Answer: Political yard signs
Clues: “Lawn” and “Opinion”
A survey reveals the 175 cities where residents are most irritated by a neighbor’s political yard sign. Nationally, Madison is 36th and Milwaukee is 129th. 60% of Wisconsinites said they knew their neighbors’ political leanings, while 40% weren’t sure or preferred not to know. As for the actual influence of yard signs, opinion was split: 46% of people think these signs can sway voters, while 54% believe they’re just lawn ornaments with no real effect on election results.
Most respondents agreed that political yard signs should have their season, with 76% supporting the idea that signs should only be displayed during specific times of the year, like the lead-up to an election. 24% admitted they’d consider removing a neighbor’s sign if they disagreed with it, 76% were clear that they’d rather not cross that line. 58% of people were unaware of laws regulating the display of political yard signs.
Here are the top 10 cities most frustrated by political yard signs:
1. Fort Lauderdale, FL
2. Little Rock, AR
3. Pasadena, CA
4. West Palm Beach, FL
5. Portland, ME
6. Omaha, NE
7. Surprise, AZ
8. El Paso, TX
9. Ann Arbor, MI
10. Salt Lake City, UT
Survey: The U.S. Cities Most Irritated by Neighbors’ Political Yard Signs in 2024 – Geek Nexus