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Blatant Red Light Runner from a Dead Stop

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter It’s been awhile since I’ve seen a red light runner this egregious, but after driving alongside this guy in his late 50′s in an older model Ford Explorer for several miles while going south on Sepulveda from the Valley, I figured he was more idiot than asshole.  Allow me to elaborate: [...]

More Leapfrogging at the 101/405 Interchange

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter I was late to the dentist this morning, though it’s sad to say that going 20 miles in an hour is still considered “not bad” by L.A. standards.  Naturally, matters for everyone on the road aren’t improved by leapfroggers like the guy driving this older model Mercedes (likely native, 4UKZ license [...]

Selfish, Senseless Merging Habits

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter This likely native in an old Toyota Corolla (license plate 4KDY) seems to have gotten the asshole freeway merging tactic down to a tee.  I was traveling on the 101 Fwy N. during rush hour near the Gower off-ramp.  First of all, I can’t stand the multitude of freeway on-ramps and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]