A woman using a wheelchair was left shaken after a parking attendant chased her downhill and berated her for parking in a disabled spot—despite her having every legal right to do so. Madeline Delp ( @madelinedelp on TikTok) shared the unsettling experience in a series of videos, sparking outrage and support from viewers.
Delp had parked in a wheelchair-accessible spot near a business complex before heading to a doctor's appointment. However, as she made her way down a hill, a parking attendant aggressively pursued her, accusing her of misusing the spot.
"He told me he was going to get my car towed."
— @madelinedelp
"I was trying to tell him about the situation, but he wouldn't let me speak," Delp explained. Instead, he repeatedly interrupted her, saying, "Shame on you."
Delp tries to explain her legal right to park in the accessible spot.TikTok | @madelinedelp
She attempted to inform the man that under California law, she was legally allowed to park in any disabled spot, even in a private business lot. However, he refused to listen.
A frustrating ordeal
Delp explained that accessible parking is particularly crucial for her because she needs extra space to lower a ramp before exiting her vehicle. But instead of being met with understanding, she felt intimidated and had to make a difficult decision.
Fearing her car would be towed, she pushed herself back up the hill, got back in her vehicle, and circled the block to find another parking spot at a different business. After her appointment, she returned to the parking lot, determined to explain the situation to the attendant and encourage him to show more kindness in the future.
"I am going to go explain this to him so he can have kindness for people in the future."
— @madelinedelp
However, when she tried to talk to him, he refused to engage. Instead, he mockingly recorded her with a smirk on his face.
"I never touched you," the man said, denying that he had said "Shame on you." When she attempted to clarify things, he cut her off and walked away, sarcastically saying, "Thank you very much." He also refused to direct her to his superior.
A shift in attitude—but only after outside intervention
After the frustrating exchange, Delp went inside a store in the complex to report the incident. A staff member assured her that they would contact the property manager. At the same time, another customer—who appeared to be an influential man—overheard her story and decided to step in.
After an intervention, the attendant finally acknowledges his mistake.TikTok | @madelinedelp
When this customer confronted the parking attendant, the man’s attitude changed completely.
"He came up to me, and he was like, 'I am sorry, I didn’t know that this was the law that you could park here, even if you weren’t coming to this business first,'" Delp recounted.
She expressed frustration that he had only listened when a man told him the same thing she had tried to explain earlier. Though he technically apologized, he remained dismissive, leaving Delp to wonder whether she should take further action.
People urge her to report the incident
Many viewers encouraged Delp to report the attendant's behavior, noting that his apology seemed insincere.
"Take it further. He didn't listen until a man told him he was wrong."
— @kellydabunny
@shazzergraz agreed, saying, "I would absolutely call the property manager. Acknowledge his apology but also tell them it shouldn’t have gotten to that point."
@breanncookie echoed the sentiment: "Definitely take it further. He didn’t apologize, not really. And honestly, only did it because of some (respectable) suit."
The bigger issue: accessibility and accountability
This incident highlights a common problem disabled individuals face—having to constantly justify their rights in public spaces. Accessible parking spots exist for a reason, and people with disabilities shouldn’t have to fight for their right to use them.
Encounters like this one show the importance of public education on disability laws and sensitivity training for those in positions of authority. While Delp’s story had some resolution, many others in similar situations aren’t as fortunate.
If you see discrimination happening, speak up. Whether it’s reporting an incident, advocating for better policies, or simply supporting someone in need, every action counts in making public spaces more inclusive for all.
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The one phrase people most want to ban forever—and 20 more that drive us all nuts
If you’ve ever cringed at hearing “It is what it is” or rolled your eyes at someone saying “No offense…” before delivering something totally offensive, you’re definitely not alone. Some expressions are so irritating, so overused, or so grammatically cursed that hearing them once more might just push us over the edge.
We asked our Facebook audience, “ If you could ban one annoying phrase from existence forever, what would it be?” and holy moly, did the floodgates open. Typically, a given question might rack up around 5,000 comments—but this one? Over 14,000. People shared responses that were funny, petty, brutally honest, and occasionally downright poignant. From phrases that try (and fail) to sound wise, to those so overused they've lost all meaning entirely—here are the top contenders folks are completely done with.
The one phrase nearly everyone wants to vanish
By far the most repeated offender was:
Over and over, users cited this as the ultimate non-response. It’s dismissive, it ends conversations, and it offers exactly zero comfort or help.
Another big category? Expressions meant to comfort that end up being painful or insulting. These include:
Many commenters explained that these phrases, while often well-intentioned, feel dismissive in times of grief or hardship.
Grammar gripes and word crimes
Grammar lovers had a lot of feelings. Some of the most-cited “please stop saying this” phrases included:
And let’s not forget the collective rage over “pacifically” when people mean “specifically.”
Words that reveal more than they intend
Several users took issue with phrases that feel passive-aggressive or intellectually lazy, such as:
As user Jacqueline C. put it, “'To be honest...' What does that mean? That you're not honest any other time?”
Phrases tied to racism, sexism, or toxic positivity
A significant number of respondents took aim at harmful or politically charged phrases. Among them:
These comments weren’t just about annoyance—they were about the emotional weight and social impact of language.
James G. didn’t mince words when he wrote: “‘Go back to your country, then’ 🤬. The epitome of racist. I love my country, plus my ancestors did not ASK to be brought here the way they were.”
Corporate speak and empty buzzwords
You knew these were coming.
These phrases sparked a different kind of rage—one reserved for staff meetings and marketing emails.
Iris H. summed it up: “Most corporate speak. Downsizing. Low hanging fruit. Pivot. etc…..” Just say what you mean, please.
Why this resonated so deeply
There’s something unifying about shared irritation. These phrases might seem harmless or routine, but for many people, they’re like verbal paper cuts—tiny annoyances that, over time, sting a lot more than they should.
Whether it’s poor grammar, dismissive condolences, or flat-out hate speech in disguise, we’re collectively craving language that’s thoughtful, clear, and kind.
So the next time you find yourself reaching for one of these expressions, take a beat. Maybe there’s a better way to say what you mean. Or maybe… just don’t say anything at all.
And if you’ve got your own phrase that should be banished from existence? Don’t worry—there’s still time to add to the list.
Got another phrase that needs to go? Drop it in the comments on our original Facebook post.
Bonus: The top five most hated phrases from our poll
Let’s make 2025 the year we finally stop saying all of them.