Share

Thepoliceare meant to protect us and keep our communities safe.

I was proud of my work and wanted to share it.

We were also curious about where the man driving this van came from.

Article image

He seems to work in the building across the road from us, Dismylik16thaccount shared.

And why werent the police doing anything about his illegal parking?

Honestly, youd have to ask them, the OP says.

White SUV parked illegally near a residential building, sunlight gleaming on windows.

I too hoped they would have some power to enforce parking penalties but apparently not.

Thankfully, the author found the responses to her story just as amusing as readers found her post.

I definitely enjoyed reading them.

Text about a woman dealing with illegal parking problems and police inaction.

A lot of them were quitefunny, she told Bored Panda.

Finally, Dismylik16thaccount added that this may not be her last act of petty revenge.

I still have the jar of jam just in case, Im not afraid to use it again.

Text from an online article describing a woman’s frustration with police over illegal parking.

And its no secret thatparking disputescan often drive wedges between neighbors.

So what is the best way to resolve these issues?

Perhaps it was just a misunderstanding!

Woman’s hands sealing a jar of jam on a wooden table, with a grey cloth beside it.

Another aspect of this story is the involvement (or lack thereof) of the police.

Check out the results:

Text describing a woman using jam on a van handle to deter illegal parking.

Text about an owner pacing around a van on his phone, police arriving, and the van being moved after vandalism.

Woman Gets Sweet Revenge On Man Who Keeps Parking Illegally By Smearing Jam On His Van

Woman Gets Sweet Revenge On Man Who Keeps Parking Illegally By Smearing Jam On His Van

Woman Gets Sweet Revenge On Man Who Keeps Parking Illegally By Smearing Jam On His Van

Reddit comments discussing a woman’s creative response to illegal parking, with humor about balancing police involvement.

Reddit comment about using glitter nail polish to deter illegal parking.

Reddit comments discussing illegal parking, the luck of avoiding fines, and the absence of traffic wardens.

Reddit thread discussing using anti-seize on cars, with one user clarifying a misunderstanding.

Screenshot of a Reddit comment thread discussing creative ways to handle illegal parking.

Reddit comments about illegal parking, discussing blocking in a car on a busy road.

Text comment on a social media post about illegal parking, reading “Pettiness as sweet as jam.

Comment about police jam humor related to illegal parking.

Comment discussing illegal parking and dealing with it without police.

Text screenshot discussing an illegal parking incident involving a Lincoln Navigator.

Text exchange about illegal parking with humorous response, “Well, he got jammed up. I’ll show myself out.

Comment about revenge as a woman deals with illegal parking herself.

Comment discussing using crayons on wiper blades in hot weather.

Reddit comment humorously mentioning illegal parking and jam.

Screenshot of a Reddit comment discussing illegal parking and gluing locks.

Comment with advice on handling illegal parking, suggesting petroleum jelly on a wiper blade.

Comment discussing alternatives to calling police for illegal parking issues.

Comment suggesting using alternative methods to handle illegal parking discussions.

Reddit comment on illegal parking, expressing relief and celebrating a small victory.