By Michelle Heimburger
Dear Jerk Who Parked So Close We Couldn't Open Our Doors,
You've parked us in for the last time, Mr. (or Ms.) Bad Parker! For months, we've watched you take up multiple spaces, park in compact spots with your giant SUV, and generally disregard the lines.
We've wondered about who (if anyone) taught you to drive. We've questioned your eyesight, your sense of civic responsibility, and your sanity.
We've given you dirty looks and fake citations, and we've even posted unflattering images of your parking abilities on a variety of sites devoted to bad parkers like yourself. All to no avail -- it seems that you will never learn.
So today, we officially give up. You win. We cannot compete with your monstrous inconsideration, and we cannot show you the error of your ways.
Instead, we're getting smart -- a Smart Car, that is. This year they're finally available in the U.S. and we're prepared to suck in and squish ourselves into the teensy 8-foot auto.
Sure, we might not have room for our thimble collection. Granted, it might not feel like the mas macho car on the road, and maybe we'll never push all three cylinders to that elusive top speed of 85 mph.
But it'll all be worth it when we're able to park sideways.
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Originally posted on The Spark, a daily blog where Yahoo! Directory editors highlight new and interesting content on the Web.
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