[Xenalyte]

They could also keep a pot of boiled cabbage constantly going on the stove. That has a unique smell the neighbors would enjoy.

When we were growing up, in the '80s when poufy Texas hair was deemed a good thing, occasionally my mother would perm my very thick hair - it took three or four hours to roll it all up.

One Saturday, unaware of the beauty plans of the women in his household, my dad decided to make sauerkraut.

My sister and brother had to leave the house. I wished I could - my eyes were watering - but Mom wouldn't let me up for air until I was completely rolled.

That was 25 years ago, and on quiet clear days, I can still smell the sauerkraut/perm combination, God help me.

[ladyjane]

I have friends who are dealing with kim chi being cooked in their condominium building. Not sure if that's how you spell it but it has a very strong odor.

A few years ago I looked at an apartment in that building, not to live there but as a rental, and the people below were cooking that stuff. The odor was so strong that I walked away from an excellent buying opportunity. The unit could be had at 20% below market value but I figured I could never sell it or rent it.

[Niteranger68]

That was 25 years ago, and on quiet clear days, I can still smell the sauerkraut/perm combination, God help me.

Just imagine, if you had lived in shoddy condos with elitist neighbors, you wouldn't have this memory to share.