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Woman Drives Onto Big Red Ball In Front Of NC Target

You know those big red balls that sit in front of Target store entrances? For all we know, they’re simply decorative, but it’s a good thing those are there. WRAL-TV…

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You know those big red balls that sit in front of Target store entrances? For all we know, they're simply decorative, but it's a good thing those are there.

WRAL-TV reports a woman drove over one of those balls in front of the Target in Holly Springs, North Carolina on Monday (7/19). Michelle Wright was backing out of a spot in the parking lot, stepped on the gas a little too hard, and ended up teetering on top of the ball.

This happened in the afternoon, so you can imagine the number of social media posts. Here's the one from the TV station:

I like this one even more:

Thankfully, no one was hurt. However, as you might expect, the woman was charged with driving while impaired, as well as careless and reckless driving. If it hadn't been for Target's design choice, this could have been a lot worse. Big red ball for the win!

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.