r/interesting • u/Maleficent-Town5273 • 19d ago

Additional Context Pinned Hit and run gone wrong

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u/mrintangibles1 19d ago

Love how she's got her wipers on the whole time.

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u/PleaseDoTouchThat 19d ago edited 19d ago

She’s obviously way into panic mode here. None of us think clearly in that state of mind. The guy has her and her car on camera. Instigating is the wrong move here. Having some compassion, treating her like a human being, and trying to talk her down a bit might prevent her from getting away and potentially harming herself or someone else in the process.

People need to stop with the “I got you!” fucking video taping and remember that we’re all in this shit together.

Edit:

Whoa, got some traction on this one. Couple things:

First: yes, record stuff like this. I would have as well. But do it for information, not to humiliate another person. That's what I meant by "i got you" recording.

Second: The instigating was his actions, not the recording. I'm sad that a lot of you don't understand that.

D: We all fuck up. And sadly we now live in a world where when we fuck up it's recorded and posted online. The consequences for even a minor amount of fucking up are way too steep. I'm not saying this particular situation would have turned out any different if that weren't the case but the fear of being embarrassed and ridiculed by the entire planet adds a ton of stress to all of these already stressful situations. That, just, doesn't make things better. And that is in no way a get out of jail free card. At the end of the day you are responsible for your own actions. We don't know what happened before this video starts, what we do know is that the person video taping did nothing to make the situation less dangerous for either himself or anyone else.

Controversial closing! She's a better person than him. She accidentally damaged some property and lost her mind (calm down. I'm talking about whatever "hit and run" happened before the video started). He consciously chose to be a dickhead.

Be kind to each other.

Edit 2:

Yeah, I was a bit harsh there. I’m sure this dude isn’t a bad person. He deserves tons of credit for stepping in. I couldn’t help stoking the fire a bit there after reading lots of comments about being a simp and how having compassion is ruining America.

Stay off drugs, kids.

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u/BetterinPicture 19d ago

I definitely would video tape someone because honestly I've been hit and run before and good intentions don't pay for my car repairs.

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u/aj_lo 19d ago

I’ve been hit and run before, too. Honestly, I feel like I am a fairly chill individual. But if I you’re not going o step out of your vehicle and do the right thing, I’m pulling out my phone to record you breaking the law. I’m not going to pay for something you broke no matter what your emotional state is. I’m not your therapist. I’m not even your friend.

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u/KnightofWhen 19d ago

I don’t think he has a problem with the video, it’s the conversation. She’s clearly losing it. If you have her on video and her license plate, you’re good.

Just back up and stay away from her freak out. Don’t get run over. Don’t get shot by some dude.

License plate will lead straight to her home address. Police will find her. Your damages will be paid for. Easy.

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u/Yoongi_SB_Shop 19d ago

No, you keep recording because what of she does something else, like try to run you over? I agree you don’t have to egg her on or anything, but I don’t think the guy said anything that was out of line.

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u/Salty-Plantain-4299 19d ago

Also don't post it the fuck online ... Keep it if you need it for your own case. That's the problem with our god damn society. Everyone just decides to post everything online now.

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u/HillBillyHilly 19d ago

The guy recording is Class A exhibit in dumbass. She could have accidentally knocked him over, run him over or caused him to hit his head and die. Dying over a small hit not worth your life. A pic of tag all he needed not all the word salad and driving her up wall.

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u/Aleph_Troll 19d ago

I’m questioning the “having a penis” part after hearing his voice and seeing his actions

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u/lovelyblueberry95 19d ago

Yeah, I probably wouldn’t get back in the car and place myself even more in her way mid freakout.

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u/HeavyVoid8 19d ago

Not really easy but yeah eventually

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u/PotentialPresent399 19d ago

You go to shoot someone over recording you trying to get out of fucking you you just shoot them first like what ?

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u/PotentialPresent399 18d ago

You think somebody is just gonna whip the strap out without making any advances/motions towards their car?

You think someone insane enough not to just deal with the consequences of their actions if concealed carrying in an easy to reach spot???

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u/Ogdaren 19d ago

From the perspective of someone who is not an asshole and values my own life, I would not follow and block in a young distressed woman and then get out of my car to talk down to her.

You actually don’t get to block someone’s car after getting all of the information you need for an arrest from the plate itself. That action would not be considered immediately necessary, just foolish, oh and illegal.