Aussie BMW driver exposed for 'careless' parking in popular spot
Finding a car park at your local shopping centre can be a battle to say the least.
But, it's made far worse with the help of selfish individuals like these.
An Aussie driver has been exposed online after committing a parking sin so severe it caught the attention of other shoppers - and people are not impressed.
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'Just a spoiled asshole in a BMW'
A Sydney Reddit user has taken to the platform to expose a driver at Marrickville Metro.
The driver is committing what they've called a 'double whammy' - parking not only across two spots, but also in a Woolworths Direct To Boot spot.
'Parked across two spots including the Woolworths Direct To Boot spot,' the poster wrote.
'Not in their car. Not collecting anything from Woolworths.'
The user called this behaviour completely entitled.
'Just a spoiled asshole in a BMW,' they said.
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'Without a care for others'
Commenters noted how frustrating this behaviour is - and annoyingly common.
Woolworths' Direct To Boot spots are generally closer to the doors, and for some, the closer spot is worth it.
'Noticed lots of people seem to park in Coles Click & Collect and Woolworths Direct to Boot spaces to be closer to the door, without a care for others that actually want to use the spaces as intended,' one commenter said.
'Pretty sure they know they won't be booked,' another agreed.
'They even moved the Woolworths one further away from the doors. Didn't stop assholes parking and not getting groceries. Seen it loads of times,' the poster responded.
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