Why?

The Choosey begger · 12-07-2016, 08:08 AM

That reminds me of this commercial. Lol

Maynard · 12-07-2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RABAUKE

...I'm always surprised (although I shouldn't be) when your at the mall and you watch people driving around looking for that sweet parking spot close to the doors, to only be going into a mall to walk around looking at shit for the next few hours. I've watched these lemmings drive around for an eternity, rather than take one of the endless spots another 50 yards farther from the building. Boggles the mind.

I was thinking the same thing last night at the gym, where I could watch people circle the lot twice waiting for a close space, so they don't work up a sweat before sidling up to the protein drink bar. Seemed especially ludicrous, but I should be grateful 'cause it made me feel like I was working out harder.

We call this the 'Minnesota thing' because during my time out there it was like a universal compulsion - no matter how many open lanes at the checkout, or how many open tables at the restaurant, they always came RIGHT NEXT TO YOU (usually with less personal space than you get on a Tokyo subway).

jpnh · 12-07-2016, 10:12 AM

Maybe she's hot and likes you?

stvding · 12-07-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jpnh

Maybe she's hot and likes you?

No

jpnh · 12-07-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stvding

No

So, she's fat, angry, ugly and hates you?

What did you do to piss her off?

stvding · 12-07-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jpnh

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Originally Posted by stvding

No

So, she's fat, angry, ugly and hates you?

What did you do to piss her off?

Why she

jpnh · 12-07-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stvding

Why she

Even worse......

UncleWede · 12-07-2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

Looks like a school parking lot. Are you trying to compete with UncleWede and his van? Banned

Schools are so cliché

The real hunting grounds are . . .

Ancient Chinese Secret

someguywithanm3 · 12-07-2016, 11:29 AM

I had a friend who did this. I asked him why. Turns out, he didn't do it out of spite. He thought it was cool parking next to a nice car. He thought his car was nice too (newer car at the time, but not as "fancy") and he thought it was cool parking next to a fellow car enthusiast.

nyalpine90 · 12-07-2016, 11:33 AM

park in the handicap section lol

UncleWede · 12-07-2016, 03:30 PM

If you out-park, and I have the E90, I might park in a spot near you.

If you double-park in close, and I'm in the truck, I hope you have a can-opener or trunk-monkey to pull your car out.

Biorin · 12-07-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by someguywithanm3

I had a friend who did this. I asked him why. Turns out, he didn't do it out of spite. He thought it was cool parking next to a nice car. He thought his car was nice too (newer car at the time, but not as "fancy") and he thought it was cool parking next to a fellow car enthusiast.

I feel like this is the case more often than not.

P1 · 12-07-2016, 09:52 PM

The guy backed up. That's a dead giveaway. He probably is careful with his car, just like you are with yours. It's not because he drives a Chevy that all of a sudden, he takes less care of it than you do and he's just out to annoy you.

Caddyshk · 12-07-2016, 09:57 PM

Buy a Honda Civic for your shopping trips and get over it...

stvding · 12-08-2016, 03:31 PM

Win!

stvding · 12-08-2016, 03:33 PM

Win

R3dliner · 12-08-2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

Win

Nice spot!
Is that a M badge I see on a non M? your pic might get jacked and posted on the fake badge section.

just saying...

stvding · 12-08-2016, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

Win

Nice spot!
Is that a M badge I see on a non M? your pic might get jacked and posted on the fake badge section.

just saying...

Haha. The F8x black grilles I bought came with a very bad looking M4 sticker badge. I replaced it with a M side badge without 4

schoy · 12-08-2016, 03:48 PM

I think the vast majority of these instances has a more innocent explanation than spite.

One is herd mentality. Many people don't want their car to stand out in the parking lot (perhaps out of fear of vandals or thieves). So they park where everyone else parks. Or, if you're the only car in the parking lot way out in the boonies, perhaps people might think that there's a reason that no one is parking close (perhaps restricted or reserved parking or even "that person must know something I don't"). Fact is, by following the lead of someone else, it reduces risk.

Second may be even more benign. Many businesses instruct their employees to park furthest from the entrance (to save the closest spots for the customers). Hence, by parking in a seemingly deserted spot, you're actually parking in the implied "employee parking area", and then employees will just park next to you anyways (see first item above).

PoorLurker · 12-08-2016, 10:01 PM

hahaha - I wish I didn't delete the pic that I took one day at Target.

I ended up parking like 15 spots further out right next to a GTR. It was gone when I came out and I bet he was so pissed that out of so many parking spaces, I parked next to him.

Would probably be able to find it in a thread just like this on some GTR forum.

tranquility · 12-09-2016, 12:48 AM

What would you guys do if you walked back out and saw a Pagani next to your car parked in the boonies? So it's just some car prejudice going on here if the car is inferior to yours? LOL.

TrevorM3 · 12-09-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Axius

People do it out of spite. They know you parked far for a reason. They're trying to get inside your head. Shit on their hood next time and assert dominance. Works every time.

hahaa

some people just like to watch the world burn..

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P1 Lieutenant General 11727 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	The guy backed up. That's a dead giveaway. He probably is careful with his car, just like you are with yours. It's not because he drives a Chevy that all of a sudden, he takes less care of it than you do and he's just out to annoy you.
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schoy Major 997 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I think the vast majority of these instances has a more innocent explanation than spite. One is herd mentality. Many people don't want their car to stand out in the parking lot (perhaps out of fear of vandals or thieves). So they park where everyone else parks. Or, if you're the only car in the parking lot way out in the boonies, perhaps people might think that there's a reason that no one is parking close (perhaps restricted or reserved parking or even "that person must know something I don't"). Fact is, by following the lead of someone else, it reduces risk. Second may be even more benign. Many businesses instruct their employees to park furthest from the entrance (to save the closest spots for the customers). Hence, by parking in a seemingly deserted spot, you're actually parking in the implied "employee parking area", and then employees will just park next to you anyways (see first item above).
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PoorLurker Custom User Title 1139 Rep 675 Posts Drives: a bicycle Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	hahaha - I wish I didn't delete the pic that I took one day at Target. I ended up parking like 15 spots further out right next to a GTR. It was gone when I came out and I bet he was so pissed that out of so many parking spaces, I parked next to him. Would probably be able to find it in a thread just like this on some GTR forum.
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