Why do people park right next to you?

Vic Winters · #1 12-27-2007, 02:36 PM

On Christmas my friend and I went to go see National Treasure around 8pm. The theater is pretty packed, but there are plenty of parking spots. My friend just bought a used A4 about two weeks ago, so he parks about 10 spots away from the closest car. We watch the movie, it was ok, not as good as the first, and I could have done without the Goofy short at the beginning. Anyways, we walk back the car, and there's another car parked right next to his. There are literally dozens of other spots, many of which are closer, and still in the same row. In fact there were still about 8 spots between D-Bag and the next closest car. Now I know what you're thinking "what's big deal?" I personally have an issue with it, because I've had my car hit twice in one year while it just sat in a parking lot. Once when I was in a grocery store, and again while I was at work in a hardware store. Both times left me with big dents and scrapes, and no insurance information. People park further away for a reason, is it that hard to respect that? This isn't the first time either.

So my question is, why is it that when you try to park a littler further away, does someone feel the need to park right next to you?

SpankyPants · #2 12-27-2007, 02:39 PM

It must've been a women. Men know from urinal etiquette to always leave as much distance as possible.

Bryan316 · #3 12-27-2007, 02:43 PM

Never realised that urinal Man Laws apply to parking lots. It's true!

Darkstrike · #4 12-27-2007, 02:44 PM

So the car's dont get lonley.

SpankyPants · #5 12-27-2007, 02:46 PM

They apply to everything. For example, you walk into a waiting room somewhere. There are 4 couches. If there are 3 other men, each of them has their own couch. If a fifth man enters, he stands.

Space.

Plus, no one likes being sprinkled-on by a stranger. Well, maybe stedtale.

stedtale · #6 12-27-2007, 02:46 PM

Usually due to the available parking space adjacent to my vehicle.

stedtale · #7 12-27-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SpankyPants

They apply to everything. For example, you walk into a waiting room somewhere. There are 4 couches. If there are 3 other men, each of them has their own couch. If a fifth man enters, he stands.

Space.

Plus, no one likes being sprinkled-on by a stranger. Well, maybe stedtale.

hey buddy, you're the one with the wax job.

Vince S. · #8 12-27-2007, 02:50 PM

I think some people like to use the other car as a gauge to get in between the lines. However, that's also how a lot of parked cars get hit. I usually try to find an open spot with spaces on both sides if I can.

SpankyPants · #9 12-27-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stedtale

hey buddy, you're the one with the wax job.

Sometimes you just need to be streamlined. Like a dolphin. Do you go around judging dolphins too?

vbsurfer3001 · #10 12-27-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SpankyPants

They apply to everything. For example, you walk into a waiting room somewhere. There are 4 couches. If there are 3 other men, each of them has their own couch. If a fifth man enters, he stands.

Space.

Plus, no one likes being sprinkled-on by a stranger. Well, maybe stedtale.

Only in the case of a loveseat, if the couch is a 3 cushion, 1 & 3 may be used, but NEVER cushion #2!

*This does not apply to Lower Rangoon in the rainy season

SpankyPants · #11 12-27-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vbsurfer3001

Only in the case of a loveseat, if the couch is a 3 cushion, 1 & 3 may be used, but NEVER cushion #2!

*This does not apply to Lower Rangoon in the rainy season

This is only in the case that all couches are already inhabited by at least one man.

JanusZarate · #12 12-27-2007, 02:58 PM

I think it's the fear of theft or burglary. Some people somehow feel more secure if their car isn't parked all by itself.

It doesn't excuse car door dents, though.

Darkstrike · #13 12-27-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SpankyPants

Sometimes you just need to be streamlined. Like a dolphin. Do you go around judging dolphins too?

Damn'd sleek dolphins! Swimmin' around, talkin bout fish non stop! Makes me sick it dose!

Darkstrike · #14 12-27-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticBoo

I think it's the fear of theft or burglary. Some people somehow feel more secure if their car isn't parked all by itself.

It doesn't excuse car door dents, though.

If ya do it, park next to a nicer car than yours!

need4mospd · #15 12-27-2007, 03:04 PM

My list of annoying drivers has a lot more annoying things on it. Let's share a few since I'm bored at work....

What's up with the people that circle the parking lot for 10 minutes to find a closer spot. Does it really hurt to walk an extra 100 feet?

What's up with the two assholes in the parking garage with their 20+ foot long trucks that have to park directly across from each other allowing only ~6 feet between them for traffic(including other 7 foot wide trucks)? On second thought, what's up with assholes driving 20+ foot long V10 crew cab trucks to work in downtown Houston? Do you occasionaly tow your 12 foot fishing boat to the lake every 2 months to justify having a truck larger than you need or do you just like being a dick? Nothing against those that NEED a big truck.

Why do people stop 50 feet behind the guy in front of them only to inch up at 2 mph and stop every few seconds until the light turns green?

50 mph in a 70 mph zone?

There are no cars on either side of the parking spot and you STILL can't park between the lines? 9 foot wide parking spot, 6 foot wide car, you do the math genius.

Rush hour traffic tailgaters/constant lane changers(the same person most likely). NOTHING more annoying on my drive home in traffic. Coincidentally, also the most fun to mess with when in the mood.

Hey ricer, your Honda does not sound good no matter how many of your high school friends think so. That "hole in the muffler" sound you've got going on must be the reason you've got your factory radio cranked so loud it sounds like static with the occasional strange voice talking over it.

Alright, that was fun.

vbsurfer3001 · #16 12-27-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SpankyPants

This is only in the case that all couches are already inhabited by at least one man.

BUT OF COURSE! Now if cushion #1 happens to be inhabited by a dude & cushion #3 by any female rated between 7-10 on the standard "hit it" scale, the previous statute is suspended and cushion #2 use becomes acceptable.

SpankyPants · #17 12-27-2007, 03:05 PM

You're just disgruntled because you're from Houston, where no one knows how to drive.

Vic Winters · #18 12-27-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticBoo

I think it's the fear of theft or burglary. Some people somehow feel more secure if their car isn't parked all by itself.

It doesn't excuse car door dents, though.

The thing is, there were about 300 other cars this person could have parked near, they chose to park right next to the one car that was trying to distance itself.

iamlowsound · #19 12-27-2007, 03:20 PM

Just park in four spots, that way they really have to be trying to park next to you.

lowsound

HollowBassman · #20 12-27-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SpankyPants

They apply to everything. For example, you walk into a waiting room somewhere. There are 4 couches. If there are 3 other men, each of them has their own couch. If a fifth man enters, he stands.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vbsurfer3001

Only in the case of a loveseat, if the couch is a 3 cushion, 1 & 3 may be used, but NEVER cushion #2!

*This does not apply to Lower Rangoon in the rainy season

Quote:

Originally Posted by vbsurfer3001

BUT OF COURSE! Now if cushion #1 happens to be inhabited by a dude & cushion #3 by any female rated between 7-10 on the standard "hit it" scale, the previous statute is suspended and cushion #2 use becomes acceptable.

Please add this to the Man-Law thread( Man Laws ).