Uber Driver Pretends To Be This Woman’s Boyfriend Because Of A Creepy Guy Who Wouldn’t Take No For An Answer

The world isn’t all bad — there are everyday heroes in the most unlikely places. And some are just a text message away. Whom do these modern champions need to protect others from, you ask? Aggressively creepy guys who can’t take ‘no’ for an answer.

Nice guys are supposed to be nice, right? It says so on the tin. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, as one woman can attest, after a very unpleasant experience. One ‘nice’ guy couldn’t stop being pushy and took acting creepy to a whole new level. An Uber driver named Brandon Gale told the story of how a woman asked him to pretend to be her boyfriend because she was scared for her safety.

Uber driver Brandon Gale told the story of how a female client asked him to pretend to be her boyfriend, so she could get away from a pushy creep

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Brandon recounted on Facebook how he received a message from one of his female clients, asking him if he’d be willing to act as though they were a couple. An odd request at first glance. But the woman then explained that it was very important that her driver hid the fact that he worked for Uber.

“Before I got to the pickup, I took my Uber and Lyft stickers out of my window. Although I didn’t feel comfortable removing my wedding ring, I made a mental note to keep it out of eyesight,” Brandon wrote online. “When I got there, I had my window rolled down. A man and a woman were in the front yard, talking. The woman was my fare and she set the scene immediately. She looked over and yelled, “Hi, Babe! I’ll be right there!” I didn’t want to leave her hanging, so I shouted back, “Awesome, because I’m starving!” I waved at the guy. He half-assedly waved back.”

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We can’t help but applaud Brandon for his willingness to help a lady in need, as well as for his impressive acting skills, and ability to stay on his toes. The woman then explained to the driver what the situation was all about: she was at a fair with a group of friends, one of whom was “very forward” and “had a history of being very aggressive.” Naturally, she was scared of being assaulted when she couldn’t shake him off. That’s when the genius idea to turn her Uber driver into a temporary boyfriend was born!

Brandon’s wife had lots of praise for her husband’s gentlemanly behavior

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Life coach Madalina writes that women should make every effort to distance themselves from potential abusers and harassers in their lives, if they’re an acquaintance. Meanwhile Cosmopolitan gives some examples of how women stood up to creeps, including confronting them and embarrassing them publicly. Sometimes creeps can appear aggressive, so being rude to them can be dangerous; in that case, it’s best to meet up with people, even strangers, who can help.

What would you have done if you were in the woman’s shoes? Let us know in the comments below. And be sure to read Bored Panda’s posts about a woman’s creepy encounter with a seemingly nice man, as well as 12 tricks women use on creepy guys asking for their contact details.