#Steal My Parking Slot? Good bye, key slots 🚗
This happened around 20 years ago when my family and I were out for a visit to the cemetery on a holiday. The traffic was a nightmare, but we decided to stop at a restaurant for a meal. As we waited for a parking slot to open up, little did I know that I was about to experience a classic case of parking lot justice.
##The Parking Predicament
After around ten minutes of waiting, a car finally pulled out of a spot, and I saw my chance to park. However, just as I was about to make my move, an inconsiderate driver swooped in and stole my spot. Despite the protests of onlookers who saw what had happened, this brazen individual decided that their need for the spot was more important than common courtesy.
##The Great Confrontation
Luckily, I was able to find another parking spot not too far away. As my family and I settled down at a table in the restaurant, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw that the parking spot thief was sitting at the table across from us. The audacity of this individual was infuriating, and I felt the urge to give them a piece of my mind.
##Revenge is Sweet
Feeling a mix of anger and determination, I decided to take matters into my own hands. Back in the day, keyless entry cars were not as common, and asshat (as I had dubbed him in my mind) drove a station wagon that required manual key entry. Seizing the opportunity for revenge, I grabbed a couple of toothpicks and strategically inserted them into the front door locks of the offender’s car, breaking them off so that access from the front was impossible.
##The Plot Thickens
As my family and I finished our meal, I kept a watchful eye on asshat from a distance. When the time was right, we swiftly made our exit from the restaurant and the parking lot. Meanwhile, across the way, the offender was left scratching their head in confusion as they struggled to figure out how to gain entry to their own vehicle.
##The Sweet Taste of Victory
As we drove away, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Watching asshat fumble with their car doors in frustration was a small but satisfying victory in the face of their earlier selfish actions. I hope the locksmith fees were worth it for this individual who had thoughtlessly taken my spot without a second thought.
In the end, justice was served, and I learned that sometimes a little creativity and ingenuity can go a long way in righting a wrong. So, the next time you think about swooping in and stealing someone’s parking spot, remember that you never know who might be waiting to outsmart you in the end. #parkingjustice #revengeisbittersweet #karmawillgetyou 🚦🅿️
Good for you. Douche bags like that need to be called out and punished. Hopefully he learned a valuable lesson, but probably not.
You picked on his douchery and taught him a lesson
I carry crazy glue in my car for this purpose, instead of tooth picks.
This is exactly why you don’t do what asshat did. You’re basically asking for damage to your car when you do.
Well played there.
In a similar circumstance about 20 years ago before dashcams were even a thing… I released air from 2 tyres. Even if the driver has tyre changing skills of an F1 racing team, the car only has 1 spare, not 2.
Your technique is a lot quicker and more covert.
Nice job ! I approve.