I took out two nak€d cardboard men, unfolded them, and stood them behind my car facing oncoming traffic. They looked so lifelike you wouldn’t believe it: open trench coats, nud€ bodies, and everything on display for approaching drivers.
To my surprise, cars started slowing down to stare. Traffic backed up, horns honked, and people waved like crazy. Before long, a state trooper pulled up behind me.
He got out and walked toward me. I could tell he was not a happy camper.
— What’s going on here?
— My car has a flat tire, I said calmly.
— Well, what the h€ll are those obscene cardboard men doing here by the road?
I couldn’t believe he didn’t know. So I told him:
— H€lloooooo, those are my emergency flashers!
Was her explanation clever or completely impossible to defend? Either way, that trooper probably never forgot this traffic stop. Share it with someone who appreciates a perfectly timed comeback 😄
