Living in a city has its perks, but finding free parking is rarely one of them. For those who choose to live in urban areas, paying a little extra for a safe and convenient parking spot is often a wise decision. However, not everyone is willing to fork out the cash. In a Reddit post, one user shared their experience of dealing with neighbors who constantly blocked their parking spot and laughed off their complaints. Frustrated by the situation, they took matters into their own hands, employing creative tactics involving cheese, snow, and fake parking tickets. Let's dive into the full story.
A few years ago, the Redditor lived in an off-campus apartment and rented one of three garage spots in the building. Unfortunately, the layout of the parking area meant that if one car parked in the wrong spot, all the garage spots would be blocked. Despite clear signage prohibiting unauthorized parking, some people in the building simply didn't care and continued to park there, despite the inconvenience it caused others.
The OP tried talking to these offenders, but received nothing but laughter in response. Even reaching out to the landlord proved futile, as they didn't respond to the complaints. Frustrated by the lack of action, the three garage renters came together to devise a plan. Their first attempt involved dropping slices of expired cheese on the cars that overstayed their welcome in the driveway. However, this strategy didn't yield the desired results.
Undeterred, they decided to block one of the illegally parked cars with snow using their shovels. They hid their tools and observed as the car owners struggled to free their vehicles. Unfortunately, this still didn't seem to convey the message effectively. So, the OP came up with another creative solution – designing and ordering fake parking tickets. Though they couldn't legally fine the offenders, the realistic-looking tickets were successful in deterring most of them.
While the commenters found the story amusing, many suggested alternative solutions that could have resolved the issue more quickly and easily. The OP even admitted that they hadn't been aware they could simply call the authorities to have the cars towed at the time. Nevertheless, they had fun executing their unconventional tactics.
To gain more insights into the story, Bored Panda reached out to the Redditor, known as peachfruitscato. They were pleased with our interest and shared more details about the incident. Asked about their motivation for sharing the story with the Petty Revenge community, peachfruitscato explained that they were encouraged by the positive feedback they received from friends and acquaintances. They believed that their actions were justified since the offenders deserved the consequences.
Expressing surprise at the overwhelming response the post received, the author noted that some people took the situation more seriously than intended. They clarified that they were just a college student having a bit of fun with their fellow students. The creative suggestions offered by commenters further entertained them, despite the realization that many were illegal.
Regarding their approach to the situation, the OP mentioned that not receiving a response from the landlord was a common occurrence since the property was managed by a company rather than an individual. They emphasized that their primary goal was inconvenience, without causing damage or breaking the law.
In addition to the cheese, snow, and fake parking tickets, the Redditor even tried using ketchup, but it proved impractical. They watered it down to use it in a squirt gun, but it became too watery to leave a visible mark on the cars. So, the ketchup idea was ultimately scrapped.
Reflecting on their experience, peachfruitscato advised others to initially try handling similar issues through legitimate means. However, if those methods fail, they suggested getting as creative (and legal) as possible to make a point. The author emphasized the importance of being cautious and avoiding any actions that could potentially lead to legal trouble.
Ultimately, we all deal with problems in our own way. While some may find these retaliatory methods petty or excessive, there's also room for a bit of fun along the way. As Marthe Troly-Curtin once said, 'Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.'
