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Zakarazor
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Posted - 2009.08.04 09:19:00 -
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Guy did not like getting his car towed!
(youtube. safe)
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Intense Thinker
Minmatar Republic University
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Posted - 2009.08.04 09:37:00 -
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And did you know that this is in fact Surfin's Plunderbunny's forum alt? It's official! |
Kirra Liu
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Posted - 2009.08.04 09:38:00 -
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Great vid, although the guys sounded dumb as ****. Wasting police time is crap but the ***** in the office was to blame, legal tender is exactly that, legal so she should have just accepted it and got it over with. If I ever get a clamp I am definitely paying with my copper jar.
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Solifugae Arachnis
Amarr Imperial Shipment
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Posted - 2009.08.04 09:58:00 -
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If *you* make a mistake, you don't additionally make an idiot out of yourself by behaving that way.
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Intense Thinker
Minmatar Republic University
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Posted - 2009.08.04 10:52:00 -
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Originally by: Solifugae Arachnis If *you* make a mistake, you don't additionally make an idiot out of yourself by behaving that way.
I beg to differ And did you know that this is in fact Surfin's Plunderbunny's forum alt? It's official! |
Zarro Starkiler
Caldari Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2009.08.04 12:40:00 -
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That guy is my new hero
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Kansas
Amarr Lone Star Academy Lone Star Partners
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Posted - 2009.08.04 12:53:00 -
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Originally by: Solifugae Arachnis If *you* make a mistake, you don't additionally make an idiot out of yourself by behaving that way.
They inconvenience you, you inconvenience them. Seems fair to me
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Mythos Jones
Hostile. Nex Eternus
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Posted - 2009.08.04 13:09:00 -
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Assuming he did have to walk 26 miles home (6 1/2 hours walking at the average speed of 4mph), then I can imagine in that time you will of a great many ways to inconvience the company :D
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Cpt Placeholder
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Posted - 2009.08.04 13:12:00 -
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Edited by: Cpt Placeholder on 04/08/2009 13:16:55 Refusing it after being told by the police was the perfect time to leave and sue the company. He would have probably made some profit as well. It would have also been a better option than taking it out on the rather innocent clerk.
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Rawr Cristina
Caldari Liberi Fatalius Exalted.
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Posted - 2009.08.04 13:31:00 -
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seeing that they made him walk 26 miles home I think it's perfectly fair
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Nirtulys
Gallente Agony Unleashed
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Posted - 2009.08.04 14:03:00 -
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Edited by: Nirtulys on 04/08/2009 14:08:50 Edited by: Nirtulys on 04/08/2009 14:07:15 Edited by: Nirtulys on 04/08/2009 14:06:41 Edited by: Nirtulys on 04/08/2009 14:05:35 Edited by: Nirtulys on 04/08/2009 14:03:11
Originally by: Zarro Starkiler That guy is my new hero
so here is your new god :) (joking)
Linkage (imageshack link) sorry for poor picture - it happend in 1999. Its about a guy who wanted to pay fine for false alarm about bomb during his friend's wedding. There had to be 1.500.000 coins in that truck.
now this guy is a Speaker of Sejm (Sejm is something like Senate in US). Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arūnas_Valinskas
edit: spelling and links.
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2009.08.04 15:21:00 -
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Originally by: FromTheVideo they have no choice but to take it in pennies because it's 100% pure legal tender
Actually, no, they don't have to.
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Drunk Driver
Gallente Aliastra
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Posted - 2009.08.04 15:22:00 -
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Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2009.08.04 17:16:00 -
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Damb those cops need to lay off the donuts a little.
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Xen Gin
Solar Excavations Ultd. Black Sun Alliance
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Posted - 2009.08.04 17:25:00 -
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Edited by: Xen Gin on 04/08/2009 17:27:56
Originally by: Akita T Edited by: Akita T on 04/08/2009 15:31:47
Originally by: FromTheVideo they have no choice but to take it in pennies because it's 100% pure legal tender
Actually, no, they don't have to.
First off, "legal tender" only has to be accepted for DEBT INCURRED, not payment for services to be rendered. Technically, they could refuse to accept any form of payment except a specific one (like, say, "must pay by money order"). Second, not sure about the USofA, but most other countries have laws specifying the maximum amount of coins that have to be accepted as payment, and that amount is rather low (trying anything like that in the UK will get you booted out ASAP).
In the UK it is as followed.
