It was just a regular Tuesday morning — coffee still brewing, half-asleep, when I walked into the kitchen and spotted it. There it was: a weird, pink foam stuck to the corner of the wall. About eight centimeters long, bent like a pussy willow branch, and kind of crunchy-looking. It looked like it had just sprouted overnight, glued there like some strange alien artifact.
At first, I thought it was a mutant shrimp or a forgotten piece of candy gone rogue. (Hey, I hadn’t had my caffeine yet.)
Of course, my immediate reaction was panic — so naturally, I posted it on Reddit.
What Is It? Fungus? Alien Larvae?
The guesses came flying in. Some said it was insulation foam. Others swore it was bug casings. And a few were absolutely convinced it was alien larvae preparing to take over my apartment. Ah, the internet never disappoints.
But here’s the kicker: it didn’t smell, didn’t move, and didn’t feel anything like something natural. Still, it didn’t seem like something to just brush off. No holes above it, no obvious source—just that weird pink blob, staring at me like it had unfinished business.
Enter the Landlord
Then, in strolls my landlord, calm as a cucumber, acting like this is the most normal Tuesday ever. Without gloves or hesitation, he wipes the thing off with a disinfectant wipe — one swift swipe and crunch later, it’s gone.
“It’s probably just sealing foam,” he said casually. “If it comes back, call me.”
And just like that, mystery solved — or so he thought. Just a shrug, a smirk, and the lingering smell of Lysol left behind.
Landlords, am I right?
So, What Was That Pink Foam?
Most likely, it’s old expanding foam insulation that somehow puffed out through a crack or seam. Maybe a botched patch job or a ghost of a screw hole from a long-lost cabinet handle.
Or maybe… it was something far stranger. A bug nest. A cursed mushroom. A sign that it’s finally time to move out.
Truth be told, I still don’t know. But I do have pictures, an unresolved mystery, and a now spotless wall.
Got any wild guesses?
What To Do If You Find Pink Foam on Your Wall
Here’s my totally unofficial advice, born from pure curiosity and a dash of paranoia:
- Don’t touch it barehanded — seriously, you don’t know what you’re dealing with.
- Take pictures before it disappears or someone wipes it off.
- Check around it for old screw holes, cracks, or signs it might be expanding from somewhere.
- Ask your landlord or maintenance to check it out — they might just clean it up, but better safe than sorry.
- If you’re really concerned, get it tested — mold, pests, or chemicals aren’t things to mess with.
- And if you ever pull it off and it crunches weirdly? Definitely tell the internet.
