Friday, June 30, 2006

I figure, if Superman were around in today's world, some nut would try and sue him for doing what was right.
No matter how much you try to help people in this world, I am thoroughly convinced that they are not happy unless they are left alone to motor away on their little path to self-destruction.

Case in point. I'm driving home from work today, I pull along side this couple and I happen to notice that the passenger side door is not closed properly. I mean it is really ajar, it's rattling as they are in the fast lane of the freeway!
So I pull up to their side, I also notice that the passenger, an older gentleman, is leaning on the door...Now if they hit a bump, and he leans more on this door, its going to open. So I role down the window, no electric windows for ol' Wolfie...Good old fashion "Factory Air", and I honk the horn to get his attention.
He looks, I point to my door, then his, and mouth the words.."Your door is open!"
Of course this is all at a speed of 65 miles an hour.
They proceed to change lanes and get as far away from me as possible.

Now I was just trying to help. I remembered a story of a man, while returning from work, his wife having picked him up in the family van, was sleeping in the passenger seat, leaning against the door. The door was not closed properly and it opened, he fell out..Even though he had his seat belt on..He fell out, and was run over by following traffic!

Imagine that woman's horror.

I tried to help these people and they looked at me like I was nuts.

Sometimes, you attempt to assist people at work, open a door, help with a load of boxes...And they look at you like you just shot their dog. Have we come so far that we turn down a helping hand when offered?

People wonder where the heroes are, the people to do good deeds, they are in hiding...They're afraid of getting sued.

5 comments:

Annie said...

Well, Wolfie..let's check off a view things before we assume they didn't want your help. Now then, first off, did you make sure any evidence of bullet holes on your car wasn't visible to the other driver?

Second thing, were any of the following bumper stickers attached to your car at the time in question:

1) All stressed out and nobody to choke!
2) CAUTION! I drive like you do!
3) I hear you lost your cat? Check under my tire.
4) Driver carries less than $20 IN AMMUNITION.
5) Keep honking I'm reloading.

My buddy, Grimjac, has #5 sticker on his car and well, suffice it to say, I don't blame drivers for fearing you.

Of course, you live in California, so that about says it all. Big thumbs up for your attempt as a good samaritan - it'll be noted when you reach heaven and need kudos to get in. Bravo.

Wolfies Rants said...

its the Happy hunting ground for me...and no..no bullet holes..though my hair is a bit long...hmmm...

Annie said...

Hey! Where's your next post? *tapping my foot* ... What, no more good deed? You've given up on the hero suit? Geez.. That's okay, nobody else wants the job either.

Happy Independence Day!

Wolfies Rants said...

given up?

What..when I actually have one fan....

Now I HAVE to go out and do something stupid, like help someone...THANKS ANNIE..



j/k

Annie said...

Just doing my job.

Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda...Says who?

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