Another Fail

Can't take credit for this one, its straight off of Fail Blog, and its an epic Fail at that. 

Why would you want this license plate?! We all know how aggravating some vanity plates are, but this is just weird. At least its just on a Prius!

Oh wait, you don't know who Pedobear is? Pretty self explanatory. Its an internet meme of a bear that is always creepin on children...

Problem is, most people will think your creepy Prius isn't funny.

Rollin' in My Escalade

This has to be another NBA'ers car. I happened to be at a local event when I saw this beast in the parking lot. Any ideas who's it is?

Mind if I take it for a spin?

I thought of asking Paul Millsap of the Utah Jazz if I could take his average everyday car for a spin while he was waiting for his Jamba Juice. Too bad I didn't have the guts. I decided to just be an anonymous creep and snap a pic instead...

What would you have done?!

Btw, this is my dream car, and apparently it is a favorite of Mr. Millsap. What do you think of the Bentley?

"It's so beautiful..."

So just a week ago it was snowing... Too bad it wasn't a double rainbow!

If you've never seen a double rainbow you can see one here

Its Snowing!

It was a gnarly first snow in Utah this year. Just a reminder to everyone to winter-proof your cars! Make sure you have a good oil change, and proper tires (at the very least). I don't claim to be a car wiz but I do know that your car needs a little TLC in the winter. Be careful out there!

Just a Question...

Y U NO have bumpers?

Are you going to be bangin your old Explorer around the red rocks sometime this summer? Good luck.

Not Another One!

I know, I know, another vanity plate?

Yes, because it has a funny story.

I snapped this and sent it to my husband saying, "Looks like someone is LOVE SMITTEN!"

He texts back: "Or Loves Mountains"

Dang it. This is why I hate vanity plates. They are very, very tricky.

Your Car's Been Jimmered!

Oh it doesnt get more Utah than this!

Jimmer Fredette is a hometown hero in this state. If you've been living under a rock- Jimmer was one of the most celebrated college basketball athletes this year. Im no expert on college sports (im a girl, college sports are not my preferred form of entertainment), but Jimmer has superb skills on the court. He is an exciting player to watch.

But you know how much I hate vanity plates. And this is just plain obsessive. Let's support the local talent but unless you are his mom dont get the licence plate.

Utah is an obsessive place. Lets just say that the top baby boy name in Utah for the next ten years will start with a "J".

Someone Was In a Hurry to Get to Jimmy Johns this A.M.!

I never like to see this...

Lets start our week off right with a little mental note to drive safely! (That means no more taking pictures while driving...)

This is in no way meant to be funny. But I couldnt help but wonder how this car got tipped... This intersection is about 40mph in all directions. I guess that is pretty fast. But how did this car end up like that?! It was the only car on the scene, and if they just took that corner a little too fast than I guess this is pretty funny.

Looked like the driver was ok.

Its just a wierd thing to see first thing in the morning, especially when you arrive at the intersection the same time the authorities are.

Have you ever been the first on a crash scene? Or have you ever taken a corner too fast :)

Got Bumper?

Looks like someone lost the junkyard war.

Aaron M. found this jolly trolley coming out of Park City today. 

A crappy bumper looked ok on this crappy van till you take a closer look and see that it doesn't fit AT ALL! Does this pass inspection my friend? At least it matches the paint job...

The Not-So-Smart Car

I have a diabolical dislike for the smart car and anything that resembles one, like the Fiat 500.  It was rounding a corner at a light and I scrambled to take that pic. It was so bizarre-looking that it caught my eye. Do you see it in comparison to that black truck? Its the tan box of crayons by the fire hydrant...

Icky poo. I'm all for preserving the environment and finding new technologies to save gas and oil, but whatever happened to style and horse power?! Why do cool technologies get housed in dinky cars?

Let's be clear, the Fiat 500 is not a smart car or even a hybrid for that matter. It's just a dinky looking euro car. But you're driving that silly thing in America so you'll look stupid if you have one. Especially in Utah. You gotta bring your horse[power] to the West.

Here's the link to the Fiat 500 official stats so you can decide what you think for yourself...

http://www.fiat.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/FIAT_COM/showroom/showroom.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1989064537.1307933884@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccchadfdkjfidfhcefecejgdfkhdfjh.0&modelKey=150C

Aw, Dog Poop!

And this is why you don't leave your dog in the car...

All-time favorite! Thanks Jess H!

I just wonder what the reaction was of the owner. Does this happen all the time? Or is this payback! Go little dog go!

Haven't we all wanted to do something this rude and indecent at some point?! No? Ok we'll leave it to the dogs...

"Its My Cox in A Box!"

