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  #263155 10-Oct-2009 20:43
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i asked a police office who i know and he said it's because it's a part on the ticket that needs to be filled in. this is his words exactly (Because it's a box to fill in on the ticket.)



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  #263165 10-Oct-2009 21:08
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Yes there is a box on the ticket for occupation but it makes no difference at all if it's filled in or not.

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  #263426 12-Oct-2009 09:54
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nate:I can't fathom how your job affects the outcome...


Well when I was accosted by a cop in the street because he didn't like the way I pressed the crossing signal button (I just think he didnt' like the way I look) he damn near arrested me - when he took my details I said "Graphic Deisgner" and his whole attitude changed and he became pleasant and let me go.

So I guess it CAN affect the outcome, haha.




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  #263433 12-Oct-2009 10:16
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I heard it was only asked by those officers looking for new careers.




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  #263442 12-Oct-2009 10:57
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BurningBeard:
nate:I can't fathom how your job affects the outcome...


Well when I was accosted by a cop in the street because he didn't like the way I pressed the crossing signal button (I just think he didnt' like the way I look) he damn near arrested me - when he took my details I said "Graphic Deisgner" and his whole attitude changed and he became pleasant and let me go.

So I guess it CAN affect the outcome, haha.

Jusst to put your comment in context, how DID you press the crossing signal?

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  #263451 12-Oct-2009 11:45
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bazzer:
BurningBeard:
nate:I can't fathom how your job affects the outcome...


Well when I was accosted by a cop in the street because he didn't like the way I pressed the crossing signal button (I just think he didnt' like the way I look) he damn near arrested me - when he took my details I said "Graphic Deisgner" and his whole attitude changed and he became pleasant and let me go.

So I guess it CAN affect the outcome, haha.

Jusst to put your comment in context, how DID you press the crossing signal?



I'm guessing falcon punch.

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  #263452 12-Oct-2009 11:52
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Handsomedan: I thought it might be because everyone hates lawyers...so if you admitted to being one, the fine would increase exponentially...


Yes well I am a lawyer and when I am ever stopped (happens, mostly asking 'did you see x') I say lawyer, though do ensure I say 'of the commercial rather than criminal variety'.

 
 
 
 

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  #263636 13-Oct-2009 10:07
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Jusst to put your comment in context, how DID you press the crossing signal?


It was a freeeeezing day, hands were in pockets, so I nudged my knee up into the button. Not even agressively.

He told me I was comitting vandalism. (Hey, I was dressed in black, I MUST be up to no good)

I've since seen the same guy giving people grief whlist on the beat.




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  #263641 13-Oct-2009 10:31
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spk18: Yes well I am a lawyer...

Not to worry...

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  #263642 13-Oct-2009 10:45
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bazzer:
spk18: Yes well I am a lawyer...

Not to worry...


Didn't think it would take long...

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#263648 13-Oct-2009 11:31
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spk18:
bazzer:
spk18: Yes well I am a lawyer...

Not to worry...

Didn't think it would take long...

You kinda set yourself up for that one... Laughing

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#263649 13-Oct-2009 11:41
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bazzer:
spk18:
bazzer:
spk18: Yes well I am a lawyer...

Not to worry...

Didn't think it would take long...

You kinda set yourself up for that one... Laughing


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  #263650 13-Oct-2009 11:45
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If they ask you that, say the following:

"Writer"
Cop: "Oh, what do you write?
"Wrongs."

Hat tip to Te Radar.....cant wait to try that on with customs




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  #263676 13-Oct-2009 15:38
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Reminds me of the old question, "What do you do for a crust ?"

Answer " Dont change me undies for 3 weeks"

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  #263682 13-Oct-2009 15:52
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kiwitrc: Reminds me of the old question, "What do you do for a crust ?"

Answer " Dont change me undies for 3 weeks"
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