Men who drive slowly

Is it sexist that any time someone is piddling along at 5 mph under the speed limit I immediately assume it’s a woman? I think it’s mostly because more often than not that’s exactly the case. Yet every once in a while I’m shocked to discover it’s a man behind the wheel. I justify it to myself when they’re old, asian, or especially if they’re old and asian. But what I really don’t get is when I see a young man between 20 and 40 driving at less than the speed limit for no apparent reason. It’s absolutely mind boggling to me.

As those who’ve ridden with me can attest – I’m a very road ragey driver. I’ll swear and curse any idiot who’s going less than the speed limit anywhere. It’s a fault, I acknowledge it. I should be more patient, and speeding rarely gets you anywhere any faster. Still – if I eventually discover that the person whose existence I’ve been lamenting for several miles is in the aforementioned age bracket, everything I’ve thought about this person is immediately shattered. Replaced not with anger, but utter bafflement and confusion. It’s as if I’ve just discovered a small jungle cat is driving the car.

I don’t see these people often. Most of the time the culprit is exactly the fat old woman who I had channeled all my hatred towards. But once in a while… like this morning… It sets me back.

How am I going to work today?