Do you have some doubts that the neighborhood that you are living in has taken a turn for the worse? Sometimes, this can be a hard question to answer especially if we see the world with rose-colored glasses. Fortunately, I have come up with this simple list that will help you make your determination.
You see so many stolen supermarket carts next to dumpsters and front porches that you wonder if there are actually any left at the store.
There are more than two cars parked on a front yard on your block.
The ratio of pawn shops to convenient stores is greater than 5 to 1.
You can walk to more than three Bail Bondsman in less than five minutes.
Your neighbor is selling rabbits for the meat.
The sign on the road leading to your town says “Welcome to Detroit”
There is an abandoned, burnt out cop car parked in the grass medium.
The biggest beer display at the liquor store is dedicated to Colt 45.
Your daily entertainment is watching the Rent-A-Center truck try to repossess your deadbeat neighbor’s furniture while they pretend not to be home.
There are still payphones at every corner and people using them non-stop.
You last saw an Ice Cream Truck in 1986.
The closest movie theater only shows porn.
In the winter, the majority of garbage cans are used as impromptu campfires.
The closest Starbucks in 20 miles away.
Every Friday, you can see the line for the check cashing place from your home.
The mailman wears a bullet proof vest.
Brad Pitt wants to help out and build new houses on your block.
You can go to a local store and buy a single cigarette for 30 cents.
Did I miss any? Leave me a comment and let me know!
If there’s a dollar store in your neighborhood.
Oh my God I feel so depressed after reading this!! Is it really all that bad?!
i would love to have the 14 th line ..
You never see cops because they are not stupid enough to drive around your neighborhood.
Don’t be blame the cops. You try to be in their shoes.
What about the house, two doors down, weeds for a lawn, 5 years behind on outdoor paint and repairs, with visitors in sports cars, and fancy suvs coming by constantly – all hours of night and day?
Haha, thanks for posting this. This really made my day!
“The closest Starbucks in 20 miles away.” -> How is anybody able to live at place like this?
This is one sick list!!! Most of this has to be in some remote looking place.
Fantastic post. I think the neighbourhood you live in defines you as a person.
The mailman wears a bulletproof vest comment was brilliant. That typifies the neighbourhood
Can’t remember the last time I actually saw someone using a payphone!
i would love to have the 4th line ..
I like the one about the pay phones on every corner and all of them are in use. Too funny!!!
If only the nearest starbucks was 20 miles away
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