2010 May | L.A. Can't Drive - Part 2

Punk in Scion Failing to Walk in Christ’s Footsteps

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter This punkish toolbag with a “Thumbs Up for Jesus” sticker on his rear windshield needs to think what his lord savior would think about his selfish, aggressive driving. I was traveling on Olive near the studios and was waiting behind a modest line of cars in a left-turn-only lane to Hollywood [...]

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Yield for Pedestrians: Merely a Suggestion in L.A.

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter We always welcome submissions, but we also welcome commentary.  If you feel strongly about a point you want to get across, share it with us and we’ll try to give you a voice on this platform.  The above video was submitted by a regular reader/contributor who, being avid walker, always has [...]

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Psst, Check Your Mirrors Before Pulling Away from the Curb

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter The likely native driving this old black Ford pickup truck (license plate 5X1) was cruising around with his driver’s side sideview mirror turned inwards.  And since I don’t have a FAQ section yet, I will reiterate that I am aware that transplants to this state can buy used cars that have [...]

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A Graphic Example of Leapfrogging

I had to share this graphic a reader emailed to me a few days ago.  Most of you already know that I use “leapfrogging” a lot to describe a classic fave maneuver of the selfish, impatient assholes in this town, aside from the fact that the driver trying to cut in is actually signaling.  If [...]

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Cocky Porsche Parking Job

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter Why is the asshole meter so high?  At first glance, you may wonder what’s wrong with this picture?  A second later you might say, “Hey, that’s a pretty big parking spot for that silver Porsche convertible (license plate 4RMR).  And then upon closer inspection, you get an aha! moment: that jackass [...]

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