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Passive Aggressive Notes: Painfully Polite and Hilariously Hostile Writings
by
Kerry Miller
Part voyeuristic entertainment, part group therapy, Passive Aggressive Notes offers a fascinating look at the all-too-familiar frustrations of embattled office drones, apartment dwellers, parents, and pet owners everywhere.
This curated collection combines dozens of outrageous, never-before-seen notes as well as favorites from Passiveaggressivenotes.coma 2008 Webby Award Wi...more
This curated collection combines dozens of outrageous, never-before-seen notes as well as favorites from Passiveaggressivenotes.coma 2008 Webby Award Wi...more
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
November 4th 2008
by William Morrow Paperbacks
(first published 2008)
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Some of these are hilarious, and some of them are only funny because they reflect how little we human beings see of ourselves. The one thing I learned from this book is that I do not write passive-aggressive notes. Every note I've ever left for neighbors, housemates, co-workers, and family members has been direct and to the point. Every note I've left requesting a change in behavior has been preceded by a face-to-face attempt at resolution that has not been successful. So now I feel pretty borin...more
Very funny examples if the kinds of notes coworkers, roommates, and family members leave for others. Not all of them are necessarily passive aggressive in my book, just a way to let multiple people know the same thing, but most are really funny, some laugh-out-loud hilarious. Near the end the notes became similar so I felt I was rereading the book but overall it was very enjoyable.
more proof that people are douches.
This book was originally inspired by passiveaggressivenotes.com, a popular website started by Kerry Miller, where people were asked to upload passive-aggressive notes that they have received or have found from any place imaginable. As the website states, the criteria for what constitutes a `passive-aggressive' note is taken from the New York times definition: "the classic description of the behavior captures a stubborn malcontent, someone who passively resists fulfilling routine tasks, complains...more
Passive-Aggressive Notes by Kerry Miller is a compilation of scrap writings composed by people most likely dealing with anger management issues and/or the individuals that piss them off. The collection showcases insight, humor, and art of petty notes. The notes are written tersely, varying in politeness and hostility with the occasional sight of profanity and caricatures, to express the feelings the composers won't say bluntly and directly to their roommates, coworkers, or passersby. Occasionall...more
Kerry Miller started collecting and posting passive aggressive notes on her blog (which became wildly popular). Soon people were sending her their own notes, her collection grew, and eventually it became this book. The notes range from passive aggressive to truly aggressive in tone (with lots of sarcasm heaped on in between). Topicwise, they address the frustration of having one’s lunch stolen from the office’s community refrigerator, roommates who won’t do dishes (or clean up after their cats),...more
While not the typical "Ulysses" fare I peruse, sometimes "Ulysses" fare can drive one to want to repeatedly flush one's head into the toilet. And speaking of toilets, that's where books like this come in handy. No, not in the emergency situation where you may find your roommate has left you with half a square of Charmin on the roll after you've had a long night drinking Milk Stout and you can therefore use the pages of the book to aggravate that nasty case of hemorrhoids. No. A book like this co...more
compilation of notes (some potty mouth)left by angry tenants, roommates, co-workers,etc.
ex: "please clear any unused time off the microwave when you are finished. some of us have o.c.d. and leftover time drives us crazy!"
or
the post it on the office fridge, "who is the jerk who keeps eating the trader joes sushi in the fridge?" and its post it reply "who is the jerk who keeps leaving such delicious sushi in the fridge?"
or
"this is the 3rd time michael jackson, amy grant, and the cast of disney hav...more
ex: "please clear any unused time off the microwave when you are finished. some of us have o.c.d. and leftover time drives us crazy!"
or
the post it on the office fridge, "who is the jerk who keeps eating the trader joes sushi in the fridge?" and its post it reply "who is the jerk who keeps leaving such delicious sushi in the fridge?"
