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AIBU?

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Ive stuck a shitty nappy on her windscreen.

222 replies

foxessoxes · 28/12/2015 23:10

So our flats are opposite a Tesco Express. I will admit, parking is limited. But it isnt my fucking problem.

People continously park outside our gates- so we cant get in, and we cant get out. There is a woman who does it continously- a couple of times a week. At least 3 times- and its always the same sort of time. You can set your watch by her.

A few times in the last month she has blocked the exit so I cant get out.

This evening, ive been babysitting my goddaughter and her cousin. GD has been unwell and was feeling worse, so got in the car to take her to A+E. Pulled up to the gate to leave only to find this fucking pain in the arse parking in front of the gate. She refused to move, told me she would only be 10 minutes.

Raging, I got a dirty nappy out of the wheelie bin and stuck it on her windscreen.

AIBU?

OP posts:
Caprinihahahaha · 29/12/2015 09:58

I can't imagine thinking 'I know what I can do here. This is just the moment to go rummaging through a bin for a shitty nappy.'

It's a life half lived really.

Janeymoo50 · 29/12/2015 10:03

How did you know it was a shitty one if folded over and put in a nappy bag which I then assume was in an additional bin liner? Also was this during day light hours and when you got the nappy did you undo it from said nappy bag and then unroll/unfold said nappy back to it's original shape oh and was there approx 3 used shitty baby wipes inside the nappy too?
Just curious really.

Notsobadpharma · 29/12/2015 10:05

LagunaBubbles has a point, as well as every other poster who has described incidents where they were hindered rather than helped by drivers or bystanders.

I used to run. I was out on a training run one day I was within two miles of home and I was about 50yards from a bridge and a fairly busy road going through our town;the main supermarket used to be along it.

Two other runners passed me and I warned them that the path was icy in places got a thanks and a wave; I remember thinking how nice it was that runners tended to look out for each other as they disappeared into the bushes surrounding the canal and I heard a crack and went flying.

My mobile phone was smashed but that wasn't the only thing I broke and I tried for 45minutes to get the attention of various shoppers, dog walkers, local school kids anyone...in the end one old lady came over and said yes she would call my husband from tesco but would I mind if she did her shopping first - would I mind?! Given that she was the only person that had come over, no go ahead, buy the whole bloody shop just please, please call.

My husband turned up, with the car and a blanket and took me to A&E. Sort of ..wife here help please.... he had just dumped the car right outside to run in with me someone slapped the NHS equivalent of a nappy on the windscreen. I appreciate it wasnt the brightest but I dont think he was thinking too straight regards parking.

Regards the shitty nappy, I cant speak as LagunaBubbles pointed out about truly losing it, I once chopped up an exes entire wardrobe. Kudos to the woman if she did it, I'm in no position to say she did wrong.

Owllady · 29/12/2015 10:08

People just ignored you whilst you lay on the floor? :( that's just bloody awful

Notsobadpharma · 29/12/2015 10:23

Yep owllady I know....but I have epilepsy and you get used to it Grin

I wish that wasnt a bad joke, it happens.

LagunaBubbles · 29/12/2015 10:27

Oh notsobadpharma thats horrible, I dont understand people sometimes.

goodnightdarthvader1 · 29/12/2015 10:35

The thing about reporting suspected trolls is that I'm getting mighty sick of getting a patronising email from MNHQ saying "We think the poster's alright, but thanks for letting us know", then 30 mins later the thread is gone as "MNHQ had doubts about the OP".

MagratGarlikAgain · 29/12/2015 10:35

Antisocial parking, whilst unpleasant is not necessarily illegal (it can be both antisocial and illegal, but is not necessarily illegal). Willful damage of someone else's property, however, is illegal. If you call the police having stuck a used nappy to her car which could be perceived as both damaging her property and possibly threatening/aggressive behaviour (or even worse, keying her car, as other posters have suggested), you are likely to be the one in trouble, not her. You then go onto the internet to brag about this? How bizarre.