ú1/ú2 Unlimited 50p/20p - ú10 max 10p/5p - ú5 max 2p/1p - ú1 max
You also have discretion to accept more than that. And it covers both debt and services to be rendered.
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Roxanna Kell
SandStorm.
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Posted - 2009.08.04 19:03:00 -
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Why did the girl deserve to be punished, yes she has to accept the money. but he could ve at least targeted whoever toed his car, not the low paid assistant.
Quote: Knowledge is having a forward scout in a roaming op, wisdom is to scout the rear as well.
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Aethrwolf
Caldari Home for Wayward Gamers
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Posted - 2009.08.04 19:45:00 -
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Originally by: Akita T Edited by: Akita T on 04/08/2009 15:31:47
Originally by: FromTheVideo they have no choice but to take it in pennies because it's 100% pure legal tender
Actually, no, they don't have to.
First off, "legal tender" only has to be accepted for DEBT INCURRED, not payment for services to be rendered. Technically, they could refuse to accept any form of payment except a specific one (like, say, "must pay by money order"). Second, not sure about the USofA, but most other countries have laws specifying the maximum amount of coins that have to be accepted as payment, and that amount is rather low (trying anything like that in the UK will get you booted out ASAP).
actually, in the USA they DO have to take it unless they have it in writing on both a sign and the bill that only specific types of payment are accepted. As to the "service".. they didnt due that guy a service, they did whoever owns the the place that he got towed from a service and got paid by them for that service. what he's paying is a fine at the impound lot, which is a debt, (kind of like taxes). By refusing to accept a legal attempt at payment, yes, she opened the door for him to sue, however most likely he would only get the debt erased and make them pay court costs. Except for the fact that impound fees go up daily, he could have gone in daily (or weekly) to pay them a single penny and they would have had to accept it. In the US the only debt collectors allowed to refuse partial payments are mortgage owners (a contributing factor to the current crises that no one seems to mention often) Absolutely everything is subjective. |
Munchees
Gallente
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Posted - 2009.08.04 20:15:00 -
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Just as awesome I'm trying to derail the thread. --------------------------------------------------
Originally by: Mr Reeth
Why is it every time I read somebody call all Americans stupid I hear it in a British accent an |
THE L0CK
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Posted - 2009.08.04 20:22:00 -
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Originally by: Munchees Just as awesome
Maurys "Who's the Father?" shows are the best. My favorite was the chick who showed up with 5, none tested positive, then she came back with 9, none tested positive, then she came back with 13 and none tested positive. We all learned though that she was the community bicycle.
Originally by: Whitehound
If I think, but I do not.
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Regat Kozovv
Caldari Alcothology
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Posted - 2009.08.04 20:37:00 -
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This is really interesting. I'm trying to see what the law is on what kind of currency you can use; so far all I've been able to find is this:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/297/is-it-legal-to-pay-a-big-debt-in-small-change
Anyone found anything better?
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2009.08.04 21:21:00 -
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Originally by: Aethrwolf actually, in the USA they DO have to take it unless they have it in writing on both a sign and the bill that only specific types of payment are accepted
/me points and laugh at the USA
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Cellyna
Caldari Zombie Bears in Space
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Posted - 2009.08.04 22:30:00 -
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Pennies
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Munchees
Gallente
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Posted - 2009.08.05 03:41:00 -
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Originally by: Akita T
Originally by: Aethrwolf actually, in the USA they DO have to take it unless they have it in writing on both a sign and the bill that only specific types of payment are accepted
/me points and laugh at the USA
How is that funny? It allows for people who are ****ed off to get revenge through nonviolent means. I'm trying to derail the thread. --------------------------------------------------
Originally by: Mr Reeth
Why is it every time I read somebody call all Americans stupid I hear it in a British accent an |
Mr Reeth
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Posted - 2009.08.05 04:14:00 -
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Originally by: Akita T
/me points and laugh at the USA
Aluminum
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2009.08.05 04:38:00 -
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Originally by: Mr Reeth
Originally by: Akita T /me points and laugh at the USA
Aluminum
/me points and laughs at the human race
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F'nog
Amarr Celestial Horizon Corp. Slightly Inappropriate.
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Posted - 2009.08.05 04:40:00 -
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Originally by: Mr Reeth
Originally by: Akita T
/me points and laugh at the USA
Aluminum
Akita's Romanian, so I don't think she gives a damn what stupid chavs (is that redundant?) do.
