1-5 Commute

I am going to tell you a story. During the telling you might think "that is sooo ridiculous. That must be a dream." It's not a dream...this is real life...today's real life, actually.
Some practicalities...Setting: I-5 Southbound, left laneCharacters: Me and Mr. Red ToyotaTime: Running a few minutes early on my commute to work.
The meat to the banquet...Just minding my own in the left lane this morning, I am met with the familiar even-though-this-is-the-fast-lane-I-will-stick-it-and-go-five-under commuter. There is no one in the right lane. I could easily just pass Mr. Red Toyota, but I proceed with my normal approach and tailgate JUST A LITTLE to give them a chance to right the wrong and move over. I like to give people chances to correct mistakes instead of just working around them. Ok, FINE. This is kind of a pet peeve, so I tailgate to teach lessons. Whatever.
So, Mr. Red Toyota doesn't move over. He DOES, however, pull out his sharpie written, cardboard sign that says "SLOW DOWN NOW." HA! He waves it in front of his rearview mirror for about 30 seconds. Laughing, I just keep on him (I'm a bit of a jerk, but I wanted to see what happens with this guy when the sign doesn't work). Irritated, he turns the sign around. I couldn't make out what it said, only that the last word is in RED. Is this guy serious?! Apparently. He pounded on his breaks. Now he's going 60. In a 70. People are passing, I should have followed suit, but still curious. In no rush to get to work (minutes early, yeah?) I go 60 with him...laughing.
He finally ends our tango by merging into the right lane. Yes! I broke him. Oh wait. Nope. Still holding signs. Disappointed not to see his face, yet pleased to see the mystery message from the cardboard's backside, he pressed the writing against his side window - "THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70!"
"Well then GO 70!" I yelled. I don't think he heard me. No matter. It was a good laugh.

I felt this story deserved more than just a roommate audience. Did I accomplish depicting the scene? Wasn't that ridiculous? Treasuring it. Still laughing!