Can you read that? It says "Coxster"

Aaron M. found this gem in California traffic.

His last name must be Cox, so he is not aware of the sexual connotations this might hold right?

Naw, its just a Coxster in a Boxster!

Look What I Found Under the Swamp [Cooler]!

Oh boy. You know how I feel about additions to cars. I like custom jobs every now and then, but not if your customization was adding a swamp cooler to the top of your vehicle!!!

Did you have to cut out a hole in the top of your car to get this attached? Who did this!? You? Did you roll up to NAPA and ask to borrow a chainsaw?! I mean really, this has to be a custom job, as in DIY in the garage custom.

Im truly more curious than appalled. Really, tell me how that swamp cooler is attached to your hood!

These Stickers are Getting Out of Control!

Do you believe me now!? I told you they were way common in family-centric Utah...


The top pic is a family of skull and crossbones. Underneath each one said the family member's name. Real safe Mom.

Rudy K. Found the Ass Family the other day. They look like nice people!

And Jess H. found the polygamist family when she was at a stop light (as noted in her screen shot :) )


What other variations of family stickers have you seen?

And whatever happened to just a "baby in board" to let people know you had a family? Where did those go?!

That's a Cool Pack of Gum! I Mean, Car.

Gum on Wheels! Gimme some!

Jill D. found this bad boy puttzin' around the other day. She claims the UFO was flying in formation with two others. Each seemed to be bearing a Trident flavor atop the cab. In case ya wanted to know the Trident Vitality flavors are Vigorate, Rejuve, and Awaken, which translates to Orange, Spearmint, Peppermint. Enough about gum. I do wonder if this car smells like mint, if you lick it, or turn the AC on...

Why Have a Family Portrait When You Have Stickers and a Back Window?

Kimmie F. came across this family wagon the other day...

She wanted to know if the multiple female stickers was the number of wives the guy in the red shirt has had or possibly the stickers represented mementos of people he's killed...

I had never seen stickers like this till I moved to Utah, and now I see them everywhere! They're just weird.

My favorite family stickers are the ones that include cats.

What crazy family combinations have you seen?

Might As Well Flinstone It

Flinstone-ing is when the bottom of your car is about to fall out so you will have to walk your feet under it to get it down the road. FYI.

Oh doughnuts...

Im pretty sure I've ranted about doughnuts before. But here it goes again..

These are NOT to DRIVE ON!

They are for getting your car to a repair shop, not just to mosey down State Street! This guy was also going over 45 mph and passed repair and tire shops which leads me to believe that this has become a permanent fixture. Reckless I tell you!

Have you driven on a spare tire for more than a day?

I'm Happy Being Me Too, Minus the Vanity Plate

Vanity plates are the bain of my existance. I dont know why. I mean this one's even cute.

In any case, this one bugged me cause I read it, "Hap to Beem," which makes no sense. This is how personalized licence plates usually are, forced and confusing. Its supposed to be "Happy to Be Me," I think...

I usually dont put visible licence plates on the blog but I think the point of a vanity plate is for people to see 'em right?

FAIL

I love me some Fail Blog!

I check the Fail Blog at random times of the night, note the 5:18 am screen shot, and stumbled across this gem.

Bumper. Fail.

Sadly, I am not suprised by this. Apparently this person didnt take very good care of their first bumper so why would you put a new one on? Just replace it with something replaceable!

My question is, "Does this pass inspection?"

The New Ride!

Ta Da!

This is the new whip! Its a 2011 BMW 328i. Kinda my dream car. NBD.

Oh, and i've never driven anything off of the showroom floor before...

Favorite Specs: push to start, electronic key so basically keyless entry, big ol' engine, bluetooth capibilities, heated seats, dual temp controls, window tint, blah blah blah now im just bragging.

The downside is that I fear people might be more respectful of nice cars. I might not get parked next too or cut off on the highway anymore. I dont know what i'll do if this is the case. Blogging might not be as fun... But driving will be!

So what's your dream car? What sweet rides have you seen on the road lately?

Ice T

Take a close look at our fellow driver's rearview mirror...

Reader Jessica H. from Utah was driving along minding her own business when she came upon this abomination.

The pick she snapped shows a rearview mirror that is weighed down by necklaces!

I pity the fool.

A Parting of Ways

I put this sad picture on Utah's ksl.com at noon and by 8:30pm it had a buyer! Sounds like a tall tale or urban legend... We'll just keep it that way.

So I love ksl.com, if you need a car or need to sell this is a miracle worker!

Bye bye Black Beauty!

I'll keep you guessing as to what I'll be driving this Saturday! I have a very interesting prospect I'm pursuing...

Sharing Time!

