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The Picard Maneuver@startrek.website to The Onion@midwest.socialEnglish · 2 years ago

Dad Really Letting Newfound Fame From Nextdoor Coyote Post Go To His Head

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The Picard Maneuver@startrek.website to The Onion@midwest.socialEnglish · 2 years ago
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WOODSIDE, CA—Noting that he had gotten too big for his britches since he uploaded the photo, sources confirmed Tuesday that local dad Brian Flannery was really letting his newfound fame from a Nextdoor coyote post go to his head. “Seriously, he gets 14 likes on a blurry, zoomed-in picture he took of a coyote on his…
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    “I realize this is all very exciting for him, and that several people have commented things like ‘great pic’ and ‘best pic of him yet,’ but Dad’s taking it too far.

    Lol he’s been posting crappy pictures of the animals for awhile. That’s great

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      As is tradition on Nextdoor

      • anonionfinelyminced@kbin.social
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        As well as the near-hourly updates on scam calls, and the individual with clipboard that was suspiciously ringing the front door bell.

        • The Picard Maneuver@startrek.websiteOP
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          And “did anyone hear that gunshot?” on New Year’s Eve.

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    Look kids! I’m trending!

  • shalafi@lemmy.world
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    Oh god, it’s me.

    I wrote a long post on Nextdoor about how to repair your air conditioner cheaply and easily. That one got a lot of attention and engagement. “Yeah, don’t wanna brag, but I’m the AC guy.”

    And the last line in that article got me belly laughing!

    EDIT: Just posted the article on Nextdoor. I’ll be famous again!

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      Godspeed, AC guy!

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        3-hours and no smiley faces or comments. I am disappoint.

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          Oh no, it was a dud!

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    “Alright, son. I’m going to need you to put on this gorilla suit and go stand by the mailbox.”

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