Photos: Top ten Passive-Aggressive Notes from Colorado, 2013 edition

Last year, we paid tribute to the ultra-funny Passive-Aggressive Notes website with a collection of our ten favorite Passive-Aggressive Notes from Colorado. But a year later, Coloradans have shared plenty more passive aggression, on subjects ranging from extreme Christmas light displays and restaurant service to dog crap and urinal use...

By Michael Roberts

April 12, 2013

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Last year, we paid tribute to the ultra-funny Passive-Aggressive Notes website with a collection of our ten favorite Passive-Aggressive Notes from Colorado. But a year later, Coloradans have shared plenty more passive aggression, on subjects ranging from extreme Christmas light displays and restaurant service to dog crap and urinal use. We've collected our latest ten faves, including notes and photos. Check them out below, and click on the links to visit the original posts. Enjoy them passively or aggressively -- your choice.

Number 10: You're getting a gift whether you invite me to your bridal shower or not!

Note: The inscription above was on a "trashy romance novel" found in a Colorado Goodwill. What a passive-aggressive reaction!

Number 9: The homeowners association said to paint the fence....

From Colorado Springs -- a smiley face that undoubtedly masks a bunch of other expressions.

Continue for more of our top ten Passive-Aggressive Notes from Colorado, 2013 edition. Number 8: I love Jesus, but I'm not so sure about my brother

How come Kaylee never gets to be the oldest?

Number 7: A piss-poor attitude

Helpful tips for dudes who've never urinated before.

Continue for more of our top ten Passive-Aggressive Notes from Colorado, 2013 edition. Number 6: Jerk turkeys wanted

Lint: America's silent menace.

Number 5: Happy holiday

Visitors to this Griswold-esque Christmas display in Denver....

...encountered both a blinding salute to Our Lord and Savior and the following note: And one more thing: Merry Goddamn Christmas!

Continue for more of our top ten Passive-Aggressive Notes from Colorado, 2013 edition. Number 4: Read the fine print

Our next bout: The server versus the fry cook in a battle to the death.

Number 3: Surprise in the mail

Don't know what was in the packages being sent by this Denverite -- but we have a feeling that whatever they contained was terrifying.

Continue for more of our top ten Passive-Aggressive Notes from Colorado, 2013 edition. Number 2: Killing with kindness

We're taking the shitty, cheap food off the menu right away!

Number 1: Poo on you

Seen in Denver, where bad pet-owner behavior really stinks.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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