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College Student Turns DWI Into a Lighthearted Joyride in a Barbie Car
So, what’s the best way to cope after receiving a DWI? Most would say it’s to count your blessings that you didn’t cause harm to anyone, surrender your license, and complete your community service with a sense of responsibility. But one college student has taken a different route—she’s cruising around her campus in a Barbie Jeep, making light of her situation.
Meet Kelly Martin
Meet 20-year-old Kelly Martin, who’s been zipping around Texas State University in a colorful Barbie car after her license got suspended due to a DWI incident. Instead of choosing her father’s suggestion of a bike—because, as she put it, “riding a bike sucks”—she opted to grab a used Barbie vehicle off Craigslist. It’s safe to say she’s become quite the local celebrity.
“This is the best way I could have gotten my 15 minutes of fame,” Kelly shared. “Honestly, it’s probably the best decision I’ve made in college!” While it’s hard not to chuckle, it’s also sobering to remember that countless lives are lost each year due to impaired driving. I appreciate a good joke, but her carefree attitude about the serious circumstances that led to her current “ride” is a bit unsettling.
“It actually goes pretty fast when it’s just me, so I make my friends walk behind me like parents taking their kid to the park,” she joked. “I’m just thrilled that everyone finds this so funny.” Kelly claims she wasn’t driving drunk; her license was suspended because she refused a breathalyzer test. Interestingly, MySA reports that she’s inspiring others to consider buying toy cars for kids and taking them for a spin. Is this really where we’re headed?
The College Experience
The good news about college is that it’s a time for growth and maturity. The bad news? There are still plenty of questionable choices being made.
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Conclusion
In summary, Kelly’s quirky take on her DWI situation serves as a reminder of the balance between humor and responsibility, especially when it comes to serious matters like impaired driving. College is a time for fun, but it’s crucial to learn from our mistakes too.