‘Tis the season to be jolly, but for one Reddit user, consideritlost2, it’s more like ’tis the season to dodge an endless stream of cars parading through their driveway. In a holiday twist on the classic tale of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” consideritlost2 is grappling with a seasonal woe that’s no laughing matter—well, at least not until you hear the details.
The Twinkling Turmoil
Living on what is supposed to be a quiet dead-end street, consideritlost2 has found themselves at the epicenter of a twinkling holiday spectacle that has catapulted their neighbors’ homes into Christmas stardom. The two festive aficionados across the street have turned their houses into veritable winter wonderlands, gaining local news coverage and even securing a spot on Google’s list of top Christmas light displays to drive by.
Now, you might be thinking, what’s the problem? More lights, more joy, right? Well, consideritlost2 is singing a different carol. The dazzling display comes at a cost—a cost measured in traffic, disrupted lawn decor, and a generally Grinchy demeanor.
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The Accidental Roundabout
In a Reddit thread that could rival a Christmas comedy script, consideritlost2 bemoans the ho-ho-horror of their situation. The culprits? Not the neighbors and their festive fervor but the seemingly endless parade of cars using their driveway as the perfect U-turn spot. Consideritlost2’s property has become the accidental roundabout for eager holiday sightseers.
“I stopped counting at 105 cars one night last year,” laments the frustrated homeowner, and the litany of traffic troubles doesn’t stop there. Sprinkler heads crushed? Check. Lawn resembling a winter warzone? Check. Vehicles narrowly avoiding becoming part of the festive light display? Double-check.
In an attempt to ward off the driveway invaders, consideritlost2 tried deploying candy cane lights—because what says “do not enter” like festive, minty road markers? Unfortunately, even these sweet deterrents fell victim to the wheels of holiday enthusiasts, leaving the homeowner in a candy cane conundrum.
The Reddit thread is filled with advice on how to get out of this situation, for example, “Just put up some posts and a snow fence at the end of your property. It’s temporary and easy to remove even after the ground freezes and the lights are done with but will stop people from driving over your crap.
Could toss up a couple private property signs and even a sign saying No U Turns.”
Another user humorously suggested, “Buy some big ass boulders to line your property. Place a huge chain across your driveway after you get home for the day.
You can put Christmas lights on them to keep with the Christmas spirit.”
And there are those who believe that there is profit to be made in this situation: “Set up at the entrance and collect a small entry fee/toll/donations.
you are not gonna stop it. might as well try to collect a few bucks to compensate you and the other neighbors.” Not very Christmas-like, if we may add.
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When Twinkling Lights Turn into a Traffic Nightmare
Desperation sets in as consideritlost2, now bearing the unofficial title of the Grinch of the neighborhood, seeks the wisdom of the masses on Reddit. The plea for help: “Is there a way to keep people from driving through my driveway and yard that doesn’t look completely tacky?”
And so, we turn to you, our readers, for your innovative and whimsical solutions to rescue consideritlost2’s Christmas spirit. What would you do in this situation? How can one discourage drive-by merrymakers without resorting to anti-festive fortifications? Share your ingenious ideas, and let’s collectively save this homeowner from a Grinchy fate.
After all, it’s the season of giving – giving consideritlost2 a break from being the unintentional star of the neighborhood Christmas light tour. So, let the festive brainstorming commence!
