Finding an open parking space in New York City can feel like winning the lottery, which probably explains why people can become fiercely protective of one when they find it. A viral video making the rounds online shows what happens when two people apparently believe the same empty spot belongs to them.
The clip, shared on X by the Clown World account, appears to show a woman physically standing inside an empty street parking space while a Range Rover driver attempts to claim it. The woman seemingly intends to reserve the spot for another vehicle, while the driver appears determined to park there before that vehicle arrives.
There is no audio accompanying the widely shared clip, so it’s impossible to know exactly what was said between the two. The footage nevertheless shows the driver outside his Range Rover speaking with the woman as she remains firmly planted in the empty space…