Not too long ago, a good friend shared a postcard that they had obtained within the mail—it was a photograph of a serious-looking household with the headline, “NEW FAMILY ON ST JOHNS PL.” The postcard went on to supply extra data:
We’re the brand new household (The Bansons) residing at 56322 St. Johns Pl. Thanks for having us right here. We solely ask one factor: PLEASE DON’T TALK TO US. We now have nothing towards any of you. We’re simply in a faith the place we do not need you to speak to us. Don’t method us. Don’t welcome us. Nothing mistaken with our household. We simply want to keep alone.
The again of the postcard revealed entrance and aspect views of the three family members, together with their names, ages, and hobbies: David, Age 43, Automotive Engines; Maris, Age 29, Shoe Assortment; and Davis Jr., Age 12, Toy Males.
I discovered the entire thing hilarious. And as a lot as I felt like these new neighbors could be simply the form of folks I might wish to be associates with, I figured the entire thing in all probability wasn’t actual, so I poked round and discovered it is an artwork piece by Alan Wagner, who describes himself like this on his Patreon: “I am Alan, I make comedy, I make movies, I make issues.” The postcard was the August 2023 Patreon shock, entitled “Do not Speak To Us Household.”Â
Should you’re a fan of bizarre comedy, with a form of Tim Robinson vibe, you may in all probability like Alan Wagner’s work. You may see a few of his work on X, Instagram and YouTube, however if you would like extra, you possibly can be a part of his Patreon. The bottom tier is just $3.00 and consists of the next:
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In his Patreon video he explains that 10% of his month-to-month earnings go to NAMI, the Nationwide Alliance on Psychological Sickness.
