Can you share a funny parking story?
Sure. One time I saw a car parked half on the sidewalk and half in the street. The owner had clearly misjudged the space. When he came back, he had to squeeze through the tiny gap between his car and a lamppost to get in. It was hilarious.
Can you share some funny parking lot stories?
Sure. Once I saw a car parked so crookedly that it took up two spaces. The owner came back to find angry notes on his windshield. Another time, a dog was sitting in the driver's seat of a parked car, looking like it was waiting for its owner. It was hilarious.
Can you share some funny parking ticket stories?
Sure. One time my friend parked in what he thought was a legal spot near a park. But it turned out it was a reserved spot for the park ranger's vehicle on certain days. He got a ticket that had a really funny note saying 'You parked where the ranger likes to park his donut-mobile!'.
Can you share a scary parking lot story?
Once I was in a parking lot at night. I heard strange noises coming from the far corner. It sounded like something was dragging on the ground. I quickly got into my car and locked the doors. When I looked in the rear - view mirror, I thought I saw a shadowy figure moving towards my car. I started the engine and sped away.
Can you share the best parking fine story?
Sure. There was this one time a guy got a parking fine. He parked in a no - parking zone unknowingly. But instead of being angry, he turned it into a positive. He started a blog about his experience and how to avoid such fines in the future. It became really popular and he even got some sponsorships related to parking management.
Can you share a particularly bad tandem parking horror story?
There was a case where in tandem parking, a person's car got blocked by another car for days. The blocking car's owner went on a long vacation without leaving any contact information. The poor person had to rely on public transport during that time and was constantly worried about their car being in that situation. It was a real horror story as they had no idea when they could get their car back to normal use.
Tell me a funny parking ticket story.
Once, my friend parked his car in what he thought was a legal spot. But it turned out to be a private driveway. When he got the parking ticket, he was so confused. He thought it was a public area because there were no signs clearly indicating it was private. He tried to appeal the ticket, but the homeowner had a photo of his car clearly blocking the driveway. It was funny in a way because he was so sure he was in the right.
What are some elements that can make a parking story funny?
One element is parking in the wrong place like in someone else's private driveway thinking it's a public space. Another is when people try to park in ridiculously small spaces and end up getting stuck. Also, if a car is parked at a really odd angle, like perpendicular to all the other cars.
Can you share some 'wife sucks in parking stories'?
One story could be that the wife was trying to park in a narrow garage. She misjudged the space and ended up hitting the side wall slightly. It was a small bump but it left a mark and she felt really bad about it.
Can you share some valet parking horror stories?
I had an experience where the valet parking attendant parked my car in a really tight spot. When I came to pick it up, they had to move several other cars just to get mine out. And in the process of doing that, they bumped my car into one of the other cars, causing a dent on my bumper. It was a total nightmare as I then had to deal with insurance and all that hassle.
Can you share some parking cashout success stories?
A small business had a parking cashout success. They noticed that not all employees needed parking spaces. So, they offered cashout. Some employees took the cash and used it to pay for their rideshare services. This not only made the employees happy as they had extra money but also made the business look good in terms of being employee - friendly and environmentally conscious.