Very, very funny you git
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I have to say, one of the funniest things I ever saw was following a bus in heavy rain. It wasn't the bus's fault, as the driver was forced to move left to avoid an oncoming van who should've given way. Anyway, the bus hit this massive puddle, more like a small lake, just as mum was walking past with a baby in a pushchair and a toddler walking along side her.
The resultant wave literally engulfed them all, like watching a surfer go thru the tube, the arc of the water went to the top of her head.
Left them absolutely drenched in filthy water, with both kids crying hysterically. It was only funny because it was a complete accident, not done on purpose at all.
In fact it wasn't funny at all. Not sure why I was crying with laughter for the next hour.
The resultant wave literally engulfed them all, like watching a surfer go thru the tube, the arc of the water went to the top of her head.
Left them absolutely drenched in filthy water, with both kids crying hysterically. It was only funny because it was a complete accident, not done on purpose at all.
In fact it wasn't funny at all. Not sure why I was crying with laughter for the next hour.
JohnoVR6 said:
...It's water. Not acid.
Or do we have to think of the children on this one?
It used to happen every time it rained when I was a kid on my way to school, which wasn't all that long ago, and no one really gave a s
t. Funny enough, I dried out on more than one occasion too. And the world kept turning. But then again, this was before the age of the internet and it being the norm to feel like the world owes me a favour. And despite being Northern, not once in 30 years have I ever felt the need to exercise my compo face to the local rag claiming its ruined my day/ week/ year/ LIFE 
It really has nothing to do with the collection of worn out clichés in your post - it's basic consideration for others, which I thought, hasn't been invented last tuesday, well at least for some of us.Or do we have to think of the children on this one?
It used to happen every time it rained when I was a kid on my way to school, which wasn't all that long ago, and no one really gave a s
t. Funny enough, I dried out on more than one occasion too. And the world kept turning. But then again, this was before the age of the internet and it being the norm to feel like the world owes me a favour. And despite being Northern, not once in 30 years have I ever felt the need to exercise my compo face to the local rag claiming its ruined my day/ week/ year/ LIFE Done it once myself, completely unintentional. Driving home the morning after a works Christmas party, hadn't had much to drink but only a few hours sleep, just round the corner from the hotel I didn't notice a puddle and ploughed though soaking a couple of girls who were making their way back. Felt like a complete st but fortunately they found it hilarious. I think they were still pissed from the previous night, and it was pouring with rain as well so they'd have been soaked through anyway.
Wouldn't dream of doing it intentionally, and can't really see the funny side of it personally.
Although this is obviously excused:
t but fortunately they found it hilarious. I think they were still pissed from the previous night, and it was pouring with rain as well so they'd have been soaked through anyway.Wouldn't dream of doing it intentionally, and can't really see the funny side of it personally.
Although this is obviously excused:
Limpet said:
I have done it deliberately once. It was a group of four chavs who were swaggering down the road shouting abuse at passing cars and other pedestrians. They were just ahead of me on the left hand pavement, walking away from me as I sat at a red light. I watched them pick on a woman with a baby in a buggy, and then throw a bottle at a passing motorcyclist. By the time the lights changed, they'd made probably 100 yds, and as I approached, I noticed a massive puddle right next to them. Before I'd even thought about it, the deed was done.
It would have been funny as it was, without the force of the water knocking one of their baseball caps off. At that point, I must confess a little bit of wee came out.
Given the same circumstances, I'd do it again.
It would have been funny as it was, without the force of the water knocking one of their baseball caps off. At that point, I must confess a little bit of wee came out.
Given the same circumstances, I'd do it again.
thecremeegg said:
I'm sorry but I'm not avoiding puddles because of a pedestrian on the pavement, I wasn't aware this was something I should do?
Would have made my drive to work this morning incredibly slow!
Er, yeah, regardless of pedestrians (my view on dousing folk should be pretty clear by now) but I dont think it is a great idea ploughing through puddles as they may be hinding a pothole and anyway, launching gallons water up into the cars mechanicals at speed isnt a great idea, it can dislodge things, throw debris up and get into electrical system or even worse, the air intake.Would have made my drive to work this morning incredibly slow!
KungFuPanda said:
Why do people post on here thinking that the person that wronged them will be on Pistonheads and read it??? What is the likelihood of that happening? Virtually nil.
Not what it was about otherwise I would have included the exact time, place and registration number. It was letting off steam and having a laugh at the stty life of a Zaphira driver.Surprised no one has pulled me up for stereotyping and how a Zaphira is really very good. Driving one around Brands on a vxr day was quite good fun in a let's see if I can get it on to two wheels sort of way.
Having a laugh about it is healthier than tracking them down and pouring liquefied dogs
t into their heater vents one night.robinessex said:
Out walking the dog a few years ago, access to the woods was along a short stretch of country lane. Spotted coming towards, me a small hatch back, running with nearside wheels (deliberately) in all the puddles. I guessed what was next, so stood by a large puddle of my choice. There was the whoosh of the water, and I got drenched, no problem, in doggie walking wet weather attire. The resultant bang as he hit the huge hole said puddle occupied was worth it. Car went on it's way with a very pronounced front wheel wobble plus loud graunching noise!! Local knowledge very handy at times!
