HE SHOULD DEFINITELY SUE HIMSELF
Man runs himself over by remote
(Thanks to Siouxie)
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June 24, 2008
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Could he get a DUI in that case? The mind reels at the implications.
Posted by: MartiniShark | June 24, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Men are Dumb. He left the car in gear? He should definitely hire a (male) lawyer.
Posted by: Suzy Q | June 24, 2008 at 06:32 PM
That is not even remotely funny.
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | June 24, 2008 at 06:37 PM
You're on a roll today, Meanuie. What's in the water 'round your parts?
Posted by: Suzy Q | June 24, 2008 at 06:38 PM
"Meanuie," obviously the French derivative or your name. Ahem.
Posted by: Suzy Q | June 24, 2008 at 06:39 PM
I was actually thinking about this possibility the other day.* Could a car with remote start access actually be driven with no keys? And I came to the conclusion that no, of course not. Manufacturers would of course have designed them to start in "park" only, and move into gear only with the keys in the ignition.
Right?
Guess not.
*Yes, I'm still looking for a job.
Posted by: Cat R | June 24, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Why SuzyQ....I are insulted. We's men is not dumb. I can indentify a locomotive at least 2 out of 3 times !
Posted by: Jazzzz | June 24, 2008 at 06:45 PM
But only if the other one is an airliner...?
Posted by: Cheryl Howard | June 24, 2008 at 06:50 PM
well, there is that....
Posted by: Jazzzz | June 24, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Why would you want a remote start in the first place? It is only asking for trouble.
Elon is confused.
Posted by: Elon@Rice | June 24, 2008 at 07:03 PM
OT:
I'm on hold with the IRS. The hold music is from "The Nutcracker". Appropriate.
Posted by: JayP | June 24, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Suzy Q - What's in the water 'round my parts? Well, there could be two answers:
1) I haven't bathed since this morning
2) I live in New Jersey, please don't ask
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | June 24, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Oneblankspace is right. Look at those fangs. Do you think they are for broccoli?
Posted by: Elon@Rice | June 24, 2008 at 07:12 PM
... and rightly so, Elon (re your 7:03 vs. your 7:12 posts).
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | June 24, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Over what?
The "journalist" (headline writer?) says he ran himself over ... over what?
Yup, journalism is alive and well ... where, is the question that remains unanswered ...
As to "remote starters" ... reputable mechanics and auto supply stores will tell a person that it is NOT possible to install a remote starter in a vehicle with a standard (stick shift) transmission ... for EXACTLY this reason ...
Either some fly-by-braille mechanic, or the dude his ownself, apparently worked out a way around this precaution ...
Elon: Folks want a remote starter so that when it's nasty weather — as in "blizzard and/or 30º below zero" — they don't need to go outside to start the car to warm it up ... tho, I'd be a bit surprised if it was a blizzard in June ...
Posted by: OtheU(manity) | June 24, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Christine?
Posted by: baligurl | June 24, 2008 at 07:46 PM
and, Suzy, not to be a wisea$$, but with a manual transmission, you ALWAYS leave your car in gear (usually reverse), otherwise in neutral it would roll (even without a remote)... Although some people leave it in neutral and apply the parking brake... just sayin'...
Posted by: frodolives | June 24, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Turns out, he asked his wife to run over to the store to get some beer. She told him, "Go to hell! Run over yourself!".
So he did.
Posted by: Lynn | June 24, 2008 at 07:59 PM
ouch! they never mentioned what shade of red his face was after this. shoddy journalism.
Posted by: azred | June 24, 2008 at 08:02 PM
*snorks* lynn!!
Posted by: frodolives | June 24, 2008 at 08:33 PM
They should have sent the driver, not the car, for a mechanical inspection.
Posted by: NotSoShyJan | June 24, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Remote starter? Is that like a shy appetizer?
Posted by: Danny | June 24, 2008 at 09:27 PM
lol at Danny! Viagra call or phone sex? We report, you decide...
Posted by: frodolives | June 24, 2008 at 09:30 PM
"Both vehicles sustained minor damage.
Police sent the car for a mechanical inspection."
Shoddy reporting... which car?
Posted by: frodolives | June 24, 2008 at 09:35 PM
*zaps in*
I'm just glad this was a GUY that did this. Wimmin folk aren't too into the gadgety remote starter crap so this would never happen to US.
