Official Crappy Parkers Thread

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Not sure where I saw this, I believe it was on here.

Some scientists discovered why people park their cars next to others when there are many spaces available elswhere.

I remember it had to do with the herring or some kind of fish experiment. They basically put the fish in a bowl full of water and put something on the outside of it, they all went and parked themselves near it. Was interesting but cannot locate it.

I call it "the herd mentality".

It is most prevalent in well to do countries (like Canada and US), where people do not have to fend for themselves for survival.