I wish they didn't call it "GPT-5.2 Thinking" when what the word "thinking" here means is "might choose to think if it wants to". I reproduce your result, but it does no reasoning; it eventually catches itself and ends with:
reply> Practical approach: walk over, check the setup/queue/payment, then walk back and drive the car the 50 meters when you’re ready to enter.
Interesting experiment, this disproves my point, thank you.
reply>this disproves my point, thank you.
replyI feel like I've just witnessed a very rare and miraculous event on the internet.
There are people who can actually separate their self-esteem from the winning of arguments ;).
replyBut thanks.