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He-e-e-e-re’s Johnny Carson’s Secrets From The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was as much a daily essential for Americans during its time as bagged Wonder bread. For decades the vibrant and colorful Johnny Carson entertained families with his liveliness and jokester personality.
For all of his good humor, however, Carson had some secrets — as we all do. For Johnny, though, some of these things will likely surprise you.
Mommy Issues
One would assume that a funnyman like Carson would have had a rock of foundation during his younger years, but according to him his mother was “the toughest son of a gun of them all.” “There is no goddamn way to please that woman. She’s Lady Macbeth!” He never even attended her funeral, simply stating, “The wicked witch is dead.”
Un-Blissfully Wed
Carson was widely known for his multiple marriages throughout his life that he simply couldn’t keep together. One such form of his matrimonial cruelty occurred during his honeymoon with his fourth wife in 1987 in which he was heard emphatically telling his new wife after a snide remark, “We’ve been married for three weeks. If you say something like that again, this marriage won’t last another three weeks!”
Strained Relations
Johnny Carson never was exactly the fatherly type, as evidenced by his relationship with one if his sons from his first marriage. His son Rick struggled with mental illness — something that was basically unspoken about during the ‘60s and ‘70s — and Carson would refuse to visit his son while in hospital. Their relationship ended permanently in 1991 when Rick’s car plummeted 125 feet down a cliffside, killing him instantly.
Violent Drinker
While being a known social drinker, Carson let his foul attitude accompany it. During a party hosted by NBC for his 25th anniversary on the show in 1987, Johnny got into it with his son Rick, who also favored the bottle. What began as a screaming fight escalated into a fist fight, with Carson acting as the aggressor.
Drinking Problems
In a 1977 interview with 60 Minutes, Carson revealed: “I don’t handle alcohol well at all, no. Really don’t.” Known for being a mean-spirited individual, guest stars would avoid him when the cameras weren’t rolling, and he would purposely avoid the media to escape their questions. Just five years later, he would receive a DUI.
Revealing Marriage
In 2013, Johnny Carson’s former lawyer Henry Bushkin revealed the secrets of Carson’s second marriage in a book. His second wife, Joanne Copeland, was having an affair (though Johnny had his fair share of infidelities). When he found out about his wife’s unfaithfulness, Johnny began sobbing uncontrollably. Henry also stated that Carson wore a revolver on his hip at the time.
Womanizer
Even in the midst of his brutal divorce from Joanne, Johnny was dead-set in his womanizing ways and would carry on with Playboy models. His third wife was well aware his unfaithfulness, which Carson tried to compensate by giving her all sort of lavish gifts.
Bringing Up Their Weight
Fat jokes may be common practice today, but during the ‘60s and ‘70s it was considered somewhat taboo. Johnny Carson had no aversion to poking fun at guest’s weight, however, particularly with Veteran NBC actor Raymond Burr who received the brunt of the jesting. It eventually irked him so much that he refused to return to the show.
Snide About Snyder
Tom Snyder was the host of The Tomorrow Show which aired directly following The Tonight Show. Carson hated Snyder, considering him a talentless bore. After consuming a couple glasses of wine one night while out for drinks, Carson very unprofessionally went on a tirade about how despicable his colleague was.
Joan’s Unloyalty
Joan Rivers was a frequent guest on the show (and the two even had an affair at one point), but when she started her own show in 1987 — which ran on Fox Network at the exact same time as The Tonight Show — Johnny viewed it as an insult and a violation of her loyalty. Carson refused to speak to her for the rest of his life because of it.
Toilet Paper Shortage
Ever the jokester, Johnny Carson kidded on his show in 1973 that there was a toilet paper shortage. His viewers didn’t know it was a joke, and grocery stores around the country were emptied of their supplies, leaving a supply deficit which lasted for weeks. Retailers had to ration their supplies until the panic died out.
Commode Commotion
When a port-a-potty company wanted to use “Here’s Johnny” for their slogan in 1977, Carson sued the company for using the expression that was the common catchphrase on his show. After a decade of legal battles, the courts finally sided with Carson and ruled that the potty company would have to come up with something different.
Mr. Carson’s Unfriendly Neighborhood
Johnny Carson was never opposed to poking fun at other shows, and that included the very popular Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. One of his skits had him playing a conniving version of Mr. Rogers who prompted children to steal money from their parents to fund his show. The real Fred Rogers — upset that his show about love and compassion and kindness was being tainted — expressed his dissatisfaction. Carson eventually apologized for his antics.
