Friday the 13th: Two Exhibits, Plenty of Evidence!

Today is definitely Friday the 13th. Let me explain.

I have two exhibits to present today. Neither involves a black cat, walking under a ladder, or breaking a mirror—just another day of observing people’s wonderful behavior in public.

Exhibit #1: The Line Cutter

I headed over to Harris Teeter to pick up some lunch. I also needed to pick up my Ozempic prescription and grab some Mega Millions tickets for our fraternity lottery pool.

While I waited in line, our first suspect showed up.

This woman decided the line was optional and cut right in front of me to redeem her scratch-off tickets.

Seriously?

There I was, patiently waiting my turn, and apparently she had somewhere much more important to be.

I did manage to capture a fantastic picture of our suspect. And before anyone asks, yes, those Doritos in my bag are intentional. They were two for $8. That's practically a public service announcement.

And before anyone starts debating privacy, let's remember that this photograph was taken in a public place. There is no expectation of privacy simply because someone doesn't want to be photographed.

Moving on.

Exhibit #2: Parking Lot Olympics

After leaving the store, I headed back to my car on the scooter. I had parked in a regular parking space because all the accessible spaces were occupied.

That's when I noticed two vehicles displaying what I can only describe as some impressive parking creativity.

Take a look at the picture.

I'm not entirely sure which one was the chicken and which one was the egg. Did one vehicle inspire the other? Did they coordinate their parking jobs? Or did they independently conclude that parking between the lines was merely a suggestion?

Either way, congratulations. You've both made the Friday the 13th highlight reel.

The Verdict

Two exhibits. One trip to Harris Teeter: a line cutter and two parking professionals.

I'm beginning to think Friday the 13th isn't about bad luck at all. Maybe it's just the one day when everyone else's questionable decisions stand out a little more.

Or maybe it's just another Friday in the Lowcountry.

What's your Friday the 13th story? Have you encountered someone who made you stop, stare, and wonder what on earth they were thinking?

Share your stories in the comments. Misery loves company, and apparently so does bad parking!