Lawn greeting
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A lawn greeting is a prank display set up in the lawn of an unwary recipient, most often done under the cover of night.
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[edit] Flamingoing
The most popular form of lawn greeting is a flock of plastic flamingos, the classic symbol of tackiness in suburban America. Many lawn greetings companies are themed on delivering pink flamingos along with a personalized sign, usually with a humorous saying for the recipient.
[edit] Critters 2D and 3D
The popularity of lawn greetings has expanded to include groupings of a wide array of critters and symbols, including but not limited to pigs, cows, chickens, frogs, large rubber ducks, tombstones, hearts, swans, fish and many more themes. The decorations may be flat signs, three-dimensional, or larger than life inflatables.
[edit] Baby Announcements
Baby announcement storks are also included in the lawn greetings industry. These giant storks are often 6-8 feet tall and typically include a personalized "baby bundle" with the baby's name and vital stats. This is often left as a keepsake for the parents.
Lawn greetings are typically ordered by friends and family to surprise the recipient for an occasion such as a retirement, birthday, graduation, or even wedding proposals. They are often set up by loved ones although many companies specializing in these displays can be found worldwide.
[edit] Fund Raisers
"Flockings" are often done by groups trying to raise funds. They leave a flock of pink flamingos on the lawn of an unwary recipient. That homeowner then pays the flockers to move the flamingos to someone else's yard. Although the practice is benign, it can be considered a form of extortion.
