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  1. profit1

    profit1 Karting Silver Subscribed

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    “About 7 years of saving”

    Or

    “I dont know, my wife bought it for me” - she is the BEST
     
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  2. A348W

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    Never had that question. A few “how much” which if they appear genuine is “about 40 years of saving my pocket money”!
     
    A348W, Oct 28, 2021
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  3. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Haven't been asked that in a while. Usually I'm honest.. Doctor. And they're like... ohhhhh (as in "makes sense").
     
    vrsurgeon, Oct 28, 2021
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  4. paulchua

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    I get it all the time. I usually say I'm a salesman. When do they ask what? I say various items. If I could say I'm a janitor without lying, I would.
     
    paulchua, Oct 28, 2021
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  5. Turbopanzer

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    Brown bagging lunches, paper route and mowing lawns are also excellent choices! :p
     
    Turbopanzer, Oct 28, 2021
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  6. vandevanterSH

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    "How much did it cost and what do you do for a living?"
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    About 12 years ago, ~1:00AM, I-10 West Texas, heading West, pouring rain and a small town cop pulls me over on the Interstate for 5-10 over the limit. After looking at usual paper work he asked the above question and "Where are you going?" Totally weird!
     
    vandevanterSH, Oct 28, 2021
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  7. Shark01

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    I guess you can say you bought it using Acorn then....
     
    Shark01, Oct 28, 2021
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  8. BrettC

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    When asked how much, I usually reply about $50 a pound.
     
    BrettC, Oct 29, 2021
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    All this and you still haven't given us fancy coachwork that you said you would!
     
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  10. bball16

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    I always say “Work my ass off”
     
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  11. PeterS

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    Beautiful!
     
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  12. Newjoint

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    Steal exotic cars for a living. The car cost 5-10 years


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    Newjoint, Oct 29, 2021
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  13. Texas Forever

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    My first professional job out of college was with the IRS. I quickly learned answering this question was a major buzz killer. I started telling people I was an undertaker. Hmm... you look to be a size 10.
     
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  15. Fcar tech

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    I tell them I'm a Ferrari tech.
    They then assume I'm on a test drive.
     
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  16. Turbopanzer

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    If you don't have dirt under your fingernails, your cover is blown. Take it from a pro! ;)
     
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    I have been questioned on the clean hands. I tell them we are gloved up while at work..
    "Ahh.. yea...of course .." is the usual response.
     
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    As said by a couple of other folks: As little as possible.
     
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    Your answer doesn't matter. He's checking for attitude. As in 'just give me a reason son'. Just bite your tongue give him a straight no bs answer followed by 'Yes sirs' and 'No sirs'. :D
    Showing a cop respect (whether or not deserved) can be the difference between a warning and a ticket. (or worse) :eek:

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    BJK, Oct 31, 2021
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  20. hairdoc

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    underwater basket weaver or bouncy castle repairman
     
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  21. MerlinAZ

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    My son was washing his Huracan with a friend (he sold it, F8 incoming).
    Neighbors walking by asked him what he did.
    His friend without missing a beat with a straight face, said "Adult film."
    They sort of nodded and kept going.
    I would have loved to see that.
     
    MerlinAZ, Nov 1, 2021
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  22. Turbopanzer

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    Great minds think alike!
     
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  23. Zamboniman308

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    I work for the owner.
     
    Zamboniman308, Nov 1, 2021
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  24. Turbopanzer

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    Keeping secrets from Dad? :p
     
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  25. MerlinAZ

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    It's not true.
    As far as I know...
     
    MerlinAZ, Nov 1, 2021
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