His Least Favorite Guest
Of all the guests he experienced over the decades, Johnny Carson considered Bob Hope to be the worst. Hope was a scripted comedian who relied solely on his writers and lacked the ability to engage in natural wit — unlike Carson who was a natural at spontaneity and adlib. Whenever the conversation veered from the scripted dialogue, Bob Hope became completely boring.
Inaugural Disaster
Carson reluctantly agreed to host Ronald Reagan’s 1981 Inaugural Gala at his friend Frank Sinatra’s request. He was a miserable excuse for a host, making derogatory comments behind Sinatra’s back at every opportunity. When Dean Martin showed up drunk, he refused to even announce him.
Sex Tape
In 2014, TMZ uncovered a sex tape with Johnny Carson and his first wife and offered to sell it to his estate. The response was an emphatic no and the threat of suing if the tape was released. For legal reasons, the tape could only be sold to a private collector.
Affecting Politics
While it’s common practice today to make fun of politicians, back in the ‘80s it was a rare occurrence. Johnny Carson was among the television personalities who popularized it after Democratic presidential nominee Gary Hart was discovered in an affair. Carson immediately turned the scandal into a hot topic, later forcing Hart to drop out of the race.
Out of Their Time
By the 1990s, stars like Johnny Carson and Bill Cosby were no longer in vogue, with rising stars like Steve Morrissey becoming more attractive to younger audiences. One particular episode with Cosby guest starring yielded a large amount of young people in the audience, but they were largely unresponsive to the two’s discussion. As such, Johnny’s monologue fell to a depressing level of mediocrity and Cosby’s attempts at engaging with the younger audience failed.
Harassment Allegations
There were rumors for many years that Carson was involved in various sexual harassment situations with both female employees of the show and female guest stars. No lawsuits were ever presented, though some have speculated that this was due to the savvy lawyers that Carson had in his employment.
Octopus and Guppy
Sally Field has, in recent past, revealed her relations she had with the late Johnny Carson. The term she used to describe their relationship was “The octopus and the reluctant little guppy,” meaning that he was all hands with her and she wasn’t all that interested in him but didn’t know how to turn him down.
Car Investments
When John DeLorean began his automobile company that manufactured the DeLorean (the car made famous in the Back to the Future movies), Johnny was one of their largest investors. When John DeLorean was arrested in 1982 for trafficking millions of dollars worth of cocaine, Carson quickly found himself light on some cash when the company went under.
Losing the Deal
When the Aladdin Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas became available, Carson almost purchased it but eventually backed out of the deal. A group led by singer Wayne Newton ended up stepping in and purchasing it instead. Johnny Carson became quite upset when the media portrayed him as “losing” the deal to Newton, so the television host retaliated by spouting some less-than-kind jokes about him on the show.
Carol’s Downfall
Model Carol Wayne became a regular on the show after she played the “Matinee Lady” who was a stereotypical ditzy blonde. She was so well received that she returned quite frequently. However, when Carson decided to shorten the show from 90 minutes to 60, Carol was bumped off the show. Jobless, Carol turned to drugs and alcohol to cope.
Carol’s Mysterious Death
Out of desperation, Carol began escorting men just to pay the bills. During a vacation in Mexico with car salesman Edward Durston, Carol’s body was found floating in a shallow bay. No drugs or alcohol were found in her system, which led authorities to believe that she had simply drowned.
Sickened By Modern Television
Before he passed away in 2005, Carson had stated how displeased he was with how television was evolving. During dinner with Garry Shandling and Jerry Seinfeld, he went on a tirade about how sickening it was to see television turning into tabloid and reality garbage and that he was glad he retired before it got worse.
An Essential Part of Americana
Regardless of how you remember him, there’s no changing the fact that Johnny Carson changed pop culture, late night television, and Americana as a whole during his late night TV reign. And for that, he’ll never be forgotten.
