Life can be hectic, and if there's one thing we here at the SDC know, it's that there's usually nothing wrong with trying to make life a little bit easier every once in a while.

With that said, we are also aware that we should always know our limits when it comes to taking responsibility and that not all 'shortcuts' are advisable.

Take this Australian motorist who, according to an onlooker, took extreme measures to avoid getting wet.



According to an eyewitness, the driver decided to back their car up to the entrance of a shopping centre to avoid the rain. Yes, you read that right!

The onlooker even captured a photo of the absurd scene, which showed the large black SUV parked in the middle of the entrance. And to make matters worse, it was blocking pedestrians!



Why did the driver resort to such extreme measures? Apparently, they just wanted to get their Woolworths items from the trolley to the boot. We get it – grocery shopping can be a hassle. But were their actions really justified? We'll let you be the judge.

Naturally, the photo of the driver's brazen move quickly made its way to Facebook, where it sparked outrage among users. Commenters were quick to call out the driver's entitled behaviour, with one even dubbing them 'selfish'.

'The audacity of people lately never ceases to amaze me,' wrote one user. Another commented, 'That's not even rain, just some drizzle. It's just a bit of water, how bad could it be?'



But not everyone was outraged by the driver's unconventional choice. In fact, some Facebook users actually praised their ingenuity – while still acknowledging that it probably wasn't the best idea.

'Okay, that was pretty smart,' wrote one commenter, while another called the move 'brilliant!'

A third user added, 'Working smarter, not harder. Under my annoyance at them, I'm mildly impressed at the ingenuity.'
While we can appreciate the desire to find an easy solution to life's problems, it's important to remember that some shortcuts can end up causing more harm than good.

We can all relate to wanting to make our lives a little easier, it's important to remember that our actions can have consequences for others. So, the next time you're considering taking a shortcut, maybe think twice – or risk becoming the subject of a viral Facebook post.



But the Australian motorist isn't the only one who's recently come under fire for their parking decisions. In the same Facebook group, another driver was called out for their inconsiderate behaviour.



According to witnesses, a Ford Ranger was spotted parked on a disabled parking spot AND a walkway a few weeks ago – despite neither the driver nor their passenger being disabled, and with no sticker indicating otherwise. Understandably, commenters were quick to express their outrage at the blatant disregard for those who actually need those spots.

While we can all make mistakes from time to time, it's important to remember that our actions can have real consequences for others. Whether it's inconveniencing shoppers at a mall or parking in a disabled spot without cause, it's up to all of us to do our part to make the world a little bit easier – and a little bit kinder – for everyone.



So members, what do you think of this story? Would you do the same if you were in their shoes? Let us know in the comments below!

In the meantime, we recommend having a strategy in place before hitting the supermarket in bad weather to avoid getting too wet - stash an umbrella in the back of the car! That way, you can make the dash from the supermarket trolley to the car with minimal exposure to the dreaded wet stuff.

Stay safe and dry always, everyone!