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Disagree with communal fridge

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Frannni · 02/08/2024 18:29

Our neighbour, we shall call them “neighbour X” recentl started a discussion on the street WhatsApp about needing a communal fridge so anyone on the street can store excess fridge stuff over the summer. Everyone chipped in and “neighbour x” bought the fridge.

I am starting to get a bit miffed about it all, as firstly the fridge is kept at neighbour Xs house, which means they kind of control it. Secondly, we needed to use it recently to store excess drinks as we were having people over. Guess what, it was full so no use at all.

What has really annoyed me is that I have since heard it was mainly full due to neighbour X filling it with their own stuff. I am feeling really annoyed that we chipped in £50 for something we cannot even use when we need it. AIBU?

OP posts:
ResisterOfTwaddleRex · 02/08/2024 18:42

SomethingUniqueThisTime · 02/08/2024 18:41

This is a totally mad idea. Can you imagine the chaos at Christmas!

What if the neighbour goes away at Christmas and the other neighbours can't access their party food n booze? They've not thought it through 😂

Aquamarine1029 · 02/08/2024 18:42

If Mr. X suggests a communal car that he'll park in his garage, you should probably pass.

BeachBae · 02/08/2024 18:42

If this is real, more fool you op 😂

SomethingUniqueThisTime · 02/08/2024 18:41

This is a totally mad idea. Can you imagine the chaos at Christmas!

xyz111 · 02/08/2024 18:41

Of course it was going to end in tears, it's so obvious 🤣. What an absolute bizarre thing.

Aquamarine1029 · 02/08/2024 18:41

I think this thread might be destined for the MN Classics.

pocketaces · 02/08/2024 18:40

This has to be real. Its so crazy not even a troll seeking attention would think of it.

BigBarm · 02/08/2024 18:40

I’ve been on here for about 16/17 years and this is maybe the craziest thing I’ve read on here. 🤣

burnoutbabe · 02/08/2024 18:40

I'd agree a rota do it's moved every 3 months.

I mean it's mad anyway but I'd want to have my turn or justl my own half's shelf.

Can't be more than 6-8 people involved as fridges are only £400 or so? So you each own half a shelf?

GoogleWhacked · 02/08/2024 18:40

This is the most bizarre idea ever!!!! WTAF 🤯
I think neighbour x has conned you all into buying him a new fridge 😵‍💫

Strictlymad · 02/08/2024 18:40

halava · 02/08/2024 18:36

There needs to be a Fridge Moving party each weekend. Said fridge is moved from one contributor to another so everyone gets time to hog the space. Exceptions made for birthdays and the like.

Such fun and frolics await you all.

Brilliant!!

Onehotday · 02/08/2024 18:40

I'm sorry to say that your neighbour saw you all coming.

sunsetsandboardwalks · 02/08/2024 18:39

Oh come on, really? They've just conned you all into paying £50 towards their new fridge 😂

YellowphantGrey · 02/08/2024 18:39

sonofrageandlove · 02/08/2024 18:37

Haha this is INSANE why would you do this

I'm waiting for the neighbour to start charging for the extra electric the communal fridge is using 😂

keepYourDogQuiet · 02/08/2024 18:38

😂

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 02/08/2024 18:38

The worst idea ever, amazed anyone agreed to it or fronted the money

sonofrageandlove · 02/08/2024 18:37

Haha this is INSANE why would you do this

Aquamarine1029 · 02/08/2024 18:37

I can't believe Mr. X has so many daft neighbours. He saw all of you coming 100 miles away. Unless you want a massive falling out and a feud that will last until one of you moves, let it go.

ItsAlrightDarling · 02/08/2024 18:37

A communal neighbourhood fridge is a bonkers idea and anyone who contributed willingly deserves everything they get!

Ponkpinkpink15 · 02/08/2024 18:37

Are they all keeping their foot polish in it?

PeriIsKickingMyButt · 02/08/2024 18:36

It was a mad idea and more fool you for basically buying your neighbour a fridge.

halava · 02/08/2024 18:36

There needs to be a Fridge Moving party each weekend. Said fridge is moved from one contributor to another so everyone gets time to hog the space. Exceptions made for birthdays and the like.

Such fun and frolics await you all.

YellowphantGrey · 02/08/2024 18:35

Your neighbour saw you all coming!

How often would a communal spare fridge be needed?! Why not just buy your own?!

nationalsausagefund · 02/08/2024 18:35

Fuck there’s 36 neighbours in our group chat. Our fridge is going to be INSANE

MrJeremyFisher · 02/08/2024 18:35

You all agreed to this set up so there's not much you can do about it. Just write the money off and forget about it. It'll only wind you up more if you keep trying to use it.