You've just made me laugh out loud at a (thankfully) empty bus stop. Made my day.
Slightly different version...
Driving through Epping forest in our old Land Cruiser, pouring down with rain, a new Audi behind was getting trying his best to hassle me along and tailgating. Pity he didn't see the massive puddle in the road ahead. Toyota went through with a good soaking as it was maybe a foot deep...Looked in my mirror to see Audi grind to a stop after he went through it, strongly suspect his turbo was not set up for water injection of that magnitude.
Did think of stopping to offer a tow but I'm sure he had it all in hand.
Driving through Epping forest in our old Land Cruiser, pouring down with rain, a new Audi behind was getting trying his best to hassle me along and tailgating. Pity he didn't see the massive puddle in the road ahead. Toyota went through with a good soaking as it was maybe a foot deep...Looked in my mirror to see Audi grind to a stop after he went through it, strongly suspect his turbo was not set up for water injection of that magnitude.
Did think of stopping to offer a tow but I'm sure he had it all in hand.
I've been drenched by buses and HGVs before too. But on the other side, the research for my university thesis saw me travelling to high-schools to interview head teachers about corporate sponsorships. As I was leaving Stranraer Academy I was taking it easy through the car park when my car was pelted with snowballs (quite icy snow as it had been thawing then freezing over for a few days) by some kids who were standing by the main road, presumably waiting for their bus. I carried on down the car park, turned out the entrance and realised I would have to drive back past these yobbos again, but low and behold there was a mah-hoosive lake of icy water right next to their stop. And so I gunned all 85bhp of my X-reg clio and got it right up 'em - I've never dared to darken Stranraer since.
Talking of standing water, I (and other drivers) needed to navigate around a BMW X5 that was sitting in the middle of the road (engine running), the driver contemplating whether to take his massive 4x4 through the standing water in front of him.
Got bored with that, so drove my Merc Coupe (belly lower than a snake) round the X5 and through the water.
To be fair, I knew how deep the water would be, as I had prior local knowledge, but cars on the other side of the road were driving through the same water, toward us.
I think I muttered "snowflake" under my breath as I went round the X5.
Got bored with that, so drove my Merc Coupe (belly lower than a snake) round the X5 and through the water.
To be fair, I knew how deep the water would be, as I had prior local knowledge, but cars on the other side of the road were driving through the same water, toward us.
I think I muttered "snowflake" under my breath as I went round the X5.
OverSteery said:
Google [bot] said:
I'm in the very very funny camp.
and the complete, total W*nker camp too. Would you kick water in someones face too, or perhaps not so easy when you can't just drive away.It is driving without due care and attention and can result in prosecution.
Had a very similar, and costly experience a few years back. Walking along pavement with my camera backpack with camera gear, laptop, phone, wallet etc in. Someone felt the need to, instead of slow down and move out a little bit, aim for the puddle and completely soak me and my bag (water resistant, but not to that degree!).
That day cost nearly 5 grand! Insurance wouldn't pay out.
To be honest, didn't see the funny side of it, and probably never will. I reserve a special hatred for people who do that now.
That day cost nearly 5 grand! Insurance wouldn't pay out.
To be honest, didn't see the funny side of it, and probably never will. I reserve a special hatred for people who do that now.
Andynbr said:
Had a very similar, and costly experience a few years back. Walking along pavement with my camera backpack with camera gear, laptop, phone, wallet etc in. Someone felt the need to, instead of slow down and move out a little bit, aim for the puddle and completely soak me and my bag (water resistant, but not to that degree!).
That day cost nearly 5 grand! Insurance wouldn't pay out.
To be honest, didn't see the funny side of it, and probably never will. I reserve a special hatred for people who do that now.
And why did the insurance not pay out ?That day cost nearly 5 grand! Insurance wouldn't pay out.
To be honest, didn't see the funny side of it, and probably never will. I reserve a special hatred for people who do that now.
ruprechtmonkeyboy said:
OverSteery said:
Google [bot] said:
I'm in the very very funny camp.
and the complete, total W*nker camp too. Would you kick water in someones face too, or perhaps not so easy when you can't just drive away.It is driving without due care and attention and can result in prosecution.
Anything like that is an affront and the folk who do it, only feel like they can do because they have a motor vehicle to make good their getaway and also, there seems to be some kind of superiority thing going on because they are in a car and a pedestrian isnt.
This is the same as tipping your pint on someone in the pub, but I cant imagine that the big brave folk who do this would pick on the 6ft plus bloke in the bar, just school kids, and only then when he (usually men) can get away, because it is cowardly, amazing what being in a car does to otherwise polite people, a bit like internet keyboard warriors giving it large because they feel like they can get away with it.
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