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The Ultimate Parking Showdown: How One Neighbor’s Petty Revenge Schooled a Serial Spot-Stealer

Cinematic view of a crowded public parking lot highlighting improper parking habits.
In this cinematic scene, we explore the frustrations of urban parking, illustrating the chaos when drivers ignore designated spaces.

If you’ve ever circled the block for a parking spot, only to witness someone flagrantly ignoring all rules and common decency, you know the white-hot rage that follows. But what if you could serve up a delicious slice of petty revenge, with a side of police intervention and neighborly drama? One Redditor from Malta did exactly that—and the story is as satisfying as double-parking on your worst enemy.

Welcome to “That’s Not a Parking Place!”, the tale of a parking vigilante who turned the tables on a notorious spot-stealer. Grab your popcorn, because this showdown has everything: creative plotting, an infuriating neighbor, and even the police getting in on the laughs.

The Setup: Parking Lot Politics

Let’s set the scene: in front of our storyteller’s flat sits a modest public parking lot. The layout is simple—one row of perpendicular spots, with a road behind for easy access. The last spot, tucked in a corner, requires ample space behind it to maneuver in and out.

Enter the villain of our story: the infamous “that guy.” You know the type—the one who acts as if the laws of physics (and parking) don’t apply to him. He regularly parks directly behind the last legitimate spot, trapping anyone unfortunate enough to park there. The situation was so dire, people would rather abandon their cars and hail a taxi than face the hassle.

The Spark: A Plan Takes Shape

One fateful day, our hero parks in the corner spot, only to see the notorious neighbor pull up and block them in. But this time, instead of helpless resignation, inspiration strikes. With access to a second car—thanks to a resourceful spouse parked nearby—a devious plan forms.

Step 1: Retrieve the second car and park it just behind the offender, boxing him in like a sardine in a tin. The tables have officially turned.

Step 2: Call the police (as is common in Malta) to report being blocked in. The goal? Prompt the spot-stealer to move his car, with the added bonus of official involvement.

Step 3: Sit back, watch, and enjoy as the police call the culprit, who returns, fuming, only to discover he’s now the one trapped.

The Showdown: Police, Petty Arguments, and Sweet Justice

What happens next is pure gold. The blocked neighbor, already irate from being summoned by the police, explodes with rage upon discovering his own car is now a prisoner. Our hero approaches to complain about his “shitty parking,” which only adds fuel to the fire.

Not content to let him off the hook, the original poster calls the police again to report the neighbor’s refusal to move his car. The neighbor, now in full meltdown mode, frantically calls the police as well, complaining about the “unfairness” of it all.

When officers arrive, the drama reaches its peak: the police not only side with our protagonist, but burst into laughter at the spectacle. Both cars are fined for illegal parking (23 euros each), but the satisfaction is priceless. The neighbor, utterly humiliated, never parks like an “asshole” again.

Why We Love Petty Revenge

What makes this story so satisfying? It’s the timeless appeal of justice served, especially when it comes with a twist. We’ve all felt powerless in the face of selfish behavior, and watching someone cleverly flip the script is cathartic. The small fine was a small price to pay for restoring sanity to the parking lot—and for delivering a lesson that finally stuck.

There’s also a communal joy in these kinds of stories. From the police officers’ laughter to the cheers of Reddit commenters, everyone loves seeing a chronic offender get their comeuppance. It’s proof that sometimes, a little pettiness can go a long way.

Have You Ever Dished Out Parking Justice?

Parking wars are a universal experience, whether you’re in Malta or Manhattan. Have you ever plotted (and executed) your own act of petty revenge against a parking offender? Or do you have a story of neighborhood justice that tops this one? Share your tales in the comments—we’re all ears (and ready for some inspiration)!

Next time a parking villain darkens your street, remember: sometimes, two wrongs really do make a right… especially when the police are laughing right along with you.


Original Reddit Post: That's not a parking place!