A New York driver blocked traffic after a man pranked him by rolling down his car window. The man involved in the incident, Wayne, describes himself as “the window guy.” He is known for driving around with his window rolled down while someone in the passenger seat films him. Wayne then pulls up alongside another car, gestures for the driver to roll down their window, and rolls his own window back up as a prank. Most people react by laughing, but the driver in this video did not take the joke as well.
The video shared by Wayne showed him pulling the same prank on the driver. After tricking him into rolling down his window, Wayne began laughing as he usually does. The driver, however, did not find the prank amusing. He glared at Wayne before telling him, “[Expletive] you.” Rather than moving on, the driver pulled forward and blocked Wayne’s car, preventing him from leaving and holding up traffic.
The driver then got out of his vehicle and approached Wayne’s car, asking, “Who the [expletive] do you think you are?” He placed his hand on Wayne’s window, prompting Wayne to ask him to remove it, but the driver refused. He continued glaring at Wayne as the latter tried to explain that he had simply rolled down his window as part of the prank.
“You are just a big [expletive],” the driver said while continuing to stand beside the car. He kept glaring at Wayne and refused to move before asking, “You got some place you gotta go?” When Wayne asked, “You alright? You aren’t done with it?” the driver said he was not. He then escalated the confrontation by asking, “What if I just come over here and just like punch in the nose?” Wayne responded, “That would suck.”
What Happened Next
As the driver continued blocking his car, Wayne pointed out that he was holding up traffic and that a police officer was nearby. The driver then threatened to tell the officer that Wayne had pranked him and filmed him without his permission. Wayne responded by making it clear that he did not believe filming the prank was against the law.
The driver continued demanding that Wayne delete the video. As they argued, a police officer approached to find out what was happening. The driver explained that Wayne had pranked him and recorded him, prompting the officer to respond, “I need you to chill out.”
The officer then explained that Wayne was allowed to film the driver and did not need his permission. When the driver argued that Wayne intended to post the video online, the officer replied, “If he wants to, sure.” He then criticized the driver for blocking traffic, saying, “This is ridiculous you have a lane block this traffic. We’re gonna cause a car accident because you don’t like that a guy’s recording you.”
Wayne explained the nature of his prank to the officer, while the driver reiterated that he was upset about what had happened. When the officer asked whether they were ready to leave, the driver said he wanted to file a report. However, the officer explained that there was nothing to report in this situation.
The officer maintained that Wayne had not done anything illegal, while the driver had broken the law by stopping and blocking traffic. He also reminded the driver that Wayne was allowed to have fun. Realizing he could not take further action, the driver resorted to insulting Wayne. “You are an [expletive]. You’re a complete [expletive]. A jerk, an idiot, and irresponsible,” he said before finally walking away. The officer apologized to Wayne for the encounter, and the video ended with Wayne laughing about the situation.
Viewers Slam New York Driver for Blocking Traffic Over a Prank
The New York driver faced criticism online for his reaction to the prank. Many viewers believed he had overreacted to a relatively harmless joke. “Gramps blood pressure still ain’t come back down,” one person wrote. Another commented, “He’s going to be mad about this for the rest of his life lol.”
Other viewers also commented on how furious the driver appeared, with one person writing, “the cop not taking his side and making him more mad is hysterical.” Another joked, “He gonna be so pissed in 3 mos when he finally sees this on Facebook.” Someone else added, “I’ve seen this prank hundreds of times and this is the only time I’ve seen someone get so mad over it.”
The encounter left viewers discussing the difference between being annoyed by a prank and taking matters too far. Some also focused on the driver’s decision to block traffic. They noted that his reaction could have put other motorists at risk and required the officer to prioritize public safety over a dispute between two people.