*goes back to putting on her makeup whilst driving*
*hair flip*
Posted by: Siouxie | June 24, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Okay, All y'all, I just wanna say, I love this Blog. I just re-read todays threads, and you guys make me so proud to be here. Y'all are so stinkin funny (damn that Alicia Silverfart), and I want to thank you for helping me thru one of the toughest times of my life. Not the worst, mind you, but definitely in the top two. I cherish each and every one of you, even lilrascal, who makes me go HUH? Thank you.
Posted by: baligurl | June 24, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Awwww, garsh. Thanks, bali. But please don't encourage lil rascal too much. We just now got his meds balanced. Any flattery will throw him off again and the zoo won't take him back.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | June 24, 2008 at 11:52 PM
*retracts lil rascal comments*
(thanks Annie)
Posted by: baligurl | June 25, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Awww bali!!
Group hug!!!
*ditto on rascal* (we want him to keep the meds working, like Annie said)
Annie, if the zoo wouldn't take that lizard in the bananas...rascal does not have a prayer!
Posted by: Siouxie | June 25, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Oooh, oooh, ooooh, I love this blog.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | June 25, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Dang, y'all, I thought I was the only one who noticed!
*feels better*
Posted by: baligurl | June 25, 2008 at 12:06 AM
LOL great video/song, Annie!
Anywho! I'm off to bed, gals. Love all ya'll's all's!
Posted by: Siouxie | June 25, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Yes, Annie, I thought of that song, too.
Can somebody buy me a drink, please?
Posted by: baligurl | June 25, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Nite, Siouxie, you cutie! I'm going to bed, too. See y'all tomorrow!
Posted by: baligurl | June 25, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Toby will buy you one, bali. And one for the horse you rode in on. :)
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | June 25, 2008 at 12:14 AM
*puts beer on ice for tomorrow*
Nite, ladies. I'm outta here, too.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | June 25, 2008 at 12:14 AM
someone say beer?!
Posted by: crossgirl | June 25, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Happy Birthday, Meanie!
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | June 25, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Happy Birthday, Meanie! Is it your 35th or 36th?
Posted by: wickedwitch | June 25, 2008 at 08:01 AM
I'd tell you, ww, if I could just remember ....
Bali, I am extremely happy to be at and share this place with you and all the rest of the
addictsinmatesparticipants. You bring plenty of fun to the table yourself, so salute yourself (NTTAWWT) too.Posted by: Meanie the Blue | June 25, 2008 at 08:20 AM
MtB...your birthday!! Happy, happy!!
(heads off to work)
Posted by: daisymae | June 25, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Happy Birthday, Meanie! *sets out cinnamon rolls and birthday cake* I'll be having cake.
Posted by: baligurl | June 25, 2008 at 08:28 AM
OK, unless we're talking chocolate cake or lemon-filling cake, I'm gonna go for the cinnamon roll.
Yum! (and thanks)
*Dunks*
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | June 25, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Happy Birthday, Meanie!
Posted by: Hammond Rye | June 25, 2008 at 08:47 AM
A birthday card for Meanie
Posted by: Steve Haller | June 25, 2008 at 09:03 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEANIE!!!!!!
Sorry- didn't mean to yell so loud. I'm a little punchy. Time for me to go to bed.
*texts birthday cake to Meanie*
Posted by: diverdowndoc | June 25, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Happy birthday, Meanie! I've not been here in forever...and I'm glad that the blog is still cheering people and helping them through hard times. It worked for me, too.
Posted by: Auntie M | June 25, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Aw .... *sniff* .... cards and cake and rolls and spanki - er, oops!
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | June 25, 2008 at 09:14 AM
A birthday pic for Meanie
Posted by: Auntie M | June 25, 2008 at 09:14 AM
You wish, Meanie!
Posted by: Auntie M | June 25, 2008 at 09:15 AM
HappE Birthday, Meanie!
And belated snorks to JayP. The IRS has a sense of humor? Who gnu?
Posted by: Meditrina | June 25, 2008 at 09:17 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEANIE!!!!
Now bend ovah!!
*whips out the machete*
Posted by: Siouxie | June 25, 2008 at 09:31 AM
*methinks Meanie is now hiding*
Posted by: Siouxie | June 25, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Medddddddddddddd we need to catch up!
Posted by: Siouxie | June 25, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Meanie's not here, man.
Posted by: | June 25, 2008 at 09:46 AM
I see you!!
*SMACKS* ;-P
Posted by: Siouxie | June 25, 2008 at 09:50 AM