What are some common elements in a funny parking ticket story?

Once, my friend parked his car in what he thought was a legal spot. But it turned out to be a private driveway. When he got the parking ticket, he was so confused. He thought it was a public area because there were no signs clearly indicating it was private. He tried to appeal the ticket, but the homeowner had a photo of his car clearly blocking the driveway. It was funny in a way because he was so sure he was in the right.

Sure. One time my friend parked in what he thought was a legal spot near a park. But it turned out it was a reserved spot for the park ranger's vehicle on certain days. He got a ticket that had a really funny note saying 'You parked where the ranger likes to park his donut-mobile!'.

One element is parking in the wrong place like in someone else's private driveway thinking it's a public space. Another is when people try to park in ridiculously small spaces and end up getting stuck. Also, if a car is parked at a really odd angle, like perpendicular to all the other cars.

There was a man who parked his car at an angle across two parking spaces thinking he was being clever to avoid door dings. But he got a ticket with a note saying 'Your attempt to protect your car has cost you a ticket. Next time, park like everyone else!'.

Well, often there are suspicious people involved. They might be lurking, following someone, or just giving off a really creepy vibe. Also, things like vandalism or finding something odd near your car, like a strange object or a mark that wasn't there before, are common in these stories. It all adds to the sense of unease and danger in a parking lot.

One hilarious element is the excuses people come up with. Like when someone says they were speeding because they thought their GPS was giving them a time - limited mission. It's just so absurd. Another is when the situation they are speeding for is something really silly, like being late for a pizza delivery because they were craving it so much.

Sure. One time I saw a car parked half on the sidewalk and half in the street. The owner had clearly misjudged the space. When he came back, he had to squeeze through the tiny gap between his car and a lamppost to get in. It was hilarious.

One common element is unexpected behavior. Like someone doing a strange dance or exercise routine. Another is when animals are involved, as I mentioned before with the parrot. Also, funny conversations between strangers can make for a great subway story.

Accidental misunderstandings can be a big part of funny landlord stories. Say a tenant asks for a new lock and the landlord thinks they mean a different kind of 'lock' like a hair lock. So he shows up with a bunch of wigs. Also, the landlord's idiosyncrasies. If a landlord has a strange hobby like collecting old doorknobs and insists on showing them to every new tenant, it can lead to some really funny situations. It makes the landlord seem like a character out of a sitcom.

Mistakes are common. Like one person tripping while trying to look cool in front of their crush. Another element could be miscommunication, for example, sending a text with the wrong meaning and it leading to a funny situation. Also, unexpected events, like a surprise date that goes completely wrong but still ends up bringing the couple closer.