• cmbabul@lemmy.world
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      No you got it backwards, you look for a cop and then go the other way before they see you

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        Hence why I posted it as an answer to the inquiry “What survival myth is completely wrong and can get you killed?”

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          Sorry I was trying to make a “it’s not technically wrong” style joke because fundamentally you’d still be looking for a cop but since cops are not actually safe the second part is the wrong part

          Attempt was to add to your joke but didn’t land. Been a long few weeks

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      You’d never find one of you went looking over here, I’ve not seen a cop on foot or parked up in YEARS. Only ever see em driving somewhere. Strange.

      When I spent some time in the USA though it was creepy, they’d drive their cars around real slow, just watching you, and they’re everywhere. It felt weirdly oppressive/threatening to have them always around the next corner, always over your shoulder…watching o.O