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Joe List and Mark Normand's "Hot Cop" Traffic Stop Story

Tuesdays with Stories!July 19, 20256 min2,738 views
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The Traffic Stop

  • 🚗 Joe List recounts being pulled over in Gig Harbor, Washington, with his wife Sarah and another passenger, Erica.
  • 👮 The police officer, described as a "hot number," approached the car immediately, noting a cracked windshield.
  • 💡 Joe, a self-proclaimed rule-follower, offered to do the talking, mentioning he has a PBA card (Professional Bowlers Association).

The Speeding Ticket

  • 💨 Sarah was pulled over for driving 41 in a 25 mph zone, which Joe admits he frequently teases her about.
  • 🤷 Sarah's explanation for speeding was simply, "I have a lead foot," a response the officer found surprisingly honest and amusing.
  • 👶 The situation was further diffused when the baby, who was sleeping in the back, was mentioned as the reason for their aimless driving.

A Comedy of Errors and Honesty

  • 😂 The officer, seemingly amused by their candid and somewhat chaotic responses, let them go with a warning.
  • 👏 Joe and Mark Normand discuss how their honesty and quick-witted banter, even about sensitive topics like speeding and personal habits, diffused the tension.
  • 😅 The story highlights the unexpected outcomes that can arise from candid conversations, even with law enforcement.
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