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In reply to the discussion: Idiot in Hummer filled 5 gas cans expecting shortages. Put them in his car and lit up a cigarette [View all]gratuitous
(82,849 posts)8. A report I saw a couple of days ago
They were talking to people about the prospect of gas shortages. Some were level-headed, others weren't waiting to panic. But one guy, who seemed pretty calm about it all said he wasn't panicking, but he was just going to fill up his tank even though he didn't need to, you know, because he wasn't worried or anything. And I thought, "This is exactly how panic-buying works!" One person, then 10, then 20, just pop by the Gas-N-Go to top off the tank, and the extra discretionary demand taxes an already stressed supply, and the "Out of Gas" signs go up.
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Idiot in Hummer filled 5 gas cans expecting shortages. Put them in his car and lit up a cigarette [View all]
packman
May 2021
OP
Hopefully, his insurance company is smarter than people who repeat unverified claims
Effete Snob
May 2021
#20
One injured but well enough to refuse advice to be transported. Thank goodness.
Hortensis
May 2021
#24
The gas cans and fictional reddit cigarette had nothing to do with the fire...
WarGamer
May 2021
#55