Get my flipper and open the charging port!
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Walk over it. Even if it's filmed, they are in a crosswalk what would come of that? Get some friends to do the same. If they don't want their car walked on, don't park on the crosswalk.
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I dont think the police would care that much if I called them about an improperly parked car. I'd call them anyways and use my best Sheldon Cooper impression and make a huge deal out of it.
Seems like a valid reason to go full Karen mode.
Maybe covering everything with cars and car infrastructure was a bad idea.
~~I'd be like 🤌. Maybe even 🤌🤌.~~
~~Hint: the plate on the car behind the black one~~
~~nevermind, it's France. I'd read an "I" at first.~~
don't listen to me, it's not even France
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Wrong place.
And also, who tf parks so wrong?
I would think wow that's terrible parking, and would wonder if they'll get a ticket from somebody who makes a living putting tickets on improperly parked cars.
If it's a hot day, I rub my genitals on the windscreen. Really get a nice smearing action on that glass. Then I leave a note saying I did what I did because they parked like an arsehole.
I exhale sharply through my nose, go around and forget about it 15 seconds later.
I would consider walking over it, figure out it's not worth triggering the alarm and making a scene, then ultimately ignore it
The most honest answer. But honestly, we need to learn to do things about it.
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Walk directly across the hood.
Only do this when the driver is there. If not call the cops.
Unironically this. You either walk right over it or take a seat on the hood.
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Ah, Balkans, huh?
Edit: Looks like Portugal plates. They're honorary Balkans.
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Slash the tires.
Nah, that would be too obvious.
Put nails in front of the wheels.
That feels like the wrong type of vandalism. Shouldn't the tires be kept intact as to have the vehicle removed as soon as possible?
Only reasonable reaction
I'd definitely be calling a couple of my wheelchair bound brothers. I'm sure they'd be up for seeing how fast they could crash into it... Maybe not all of them but Dave would, Dave would absolutely ram right into it multiple times (he really doesn't like not having access to a crosswalk).
Dave is a cool guy!
It's a tough one honestly, because you never know if its someone that's generally a considerate person but had to park for an emergency.. Or if it's just a general asshole on a standard day.
Judging by the car make and model though (all black Tesla), I'd lean towards the latter.
If I don't know (sometimes you figure out it's a nurse for example) I move open the wipers as a little sign.
If hazards are on, I'd give the benefit of doubt, otherwise, probably not.
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Change into my "blind guy" costume and beat the car with my stick until someone stops me.
I called parking enforcement on this one. Right in front of the job site drive. We don't come here everyday, but when we do, it'd be nice to be able to pull in. They called me when they got to the car and asked if I wanted it toed. I said that they do it all the time but just give a warning, because it's the first time I've called. Next time, it's gone.
Nicer than I would have been. I would have told them hell yeah, please tow it. I don't think people should get a "freebie" for something this egregious.
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I make sure my keys are clipped to my belt securely. Wouldn't want them to fall off as I squeeeeeeeeeeze past, would I?
I'm British so I'm going to tut loudly and mutter something under my breath
Mild annoyance and then continue with my day. If I'm really annoyed report it to whoever issues the parking fines in the area.
My city has a sick app for reporting these sorts of things! Just snap a photo and it tags the location and uses OCR to get the license plate number.
Climb over the top of it, of course. Preferably with golf shoes.
call the police?