Petty Parking Revenge: How One Tenant Schooled a Spot-Stealer With a Tow
If you’ve ever lived in an apartment complex, you know the sacredness of assigned parking. It’s your little patch of asphalt in a world gone mad, the one place you can count on after a long day to cradle your car. So what happens when someone dares to trespass on your territory? Well, for Redditor u/Reverbolo, it was time for a little petty revenge—with a twist that’ll make any parking warrior smile.
Apartment Parking: The Real Hunger Games
Let’s set the scene: three apartment buildings, 72 units, and a paltry three guest parking spots total. That’s right, three. For context, that’s one guest spot per building. The rest of the guests are banished to the street, doomed to circle like vultures for any sign of an open curb. In this parking dystopia, assigned parking spots aren’t just a convenience—they’re a lifeline.
So, when our protagonist rolled home from work, the last thing they expected was to find their designated spot occupied by a stranger’s car. For apartment dwellers, this is the equivalent of finding someone sitting in your chair at a restaurant, eating your fries, and calling your mom “sweetie.” It’s a violation of the unspoken code.
Luckily, u/Reverbolo’s apartment management knows the struggle. Not only do they encourage tenants to dial up the towing company, but they even hand out the number in the welcome packet and spam it in emails. It’s almost as if towing is a leisure activity at this place.
Towing: The Sweetest Form of Petty Revenge
With righteous fury, our hero did as instructed: called the tow company, reported the offending car, and waited. After a while, curiosity (and maybe a dash of glee) got the better of them, and they headed outside to check the status.
There, they found not just their blessedly empty parking spot, but also a trio of women—grandma, mom, and a panicked daughter—frantically searching the lot. The daughter’s shriek, “Oh shit! Where’s my car! I have to be at work in an hour!” echoed through the air. When they spotted u/Reverbolo, they asked if he had the towing company’s number. Channeling the spirit of neighborhood justice, he feigned ignorance, wished them luck, casually checked the mailbox, and strolled back inside—his soul a little lighter.
Later, parking his own car in its rightful place, he savored the strange satisfaction that only a parking spot avenged can bring.
Why Do We Love a Good Parking Revenge?
There’s something universally satisfying about tales of petty revenge, especially when it comes to parking. Maybe it’s because parking infractions are so personal. You paid for that spot. You plan your day around that spot. When someone takes it, they’re not just inconveniencing you—they’re disrespecting you.
And yet, this story doesn’t cross the line into full-on maliciousness. The rules were clear, the spot was assigned, and the consequences were known. Our hero didn’t key a car, leave an angry note, or escalate the confrontation. Instead, they followed the process their building laid out. As the saying goes: play stupid games, win stupid prizes (or, in Reddit speak, FAFO: F*** Around and Find Out).
Lessons Learned: Don’t Test the Parking Gods
If there’s a moral to this story, it’s this: in the battle for parking supremacy, respect the rules—or prepare to face the wrath of the tow truck. Apartment complexes hand out assigned spots for a reason, and ignoring those little painted numbers invites chaos. Or, at the very least, a sudden and urgent need for a ride to work.
And for anyone who’s ever been tempted to “just park for a minute” in someone else’s spot, let this be a cautionary tale. You never know when the person you inconvenience is just waiting for a little bit of sweet, sweet revenge.
Your Turn: Parking Wars Stories, Anyone?
Have you ever been the victim (or the avenger) in a parking lot drama? Have you called the tow truck on a spot-stealer, or perhaps been the unfortunate soul towed away? Share your stories in the comments below—we know every parking lot has its legends!
And remember: in the lawless wilds of apartment parking, always respect the painted number. Your car (and your sanity) will thank you.
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Original Reddit Post: Petty revenge for parking in my spot