I know I cant be the only person that is a witness to driving woes and stupidity. Send me your story or picture and i'll put it on the Drivin' Me Crazy blog! It helps to channel your road/parking lot rage.

Hit me up at drivinmecrazyut@gmail.com

Mystery Car

Do cars with covers give you the urge to peek and see whats hiding underneath? Its almost uncontrollable for me, but my husband was holding my hand really really tight as we walked by. 

This sweet mystery ride took up two parking spaces in the garage and had a hood on it. K so obviously this guy didnt want it to get scratched. But let me tell ya, people in LA are ruthless drivers. This picture was taken at our hotel downtown. 

So do we think this guy was from out of town? Or was he just asking for it?

Better yet, what is under the rag?!

Whats Wrong With This Picture?

Guess who got a ticket?! Yeah the dimwit in the crosswalk. But in my defense, it was framed by two yellow lines that looked like a stall and that crosswalk led to nowhere! This picture helped me dispute the ticket at the University of Utah's parking services. They let me off cause of my impeccable parking record (Only one warning in four years) and I learned my lesson. I mean a wheel chair or pedestrian could have not walked around me, how inconsiderate of me.

The Least Cool Way to Cruise

Is that permanently attached? Is that why it matches your paint job?

I had a PT Cruiser owner tell me one time that people only love the Cruiser or hate it, there is no in between.

I hate it.

Do you know of a good looking PT Cruiser? I swear they either have wood grain or flames, I cant handle either of those or a box on the top that matches your paint color.

Ack! What other awful additions and custom add-ons have you seen? Send me a pic or a story and i'll post it!

Hammer Time!

Can't touch this? Is that what your sticker says? Huh, looks like something hard and heavy already touched your bumper.

Does This Give You the Chills?

As the weather is warming up I thought I would remind you of why we are so excited to see the sunshine.

I was just about to get my front wheel drive on the freeway in this pic, that gives me the chills.

Excuse Me Lil Lady, But is That a Tramp Stamp?

Its hard to take pictures while you are driving, but I really really wanted this one...

That's a yellow VW bug with custom paint detailing on the back hatch. Say that three times fast and then try to squint and see what it says..

Ill tell you- to the left of the VW logo is a portrait of some dogs, definitely a white poodle. Then the other side had a flower and the words "Lil Lady."

How much does that crap cost? Is that phrase "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap" applicable? I mean how much would you have to love your dogs and flowers to give your car a tramp stamp that honored them?!

Sheesh. I wish I could have seen who was driving this car. My guess is purple haired old lady. What's yours?

Long Distance Relationship

May I introduce the Derek Jeter, aka the Yankee Shortstop!

What is up with the multiple car length stopping distance?

I'm at a red light in both of these pictures. I think they were even taken on the same day.

Anyways, you will be laughed at for leaving more than one entire car length between you and the car in front of you at a light, but you definitely wont ever rear-end anyone!

I was always taught that the proper stopping distance was close, but that you still were able to see the back tires of the car in front of you.

Do you do this? Or do you get right up on the car in front of you?

Is This For Real?!

Uh excuse me, you're in my parking space. Your white truck should have at least asked first if you wanted to share.

Let the record state that I actually had to crawl into my drivers seat through the passenger side door. That was less than a foot of space. I had parking lot rage, major.

Is this not ridiculous?! Has it happened to you?

Vintage Toyota

What is this?! What is this...

Is this safe? Probably safer that my 2002 Toyota Corolla ...

Wait no its not. 'Cause that is a Toyota that happens to be older than mine! Its a, ahem, vintage Toyota Land Cruiser.

Im starting to like it! Are you?

Doughnuts Anyone?

This gem was parked in a handicapped stall so I kinda feel bad about being so hard on this Minivan...

First thing I noticed as I walked up to it was not the crazy lift kit that made the tires look like the spare one you keep in the trunk, but rather my attention was grabbed by the license plate that read "WHEELS."

So yeah, that's when I realized that that isn't a doughnut on the back tire. Its one of four tires that has rims and a lift on it.

Rock it Minivan!

Lets Start at the Beginning

Utah might be one of the worst places to drive. The weather doesn't always cooperate and everyone thinks they are entitled to the fast lane. I learned to drive here when I was 15 years old, and after six years of driving i've become more and more bugged by bad drivers and bad car manners.

I  experience minor road rage at the slightest of driving offenses that I happen to witness. While I may get mad at my fellow drivers in the moment, I find I can laugh about these happenings after I get out of the car. So, this blog is to share with you the dumb things I see on the road and in parking lots on a daily basis. Yeah, a daily basis. I see something stupid happen on the road daily. So it might actually be my calling in life to report the dumb things I see that people do with their cars.