In the bustling world of school pick-ups and drop-offs, tensions can run high, and parking etiquette can sometimes take a back seat to the rush of daily life. But one tradie in Perth's northern suburb of Woodvale found out the hard way that not everyone is willing to overlook a parking faux pas, especially when it's penned in an elaborate note that's nothing short of a literary roast.

The tradie, who juggles the demands of being a single parent with the rigors of their job, was left dumbfounded after discovering a verbose and venomous note attached to their vehicle. The note, which was not just a few scribbled words but a typed-out tirade complete with a date and ink signature, was found flapping in the breeze after the tradie returned from collecting their children from a nearby school.



The header of the note pulled no punches, branding the tradie an 'ignorant b*****d' for their parking efforts. The author of the note didn't stop there, though. They went on to describe the parking attempt as 'bull-headed, inconsiderate and feeble,' and humorously exaggerated the space taken up as enough for a '20 mule team, two elephants, one goat, and a safari of pygmies.' The note ended with a rather colorful curse, wishing upon the tradie 'an early transmission failure' and an infestation of camel fleas in their armpits.


The tradie, in their defense, explained that their vehicle's length necessitated parking 'longways' across multiple bays, and they had chosen to do so in the tavern's car park rather than on school grounds reserved for parents. They expressed their dismay on social media, highlighting the challenges of providing for their family and the unfairness of being shamed for their parking choice.



The incident sparked a debate among Aussies online, with opinions split between sympathy for the tradie's situation and applause for the note's creativity and stern message. Some empathized with the difficulty of finding suitable parking for larger vehicles, while others saw the note as a justified response to inconsiderate parking that could inconvenience others during the busy school pick-up time.

This parking predicament raises questions about the balance between empathy for individual circumstances and the need for parking order, especially in areas with high traffic like school zones. It also highlights the lengths to which some will go to express their frustration in a society where parking spaces seem to shrink as our vehicles grow.


Members of the Seniors Discount Club, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this matter. Have you ever encountered a parking situation that left you speechless? Do you think the note was a step too far, or a necessary call-out? Share your stories and opinions in the comments below, and let's navigate the tricky roads of parking politics together!