Crash

Monday night, June 9

Comedian Steve Martin owned a big, old red convertible with long tail fins and white trim. It was a beauty, and he cherished it, so he didn't want anyone to fool around with it. One day he drove his girlfriend to the store, leaving the car in the middle of the lane of a crowded parking lot; he'd be right back. He warned his girlfriend to look out for the car, and walked in to buy something. As soon as he did so, she giggled and slid over into the driver's seat. She figured that she'd play a trick on Steve, by driving away from the storefront. She threw the car into reverse, and attempted a three-point turn; in her haste, she whipped the wheel around and slammed into a line of cars: CRUNCH.

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