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![One of the most annoying parts about driving is parking, and even worse than parking, is being unable to get a spot because of someone else’s selfishness. For whatever reason, wherever you go, some people think they’re entitled to off-limits or excessive spots. [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"]INSERT START SLIDE SHOW IMAGE[mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] But on the contrary, oftentimes when people park inconsideably, other good samaritans act, many times exposing and showcasing the person’s foolishness for all to see. These are some of the worst parking fails ever captured, and many of the hilarious retaliations they caused. Construction 101 [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] As you can read on the plywood, “No parking means no parking.” Clearly this guy was sick of the smart car hogging up space every day, and let him have it by trapping him in a makeshift fence. Just Aggressive [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] This entitled Mercedes driver decided to take up 5 spots in the middle of a busy lot, and the other patrons let him have it. Though they were aggressive, I’m sure the driver got the message. Sidewalk Criminal [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] If there’s one rule when parking in a neighborhood driveway, it’s to never block the sidewalk traffic. Because if you do, they’ll not only be annoyed, but might even slide across your hood. Jeep Locked [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] It’s not just trucks who take up unnecessary spots, Jeeps do it too. But this guy wasn’t getting away with it so easily, as the authorities decided to throw boots on the wheels so he couldn’t leave. Cart Swarm! [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Everyone knows that parking your car outside a department store is a no-no, and that’s because tons of people are trying to get in and out. Well, the cart retriever sure showed them! Giving Them the Boot [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] If you’re bold enough to show disregard for others and take up multiple spots outside a busy store, you should be fully prepared to suffer the consequences when people complain! Special Spot [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Since this fellow didn’t seem to care about the lines purposely signifying parking spaces, a nice patron decided to draw them their own spot, since they couldn’t park in one themself. Passenger Door [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Since this Camaro decided to get cute and park in the dead center of two spots, the driver of this Rav-4 must have been livid to see there were no others available, so he immediately made his frustration known. Time to hop over the center console! Trashed In [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Usually in the city, when they say no parking, they really mean it. Not only was it clearly displayed on these dumpsters, but what better way to emphasize the point than by pinning them in with said dumpsters. Hydrant Priority [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Everyone should know that you’re not supposed to block fire hydrants, and while city’s always block a spot off, some people still disrespect their wishes. And when it comes to safety, the hydrant is always going to take priority over the car. You’re Surrounded [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] When this person thought he was smart by parking whimsically in an open lot, some others decided play a nice little prank on them, surrounding with five vehicles, making it almost impossible to escape. Grumpy Notice [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] When you have a reserved spot, you treat it like your baby. And that was certainly the case for this person, who used this grumpy cat notice to get the message across. Betting there won’t be a next time! Drive Away [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] This person took issue when his neighbor literally parked in the way of their driveway, causing them to be trapped due to the curbing. They made their frustrations heard with a nice illustration. Going Online [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] If you’re especially bad at parking, you’re probably going to end up on the internet in a story like this, being exposed for your incapabilities. This annoyed neighbor was sure to make that known. Going down! [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] When people are fed up, they tend to make some pretty ambitious threats, but somehow when it comes to parking, people get really riled up. Though this would be a crime, still not worth risking it! Parking Consumption [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Of all the notes you could leave on a napkin, this is probably one of the nicest. You can’t say that they aren’t speaking the truth, and all humans should help lowering parking consumption. Art Notice [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] The passive aggressive nature of taking even a little time to draw a picture, just to prove how annoyed you are with the person who took your spot is admirable. Have to respect the effort. Hopefully they get the message. Squeezed Outback [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] When this Ford Explorer decided to park across multiple parking spots for no apparent reason, two other people took it upon themselves to pin them in incredibly tight, giving the perpetrator low chances of escaping. Still Fits [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Even though this person’s selfish effort to take up two spots was egregious, this Jeep Wrangler was still able to fit in one of them, allowing him to make the driver’s door completely inaccessible. Make ‘em work for it. Exposed [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Sometimes when you clearly display that you don’t know where the spot is, other people are willing to help point it out, in dramatic fashion. Now everyone knows how entitled they were. Saran Stuck [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Everyone knows the classic saran wrap car prank, but this person took it to