In an unprecedented move yesterday, the residents of a Seattle punk house declared their bathroom a sovereign nation, promptly initiating a chaotic standoff with the local Homeowners Association. Citing their right to self-determination and unlimited joint rolling, the punks—dubbed the Republic of Soap Scum—erected a makeshift border checkpoint using empty PBR cans and an inflatable flamingo.The HOA swiftly issued an eviction notice, claiming that the punk enclave violated multiple covenants including 'excessive noise levels' and 'questionable odors.' In an official statement, the HOA president remarked, "Their national anthem, which seems to consist entirely of off-key screaming and bong rips, poses a serious threat to community tranquility."Ironically, some HOA...