That driver was lucky. Here in Atlanta, one of the kids would have shot him…
Good grief…Alan’s link ^ …the driver was a woman…and she blames the kids.
That guy was a dick. I kept hoping he’d crash or something…
I remember that a few years ago a cop here (Michigan) saw someone intentionally splash a pedestrian, and I think that he was charged with assault.
I was so shocked to pick up my local paper and see this as front page news – I also can’t believe its made it over to the US as a newsworthy story!!! The usual louts at this bus stop can often be observed jeering at old ladies, spitting at people who walk past and throwing things at passing cars! I for one think its HILARIOUS that they got a good soaking – everyone in this area KNOWS this is a spot that gets waterlogged – and the buses that go past there soak people all the time…there was no danger of the car aquaplaning as all four wheels have to be on the surface of the water at once for that to happen!!!
In the same newspaper – relegated to page 3 or 4 were stories about paedophiles and rapists – this isn’t news – this is FUNNY!!! but sadly now an example of this PC world gone mad – poor little children got wet – in my day we would have been told to get a towel and dry off – no doubt they will be offered therapy in case the water has damaged them and they can use it as an excuse for not getting a job when the “grow up”
sorry will get down off my soap box now!!
This happened to me years ago when i was a school boy…my mates thought it was hilarious and instead of continuing on to school i went home and had the day off…it was great.
Laura, No problem. You can vent here anytime. That’s what we’re here for… therapy.
a few years back i saw an idiot do the same thing to two special needs kid and their caregiver, one little girl was confined to a wheelchair. i went after the guy and followed him to his home. i told him what he did and both him and his daughter said,”we know and laughed.” i went back to the place and helped escort the caregiver and kids home.we phoned the RCMP and charges were laid. the guy ended up doing 60 hours of community service. his daughter cried in court like her father was not guilty of anything but having fun. sick people out there!
really should have had a camera looking back, to catch their reactions…which would, of course, make the whole thing worthwhile. haha
Friggin brilliant!! Agree with eyeball, the reaction would have been gold
And another way to get off.
Hey MAFFU,
Representing the British well today? Or not well?
In Japan, if a car splashes a pedestrian, but pedestrian can sue for damages.
Wasn’t the driver arrested for this?
Not quite arrested. They made themselves known to the Police. I think they are being charged with inconsiderate driving.
The driver could be in trouble.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1220013/Driver-faces-prosecution-deliberately-soaking-children-puddles–posting-video-online.html?ITO=1490
http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2009/10/15/rupert.uk.splash.kid.speaks.itn?iref=mpvideosview
CNN interview with one of the splashed kids:)
What makes a story nowadays…
That driver was lucky. Here in Atlanta, one of the kids would have shot him…
Good grief…Alan’s link ^ …the driver was a woman…and she blames the kids.
That guy was a dick. I kept hoping he’d crash or something…
I remember that a few years ago a cop here (Michigan) saw someone intentionally splash a pedestrian, and I think that he was charged with assault.
I was so shocked to pick up my local paper and see this as front page news – I also can’t believe its made it over to the US as a newsworthy story!!! The usual louts at this bus stop can often be observed jeering at old ladies, spitting at people who walk past and throwing things at passing cars! I for one think its HILARIOUS that they got a good soaking – everyone in this area KNOWS this is a spot that gets waterlogged – and the buses that go past there soak people all the time…there was no danger of the car aquaplaning as all four wheels have to be on the surface of the water at once for that to happen!!!
In the same newspaper – relegated to page 3 or 4 were stories about paedophiles and rapists – this isn’t news – this is FUNNY!!! but sadly now an example of this PC world gone mad – poor little children got wet – in my day we would have been told to get a towel and dry off – no doubt they will be offered therapy in case the water has damaged them and they can use it as an excuse for not getting a job when the “grow up”
sorry will get down off my soap box now!!
This happened to me years ago when i was a school boy…my mates thought it was hilarious and instead of continuing on to school i went home and had the day off…it was great.
Laura, No problem. You can vent here anytime. That’s what we’re here for… therapy.
a few years back i saw an idiot do the same thing to two special needs kid and their caregiver, one little girl was confined to a wheelchair. i went after the guy and followed him to his home. i told him what he did and both him and his daughter said,”we know and laughed.” i went back to the place and helped escort the caregiver and kids home.we phoned the RCMP and charges were laid. the guy ended up doing 60 hours of community service. his daughter cried in court like her father was not guilty of anything but having fun. sick people out there!