another level. It looks as if they wrapped it multiple times, considering you can’t even see in the windows. Good luck getting that off. Potato Clan [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Welp, well this unlucky individual couldn’t have predicted the Potato Clan would come after him, but they better shape up before the rest of whatever the produce army comes for them... Princess Parking [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] They teach you pretty early on that anything with stripes slashed across is a no parking zone, but some people try and just do it anyway. And even if you don’t get a ticket, someone will call you out for what you are. Stoned [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Instead of putting a boot on this car, it seems an unhappy patron decided to really take it to the extreme and just drop a whole slab of rock on the hood. Regardless of if it proved his point, we’re sure it left a mark. Line Crosser [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] The only excuse this person could have is that the spots were snowed over when they got there, which would be benefit of the doubt, but considering someone likely had to park far away and was mad enough to write it, probably not. Good Luck [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Since this individual didn’t understand how to stay in his own parallel spot, the people who were forced out of space decided to make a point by pinning them in so closely, he’ll inevitably have to face the music. Today’s Winner [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Instead of the typical passive aggressive response to bad parking, this person decided to glorify this offender for the entire parking garage to see. Can’t imagine they’ll make that mistake again, but now everyone knows their true colors. Thorough Explanation [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Somebody obviously bought this card in anticipation of meeting yet another incapable parker, which has probably been torturing them for years. Now, at least the culprit will know the extent of their actions. Smart Chains While this may be extremely petty, this improvisation tire chain lock system is absolutely savage. Not that everyone just has a massive chain handy, but this was bound to dumbfound the driver. Perpendicular No one will ever understand why you’d think it’s okay to just park sideways across multiple spots, but you better believe that if you don’t have an extremely good reason, people are going to come for you. Propped Up Clearly this isn’t how these cars are usually parked in the driveway, and we can assume the Mazda came in a bit too hot, to the point where both cars were not only lifted, but got wedged in place. Trashed This person was practically asking for it when he decided to park inappropriately next to some dumpsters of all places. Even we could’ve predicted that angry patrons would show them up in the most obvious way. On An Island This historical picture of a man’s truck being isolated by an entire trench is pretty epic, and makes you wonder how long it’d been there, and whether or not the driver was ever coming back. Insert Text Nikhail It’s unclear what the story behind the costumes is, but it’s pretty obvious these three men decided to troll whoever it is that decided to park perfectly on top of the dividing line. Hummer Duel Nothing like two Hummers duking it out for spots that are already too small for the monstrosity of vehicles they are. Clearly one got to the spot the other wanted first, so they cancelled out each other’s driver-side door. Handicapped Forever When this person decided to risk it all for a handicapped spot, they never could have predicted the consequences would be taken this far. That blue paint sure isn’t coming off easily. Carted In A benefit of the other inconsiderate people who leave carts outside of the corral is that you can use them to trap in other inconsiderate folks who take up multiple spots at the grocery store. Good going team! Rude Imposter Not only did this guy park in a foolish manner and take up two spots, but he did it in the exact same make and model as another jeep, who clearly took offense. He responded appropriately, though, by just perching himself on the person’s wheel. Be Careful Whether they knew it or not, this car was parked on private property, and even though it usually just sounds like a threat, this time the owner was very serious. Now it’s time to figure out how to get the car down... Seriously, How? Well, now we can see the extent of the situation. It appears that the car was raised up by the forklift, and will likely stay on the cage until the owner comes back and learns what he’s done. Dare You This smaller vehicle was so over the fact this lifted pickup truck felt the need to take up two spots, they literally parked underneath the body, effectively daring them to run them over if they want to leave before them. Lambo Boot Just because you’re rich or drive a nice car, doesn’t mean you’re immune from the rule of law, let alone basic street rules. This Lamborghini tried to get cute and park in a loading zone, but authorities weren’t having it. Cart Prison Whatever this person did, it wasn’t parking outside the lines, because the car appears to be in the spot. We’ll guess this car had been left way past its welcome, so the store made an emphasis to make sure it wouldn't leave without an explanation. Smart Tips The car with the least excuse of fitting in a normal spot would be a smart car, so when this driver made the mistake of parking directly on the line, the people let him have it and tipped the whole car over. Ruthless. Yellow Stripe To showcase exactly how bad this person’s parking efforts were, they visualized it for them with a yellow line of their own, appropriately striped across the whole car, which was sure to infuriate the perpetrator. Blatant Disrespect Either the driver of that Ford couldn’t read, or had a gripe with the motorcycle driver, because pinning a motorcycle in when it’s in its designated spot is not cool. Hopefully they were still able to get out. [mw-nw group="end-of-gallery"]](https://staging.bonvoyaged.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/awfulparkingfeaturedimage-400x240.jpg)
