You can't park for s*@t parking stickers
As me and my housemate parked up in the car park to go shopping the other day, we both commented on just how crap some people are at parking. Several cars were parked diagonally in their parking bays with their noses just that bit too far into the bay next to them so that no one could actually fit in there. It looked to me like they were in such a hurry to get into TK Maxx (for reasons beyond me) that they just bunged the car in the spot, flung themselves out the car and ran inside, parking be damned...
Which got me thinking, wouldn't it be hilarious if you had special stickers you could slap on people's car windscreens when they've parked spectacularly badly and have pissed you off because you've had to park miles down the other end of the car park because they're over the space next to them, which is vacant but too small to fit in (that was a very long sentence and poorly written but hey ho there you go). You could then let the idiot know that they a) shouldn't be driving that giant 4X4 if they have no concept of parking and b) they need to get some lessons on how to do so... all without actually having to confront the culprit!
Genius!
So, this became the next 'big' money making idea. Stickers, possibly made from that plastic that clings to glass, or low adhesive which won't leave residue behind (because otherwise you'll just piss off someone who will more than likely already be pissed off at being told they can't park), with a selection of slogans, aimed to inform the parking challenged motorist.
With this in mind, I'd like to get some feedback on just how good an idea this is and whether you, the general public, would actually like to use these (because I know I would!). So, for all you lovely people out there reading my blog, feel free to answer these few quick questions and let me know what you think of the whole harebrained idea by clicking one of the options in the little poll I've added to the right hand side bar ---->
More to follow I'm sure, depending on whether I get a resounding 'Wow! Great idea" or definite "My god, how does your brain WORK woman?!". Thank you.
If you have a brilliant idea for a parking sticker slogan, please post it in the comments section!!!
Design right protected, Erin Smallwood 2008
I'd just like to formally mention here, that this concept and design is covered by design right by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA), and use of this idea commercially is prohibited. I work in the legal sector, I know about this stuff, so don't try it!! You may laugh, but better safe than sorry, this could be my million maker idea we're talking about! So don't pinch it!
Which got me thinking, wouldn't it be hilarious if you had special stickers you could slap on people's car windscreens when they've parked spectacularly badly and have pissed you off because you've had to park miles down the other end of the car park because they're over the space next to them, which is vacant but too small to fit in (that was a very long sentence and poorly written but hey ho there you go). You could then let the idiot know that they a) shouldn't be driving that giant 4X4 if they have no concept of parking and b) they need to get some lessons on how to do so... all without actually having to confront the culprit!
Genius!
So, this became the next 'big' money making idea. Stickers, possibly made from that plastic that clings to glass, or low adhesive which won't leave residue behind (because otherwise you'll just piss off someone who will more than likely already be pissed off at being told they can't park), with a selection of slogans, aimed to inform the parking challenged motorist.
With this in mind, I'd like to get some feedback on just how good an idea this is and whether you, the general public, would actually like to use these (because I know I would!). So, for all you lovely people out there reading my blog, feel free to answer these few quick questions and let me know what you think of the whole harebrained idea by clicking one of the options in the little poll I've added to the right hand side bar ---->
More to follow I'm sure, depending on whether I get a resounding 'Wow! Great idea" or definite "My god, how does your brain WORK woman?!". Thank you.
If you have a brilliant idea for a parking sticker slogan, please post it in the comments section!!!
Design right protected, Erin Smallwood 2008
I'd just like to formally mention here, that this concept and design is covered by design right by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA), and use of this idea commercially is prohibited. I work in the legal sector, I know about this stuff, so don't try it!! You may laugh, but better safe than sorry, this could be my million maker idea we're talking about! So don't pinch it!
Comments
'WARNING - this vehicle exceeds maximum allocated parking space.' though this sticker could not be used in somewhere like.. oh let's say.. Croydon. It contains the words 'exceeds' 'allocated' and 'vehicle' which will never be understood as most croydoners have little notion of excess, cannot fathom the meaning of allocation unless it is accompanied by the terms 'hand out' or 'state benifit', and the word 'vehicle' is simply too long. (my this horse is REALLY high, better get down)
'LEARN TO PARK!!!' could be a good one.
'If this car is too big for you to handle? Buy a micra! They fit in the space better (even at this angle)' bit long but you can always break it down putting the last bit in small print'
'THANK ME - I could have parked next to you but I chose to leave your paintwork in tact.'
'You have been labelled BAD AT PARKING'
'WARNING - parking privileges could be revoked if you do THIS again'
on a more sarcastic note 'ACE parking - you're a star!'
'Parked like a NOB' ha ha ha ha!
'Parked like an ASS' or 'Parked BY and ASS' ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
My my, aren't we anti-Croydon today Cappy?! (actually, you're always anti-Croydon... haha). I think the whole rant (which is all very valid) would have gone down better if you'd spelled 'benefit' correctly but your choice vocabulary totally overrides the single typo hehe.
Liking the sticker ideas though... others that spring to mind today could be:
"Either you have a VERY wide load and require TWO parking spaces to exit your car... or you're sh*t at parking. Fat or stupid, you decide."
(bit long that one)
Or maybe in the guide of an opticians flyer...
"Seeing double? Use this flyer for a free eye test.
20/20 vision? Use this flyer for free parking lessons. Your car requires ONE parking space, not two."