I Fought the Law

Jesus broke the law. So did George Washington. You did, too, and we want to hear about it.

I Fought the Law
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That Old Car Smell

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One Friday, I was driving to my dad's down the highway, and near the tolls, traffic is completely stopped. For about 15 minutes, I sit there along with dozens of other motorists, not moving a foot. (Later I learned that this was due to an accident that had occurred probably 100 yards from where I was sitting.) During the time that I was sitting there, I could see into the rear window of the car in front of me. There appeared to be a man in the driver's seat who was extremely animated, pounding on the wheel with both fists. I knew there was a girl in the seat next to him because I had seen here get out and look around. So, when I saw the guy turn in her direction and strike at her with his fist, I became immediately worried, even scared. There were plenty of cops around the area directing traffic away from the scene, so when it became my turn to pull away, I rolled down my window to talk to the officer who was directing us. I told him what I think I had seen and in which car. His first response: "Your car smells like pot." The next thing I know, I'm sitting on the highway median as the cop check my car completely for pot, all the while hoping that my dad, who had given me the car after it had been his, had never toked up inside. (I never smoked.) Long story short, the cop has a quick chat with the couple in the car in front of me, and they end up driving off before I do.

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