Monday, August 3, 2009

To the Family Living Alone in the 32 Story Condo: Haiku Advice


Alone in condo
Recession-induced
Shining
Intruders at night!

Make like Home Alone!
Camp in the elevator!
Bowl in the hallway!

You'll miss the quiet
When the economy turns!
Home alone no more.


Read more about the plight of the lonely family here.

6 comments:

  1. I feel bad for these people. The news story I saw did not explain if they knew they were the first buyers for that building, or if existing owners have since forclosed or sold. If they knew going in that they were first, they should have known there was no guarantee in this economy that other buyers would follow. Also, advertising that the building is empty on the news is not going to help prevent future intruders!

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  2. The details of the story reveal that there were two condos, and for some reason everyone was able to move into the other one, but some problem with these people's mortgage won't allow a "swap."

    It would be kind of creepy!

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  3. Oh, wow, what a strange situation. A perfect situation to haiku about, though. And the 'Home Alone' photo is a nice touch!

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  4. Creepy comparison to the Shining! I wouldn't want to live there either.

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  5. Yeah, if I were them, I'd prefer the Home Alone reference!

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  6. I think there's one in Philadelphia like that -- or was. A tad creepy!

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