Driving home one day, I was going about 20 over the speed limit.
Don't you just know that before long a police car was flashing red lights behind me.
I'd had a few drinks, so I figured I would just outrun him by flooring the gas pedal.
I hit 70, then 80, 90, 100 miles an hour.
When the speedometer passed 110 and I still hadn't shaken him off, I decided to give up and pull over.
The police officer got out of the cruiser and approached my car.
Leaning down, he said, "Listen mister, I've had a really lousy day and I just want to get home.
Give me a good enough excuse and I'll let you go."
Thinking quickly, I said, "Officer, two weeks ago my wife ran off with a police officer.
When I saw your cruiser following me, I thought you were that cop
and that you were trying to catch up with me to give her back!"
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