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The Strangest Things NASA’s Sent to Space
NASA achieved the impossible after participating in the space race, but the rewards for the US, and ultimately space travel as a whole opened doors that continue to lead to additional breakthroughs today. But did you know a lot of things have been to space besides humans…
That’s right, NASA has sent some pretty unconventional things up to space, and for a variety of reasons you probably wouldn’t expect. From toys to weird food and historical artifacts, here are the strangest things we’ve blasted up to space.
Lego Figures of Galileo, Juno, and Jupiter
In a joint effort between NASA and Lego, the Bricks in Space project was a way to get kids interested in educational space exploration. The little plastic people have been to the space station as well as Mars!
Space Apes
Back when space exploration was still a vast mystery (and before PETA), NASA sent numerous monkeys into space as test pilots. Unfortunately, some of them didn’t make it. Interestingly enough, however, almost all of them were named Albert. Today, NASA will occasionally send a chimp with a crew for ceremonial purposes (or just for fun).
Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars in 2007, NASA sent up on the space shuttle Discovery the actual prop replica of Luke’s lightsaber used in Return of the Jedi. It’s very likely that it got some attention from the crew along the way!
A Buzz Lightyear Action Figure
When the Discovery was shot into space in 2008, the crew couldn’t resist bringing along a little space man of their own. In fact, the astronaut toy from Toy Story was actually named after real-life astronaut Buzz Aldrin, making its inclusion in the mission even more appropriate.
The Beatles’ “Across the Universe”
NASA evidently thinks that the best way to make a good impression on any alien life is to provide them with the soothing sound of the Beatles — specifically their (very appropriate) song “Across the Universe.” The song was broadcast into space on the 40th anniversary of the song’s original album.
Meat Pie
While they claimed that it was a test to find out if the pie changed on a molecular level in space, really it was just one giant PR stunt. The pie was tied to a weather balloon and sent up 100,000 feet into the atmosphere.
Golden Orb Spiders
A pair of these arachnids were sent into space in an effort to research their behaviors when not in Earth’s atmosphere. The research was put together into educational material, and Sony partnered with NASA to create it in an effort to build hype for The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Thousands of Craiglist Ads
In an effort to let the aliens know what kind of beings we are, NASA broadcasted about 100,000 various ads from Craigslist, including one of someone giving away kittens. Maybe they wanted the aliens to see the more positive side of humanity in an effort to prevent them from exterminating us.
Sea Urchin Seeds
Scientists sent actual sea urchin sperm into space to study whether weightlessness makes the sperm move faster or slower, which in turn would positively or negatively affect its fertility.
Various Sound Clips
NASA really wants to make contact with those blasted aliens. In yet another effort to make a good first impression, they’ve broadcasted numerous sound clips of things like rain, a ship horn, twittering birds, and a mother kissing her baby.
The Day the Earth Stood Still Movie
When the Keanu Reeves remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still was made, the studio really wanted it to be broadcast into space on the day of its release for anyone out who might be on the lookout for a good movie recommendation. If you’re looking to watch it yourself but don’t want to pay to rent it, you could always just blast into space and watch it for free, courtesy of NASA!
Cans of Coke and Pepsi
In 1985, Coca-Cola and Pepsi were both looking to boost their brand recognition, and what better way to do it than launching your brand into space? Unfortunately, they chose the wrong shuttle: the Challenger.
Soccer Ball
When the shuttle Challenger exploded on ascension in 1986, it was carrying a soccer ball for the crew to use as a little onboard recreation. Incredibly enough, the ball actually survived and was recovered 31 years after the event!
Corned Beef Sandwich
John Young was an astronaut aboard the Gemini 3 mission in 1965. Not at all looking forward to eating NASA’s dehydrated food, he snuck a corned beef sandwich on board. It was a potentially dangerous move, since the crumbs could have floated into the spacecraft and caused malfunctions.
Playboy Clippings
When Apollo 12 launched in ‘69, the crew decided to bring a little “stimulation” with them. The crew later on included some of these clippings with the checklists as a joke.
Robots
The future really is now. You thought robots existed in sci-fi? These humanoid robots were created by NASA to assist in the long journey for the planned upcoming Mars mission.
Cremains
If you’ve ever wanted the ashes of your cremated body flying through the cosmos, then you’re living in the right century. Celestis and Elysium Space are two companies that — for a nominal $2,000 fee — will carry your ashes into space and release them amongst the stars. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry is one such person who has utilized this service.
Amelia Earhart’s Watch
The legendary female pilot began a group called The Ninety-Nines back in 1929, and modern day astronaut Shannon Walker wanted to honor her legacy. That’s why she took Earhart’s watch with her on both the Soyuz mission and the ISS mission in 2010. Her scarf has also hitched a ride on previous flight missions.
Bird Droppings
While NASA didn’t intentionally take this into space, the bird poo was attached to the shuttle hull on liftoff. It had acquired over the weeks before launch, and even with the Florida rain it still didn’t wash off. When the shuttle returned after its mission, the droppings were still there!
Tardigrades
Called “water bears,” these microscopic organisms are known to survive pretty much any environment they inhabit, so scientists thought they’d give them a try out in space. Evidently they did just as well out in the cold vacuum of space.
Cheese Block
When SpaceX CEO Elon Musk launched a wheel of Gruyère cheese along with the Falcon 9’s mission, he thought he was making a clever Monty Python joke (when John Cleese tries to order from a cheeseless cheese shop). His joke may not have landed with many, but the cheese did survive in space.
Pizza Hut
While NASA was wary to condone advertising aboard their shuttle, Russia had no such qualms. Pizza Hut offered their space agency Roscosmos $1 million to deliver a salami pizza to their astronaut Yuri Usachov. Talk about a long distance delivery!
Dinosaur Bones
Dinosaur bones have been taken into space twice — once in 1985 in the Skylab 2, and once in ‘98 on the shuttle Endeavor. Surprisingly, both times they returned to Earth unscathed.
Plenty of Guns
You know you’re going to a rough part of space when you go packing. Russian astronauts brought these TP-82 shotguns along with them in 2006, just in case they happened to land somewhere on the more hostile side.
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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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