How I Ruined a Tesla Driver’s Zen with Petty Parking Revenge (and Helped Fix the System)
Public Charging Spots, Private Rage: When Tesla Entitlement Meets Petty Genius
If you’ve ever hunted for a parking spot in a busy city, you know the simmering rage that can bubble up when some jerk thinks the rules don’t apply to them. But what if your only option is a designated “Electric Vehicles Only” charging spot, and someone with the right car—but the wrong attitude—leaves you blocked and powerless? And what if that someone is on their way to find inner peace at a yoga class, while you’re left fuming?
That’s exactly the scenario Reddit user u/Rough-Message-6078 found themselves in, and their tale of delightfully petty revenge is a chef’s kiss for anyone who’s ever fantasized about teaching entitled parkers a lesson. Spoiler: it ends with a yoga session being rudely interrupted, a Tesla owner sprinting in panic, and a city forced to rewrite the rules.
Charging Spots: Where Courtesy Goes to Die
Let’s set the scene. Our hero, like many city dwellers, can’t install a charger at their apartment and relies on public EV charging stations. The city’s original signs simply said, “Electric Vehicles Only,” which is just vague enough to invite problems. Gas-powered cars get towed if they block the chargers—simple. But what about the electric car owners who decide these prime spots are their personal parking sanctuaries, even when they don’t need a charge?
You guessed it: the worst offenders are always driving Teslas, believing their eco-cred grants them immunity from basic decency. Why plug in when you can park in the best spot just because you can?
The incident in question unfolds one morning when our protagonist sees, via app, that a spot is finally available. But just as they arrive, a man in a black Tesla nabs the space and strolls away, not bothering to plug in. The charging cord dangles uselessly, and our hero is left stranded.
The Law Can’t Help—But Petty Revenge Can
Here’s the catch: with a gas car, you can call the police and get the offender towed. But a plugged-in electric car, even if not charging, can’t be ticketed under the old rules. The author is out of options—unless you count creative mischief as an option.
So, after waiting 20 minutes (because revenge is a dish best served slightly cold), they call the yoga studio where Mr. Tesla had just gone to find inner peace. They inform the receptionist in their most concerned citizen voice: “A person in your class drives a Black Tesla, plates XXXXXXX. There’s a tow truck about to hitch up the car for blocking a charging spot. You should really let them know immediately.”
Mission accomplished. The receptionist, thinking she’s saving a yogi from financial ruin, interrupts the class and reads out the offending license plate. The Tesla owner comes “barreling out” in a panic, only to find his car perfectly safe—but his chakras decidedly unaligned. And just for good measure, everyone in that yoga class now knows who parks like a jerk.
A Happy Ending for Everyone (Except Entitled Drivers)
But the story doesn’t end there. The city, apparently wise to the epidemic of EV entitlement, updated the signs to say, “Electric Vehicles Only While Charging.” Now, the author gleefully reports, they can call the cops and get non-charging offenders ticketed—every single time. Justice (and electricity) is restored.
The Takeaway: Petty Revenge Can Change the World (A Little)
What makes this story so satisfying isn’t just the schadenfreude of watching a smug Tesla owner’s day get upended. It’s a reminder that small acts of resistance, even when petty, can highlight bigger problems—sometimes leading to real-world solutions. The city’s rule change shows that sometimes, the squeaky wheel (or the stranded hybrid) gets the grease.
So next time you’re fuming at a parking spot hog, remember: your petty revenge might just spark a little justice—and maybe a policy update, too.
Have you ever gotten satisfying revenge on a parking spot hog? Or have you been on the receiving end? Share your stories in the comments below—we could all use a little inspiration (and maybe a laugh).
Namaste, and happy charging!
Original Reddit Post: Parked like an entitled jerk so I ruined his yoga session