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Butt Bust


Article # : 15011 

Section : LIFE
Issue Date : 9 / 1988  767 Words
Author : Carl A. Peterson
Carl A. Peterson is news editor of the Daily Mining Gazette in Houghton, Michigan, and an award-wining columnist, feature writer, and photographer.

       Whoop-whoop-whoop-whoop-whoop!
       
        Screech!
       
        Slam!
       
        "What seems to be the trouble, officers? I know I wasn't speeding. Do I have a taillight out? Hey, what's with the guns?"
       
        "Outta the car, slime bucket. Slow and easy. Keep your hands where I can see 'em."
       
        "But--but officers--"
       
        " 'Butt' is the word, pal.
       
        "Frank, check his ashtray."
       
        "There's a butt in it all right, Joe. It's still smoldering."
       
        "OK, dog breath. Assume the position."
       
        "Position? What position?"
       
        "What's the matter, Mac? You don't watch TV? 'Miami Lice?' 'Hill Street Boogie?' Getcher palms on the roof of the car. Spread your legs.
       
        "Frisk him, Frank."
       
        "Well, looka here, Joe. A whole pack of poison ... (1961 of 3995 Characters)
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