The number of times fire hydrants are actually used is about as few as the number of Mercury owners you know. BUT, it does happen, as evidenced by these "what-a-dumbass"-comment-inducing photos of a fire hose through a Mercury Cougar. If this doesn't keep you from blocking a fire zone next time you're looking for a parking spot, we don't know what will.
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[via Reddit]