AlwaysLookOnBrightsideOfLife · 29/12/2015 10:36

I'm guessing the OP isn't coming back?!

itsnotsobadpharma that's dreadful, although not surprising either Xmas Sad. I've fallen flat on my face in the middle of a main road as a child before and a group of adults just all stood around staring like Shock. Not a single one offered help or to check if I was alright. I've also seen it with adults collapsing and so many people just walk on by. Xmas Angry Xmas Sad

Owllady · 29/12/2015 10:37

Do people ignore you when you have a seizure too? (I'm epilepsy trained so wouldn't ignore you!)
Wtf is wrong with people? I always try to think if it was me/a relative etc wwyd. I don't think I could live with myself if I just ignored people in distress! Confused

Pannn · 29/12/2015 10:37

"I'm more disgusted that some MNetters think it was an ok thing to do.

WTF happened to MN?"
Yes all of this OP and the responses are from current MNers.

I'd guess a lot is to do with penis beaker and various rough types it attracted, who think this sort of stuff and swearing on the internet is 'big'.
And some of them are actual mothers and fathers themselves. Their children are going to need assistance.

usual · 29/12/2015 10:41

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thelouise · 29/12/2015 10:44

I can well believe that a person would refuse to move. I find it weird that someone would do something to further delay getting to A&E because surely it would take some time for the woman to clear the poo and get moving.

MNHQ
IonaMumsnet · 29/12/2015 10:44

Morning folks! We've had an awful lot of reports on this thread so we just wanted to clarify that we've got nothing to suggest any trip-trappery at the moment but we are keeping an eye on things. Please could we ask everyone, in the spirit of Christmas goodwill, to report any concerns to us using the Report button above every post, rather than troll-hunting on the thread? Thanking you.

UnGoogleable · 29/12/2015 10:47

I'd guess a lot is to do with penis beaker and various rough types it attracted

Oh I don't know, I think there was plenty of coarse behaviour here pre-PB too Pannn !!

BathshebaDarkstone · 29/12/2015 10:49

YANBU. But the pp who said you've punched yourself in the cock is spot on. How did you get to A&E then? Xmas Confused

Notsobadpharma · 29/12/2015 10:53

Some people just dont want to get involved. They are scared that they might have to invest more personal time or effort than they initially thought; or they are scared that they will make the situation worse.

That I understand, but why oh why stand and watch..... not a freaking sideshow!

....anyway...shitty nappies and windscreens were more funGrin

VegetablEsoup · 29/12/2015 10:55

nhs direct (or whatever they are called) tell many cases to go to a&e.
they aren't just for blue lights but also for things a gp doesn't want to deal with.

AnotherTimeMaybe · 29/12/2015 10:56

Pannn it depends !! You ll find the calmest people, do the oddest and possibly the most violent things given the circumstances. Irrespective of whether this is fake or not , quite a few of us would go ballistic if we couldn't get to the hospital with a sick child. Doesn't mean our children need help, it's all about feeling helpless in a dangerous situation !

AnotherTimeMaybe · 29/12/2015 11:02

nhs direct (or whatever they are called) tell many cases to go to a&e.
they aren't just for blue lights but also for things a gp doesn't want to deal with.
Ahhh they are brilliant!! I'm still waiting for the ambulance they promised me when baby had an accident a month ago! Hmm

hiddenhome2 · 29/12/2015 11:05

Illegal parkers can be dealt with by mixing cat poo with milk and then pouring into the air vents.

The stench never, ever goes, drives the person mad and totally devalues their car Wink

RufusTheReindeer · 29/12/2015 11:08

Agree with another

She probably just did the first (not clever thing...sorry) she thought of

Didnt occur to her that it might delay her further

My impulse would have been to yell a lot and go to the tescos and kick up an almighty row...probably wouldnt have done any good Smile

MaryPoppinsPenguins · 29/12/2015 11:08

I can completely believe this... I once returned to my car in a tesco car park and while I was putting my shopping and kids in, a man was arguing with a childless couple parked in the P&C space opposite me... They just walked off to do their shopping and the man went into his car boot, produced a nappy and stuck it on their windscreen. I was like Shock....

So, I can confirm it does happen and clearly is common around Tescos Wink

NettleFarseer · 29/12/2015 11:09

Op's long gone....Hmm

Womaloosh · 29/12/2015 11:16

OP is probably sitting back and enjoying the outrage...