Do not anger the Gaming Geeks

[reverend-jim.livejournal.com]

Looks like "Officer" Barron had better start preparing himself for assault by a Level 20 Druid (possibly wearing a Cloak of Unlimited Parking Time), if he doesn't stop ticketing cars on Highland Ave.

Someone wisely pointed out in the comments that this dude was most likely busted for over-staying the meter limit, not running out of time on the meter. And now that his love note to the cops is all over the internet, I'm guessing his parking situation is about to become critical.

Comments

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

Because this is funny, I'll forgive you for making yet another parking post.

Magic nerds, God love 'em, they never have perspective.

[reverend-jim.livejournal.com]

I was originally going to post it to b0st0n_snark, so they could have at it. But then I figured it'd be even *better* if I posted it to davis_square, so that the b0st0n_snark kids could link it up there and snark about yet another parking post in davis_square. And thus the circle of snark goes 'round and 'round...

[pushupstairs.livejournal.com]

see, this one is actually about something in Davis Square.

also, it's fucking hilarious. some people are obviously just not clear on the concept of "1 HOUR ONLY".

[dylanesque29.livejournal.com]

Ouch. The gamers haven't been making it an easier for themselves on these boards, have they?

[ruxxell.livejournal.com]

holy shit this was fucking comedy gold.

[androidqueen.livejournal.com]

Saving throw against scare quotes . . . FAILED!

[ron_newman]

What kind of person runs outside every 8 minutes to feed a meter, instead of putting in enough money for an hour or two at a time?

[reverend-jim.livejournal.com]

Better yet, I think he originally wrote "48," but 12 minutes early was not good enough, so it became "58," giving him a superhero-esque 2 minute window in which to up his meter...only to be thwarted by the Evil Witch King of Davis Square, or something.

[mperrotti76.livejournal.com]

"2-minute damage!!!"

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

RP NERDS. Trust me, Ron, this is nothing, I have seen behavior that makes this look normal. Especially when people touch their dice.

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

This made a good day perfect. Officer Barron had better watch his back - I'm sure a fireball is heading his way.

LOL!!!

[mizufae.livejournal.com]

awesome! I know this guy's handwriting. my peeps totally know how to stick it to the man.

[jadasc.livejournal.com]

I'm just glad it wasn't one of the employees.

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

So...did they impound his car, or just beat him?

This note is _full_ of fail

[http://users.livejournal.com/_mattt/]

I wonder if the cop could read the "...go f*** yourself..." part he crossed out, like we can in the photo?

Re: This note is _full_ of fail

[reverend-jim.livejournal.com]

I think it's cute that the little gamer realized he was getting a little carried away...but it's definitely still a total fail. Let's see...

Ways In Which Gamer Can Get Revenge On Officer Barron: Leave nasty note on car, still get hosed on parking ticket, righteous anger not being an effective defense on appeal (ignoring the fact that he was straight-up busted, anyway)

Ways In Which Officer Barron Can Get Revenge On Gamer: Too numerous to count, Gamer had best hope the Officer chooses one that does *not* end up with Gamer doing a nickel in Walpole

Re: This note is _full_ of fail

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

Honestly, I want Officer Barron to walk in there, sit down to a game, and walk out, leaving the gamer a crying mess as he looks upon the ruin wreaked by Officer Barron's dice upon his character stats.

[rmd.livejournal.com]

that would be awesome. "beware of this officer. he tickets cars *and* kicks ass at rail baron and settlers of catan."

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

But would he give John Kovalic free parking?

[aki.livejournal.com]

BTW, your icon is made of win.

Re: This note is _full_ of fail

[reverend-jim.livejournal.com]

OMFG, that is brilliant. I would *pay* to see that!

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

I read the date on the ticket as 7/8/06.

I can't believe it took this long for this to come to light! :)

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

I am sure that this provided hours of hilarity over at the Parking and Traffic Siblinghood of the Ring, or whatever its official name is.

Also, it reminded me of my favorite "Reno: 911" episode, where the hapless cops bust up a LARP altercation.

[mperrotti76.livejournal.com]

HAHAH> I love Patton Oswalt on that show. Also, I love the one where the car gets stolen from the ren fair, and the witnesses keep talking about "a horesless carriage" that was "stolen by a Moore" who was "20 stone and 13 hands".

[masslibrulgirl.livejournal.com]

That is awesome.

[etana.livejournal.com]

ZOMG 6 PEOPLE SAWED ME FOR TRUES YO!!!111!!!ZOMGBBQWTF!

[mraudet.livejournal.com]

lolerskates...