And regarding paying in coins in the US, iirc they don't have to take the coins unless they're in rolls of specific amounts, in this case 50c each is the standard.
Originally by: Kazuma Saruwatari
F'nog for Amarr Emperor. Nuff said
Originally by: Chribba Go F'nog! You're a hero! Not a Zero! /me bows
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Mr Reeth
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Posted - 2009.08.05 05:06:00 -
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Originally by: F'nog
Akita's Romanian, so I don't think she gives a damn what stupid chavs (is that redundant?) do.
And regarding paying in coins in the US, iirc they don't have to take the coins unless they're in rolls of specific amounts, in this case 50c each is the standard.
Like I said before, I always hear America bashing in an English accent. The defect is mine. At least I got to link the Kursal video again.
And yes, I do believe saying "stupid chav" is redundant.
I wouldn't try this penny trick in Japan. They would probably just smile, say thank you and count every single one of them while making you wait. At least the one yen coin is aluminum so they wouldn't be heavy.
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2009.08.05 06:15:00 -
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Edited by: Akita T on 05/08/2009 06:21:04
Originally by: F'nog Akita's Romanian, so I don't think she gives a damn what stupid chavs (is that redundant?) do.
Oh, believe me, we DO have the equivalent of rednecks or chavs or whatever they're called in every other country... ours are usually called "manelişti" (loosely translated as "listeners of manele").
Quote: Manele are criticized for their lyrical content, which often consists of boasts about the singer's supposed sex appeal, intellect, wealth, social status, and superiority over so-called "enemies". Many singers use bad grammar, repetitive and simplistic rhymes suitable for chanting and are sometimes vulgar and/or misogynist. Manelists have created a distinct image on the Romanian music scene, by showing their own fashion style. Many of the manelists use luxurious and casual, even underground styles combined altoghether to form the specific manele fashion. Typical manele apparel includes flashy jewelry and expensive clothing brands (such as Versace, Armani or Dolce & Gabbana) or certain sport brands (especially Nike). Such brands are an important part of manele culture, and they are even featured sometimes in lyrics. Manele are a strongly disputed genre in Romania, with many representatives of Romanian upper-middle and intellectual class opposing this musical movement (and its popularization) mostly because of its usage of faulty grammar, overly simplistic or childish lyrics and subject matter and/or encouragement of demeaning behaviours towards other people, as well as an antisocial overall message. The fact that manele lyrics are considered by many to be rude and of poor taste, coupled with widespread racist feelings against Roma ethnics, who account for the bulk of manele performers, has led to increasing hostility between fans and opponents
Of course, we do have several other garden varieties of "people to make fun of", but, meh...
As for the coin thing... in Romania, if you would show up with a bunch of coins to pay something like the ones in that video, YOU might end up picked up by police for making a fuss. Heck, most places don't even accept anything other than bank money deposit confirmation slips (just about every fees regarding official documentation), and not even the banks will really bother with counting the coins (at best, they'll weigh them and take some percentage off of it to account for any possible imperfections).
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Jin Nib
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Posted - 2009.08.05 16:54:00 -
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Originally by: Mr Reeth
I wouldn't try this penny trick in Japan. They would probably just smile, say thank you and count every single one of them while making you wait. At least the one yen coin is aluminum so they wouldn't be heavy.
Which is what the girl shoulda done, as she threatened. See how well his revenge would have worked if she made him wait another two hours while she counted them one by one.
-Jin Nib Trading on behalf of Opera Noir since: 2009.03.02 03:53:00
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Awesome Possum
Insert Obscure Latin Name
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Posted - 2009.08.05 18:32:00 -
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My take as an ex tow truck driver.
First, the 'pub' that had this guy towed did not pay the towing company a penny, nor were they paid by the towing company in any way. The towing fee, and impound fee go directly to the towing company (minus any paperwork fees levied by the city/state).
Second, the guy had his car towed for being parked illegally. That is his own fault. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. He made a mistake and has to pay for it.
Third, as a former impounder, I love this guy's answer to his frustration. I've had strippers pay off up to $250 in fees with dollar bills, but 88k pennies is hilarious. The cashier had absolutely no right to refuse that money, unless there were signs displayed.
Fourth, as someone posted on the youtube video, I would have just stated that the car would be released after all pennies were counted. That would've knocked the wind out of his sails.
Finally, $88? He got lucky, minimum fee where I worked would've been $150.
p.s. - about the cops. This was strictly a civil matter, they had no authority to tell the cashier to take the money. ♥
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