And oh, the revenge! This is where it gets hilarious. Homeowners get creative.
Some will box you in. They park their second car right behind you, then go watch TV. You’re trapped until they decide to let you out.
Others leave passive-aggressive notes. “Nice car. Hope you like walking.” One guy I know glued a toy tractor to the windshield wiper of a repeat offender.
It is a primal territorial urge. We humans just love saying “MINE” to a patch of pavement. You’ve triggered a caveman response.
The Quirky Exceptions
Here’s a wild fact: in some cities, your car can be towed if it blocks a driveway. Even your own. Yes, you can technically tow yourself.
But blocking the sidewalk? That’s often worse. You can get a ticket for blocking a pram or a wheelchair. That’s a whole different level of parking sin.
And what about shared driveways? Those are the wild west. There’s a 50% chance your neighbor will wave at you. A 50% chance they’ll key your door.
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It’s all about unspoken agreements. The “I’ll let you park here if you don’t tell my wife I smoke” pact. It’s bizarrely sacred.
