For three straight weeks, the same black BMW parked directly in front of the Robertsons’ garage, blocking them in every morning. The owner—a smug, well-dressed man in his 30s—would saunter out 10-15 minutes late, ignoring their honking and complaints.
“Relax, it’s just a few minutes,” he’d say, smirking as he helped his girlfriend into the car.
Fed up, the Robertsons decided to fight back—without breaking a single law.
The Breaking Point
The final straw came when:
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They missed a critical doctor’s appointment for their toddler because of his car.
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He left a note on their windshield: “Get over it. Parking is public property.”
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The police refused to tow him since he technically wasn’t breaking any laws.
Operation Petty Revenge
Instead of slashing tires (illegal) or keying his car (also illegal), the Robertsons got creative.
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The Fake Parking Permit
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They printed an official-looking “Resident Parking Only” sign and stuck it on their fence.
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Added a fake city ordinance number and a “Violators Will Be Towed” warning.
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The Tow Truck Scare
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Called an actual tow company (just to ask about pricing when the BMW guy was nearby).
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Made sure he overheard: “Yeah, we’ll impound it for 30 days if it’s blocking a garage.”
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The Ultimate Power Move
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When the BMW parked there again, they boxed him in with their own cars.
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Then… they left for the day.
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The Aftermath
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The man panicked, calling them 27 times before they finally answered.
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He had to Uber to work, costing him $60.
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His girlfriend dumped him the next week (“You’re so embarrassing!”).
Best part? He never parked there again.
Legal Revenge Tips
Want to fight back against parking jerks? Try these 100% legal tactics:
🚗 Chalk their tires (in some cities, it’s illegal to park more than 72 hours).
📸 Take photos daily to report “abandoned” vehicles.
🚨 Use a decibel meter to report excessive honking (if they retaliate).