![One of the most annoying parts about driving is parking, and even worse than parking, is being unable to get a spot because of someone else’s selfishness. For whatever reason, wherever you go, some people think they’re entitled to off-limits or excessive spots. [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"]INSERT START SLIDE SHOW IMAGE[mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] But on the contrary, oftentimes when people park inconsideably, other good samaritans act, many times exposing and showcasing the person’s foolishness for all to see. These are some of the worst parking fails ever captured, and many of the hilarious retaliations they caused. Construction 101 [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] As you can read on the plywood, “No parking means no parking.” Clearly this guy was sick of the smart car hogging up space every day, and let him have it by trapping him in a makeshift fence. Just Aggressive [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] This entitled Mercedes driver decided to take up 5 spots in the middle of a busy lot, and the other patrons let him have it. Though they were aggressive, I’m sure the driver got the message. Sidewalk Criminal [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] If there’s one rule when parking in a neighborhood driveway, it’s to never block the sidewalk traffic. Because if you do, they’ll not only be annoyed, but might even slide across your hood. Jeep Locked [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] It’s not just trucks who take up unnecessary spots, Jeeps do it too. But this guy wasn’t getting away with it so easily, as the authorities decided to throw boots on the wheels so he couldn’t leave. Cart Swarm! [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Everyone knows that parking your car outside a department store is a no-no, and that’s because tons of people are trying to get in and out. Well, the cart retriever sure showed them! Giving Them the Boot [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] If you’re bold enough to show disregard for others and take up multiple spots outside a busy store, you should be fully prepared to suffer the consequences when people complain! Special Spot [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Since this fellow didn’t seem to care about the lines purposely signifying parking spaces, a nice patron decided to draw them their own spot, since they couldn’t park in one themself. Passenger Door [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Since this Camaro decided to get cute and park in the dead center of two spots, the driver of this Rav-4 must have been livid to see there were no others available, so he immediately made his frustration known. Time to hop over the center console! Trashed In [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Usually in the city, when they say no parking, they really mean it. Not only was it clearly displayed on these dumpsters, but what better way to emphasize the point than by pinning them in with said dumpsters. Hydrant Priority [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Everyone should know that you’re not supposed to block fire hydrants, and while city’s always block a spot off, some people still disrespect their wishes. And when it comes to safety, the hydrant is always going to take priority over the car. You’re Surrounded [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] When this person thought he was smart by parking whimsically in an open lot, some others decided play a nice little prank on them, surrounding with five vehicles, making it almost impossible to escape. Grumpy Notice [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] When you have a reserved spot, you treat it like your baby. And that was certainly the case for this person, who used this grumpy cat notice to get the message across. Betting there won’t be a next time! Drive Away [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] This person took issue when his neighbor literally parked in the way of their driveway, causing them to be trapped due to the curbing. They made their frustrations heard with a nice illustration. Going Online [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] If you’re especially bad at parking, you’re probably going to end up on the internet in a story like this, being exposed for your incapabilities. This annoyed neighbor was sure to make that known. Going down! [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] When people are fed up, they tend to make some pretty ambitious threats, but somehow when it comes to parking, people get really riled up. Though this would be a crime, still not worth risking it! Parking Consumption [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Of all the notes you could leave on a napkin, this is probably one of the nicest. You can’t say that they aren’t speaking the truth, and all humans should help lowering parking consumption. Art Notice [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] The passive aggressive nature of taking even a little time to draw a picture, just to prove how annoyed you are with the person who took your spot is admirable. Have to respect the effort. Hopefully they get the message. Squeezed Outback [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] When this Ford Explorer decided to park across multiple parking spots for no apparent reason, two other people took it upon themselves to pin them in incredibly tight, giving the perpetrator low chances of escaping. Still Fits [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Even though this person’s selfish effort to take up two spots was egregious, this Jeep Wrangler was still able to fit in one of them, allowing him to make the driver’s door completely inaccessible. Make ‘em work for it. Exposed [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Sometimes when you clearly display that you don’t know where the spot is, other people are willing to help point it out, in dramatic fashion. Now everyone knows how entitled they were. Saran Stuck [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Everyone knows the classic saran wrap car prank, but this person took it to another level. It looks as if they wrapped it multiple times, considering