We were trying to enjoy the series finale of Stranger Things on New Year’s Eve when our phone binged. It was 12:30 a.m., and we figured a family member or friend was wishing us a Happy New Year.

We were wrong.

It was Wissahickon School Board Director Dan Strauss.

Odd. Why is this clown messaging me on NYE?

As you may remember, Strauss once responded to an inquiry we made while he was running for the school board very crudely. He had made a comment on Facebook that could be interpreted as him trying to out someone. When we asked about the comment, he told us to suck a juicy fart right out of his ass. He then proceeded to message another person we know and referred to me as “fat.” You can read about Strauss’ full comments here.

Yes, he is a real charmer.

His initial NYE message was an emoji we were not familiar with (we think it is a salute of some sort). Given our previous experience with Strauss, we figured we would bite and give him the opportunity to say something stupid.

We replied with a simple, “Happy New Year.”

He then proceeded to show just how unserious a person he truly is.

He replied, “Same to you homie. Keep doing you, hope some [sic] meet you in person in ‘26.” He then offered a “Stay Juicy.”

We told him that we would pass on meeting, as we don’t have a gas mask. We also offered that he was amazingly stupid, with a complete lack of self-awareness.

Poor Strauss just can’t help himself. And his fellow members of the Wissahickon School Board should be embarrassed. Not about Strauss, but about themselves. They had an opportunity to deal with him during the campaign, and they ignored it.

Photo: Strauss’ and fellow candidates campaign. We added the hat, horn, text, and the background chalkboard.