(Ignores valid and plausible excuse)

"Buy a dog," he says.
"Buy your mom a dog, you insensitive prick."
"Prick? You wanna take a ride to the station?"
"Yeah, that's why I left the house..."
"Funny guy."
"I'm in a hurry, can I have my ticket please?"
"In a hurry, huh? Cars doing 80 get pulled over, you know?"
"Yeah, now I won't have time to stop and smell the roses."
"Poor you."
"Don't you have some criminals to catch?"
"No, just you. That's why I left the house."
(Laughs)
"And next on the list is a kitten in a tree, right?"
"You got it. I'll use my superpowers and fly."
(Tears up a citation)
"It's easier to read in one piece, officer."
"Okay, smartass, you get off this time."
"Thanks."
"But you've gotta learn to watch your mouth."
"Will do."

"Have a nice day."
"Likewise."

09/01/2002

Posted on 09/01/2002
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