Sometimes I Wish They Would Just Blow Themselves Up
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (78761)
United States
July 21, 2018 5:47pm CST
I don't know how many times I see it, but it irks me every single time I do. That is, people who leave their vehicles running while they pump their gas. Are these idiots? I mean, they HAVE to be idiots. There have been more than ample stories about people pumping gas with a car running that causes a spark, and explosions occur.
I try to stay out of their way.
But once I would like for them to explode so that the concept hits home that this is a very bad idea.
I wish no death on anyone. But if you are stupid, and death happens, is it anyone's fault?
If you pump gas into your car just shut your effing car off!
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7 responses
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Jul 18
And no smoking either when filling up!
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
24 Jul 18
@JohnRoberts Oooh. That is another one that just irks me. And I hate to say I see it a LOT!
@porwest (78761)
• United States
24 Jul 18
@Starmaiden One wonders, my friend. One wonders.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
22 Jul 18
Well, I hope all drivers remember this knowledge. Thank you for sharing.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
24 Jul 18
It never ceases to amaze me what people do at the pumps. Including getting back into the car while pumping. There have been several cases of people building up a static charge which can cause a fire as well. People just need a little bit of good old fashioned common sense, really.
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@GardenGerty (157452)
• United States
30 Jul 18
People believe "it won't happen to me" Nah, no one is that fire proof.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
28 Jul 18
I don't see that many people who leave their cars running but I see so many people smoking while pumping gas. Hello! What dunces!
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@Marilynda1225 (79549)
• United States
30 Jul 18
Seems as if common sense no longer exists.
I always turn my car off
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
18 Apr 22
Yep. That is when I see it most often too. Not only do they leave their car running to try to beat the cold while sitting in their cars, getting back into the car while pumping is also dangerous as it can cause a static charge.
I want nowhere near these idiots.
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
21 Jul 18
I think the gas station should be strict too. They must have their guidelines. And costumer left with no choice.