NFL Draft Vikes fan has rental car burned at MetLife

displacedinMN · 10-22-2018, 09:55 AM

Moral of the story-always get the insurance..

Tailgaters at Jets game set Vikings fan's car on fire with grill

Vikings fans had a tough time in Philadelphia last season, but did any of them have their rental car burned to a crisp by a grill in the stadium parking lot?
By Michael Rand OCTOBER 22, 2018 — 10:36AM

Welcome to the Monday edition of The Cooler, where we should all pause mid-morning for a precautionary rest. Let’s get to it:

Much was made nine months ago about the awful treatment Vikings fans endured from Eagles fans during the 38-7 NFC title game loss in Philadelphia.

To the best of my knowledge, though, not a single Vikings fan had his or her car burned to a crisp in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot.

That treatment was saved for Sunday’s game at the New York Jets and especially unlucky Vikings fan Gina Smith.

Smith was on a trip to Boston to celebrate her birthday and decided it would be fun to make a day trip to New York for the Vikings/Jets game since the schedule lined up nicely. She said her group bought a parking pass at a MetLife Stadium lot and went into the game — a sometimes dull but enjoyable 37-17 win for the Vikings, at least from the perspective of a Minnesota fan.

“It wasn’t until the game was over and we went to go find a car where we were like, ‘Hey where’s our car? It should have been right where this burned out junker is … oh,'” Smith said. “No one gave us any information, but there was someone’s grill right on our car, so we could tell what happened.”

Smith said she is inclined to believe it was a terribly stupid but careless accident and nothing intentionally malicious given that it was a rental car — no Minnesota plates, no discernible markings of rooting interest. It was a typically windy day (just ask Vikings kicker Dan Bailey about that), so the notion that someone didn’t put out a fire completely and that it spread to their car is very plausible.

“I would like to think that it was just people being stupid and careless,” Smith said. “Being so windy out, I think it was extremely careless to just leave hot coals out there like that. Definitely not the way I wanted to celebrate a Vikings win.”

That said, um, it is not standard tailgating procedure in my experience to set up a grill on top of a car — let alone someone else’s car — where such a thing might happen.

With her rental car burned beyond recognition, Smith’s bad day was just beginning. The rental company suggested she and her group take a taxi home instead of getting a new car, which wasn’t exactly possible given they were coming from four hours away in Boston. Police arrived and made a report but, according to Smith, said the incident is beyond their jurisdiction because it happened on MetLife Stadium property — but they also told her the stadium isn’t liable for things that happen on their property.

The only kind soul: A parking lot attendant took pity on Smith and her crew and gave them a ride to the Newark Airport to get a new rental car.

The kicker: Smith didn’t purchase additional insurance through her rental car company, so she’s currently battling with MetLife Stadium folks to cover the cost of the deductible through her insurance.

“Honestly, when getting our rental car the thought that we should get the extra insurance because Jets fans might burn our car to the ground never crossed my mind,” Smith said.

Nor should it. That kind of thing doesn’t even happen in Philadelphia.

Simply Red · 10-22-2018, 09:59 AM

**Lzen** · 10-22-2018, 10:01 AM

WTH? If there is a grill on top of your car then yes, it was malicious. I wonder if there were cameras that caught the offender.

Best22 · 10-22-2018, 10:04 AM

Jets fans are trash. They deserve Brady

Discuss Thrower · 10-22-2018, 10:07 AM

"They finally did it. They finally ****ing did it. They killed my ****ing car, man."

carcosa · 10-22-2018, 10:08 AM

Mmmm... grilled Chevy.....

displacedinMN · 10-22-2018, 10:15 AM

I remember 4 cars burning at Arrowhead. Preseason 1994.

SuperBowl4 · 10-22-2018, 10:21 AM

I went to a pre-season San Diego cHargers game against the Rams more than a decade ago and this happened. We were sitting in the very top row at Qualcomm Stadium and noticed black smoke in the sky above. We looked over the top and saw two cars fully engulfed in flames. It took the fire department a long time to get to the scene because of all the traffic and before they could put it out six cars were destroyed. All because someone didn't extinguish their coals before going into the stadium. The tires were exploding and it went on for a good 30 minutes before it got put it out. Another reason I never drive to a game.

