The Parking Lot Story
Tripp and his friend were making several rounds through a crowded mall parking lot, unable to secure a parking space. So Tripp decided to park in an Expectant Mothers Only space until his friend noticed the prohibitive sign. He said, “Wait! Whatever you do—don’t park there! I might end up jinxed and my wife become pregnant! We can’t afford a child right now.” Tripp pondered that logic, which ultimately led him to avoid the Handicapped Parking spots as well.
Finally, Tripp settled for the Law Enforcement Only parking space, which was very near the main entrance to the mall. Of course, Tripp’s friend couldn’t believe that he was willing to take such a risk! Tripp responded to his friend’s concern saying, “Calm down! Once your wife becomes a cop, she can get us out of the ticket.”