Black Panther 1,832 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 Cut off the last line, from a shower curtain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 955 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 For context FLORIDA WOMAN DETAINED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO SAIL SHOPPING CART DOWN I-95 USING SHOWER CURTAIN JACKSONVILLE, FL — A Florida woman was detained early Tuesday morning after police say she attempted to ride a shopping cart down Interstate 95 at nearly 3 a.m. using a shower curtain as a homemade sail. According to investigators, 26-year-old Jessica Marino was spotted weaving through traffic while standing inside a shopping cart allegedly stolen from a nearby grocery store parking lot. Police reports claim the cart had been “modified for travel purposes” using duct tape, bungee cords, and a floral shower curtain attached to a mop handle. One witness told officers: “It looked like a homeless pirate entered NASCAR.” Authorities say Jessica allegedly told troopers she was “trying to catch the wind southbound” because Uber surge pricing was “financial oppression.” Drivers reportedly began slowing down after seeing the cart wobbling across the shoulder while the shower curtain flapped violently in traffic. According to police, Jessica was also wearing swim goggles and repeatedly yelling: “THE WIND IS PERFECT.” Things escalated after the cart allegedly struck a traffic barrel and spun into a patch of wet grass near an exit ramp. Witnesses claim Jessica climbed out completely unharmed and immediately blamed: “crosswinds and government interference.” Troopers say they discovered a backpack attached to the cart containing snacks, sunscreen, zip ties, and what appeared to be handwritten “navigation notes” for reaching Daytona Beach. One officer reportedly asked her: “You know this isn’t a real vehicle… right?” Jessica allegedly responded: “Not with that attitude.” Police say she remained cooperative during the arrest but continued insisting the idea “would’ve worked if the roads were flatter.” She was detained on charges including disorderly conduct and obstructing traffic. One trooper reportedly described the incident as: “the closest thing to Pirates of the Caribbean Florida has ever produced.” 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 114 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I am so disappointed there's no video. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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