ChiefBlueCFC · 10-22-2018, 10:27 AM

Placing hot coals on top of another persons car is not accidental. That shit is straight up, 100% malicious

In58men · 10-22-2018, 10:29 AM

I wonder why In58men would be at MetLife?

****ing trader!!!!

**LoneWolf** · 10-22-2018, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

Moral of the story-always get the insurance.

That’s dumb. No sane person ever purchases the insurance. All this is going to potentially cost her is her deductible.

You’re probably one of the suckers who buys the protection plan on your electronics.

Hoopsdoc · 10-22-2018, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

"They finally did it. They finally ****ing did it. They killed my ****ing car, man."

^^^^Underrated post.

stevieray · 10-22-2018, 12:09 PM

..is it just me or are fans becoming assholes at games on a more regular basis?

KCUnited · 10-22-2018, 12:30 PM

Lol, of course this thread gets posted right as I was pricing out rental car, hotel, and tix for Chiefs/Browns.

Spott · 10-22-2018, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

"They finally did it. They finally ****ing did it. They killed my ****ing car, man."

Thiis reference abides.

10-22-2018, 09:55 AM
displacedinMN It was not a fair catch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Correcting papers Casino cash: $2962630	Vikes fan has rental car burned at MetLife Moral of the story-always get the insurance.. Tailgaters at Jets game set Vikings fan's car on fire with grill Vikings fans had a tough time in Philadelphia last season, but did any of them have their rental car burned to a crisp by a grill in the stadium parking lot? By Michael Rand OCTOBER 22, 2018 — 10:36AM Welcome to the Monday edition of The Cooler, where we should all pause mid-morning for a precautionary rest. Let’s get to it: Much was made nine months ago about the awful treatment Vikings fans endured from Eagles fans during the 38-7 NFC title game loss in Philadelphia. To the best of my knowledge, though, not a single Vikings fan had his or her car burned to a crisp in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot. That treatment was saved for Sunday’s game at the New York Jets and especially unlucky Vikings fan Gina Smith. Smith was on a trip to Boston to celebrate her birthday and decided it would be fun to make a day trip to New York for the Vikings/Jets game since the schedule lined up nicely. She said her group bought a parking pass at a MetLife Stadium lot and went into the game — a sometimes dull but enjoyable 37-17 win for the Vikings, at least from the perspective of a Minnesota fan. “It wasn’t until the game was over and we went to go find a car where we were like, ‘Hey where’s our car? It should have been right where this burned out junker is … oh,'” Smith said. “No one gave us any information, but there was someone’s grill right on our car, so we could tell what happened.” Smith said she is inclined to believe it was a terribly stupid but careless accident and nothing intentionally malicious given that it was a rental car — no Minnesota plates, no discernible markings of rooting interest. It was a typically windy day (just ask Vikings kicker Dan Bailey about that), so the notion that someone didn’t put out a fire completely and that it spread to their car is very plausible. “I would like to think that it was just people being stupid and careless,” Smith said. “Being so windy out, I think it was extremely careless to just leave hot coals out there like that. Definitely not the way I wanted to celebrate a Vikings win.” That said, um, it is not standard tailgating procedure in my experience to set up a grill on top of a car — let alone someone else’s car — where such a thing might happen. With her rental car burned beyond recognition, Smith’s bad day was just beginning. The rental company suggested she and her group take a taxi home instead of getting a new car, which wasn’t exactly possible given they were coming from four hours away in Boston. Police arrived and made a report but, according to Smith, said the incident is beyond their jurisdiction because it happened on MetLife Stadium property — but they also told her the stadium isn’t liable for things that happen on their property. The only kind soul: A parking lot attendant took pity on Smith and her crew and gave them a ride to the Newark Airport to get a new rental car. The kicker: Smith didn’t purchase additional insurance through her rental car company, so she’s currently battling with MetLife Stadium folks to cover the cost of the deductible through her insurance. “Honestly, when getting our rental car the thought that we should get the extra insurance because Jets fans might burn our car to the ground never crossed my mind,” Smith said. Nor should it. That kind of thing doesn’t even happen in Philadelphia.
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