or
"this is the 3rd time michael jackson, amy grant, and the cast of disney hav...more
Jul 22, 2010
Eastofoz
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Readers looking for a hilariously book that won't take long to read
Shelves:
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2010
This book was too freakin’ funny ! It’s a collection of notes left by disgruntled, miffed, fed up and downright p.o’ed people, some trying to hide their anger under the guise of politeness, others just letting it all hang out with a choice selection of handy dandy expletives for every occasion ;)
Each page has an actual photo of everything from a post-it note to a scribbled on table napkin. Some are long winded messes while others are short, snarky, snide and to the point. They’re loosely grouped...more
Each page has an actual photo of everything from a post-it note to a scribbled on table napkin. Some are long winded messes while others are short, snarky, snide and to the point. They’re loosely grouped...more
Oh I LOVE passive aggressive notes -- it's the fun of picking up a dead poisoned arrow and getting the last laugh. I have one on my kitchen bulletin board, from someone who thought I parked too close to her car: it starts out polite then some latch is undone and the writer releases the most seamless flow of colorful swearing and disgust.
But, oh no. This book didn't work. I tried it two different times, to make sure it wasn't my mood -- but I hardly chuckled, and instead both times got a stomach...more
But, oh no. This book didn't work. I tried it two different times, to make sure it wasn't my mood -- but I hardly chuckled, and instead both times got a stomach...more
My favorites:
Dear roomate: Prophylatics are indeed not to be flushed. (Source: google) Please cease this practice.
Quit stomping. (A passive aggressive note delivered via a carved pumpkin)
PLEASE DON'T LET ME CATCH YOU STARVING MY CHILD (UNBORN OR NOT) BY TASTING, EATING, OR STEALING MY FOOD
Weather changes. Often. It's not always what you expect. Sometimes it is. Life is better if you are dressed appropriately for the weather. I think we have. Pretty much. Squared away the deal with the weather.
Dear roomate: Prophylatics are indeed not to be flushed. (Source: google) Please cease this practice.
Quit stomping. (A passive aggressive note delivered via a carved pumpkin)
PLEASE DON'T LET ME CATCH YOU STARVING MY CHILD (UNBORN OR NOT) BY TASTING, EATING, OR STEALING MY FOOD
Weather changes. Often. It's not always what you expect. Sometimes it is. Life is better if you are dressed appropriately for the weather. I think we have. Pretty much. Squared away the deal with the weather.
Dear Reader,
If you've ever lived in a dorm or an apartment, you've most likely seen a note like the ones in this hilarious book that was posted in some common area. The topic varies, and the tone is sometimes ever-so-polite, but a current of hidden (or not-so-hidden) hostility is right under the surface. Try this book -- it's guaranteed to make you chuckle!
But please be sure to control your laughter, so as not to disturb others. (A Joke!)
Many thanks!
Your Friendly Librarian,
-- Louisa A. --
If you've ever lived in a dorm or an apartment, you've most likely seen a note like the ones in this hilarious book that was posted in some common area. The topic varies, and the tone is sometimes ever-so-polite, but a current of hidden (or not-so-hidden) hostility is right under the surface. Try this book -- it's guaranteed to make you chuckle!
But please be sure to control your laughter, so as not to disturb others. (A Joke!)
Many thanks!
Your Friendly Librarian,
-- Louisa A. --
What a great little collection of semi-voyeuristic moments of other peoples lives! The funniest notes, were of course those left to room mates. They left me feeling un-nostalgic for my one ill fated adventure in communal living. I have a definite soft spot for humor book like this, that started as blogs/webpages but became real world books.
The only draw back was that a large number of the notes were in cursive, and sadly I can not read cursive. Oh how my lack of education mocks me!
The only draw back was that a large number of the notes were in cursive, and sadly I can not read cursive. Oh how my lack of education mocks me!
I had high expectations for this book and was a little disappointed. It should really be called Aggressive Aggressive notes. Most of the notes (pictures of notes people have written to one another like co-workers and roommates) were hostile! A few though, were really, really funny. Like this one...
"Yo Dipwad! Guess what? Nobody is interested in stealing or breaking into your lame-ass Cherokee. Please removed the annoying, hyper-sensitive alarm system as it serves no purpose whatsoever. Love, The...more
"Yo Dipwad! Guess what? Nobody is interested in stealing or breaking into your lame-ass Cherokee. Please removed the annoying, hyper-sensitive alarm system as it serves no purpose whatsoever. Love, The...more
This was a cute quick read that opens your eyes to the reality that sometimes we are just not as good communicators as we think we are....LOL Brought back memories of college, etc too. One constructive critique about the book though is that the e-format is difficult to read. If you have an older kindle (Gen. 1-3) I don't think it is even possible to read it on that. Maybe on the DX but don't have one so I can't say for sure. I read it on my iPad mini and had to click on each photo and enlarge it...more
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Ah, the annual Christmas bathroom reader! This is one of the better blog-to-book conversions I have seen recently and has snippets of just the right length for a bathroom reader.
