At A Certain Point, You Just Have To Call The Rude Adult Shit's Mother
My prime writing hours were ruined today. I typically wake up at 5 a.m. -- best brain time -- because I am working on a very hard chapter in my next book, plus I have my columns to write, radio show to prep, and a talk to write for the Human Behavior and Evolution Society conference.
Unbelievably, after shoving myself into bed at 10:30 pm, I was awakened from a deep sleep by loud voices at 2:48 a.m. Now, I live in an old house with really thick wooden doors inside. The noise was audible through two thick interior doors (both shut) and one exterior door.
It was a loud outdoor backyard party -- still going at almost 3 a.m. -- thrown by the rude soap opera actress next door. She does this with some frequency. And sure, have a party, but take it indoors when it gets late -- or super-late.
What an assboil.
Clearly, since I've asked her numerous times not to be more considerate, it is of no interest to her that there are other residents all around her house -- feet from her backyard. (One is an elderly lady -- about a foot from her yard -- who probably can't afford to risk the conflict of speaking up.)
So, sick of these rotten, rude awakenings, I did a little Googling, figured out her mom's name, and left her a message at her interior design business about her daughter's rotten behavior, asking her to do something about it. ("Sure, have a backyard party, but when it gets really late, take it inside so you don't wake neighbors feet away," was some of the gist of it, along with saying, "Surely, you didn't raise your daughter to be so inconsiderate...did you?")
Here's hoping the message will be conveyed and will have some sort of impact -- and that mommy isn't as inconsiderate, self-absorbed, and rotten a person as her daughter.
I have found that pepper gas grenades work well in this situation.
ParatrooperJJ at May 9, 2015 9:38 AM
You? Awesome. I hope that works.
Suzanne Lucas at May 9, 2015 9:44 AM
Thanks, Suzanne -- especially coming from you, I really appreciate that.
And Para, I try to go for solutions that don't lead to bigger problems (such as arrest and prison).
Amy Alkon at May 9, 2015 9:59 AM
My sons kindergarten performance was this past week-all the kindergarten kids have practiced songs all year, and sing them for their parents. At least half the parents talked through the performance. 2 women right behind me weren't even TRYING to keep their voices down. I asked them "can you please not talk during the show?" quite nicely. I was rewarded by evil stares, and the recommencement of their talking. Who the fuck raised these people? And why would they come to their kids show is they cared so little about their kids feelings or hard work? I truly just don't get it.
momof4 at May 9, 2015 12:42 PM
I was married to an actress.
Give up. They live for attention of any sort.
Gog_Magog_Carpet_Reclaimers at May 9, 2015 12:59 PM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2015/05/awakened-at-248.html#comment-6007329">comment from Gog_Magog_Carpet_ReclaimersShe was on a major soap for years -- this is a source of serious money -- yet she has a moochstarter up to get other people to pay for a short film she wants to do. Seems to me the mark of a jerk. As is the truly rude repeat behavior from her over the years. She gets that she's rude -- at one point, she said she'd bring people indoors after 10. Now she's apparently managed to just decide, "Screw the neighbors."
Oh, and don't get me started on the dogs she leaves in her yard to bark all day. Hasn't been happening lately, but earlier in the Spring, it was terrible. Hours and hours and hours of barking.
Amy Alkon
at May 9, 2015 1:24 PM
Amy, my advice: call TMZ. Be sure to include every juicy detail. ;-)
Oftentimes for Whollywood Whores such as your neighbor, bad publicity is the only thing they really care about.
qdpsteve at May 9, 2015 2:58 PM
A trip to a local Starbucks wifi could help. Just post to Craig’s list and other internet party lists. Write about a free party hosted by the Soap Opera star with free drinks, medical marijuana (with valid pot card) etc. She is giving back to the community etc. Make sure to give her address and a picture of the front door/side door. Just tell them to come in. Video the fun and sell it to TMZ.
Just make sure to delete this post from your website.
David H at May 9, 2015 9:53 PM
" . . . and that mommy isn't as inconsiderate, self-absorbed, and rotten a person as her daughter."
I would not hold my breath on that. If mommy raised her either she raised her that way or long ago gave up trying to teach her manners.
But, kudos to you for trying! And trying in a civilized manner too.
charles at May 10, 2015 5:31 AM
Okay, I confess: I watched soaps for years and I still regularly read Soap Opera Digest. I am DYING to know who this woman is. Amy, can you give us a hint? Did the name of her soap have an ampersand in it? Is she still on it? I promise I won't mention her name on your blog, but man, am I curious…
I hope her mother comes through. You need your sleep.
marion at May 10, 2015 8:28 PM
So sick of these types! I would gladly anonymously prank call both daughter and mother ....
Gary at May 11, 2015 1:17 AM
So sick of these types! I would gladly anonymously prank call both daughter and mother ....
Gary at May 11, 2015 1:17 AM
So sick of these types! I would gladly anonymously prank call both daughter and mother ....
Gary at May 11, 2015 1:17 AM
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