Traffic can bring out the worst—and sometimes the most unexpectedly entertaining—sides of drivers.
One encounter in Tacoma, Washington, proves how quickly a minor lane dispute can escalate into a full-blown, smoke-filled spectacle.
The incident, caught on video, involved a red Corvette and a Dodge truck. It began when the Dodge tried to merge into an exit lane. The Corvette driver refused to yield, rolling down his window and flipping off the truck.
The Dodge driver responded in kind—but with a twist. He revved his engine, sending a thick cloud of smoke directly into the Corvette, momentarily covering the driver’s face. Only after this smoky retaliation did the Corvette finally allow the Dodge to merge.
The footage, recorded on June 28, 2018, and later uploaded to YouTube, quickly gained traction, amassing over 553,000 views on Facebook and more than 7,200 shares. The uploader recalled: “I was driving through traffic near Seattle and noticed a Corvette not wanting to let a Dodge merge. As the Corvette flipped him off, the Dodge owner blasted so much smoke you couldn’t even see him. Eventually, he let the truck in.”
Conclusion
What started as a routine traffic merge turned into an unforgettable display of humor, chaos, and creative retaliation. The clip reminds drivers everywhere: patience is priceless on the road—but sometimes, a little ingenuity (and a lot of smoke) makes for an unexpectedly viral showdown.