After reading a few chunks of this book, I find myself once again thanking my lucky stars I never have to live in a college dorm or share a 20-something apartment with acquaintances/roommates. Now if I can just get to the point were I no longer share work pantries with crazy people...
After reading a few chunks of this book, I find myself once again thanking my lucky stars I never have to live in a college dorm or share a 20-something apartment with acquaintances/roommates. Now if I can just get to the point were I no longer share work pantries with crazy people...
Being one who is passive aggressive and has left rather hostile, sarcastic notes on occasions when people have stolen food from communal fridges, etc. (and received hostile notes in return), I enjoyed this glimpse into how and why other people leave notes. Some were rather amusing and some were creative and so many were painfully poorly written.
Kerry Miller has found the best examples of how far downward we have gone in our attempts to communicate! These are hysterical, I was laughing until I was crying on some of them. Truly a great book to have around for a good laugh and to give to someone who commonly communicates through passive aggressive means. Loved this book!
"This is a trashcan. It is not a recycling bin. If you turn around, you will find the recycling bin sandwiched between the fridge and the coffee pot. There is really no excuse not to recycle with it's so accessible. You're keeping waste out of landfills and taking a small step to help save the environment. Thank you!"
I learned that passive aggressive behavior can be incredibly hilarious when it is not directed towards you! This book, which is made up of a variety of real-life notes, makes me wish I had kept some of the many notes I have written and received over the course of my life, especially in a variety of renting scenarios. Some favorites include: "Jesus doesn't steal Poptarts. NEITHER SHOULD YOU...you know who you are". or "Dear stalker, please DO NOT leave anymore notes or flowers on my door! I am NO...more
Exactly what the cover advertises. Most of the notes contained within are cringingly funny. All of them could have been, and maybe were, written my my mother. This book will convince you to scrape by without a roommate, even if you have to burn the furniture to heat your house this winter. Worth a look.
well, since i am a contributor, i love this book. just photos of shitty notes that neighbors, roommates, friends, family, coworkers and strangers leave for one another. a fun blog project some girl in new york started that got popular and turned into a book - every blogger's dream.
This book is a quick maybe one hour read. It consists of a bunch of passive aggressive notes that people have written to each other (co-workers, parent to child, room mates). If you need a quick pick me up try this book. Some of it is laugh out loud funny, some just a snicker.
Perfect for when you get annoyed with living with people. And is really motivational for why not to be passive aggressive. Then again, if you are not like me, then, maybe, it will motivate you to leave passive aggressive notes. Ah, but, well, they can be quite humorous!
This book is similar to Post Secret or Found books, but only contains passive aggressive notes. The majority of them seem to be addressed to either roommates, or neighbors. There are also quite a few notes about food theft at the work place. Most of them are short and hilarious!
A hilarious collection of notes from apartments, to the workplace, as well as random other places where people have reasons to bitch at others, using witty remarks, and sarcasm and other methods to get points across, rather than just confronting people face to face! Quick little read, full of laughs.
Concept is very funny. Some of the notes were too much. Painfully misspelled rants to room-mates who do not do dishes or leave lights on. Yikes. Most passive aggressive warning: notes "from the lovely ladies on your floor" - wow, therapy needed here.
Funny as all get out.. Passive Aggressive notes left from all types of people.. the sad and REALLY scary part... I have left notes very similar to these and started almost pissing myself when certain ones were shown.... just great. Fun way to pass a work day.
This was a fun and quick read! I laughed out loud at the things people wrote to co-workers, roommates, and family members and at some of the equally P-A responses. Lots of fun to read, and a quick way to boost your book count besides.
Amusing, but not nearly as funny as Found or Milk Eggs Vodka. The thing I really liked about those books was the author's witty observations and comments. In this book the notes had to stand alone and many were pretty similar.
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