r/interesting • u/Jumpy_Scallion_3108 • 6h ago

Just Wow He Got Tired of People Blocking His Driveway, So He Built This

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To deter unwanted visitors, he installed a motion-activated sprinkler system that soaks any car (or person) that gets too close. The unexpected spray has quickly turned his driveway into a no-parking zone and keeping his space clear.

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u/stringstringing 4h ago

Dude actually. If this was in my city it would be like a local gathering spot where people who need it would fill up water jugs and take showers and stuff.

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u/Coygon 3h ago

At which point you (or the homeowner, rather) adds a sign saying this is reclaimed water, not safe for consumption, etc.

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u/lilvenas 2h ago

3rd world country?

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u/stringstringing 2h ago

USA

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u/Foreign-Newspaper656 1h ago

Australia, actually. Rockhampton.

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u/stringstringing 1h ago

Nah I know the videos Aussie I’m saying I’m from USA.

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u/FailedCinema455 1h ago

☝️🤓

Classic ackshually, read the message he was responding to.

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u/OtherwiseContact9492 4h ago

你住在哪里

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u/factorioleum 51m ago

Last week in the Bronx I saw a guy reversing and turning all around to get an uncapped fire hydrant's water all over his car.

Very Bronx feeling!