To the VERY angry driver on the San Mateo/Hayward Bridge (1063 hits)
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Submitted by Phinch (View user info) at 2005-02-28 21:13:32 EST
Sorry.
I was driving to my parents home for dinner tonight. As I made my weekly careen from the right most toll booth across 3 lanes to the fast lane, Hot Hot Heat was blaring through my radio. An older green camero (I think, mighta been a GTO or a Chevelle) passes me and cuts into my lane narrowly missing my bumper. I figure this guy is in a hurry, which is good because I can hang out behind him and go fast, then the cops can give him the ticket, and I'll mosey along.
Problem is, once he passed me, he slowed down. Huh? what a lousy speed demon. He then proceeded to pull into the next lane, slow down, and angrily spit out the window at me. Unfortunately for him, he was moving at at least 60 mph. In his angry rage, he failed to calculate the aerodynamics of the situation and failed in getting any expectorant on or into my vehicle. So I did what any polite individual would do and laughed at him.
He gave me the finger and started yelling and flexing. (Which by the way even more amusing.) So I looked at him and invoked the universal sign of "huh?" He started yelling more, so I rolled down my window and articulated as loudly as possibly "Huh!?"
Keep in mind, we were crusing along at freeway speeds so I could not understand what he was saying. I figure I must have cut him off, so I tried to appoligize.
"Look, whatever I did, I'm sorry."
<yelling and gesticulations>
"Sorry!"
<more yelling and gesticulations>
I rolled up my window and kept driving. He then proceded to cut me off one more time, and then got in the slow lane and drove the speed limit.
Contemplating how I was able to invoke such an intense anger in a complete stranger really got my mind working. I figure if I ever see that guy again, I'll tell him to spit out the window AS he's cutting me off next time.
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Submitted by joedaddy (user info) at 2005-09-03 23:34:10 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
This seems to be happening in the Bay Area more and more each year.
I just ignore 'them' because you just never know WTF they have under the seat.
It's just not worth it.
Submitted by tuesdaydelay (user info) at 2005-06-10 19:59:09 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Phinch: One of Ubers true gentlemen.
Submitted by domenad (user info) at 2005-03-30 20:37:37 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Phinch, I emailed you bro. Let me know what's up.
judoka1978.at.hotmail.com
Submitted by redhotrooster (user info) at 2005-03-01 23:40:36 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
haha..Yeah, one thing I don't miss about the Bay Area..mmm fucked up drivers.
But of course, they have them in Texas too. *shudder*
I think these beauties might help straighten people out.. http://www.roadrage.com/
just be sure to bullet-proof your car first
Submitted by Anansie (user info) at 2005-03-01 23:24:00 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Miss you.
Submitted by Kracka (user info) at 2005-03-01 11:37:26 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2005-03-01 05:09:19 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by MrWillard (user info) at 2005-02-28 23:21:01 (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by Saxon (user info) at 2005-02-28 23:01:53 (#)
Ranking: 2
I sometimes wish i had a vaporizing cannon mounted on my car for dicks like that.
Submitted by lush (user info) at 2005-03-01 04:00:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Oh no you di int!
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-03-01 03:00:55 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I think thats only if you're in a Nash Rambler.
Submitted by bart (user info) at 2005-03-01 02:40:19 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Maybe he just wanted to know how to get his car out of second gear.
Submitted by MrWillard (user info) at 2005-02-28 23:21:01 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by Saxon (user info) at 2005-02-28 23:01:53 (#)
Ranking: 2
I sometimes wish i had a vaporizing cannon mounted on my car for dicks like that.
Submitted by Joemama (user info) at 2005-02-28 23:18:38 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Use the Dumbarton
Longer drive, but
"less" assholes
Submitted by Saxon (user info) at 2005-02-28 23:01:53 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I sometimes wish i had a vaporizing cannon mounted on my car for dicks like that.
Submitted by chipolatte (user info) at 2005-02-28 22:46:11 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
If I ask you nicely, will you buy me beer sometime?
Submitted by TheSpook (user info) at 2005-02-28 22:39:44 EST (#)
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Submitted by Tom (user info) at 2005-02-28 22:39:31 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
YOU ARE THE BIGGEST ASSHOLE I HAVE EVER MET. YOU FUCKER! You cut me off then you yell at me that you're "Lorry"? Good Christ, you European son of a bitch. Get away from me.
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2005-02-28 22:34:00 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
What the FUCK is with traffic in th Bay area?
Submitted by William_Q_Percy (user info) at 2005-02-28 21:21:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Solid advice.
Submitted by BuckeyesTHEGAME (user info) at 2005-02-28 21:15:10 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
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