Barefoot Runner Threatens To Report Neighbors Over Acorns

MINNEAPOLIS — A member of the barefoot running community (yes, apparently it's a thing) in Minneapolis wants his neighbors to know; stepping on acorns hurts, so please sweep them up or he'll have to report you to the city.

"Lately I've noticed that the sidewalks have been LITTERED with acorns. As a competitive barefoot runner, this makes my training sessions very difficult," the runner wrote in the I LOVE NE MINNEAPOLIS Facebook group.

"So this is just a friendly reminder to please keep your sidewalks clear of any acorns or other debris that might injure those whom are active members of the barefoot running community, including myself," he added.

"I would hate to have to complain to the City about this, so just wanted to give everyone a heads up!"

It probably won't shock anyone that his neighbors weren't exactly thrilled with this "friendly reminder."

Some of the most hilarious replies offered creative solutions, such as "Maybe a pair of squirrels could be strapped to your feet."

Others replies include:

• "Getting a platoon of squirrels put together as we speak"
• "Run with a leaf blower"
• "I hate seeing feet so this sounds like a trend I will not be supporting"
• "If only there were something you could put on your feet to protect against acorns and other debris"

A city of Minneapolis spokesperson told Patch that "while property owners may receive work orders to remove large, fallen branches that block sidewalks, acorns are too small to warrant these actions."

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