you can’t even see in the windows. Good luck getting that off. Potato Clan [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Welp, well this unlucky individual couldn’t have predicted the Potato Clan would come after him, but they better shape up before the rest of whatever the produce army comes for them... Princess Parking [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] They teach you pretty early on that anything with stripes slashed across is a no parking zone, but some people try and just do it anyway. And even if you don’t get a ticket, someone will call you out for what you are. Stoned [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Instead of putting a boot on this car, it seems an unhappy patron decided to really take it to the extreme and just drop a whole slab of rock on the hood. Regardless of if it proved his point, we’re sure it left a mark. Line Crosser [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] The only excuse this person could have is that the spots were snowed over when they got there, which would be benefit of the doubt, but considering someone likely had to park far away and was mad enough to write it, probably not. Good Luck [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Since this individual didn’t understand how to stay in his own parallel spot, the people who were forced out of space decided to make a point by pinning them in so closely, he’ll inevitably have to face the music. Today’s Winner [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Instead of the typical passive aggressive response to bad parking, this person decided to glorify this offender for the entire parking garage to see. Can’t imagine they’ll make that mistake again, but now everyone knows their true colors. Thorough Explanation [mw-nw group="atf-leaderboard-300x250-instream-1"][mw-nw group="300x250-instream-2"] Somebody obviously bought this card in anticipation of meeting yet another incapable parker, which has probably been torturing them for years. Now, at least the culprit will know the extent of their actions. Smart Chains While this may be extremely petty, this improvisation tire chain lock system is absolutely savage. Not that everyone just has a massive chain handy, but this was bound to dumbfound the driver. Perpendicular No one will ever understand why you’d think it’s okay to just park sideways across multiple spots, but you better believe that if you don’t have an extremely good reason, people are going to come for you. Propped Up Clearly this isn’t how these cars are usually parked in the driveway, and we can assume the Mazda came in a bit too hot, to the point where both cars were not only lifted, but got wedged in place. Trashed This person was practically asking for it when he decided to park inappropriately next to some dumpsters of all places. Even we could’ve predicted that angry patrons would show them up in the most obvious way. On An Island This historical picture of a man’s truck being isolated by an entire trench is pretty epic, and makes you wonder how long it’d been there, and whether or not the driver was ever coming back. Insert Text Nikhail It’s unclear what the story behind the costumes is, but it’s pretty obvious these three men decided to troll whoever it is that decided to park perfectly on top of the dividing line. Hummer Duel Nothing like two Hummers duking it out for spots that are already too small for the monstrosity of vehicles they are. Clearly one got to the spot the other wanted first, so they cancelled out each other’s driver-side door. Handicapped Forever When this person decided to risk it all for a handicapped spot, they never could have predicted the consequences would be taken this far. That blue paint sure isn’t coming off easily. Carted In A benefit of the other inconsiderate people who leave carts outside of the corral is that you can use them to trap in other inconsiderate folks who take up multiple spots at the grocery store. Good going team! Rude Imposter Not only did this guy park in a foolish manner and take up two spots, but he did it in the exact same make and model as another jeep, who clearly took offense. He responded appropriately, though, by just perching himself on the person’s wheel. Be Careful Whether they knew it or not, this car was parked on private property, and even though it usually just sounds like a threat, this time the owner was very serious. Now it’s time to figure out how to get the car down... Seriously, How? Well, now we can see the extent of the situation. It appears that the car was raised up by the forklift, and will likely stay on the cage until the owner comes back and learns what he’s done. Dare You This smaller vehicle was so over the fact this lifted pickup truck felt the need to take up two spots, they literally parked underneath the body, effectively daring them to run them over if they want to leave before them. Lambo Boot Just because you’re rich or drive a nice car, doesn’t mean you’re immune from the rule of law, let alone basic street rules. This Lamborghini tried to get cute and park in a loading zone, but authorities weren’t having it. Cart Prison Whatever this person did, it wasn’t parking outside the lines, because the car appears to be in the spot. We’ll guess this car had been left way past its welcome, so the store made an emphasis to make sure it wouldn't leave without an explanation. Smart Tips The car with the least excuse of fitting in a normal spot would be a smart car, so when this driver made the mistake of parking directly on the line, the people let him have it and tipped the whole car over. Ruthless. Yellow Stripe To showcase exactly how bad this person’s parking efforts were, they visualized it for them with a yellow line of their own, appropriately striped across the whole car, which was sure to infuriate the perpetrator. Blatant Disrespect Either the driver of that Ford couldn’t read, or had a gripe with the motorcycle driver, because pinning a motorcycle in when it’s in its designated spot is not cool. Hopefully they were still able to get out. [mw-nw group="end-of-gallery"]](https://staging.bonvoyaged.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/awfulparkingfeaturedimage-100x100.jpg)
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