Idea #53

In the middle of the oil crisis, California becomes one of the first states to implement gas rationing. If your license plate ends in an even number, you can only get gas on an even-numbered day and vice versa for odds. Ron takes his car to the gas station on the 12th of the month. The gas station attendant meets Ron at his car.

Ron

Fill her up.

Attendant

I'm sorry. I can't do that. Come back tomorrow.

Ron

I don't think you understand who I am.

Attendant

I know who you are but state law says I can't give you gas. Now, if you will move along, the lines are really-

Ron

I'll move when you fill up my car.

Attendant

Sir, today is the 12th and your license plate is "IM #1." I can only give you gas if it ends in an even number.

Ron

Well, I have an even number of fists that say you are going to give me some gas.

Ron puts up Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary.

Attendant

I'm not going to fight you, Mr. Burgundy.

Ron

Then, you are going to get really hurt.

Attendant

Fine. I don't get paid enough for this. Fill it?

Ron

Yeah, it should only be about a gallon. I barely use it but I like to keep the tank topped off.

The attendant rolls his eyes and puts the nozzle in the car.