Did They Really Say That is the topic of my post again this week–I had so much fun with it last week, I’m doing it again. And by the way, these sayings are from Lee Lofland who was in law enforcement for many years.
But first the photo. Last Wednesday I flew out of Memphis at 6 a.m. while it was still dark. It wasn’t long before the sun peeked over the horizon and I captured the photo. Seeing a sunrise from 30,000 feet is amazing!
I’m still in the West Palm Beach area with my daughters (one is recovering from a bad bout with Covid, including pneumonia, but she is much better), and flying back home tomorrow. We were very blessed that she made it through this horrible virus.
Now for last week’s Mystery Question–Famous Last Words. People sometimes make really dumb remarks to police officers just he arrests them. Criminals actually said three of the statements. I made up one. Can you guess which one?
- “You can’t arrest me. My mama knows your mama.”
- “Pepper spray me. Go ahead, I dare you. Spray me. That hot stuff don’t bother me.”
- While working undercover narcotics. “You have to tell the truth when I ask if you’re a cop, right?”
- “If you think my dog will let you take me out of this house, well, think again, Barney Fife. Sic ’em, Blue!”
And the answer is…#1. Congrats to everyone who guessed correctly. I can hardly believe that anyone would say any of these things to a police officer…
Now for this week’s Mystery Question–Did They Really Say That. People make really dumb statements to a police officer just before he arrests them. Criminals actually said three of the statements. I made up one. Can you guess which one?
- “You think you’re man enough? Well, you’re not. And your backup’s not so tough either. Bring it on …”
- “You’re not big enough or man enough to put me in that police car.”
- A woman after being pulled over for speeding: Would it help if I told you my uncle (Name) is a police officer?” Answer: “It would have if he hadn’t told us to arrest you the next time you used his name.”
- “I’m not scared of you or your police dog. I don’t care if it is a rottweiler.”
Okay, Super Sleuths, which one did I make up? Leave your answer in the comments and I’ll enter you in a March drawing for a $10 gift card.
Did They Really Say That--People say the darndest things when they get arrested. Four arrests, three are true and I made up one. Can you guess which one? Leave a guess and I'll enter you in a drawing for a $10 gift card! Share on X
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Beautiful photo. I guess I’m going to go with #1.
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Thank you, Diana. And we’ll see next week if it’s #1. So glad you stopped by so early in the morning!
#4
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We’ll see, Janet. Thanks for stopping by!
#2
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We’ll see, Mary. Thanks for stopping by!
Okay, THIS week I’ve got it! I think you made up number 4 because if a criminal is dumb enough to say things like what’s in this list, then he or she would be too dumb to know the difference between a Rottweiler and a Shih Tzu or any other kind of dog!
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Love it, Priscilla! We’ll see next week if that’s the correct incorrect answer. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Once again a beautiful photo. I love those unique situation photos. Good verse to match it, too. I’m very glad your daughter is recovering. God has got this.
I am completely stumped regarding which one you made up. They’re all pretty lame things to say to a police officer. I’m going to say #3 just because it’s the only one that doesn’t challenge the officer. And I know they get challenged all the time, and it’s never a good idea.
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Thanks, Tim. My daughter is doing better and we’ve had a good visit. As for the photo, it was taken through the little bitty window on the plane that was just a little dirty. lol But it still made a great photo. And I love your logic –we’ll see if it works this week. Thanks for always stopping by!
Good morning Patricia. I’m thankful your daughter is better.
Having a son that is LEO I going to say these answers are all possibilities. People are crazy in those situations. I’m going with #3 being made up because while I know lots of people try the I’m kin to you know who routine, I’m hoping most LEO’s wouldn’t answer them in that way.
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Hi Charlotte! So good to ‘see’ you here. And we’ll see if you have an advantage by having a son who is a LEO. Thanks for stopping by.
#4 I absolutely love the scripture and photo. A perfect match. Blessings
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Thanks, Lucy. I like them, too. And we’ll see if it’s #4 next week. Thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful picture! Love the scripture.
I’m glad your daughter is doing better. I’m happy for you and your daughters getting to spend time together.
I’m going with #4.
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Thanks, Terri. I was coming to Florida after I turned my book in, but her Covid pneumonia and complications got me here sooner. 🙂 It’s been a great time with them and my grands!
