The First Day of School was wrote by R.V. Cassill and he writes about an African American family that struggles with getting into an all white school . John Hawkins emotions were developed in R.V. Cassill’s story that brought out the act of his family, school, and the fighting going on around him.
Ah, the first day of school. A time filled with excitement, fresh notebooks, and the smell of new textbooks—like a perfume for the academically inclined. But let’s face it, with all the hustle and bustle, the first day can also be a recipe for chaos. And if you think it can’t get worse, let me tell you about a little incident that happened to a Reddit user on just such a day.
Picture this: our protagonist parks their car on school grounds, ready to embark on another year of learning and possibly the occasional awkward encounter by the lockers. They think they’re in the clear, but lo and behold, while they’re off doing school things, their car becomes the unsuspecting victim of a hit-and-run. Yes, you heard that right. Someone decided their car was just a minor obstacle on their way to… wherever it is hit-and-runners go.
Now, this user, let’s call them ‘Car Owner,’ didn’t notice the damage until they returned home, which is when the panic set in. The classic “Oh no, what did I do?” moment kicked in. They called their mom, tears and all, convinced they were the ones at fault. Because, of course, who wouldn’t assume they were the problem when they return to a damaged vehicle? It’s like a rite of passage for any car owner.
But wait! Plot twist! Thanks to the dashcam that every responsible driver should have (seriously, folks, get one), Car Owner reviewed the footage and discovered that they were, in fact, the wronged party. Cue the sigh of relief! But alas, the dashcam’s g-force sensor had a case of the Mondays and failed to detect the hit, which means no actual footage of the crime in action. Isn’t technology just the best?
So what’s next? Well, Car Owner’s dad steps in like a superhero, ready to confront the school principal. One would think that in a place filled with cameras (because, let’s be honest, schools have more surveillance than a heist movie), getting footage of the incident would be a piece of cake. But nope! The school administration, in their infinite wisdom, decided that student privacy was more important than helping a student whose car got clobbered.
At this point, Car Owner and their family are left with no choice but to file a police report. Because, obviously, nothing says “I’m having a great first day of school” like involving law enforcement.
So, what can we take away from this mildly infuriating tale? First, always check your car before driving off—unless you want a surprise waiting for you at home. Second, dashcams are great, but make sure they’re working properly! And finally, if you ever find yourself in a situation like this, remember: sometimes, school administrators are more about keeping secrets than solving problems.
As for Car Owner? We can only hope that they get justice for their poor, battered car and that the next school day is filled with less drama—and hopefully, more learning. Stay tuned for updates, folks. You never know when the next hit-and-run saga will unfold!
Inspired by: “Hit and run while I was parked on school grounds on the first day of school” (r/mildlyinfuriating)