This is too funny and I must admit I feel your pain. I have the same problem. My 9 yr old daughter always has a rough time opening the door and never gets it shut on the first swing. I live in Boston and when you park in many of the public parking garages they ask you to pop the trunk for a security inspection. Numerous times I've yelled out "Don't slam it...just let it catch"..which is normally follwed by a loud thump and a "Sorry sir, what did you say" as they appraoch the driver side window. Just can't win.

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