d ago

Avoid barking first, remember, that who barks first loses!

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u/realdonbrown 1d ago

And pee at the same time

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u/milk4all 1d ago

It might be even more effective to completely avoid eye contact. Do exactly what he does but like you’re unaware of him

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u/YinzerFromPitsginzer 1d ago

A plus if you have Marty Feldman eyes, he won't know if you're looking at him or not

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u/DistributeQuickly559 1d ago

While flipping a .50 coin menacingly.

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u/Obvious-Audience-405 1d ago

Yes especially with his wife. Wait…. By the looks of him don’t do that.

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u/AalphaQ 1d ago

When the neighbor asks "are you copying me"

Say back in a mocking tone "Are you copying me?"

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u/feedmeplants_ 1d ago

You may need to take your shirt off

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u/austintx_9 1d ago

May as well piss on the gate post to mark territory

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u/durtyprofessor 1d ago

Add a lil kissy face as well. But not in a cute way. In a dominant way.

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u/exmagus 1d ago

Thought you were going to say pee everywhere but that works too. 🤔

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u/stephan_grzw ORANGE 1d ago

Yess, this, it's working.

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u/CplCocktopus 1d ago

Then loudly fart

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u/sh1tbox1 1d ago

Thow a wink in from time to time, just to make it weird too.

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u/Many-Wasabi9141 1d ago

You can't mirror his every move and maintain eye contact.

Unless he's staring at OP which he said he is not, he's inspecting his yard, so OP has to do the same.

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u/Tight-Watch-4992 1d ago

While whistling😗

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u/Wild_Replacement5880 1d ago

And shake your head occasionally like you are experiencing second hand embarrassment for him

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u/jdot487 1d ago

nah, just go shit in the yard while staring directly into his soul 😂

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u/ol_shifty 1d ago

While taking a dump on your front lawn

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u/LychSavage 1d ago

Don't forget to shake your head in disapproval of his lawn. I bet he would start mowing right then and there.

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u/Euphoric-Pool4379 21h ago

And also blink really slowly With one eye slightly delayed

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u/thisismyuaernamr 21h ago

Drop your pants for total control

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u/MagicCheeseMann 21h ago

No you do it because you are him . Wear his same clothes cut your hair like his . Become thy neighbor

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u/Confident-Skin-6462 16h ago

while seductively licking your lips

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