That was so good...I think I need a cigarette.

New blog label, folks! As sad as it is that I have enough material to feed this category, I still think you're going to enjoy it. Without further ado, here is our Asshole of the Day for January 10, 2009.

"Oh, no, you di-in't!!!"
But, yes, in true asshole form: did. So, (no great surprise to you, I'm sure) I called the city to have this jerk ticketed and towed. That's $55 for parking in a no parking zone and $75.60 to get your car back from the tow lot.




You'd think the big 10ft door in plain view would make it obvious enough: don't park here. But for those who lack common sense, the city has thoughtfully put up a NO PARKING sign as well.

Here's the tow truck pulling up behind the offender. I was so busy chatting with and thanking the city bylaw officer that I missed the money shot. I'd been waiting to get the pic of the tow truck dragging this loser away but alas, all I have is the mental image.


BONUS: So, while I was out there snapping photos, a woman pulls up and parks her big black SUV behind our asshole of the day. I point out to her that she's in a no parking zone. She snarks at me that she'll only be "two minutes" and continues to walk away. I then added that the "ticket guy is on his way....", but chickie brushes me off and keeps on walking. Well, I must admit, I could not contain my gloating when I saw the bylaw officer turn the corner at that very moment. "Oh, here he is!" I cried out cheerily. The sight of her turning around and RUNNING back to her car...priceless. Ticket guy has pulled up and parked behind her. She gets back into her truck, but not before snarking at me one more time, "I was only going to be two minutes, grrr..." and of course, left with the requisite gunning of her engine as she tore out and sped down the street. Ticket guy finally gets out of his car and asks me, "Was she rude to you?" In my most innocent voice, I reply that madam was less than appreciative of my efforts to save her a ticket. Blink blink. "I'll send it to her in the mail," he says.