'Get a life': Shopper shares disappointing act at a local shopping centre
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Navigating car parks at bustling shopping centres could sometimes be a test of patience and skill.
The challenges are greater for those with disabilities, and the need for accessible parking spaces is a necessity.
However, a recent incident at a local shopping centre highlighted the insensitivity and entitlement that could sometimes permeate public spaces.
A disabled woman parked her car in a designated disabled parking spot at a shopping centre.
'I parked between a large stanchion and the bright yellow bollard with the yellow paint hatching on the floor,' she shared.
'Admittedly, I did park on a slight angle, but seeing as no one could park either side of me and I wouldn't be causing an issue with anyone else, I left the car like that.'
Upon returning from her shopping, she found a card tucked under her windscreen wiper.
The card read, 'Hey, you suck at parking. Seriously, even a five-year-old knows how to stay inside the lines. Learn to park, really. Limit one space per car.'
The woman shared her response to the anonymous critic on the Lake Macquarie Community Notice Board.
'Honestly, mate, get a life. Do you have nothing better to do than harass disabled shoppers?' she asked.
'Maybe you could put your money to better use than getting cards printed anonymously by donating to a disabled charity.'
The post quickly garnered attention, with hundreds of comments pouring in.
Many sympathised with the woman's plight and shared their own experiences with self-appointed 'parking cops'.
'I often have to park in two spaces because there is no disabled parking left, and you can't fit a wheelchair up the side of the car,' one shopper shared.
'If it doesn't affect your life, just move on and stop being up in people's business. So sorry this happened to you,' another said.
A third comment called the act of leaving such cards' bullying'.
'I have a disability permit, and I parked in a disabled angled parking spot on the street. I had my elderly dad with me, who I was taking to an appointment,' a fourth shared.
'If anyone is thinking of putting these on other people's cars, maybe think about the effect it might have on the other person. You don't know what they are going through.'
Yet, some community members found humour in the situation.
'So, you admit to parking badly but don't like it when someone points it out? That's funny,' one comment read.
'I love the card,' another user shared. 'Don't be so offended. You know you parked at an angle. Laugh it off.'
'With the way I park, I would have a big collection of those cards!' a third exclaimed.
While some viewed the card as a harmless joke, others took it as a reminder of the obstacles people face and the lack of consideration from others.
It's a stark illustration of how actions, even those meant in jest, can have unintended consequences.
As the discussion continued, one woman's advice resonated with many: 'In a world when you can be anything, be kind.'
Others also urged those who found the situation amusing to consider walking in the shoes of someone with a disability.
In a world that often feels rushed and impersonal, this incident serves as a reminder of the power of kindness and the importance of seeing beyond personal experiences.
Have you encountered any of these 'parking cops' in your local community? What do you think of this action? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments section below.
The challenges are greater for those with disabilities, and the need for accessible parking spaces is a necessity.
However, a recent incident at a local shopping centre highlighted the insensitivity and entitlement that could sometimes permeate public spaces.
A disabled woman parked her car in a designated disabled parking spot at a shopping centre.
'I parked between a large stanchion and the bright yellow bollard with the yellow paint hatching on the floor,' she shared.
'Admittedly, I did park on a slight angle, but seeing as no one could park either side of me and I wouldn't be causing an issue with anyone else, I left the car like that.'
Upon returning from her shopping, she found a card tucked under her windscreen wiper.
An anonymous shopper stuck this parking card in the woman's car. Image Credit: Facebook/Lake Macquarie Community Notice Board
The card read, 'Hey, you suck at parking. Seriously, even a five-year-old knows how to stay inside the lines. Learn to park, really. Limit one space per car.'
The woman shared her response to the anonymous critic on the Lake Macquarie Community Notice Board.
'Honestly, mate, get a life. Do you have nothing better to do than harass disabled shoppers?' she asked.
'Maybe you could put your money to better use than getting cards printed anonymously by donating to a disabled charity.'
The post quickly garnered attention, with hundreds of comments pouring in.
Many sympathised with the woman's plight and shared their own experiences with self-appointed 'parking cops'.
'I often have to park in two spaces because there is no disabled parking left, and you can't fit a wheelchair up the side of the car,' one shopper shared.
'If it doesn't affect your life, just move on and stop being up in people's business. So sorry this happened to you,' another said.
A third comment called the act of leaving such cards' bullying'.
'I have a disability permit, and I parked in a disabled angled parking spot on the street. I had my elderly dad with me, who I was taking to an appointment,' a fourth shared.
'If anyone is thinking of putting these on other people's cars, maybe think about the effect it might have on the other person. You don't know what they are going through.'
Yet, some community members found humour in the situation.
'So, you admit to parking badly but don't like it when someone points it out? That's funny,' one comment read.
'I love the card,' another user shared. 'Don't be so offended. You know you parked at an angle. Laugh it off.'
'With the way I park, I would have a big collection of those cards!' a third exclaimed.
While some viewed the card as a harmless joke, others took it as a reminder of the obstacles people face and the lack of consideration from others.
It's a stark illustration of how actions, even those meant in jest, can have unintended consequences.
As the discussion continued, one woman's advice resonated with many: 'In a world when you can be anything, be kind.'
Others also urged those who found the situation amusing to consider walking in the shoes of someone with a disability.
In a world that often feels rushed and impersonal, this incident serves as a reminder of the power of kindness and the importance of seeing beyond personal experiences.
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