By the time I got the door open and started across the parking lot, the bumper of the car was up over her lower belly and was slowly shoving her out into the four lane boulevard. If she had been much thinner, she would very probably have had the car rolling over her and been a true Darwin nominee. A quick glance showed me that there was no traffic on my side, (it was early, about 7:00 a.m.) I ran across the street to try to help. Very fortunately for her, the next vehicle to approach on her side was a school bus and the driver was quick-witted enough to turn on the flashing red lights, stopping traffic on that side. Her vehicle had already pushed her halfway into the right lane.

I remember a flash of irritation as the woman gasped to me "Put it in reverse." as I sprinted to the drivers door, did she think I was going to try to lift it off of her? I hopped in and carefully backed the car up and she stood, brushing herself off and saying, "Stupid car, the transmission linkage is always sticking." Dumbfounded, all I could think of to say was, "Maybe you should set the parking brake next time."

I consciously DIDN'T say, "The CAR is stupid?"

I think this woman is deserving of an honorable mention, even though she somehow managed to avoid any more injury than a few small bruises and scapes.

Submitted on 03/01/2005

Submitted by: John Hancock
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Daniel said:
Neutral: Personal Account
I like the write up, even if running yourself down with your own car is endemic.

Jack said:
Neutral: Personal Account
Yes, I think that she exhibited more stupidity than our usual run yourself over people.

Charles said:
Neutral: Personal Account
I would agree with my fellow moderators on this one.

Kelly said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
I like the twist on this. The car couldn't finish the job on it's own, so it went looking for help by pushing her out into traffic.

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