I’m stoked that I’m one of those who got last week’s right. You made up either #2 of #4 and I’ll go w/ #2 this time. LOVE the photo. So thankful w/ you that your dtr. is doing better.
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Congrats for getting it right last week, Delores. We’ll see next week if you got it right this wekk. 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
I am going with #1 this week. I am so glad that your daughter is better. Enjoy your visit and safe travels.
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Thanks, Gloria. She is better. I’ve had a good visit with both of my daughters and grands! And we’ll see next week if it’s #1. Thanks for stopping by!
I think it is #4
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We’ll see, Alicia…and thanks for stopping by each week!
I am going with #3.
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We’ll see, Deb. Thanks for dropping by my blog today!
I’m gonna say #2 is false, though I almost said #1. I can see people saying most of these sadly.
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Unfortunately, so can I, Megan. I’m glad you thought it was difficult. 🙂 We’ll see if it’s #2 next week. Thanks for stopping by!
After sharing that experience with you last week about the local yokel whose mother was related to my mother, I should have picked #1. Can’t get them all right. Maybe I’ll do better this week.
I like #3. It reminds me of seeing two police officers in Subway in a nearby city about 20 years and asking if they knew my nephew who was a police officer in that city. One of them said he did and advised me to driving safely. He said my nephew would arrest his own daddy if he caught him breaking a traffic law.
I love that picture. But even more, I love the times when I have been able to see sights like that. It really makes you aware of how amazing God truly is.
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I thought about that, Edward when you shared. 🙂 And we’ll see next week if it’s #3. I’m so glad you like the photo. There’s nothing like seeing the sun come over the horizon and the day I flew out, it was just a little cloudy, making for really good colors. Thanks so much for always stopping by.
I’m thinking #1
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We’ll see, Sally Jo. 😉 Thanks for dropping in!
Howdy. So glad your daughter is better. That must have been pretty scary. Think I’ll go with #4 for this guess. These are fun. Thanks fir doing them.
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Thank you, Toni. The doctor told her yesterday she was very lucky to be alive after all she’s been through. I’m thanking God she pulled through and is doing as well as she is. Thanks for stopping by! We’ll see next week if it’s #4.
4. Thanks for the chance.
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You’re welcome, Lynn. Thanks for stopping by and we’ll see next week if it’s #4.
That’s truly hilarious that the answer to last weeks was #1….like I had said, it reminds me when kids say “my daddy is bigger than yours”! But to say it to an officer is atrocious & will get you in lots of trouble, lol!
Unfortunately I’ve witnessed someone saying something similar to “You think you’re man enough? Well, you’re not. And your backup’s not so tough either. Bring it on…”, it did not go well for that person at all! It seems like nowadays there’s so little respect for our officers 🙁 For this week, I’m going to guess #4 about the Rottweiler. You’d have to be high out of your mind or drunk to say you’re not scared of a police dog….yikes! But again, all of these can be true because people say the dumbest things sometimes.
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People do say some really dumb things, don’t they, Trixi! We’ll see next week if it’s #4 next week! Thanks for stopping by!
Beautiful photo and verse! I will go with #1
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Thanks, Shelia! We’ll see next week if it’s #1. So glad you stopped by.
Beautiful picture and a fitting verse to go with it. I’m going to guess #3. Can’t believe people would have the nerve to say this stuff!
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Oh, Erika, yes they will say these things. lol. Most, probably under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Thanks for stopping by!
#3
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Hi Patricia! We’ll see next week if it’s #3. Thanks for stopping by.
#4 –
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Hi, MS Barb! Good to ‘see’ you here. And we’ll see next week if it’s #3!
I’m going to guess #3.
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Hey, Patricia! Miss ‘seeing’ you at Heartwarming! 🙂 We’ll see next week if you guessed correctly! So glad you stopped by.
Love the picture. I’ll go with #3 this time.
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Number 3 is getting a workout today, Paula. We’ll see next week if a lot of readers are correct. 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Love the scripture and photo, Pat!
#4
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Thanks, Caryl! I love that scripture too and thought it went well with the photo. We’ll see next week if it’s #4! Thanks for stopping by!
I saw number 3 even though I’m not good at guessing these things. I can’t believe that people say the “dumb” things!
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Hi Beverly! We’ll see if it’s #3 Tuesday. And it is hard to believe what dumb things people can say. lol Thanks for stopping by!