# Some Places are Devoid of Holiday Spirit

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**Created:** [December 19, 2003, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-places-are-devoid-of-holiday-spirit/220048 "2003-12-19T20:41:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-places-are-devoid-of-holiday-spirit/220048/1 "2003-12-19T20:41:13Z")

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**A Visit From the Parking Thief**

'Twas six days before Christmas, and all through the lot  
Ev’ry driver was searching for just the right spot.  
I wandered through row after row with great care,  
In hopes that that magic slot soon would be there.  
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,  
But a bedraggled shopper, car in reverse gear.  
My heart caught in my throat as I turned on my blinker,  
I had this guy’s parking spot–hook, line and sinker.  
I waited with patience as he backed out so slowly,  
First spot by the entrance, it seemed almost holy.  
He turned from the row with a grin and a wink,  
He was handsome enough, his smile made me turn pink.  
So distracted was I by that so charming smirk,  
My prime spot was taken by some big fat jerk.  
I honked mightily, furious with his gall,  
He ignored me quite well, and walked into the mall.  
I hope he heard me exclaim, ere he walked out of sight,  
“Merry \*$%@# Christmas, you bastard, and I hope your dangly parts rot and fall off!”  
I feel slightly better now. _mutter grumble swear_