Unusual Mail Delivery: Hearse Replaces Postal Truck in Rural Area

Mason Riverwind

Updated Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a surprising twist that seems like a scene straight out of a quirky indie movie, an image on Reddit titled "Our mail delivery 'truck' today" has captured the internet's imagination. The picture, set in a semi-rural area surrounded by dense greenery, features a silver or light gray hearse parked near a mailbox. This unconventional mail delivery vehicle has sparked a flurry of humorous and curious comments from users.

The background of the image is lush with tall plants and trees, providing a vibrant green frame for the scene. At the center, the hearse, typically associated with funeral services, stands out with its distinct design—a large trunk space covered by a long, low roof. The vehicle's rear headlights are visible, and the side door appears slightly ajar, indicating recent activity.

In the foreground, a large mound of light brown material, possibly sand or dirt, partially obscures the right side of the hearse. This mound extends towards the mid-frame, blending seamlessly with the light brown ground, which has patches of loose dirt and debris scattered around.

Reddit users have had a field day with this unusual sight. One user quipped, "Probably used to work in the dead-letters department," while another humorously asked, "Do you live in a mound of dirt?" The hearse's unexpected role as a mail delivery vehicle led one commenter to remark, "Looks like he's about to do a... dead drop," followed by a cheeky, "I'll see myself out."

Another user reminisced, "I thought Mort had retired," while others speculated on the unique choice of vehicle. "So I just looked it up and apparently, you can just buy a hearse car (that's the name of these) on eBay. They go for suspiciously cheap on the UK version..." shared one curious commenter.

For those familiar with rural postal services, this sight might not be entirely surprising. One user shared their experience, "I used to work as a Rural Carrier in a post office. We weren't assigned postal trucks and had to use our own cars."

The image also prompted some practical advice, with one user suggesting, "Maybe skip checking the mail today," and another adding, "Ya know what? Just go back to bed and try this whole 'life' thing tomorrow."

Overall, this image of a hearse delivering mail has not only provided a comedic break but also highlighted the resourcefulness and humor that can be found in everyday life. Whether it's a commentary on postal service creativity or just a quirky coincidence, this image has certainly left a lasting impression.

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Top Comments from Reddit

letsbuildasnowman

Final notice

vizbones

Probably used to work in the dead-letters department.

PolishBishop

Looks like he's about to do a... dead drop. (I'll see myself out.)

astromech_dj

Do you live in a mound of dirt?

Spdrjay

🤔 I thought Mort had retired.

Capital-Blacksmith19

Hah! Dead letters.

LeveragedPittsburgh

Better pay that water bill.

Redmudgirl

That’s quite the replacement vehicle🤭

techman710

Are you expecting bad news?

Plus_Constant_987

Mail from the post offices "Dead Letter" room.

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