10.14.04
“We can drive it home with one headlight…”
The left headlight on my car has been out for about a week now. And it’s bugging the crap out of me. I feel like everyone’s looking at me when I drive by, and a cringe every time I pass a cop, wondering if he’s going to give me the stare-down or pull me over or something.
But I have noticed a rather interestingly pleasant side-effect. Other drivers missing headlights are strangely friendly to me. I get an occasional smile or wave as I pass by. It’s like we’re some sort of exclusive club. I’ve noticed more cars letting me change lanes in front of them, less finger-waving if I cut people off, and generally a more enjoyable driving experience has been had.
Maybe I’ll keep it like this. That is, until that bastard cop finally pulls me over.
Carla Jean Said:
October 14, 2004 at 10:08 am
That is HILARIOUS. And I’ve definitely been pulled over - twice! - for having a headlight out. (One time I gave the cop the girly lie: “Officer, I had NO IDEA! I’ll have my daddy change it as soon as I get home!” The other, I really didn’t have a clue!)
Jeff H Said:
October 14, 2004 at 10:17 am
Oh, yeah. Now that I don’t have to worry about crashing in a fiery wreck when my brakes fail, I guess we ought to fix that.
brian Said:
October 14, 2004 at 2:54 pm
from a distance people think you’re a motorcycle…so you know..there’s that.
for whatever it’s worth.
scott Said:
October 14, 2004 at 11:01 pm
yeah, you know, i bet if you just bashed the front end in, you could be in the “i drive my car around all mashed up” club. drivers actually stay away from you and you can drive on the shoulder.
Adriene Said:
October 15, 2004 at 8:50 am
Wow, Scott… what an awesome idea!!! I’ll have to ram my car into a wall today.