The parking spot

So a very typical thing happened at Target today that got me thinking - how does the average person react to situations such as this?

After finishing our shopping, the girls and I walked through the parking lot to our parked car. I noticed there was a black SUV obviously waiting for a spot. Next to my car was a man in his early twenties (picture Tony from 13 Reasons Why) who appeared to be getting out of his.

I put my kids in the car when I heard it. A sound that can best be described as a mix between road rage and mom-scolding.

A blond-haired woman, mid-forties (think Beverly from The Goldbergs), was standing in front of the guy next to me, wagging her finger at him and yelling. I stood there observing, curious how this would play out.

Here's what happened... Bev was waiting for a parking spot, when Tony sped in, "nearly killing a woman" and parked in exact spot she was waiting for. Tony smiled sheepishly and played dumb. He had no idea she waiting for the spot. He didn't even see a woman crossing the street. Etc.

This woman obviously has a heart of gold though, because her insult to this boy, made me laugh so hard I had tears in my eyes.

Are you imagining the scene? Now picture Bev pointing a hot pink nail at Tony and screaming "You are a rude boy!" repeatedly, while he looked at her amused and unaffected. 😂

I feel like at one point or another we have all had this happen. OUR spot, the spot we rightfully deserved was stolen from us. But how did you react?