LA man regrets asking city to fix pothole: ‘Laughing at how bad this is’

After three months of looking at a massive crater on his property, a Los Angeles man woke up to an even bigger mess. According to a Reddit post, a large pothole had been collecting rubble for over a year after the homeowner begged the county to come out and fix the monstrosity.
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After three months of looking at a massive crater on his property, a Los Angeles man woke up to an even bigger mess. According to a Reddit post, a large pothole had been collecting rubble for over a year after the homeowner begged the county to come out and fix the monstrosity. The property owner said on May 9, 2025 the request was submitted. He was abruptly jolted awake on Monday by a loud asphalt truck completing a not-so-great job.
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- After three months of looking at a massive crater on his property, a Los Angeles man woke up to an even bigger mess. According to a Reddit post, a large pothole had been collecting rubble for over a year after the homeowner begged the county to come out and fix the monstrosity.
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LA man regrets asking city to fix pothole: ‘Laughing at how bad this is’
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