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Originally Posted By: Mixologist
Originally Posted By: Bad_Robot
I don't give a flip what anybody thinks, believes, or assumes.


The point of your whole post is quite to the contrary.

Anyway, I'm done with this thread so we don't get in trouble with the mods...


I don't give a flip if people mistake my outfit for something that it's not. If my fellow forum members misunderstand me I do care. Clear now?

Sure, don't won't upset the mods in their uniforms.
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Originally Posted By: PandaBear
That happens to me once when i left a job interview in suit and went to Home Town Buffet (when they were still decent back in the days). A kid ran up to me and said "we are out of mac and cheese". I paused, almost said "and?", then I realize he though I was the manager on the floor.

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"and?" <---LOL you should have told him mac and cheese was an extra $5 payable to you.
 
Originally Posted By: Mixologist
I think there are a lot of people with this affliction and like you said it's just a self-esteem/confidence issue. I see a lot of these tools at the shooting range all geared up with vests, drop-legs and all that yet they all seem to ND (negligent discharge) their rifles and have an obvious non-military demeanor. It's pretty funny especially since I was in the military and people who don't know that about me would think I'm some sort of beach bum (flip-flops and plaid shorts)...


"It's pretty funny"

Ah, you derive pleasure from the foolishness of others! Not only that, but you have to parade around your military background in an effort boost your self-esteem, and to assert your expertise and authority. Well done, Mr. Kettle!
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Originally Posted By: Bad_Robot
Originally Posted By: andrewg
You say you are not deriving pleasure from it yet at the same time you find it hilarious (pleasure), useful (that can be pleasurable) and you love it (pure pleasure).
Once again....just my opinion.


You can't use semantics if you want to argue psychology. Define "pleasure" as pertaining to behavioral analysis and clinical psychology.

I don't need to 'define' my opinion based on any criteria parameters you have kindly 'provided'. As I stated, it was my opinion. Besides chief, it's obvious you had derived some enjoyment out of the reaction of your get-up....or what any reasonable person would call 'pleasure'. And in all honesty I actually thought that the part about the Mexicans running away was a bit funny.
Just trying to be honest here....that's all.
 
Originally Posted By: andrewg
Originally Posted By: Bad_Robot
Originally Posted By: andrewg
You say you are not deriving pleasure from it yet at the same time you find it hilarious (pleasure), useful (that can be pleasurable) and you love it (pure pleasure).
Once again....just my opinion.


You can't use semantics if you want to argue psychology. Define "pleasure" as pertaining to behavioral analysis and clinical psychology.

I don't need to 'define' my opinion based on any criteria parameters you have kindly 'provided'. As I stated, it was my opinion. Besides chief, it's obvious you had derived some enjoyment out of the reaction of your get-up....or what any reasonable person would call 'pleasure'. And in all honesty I actually thought that the part about the Mexicans running away was a bit funny.
Just trying to be honest here....that's all.


I put the part about the Mexican running off only in to see who'd step forward and confess deriving pleasure from that scenario.
 
Wow, I just read this thread and I can't believe the thinn skin so many people have .

As long as the guy doesn't try and actively impersonate an officer of the law there is no problem.

One thing I have noticed, (once a fully uniformed security guard) is that folks around me, when seeing what DOES look like a police officers uniform, is the wariness from some folks while most others had almost no reaction at all. You can bet that the ones that reacted with fear were most likely to be criminals of some stripe. The illegal aliens on the street outside of the establishment I worked for would instantly disappear when I was nearby. Yeah, I am sure they were citizens . LOL
 
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Originally Posted By: Bad_Robot
I put the part about the Mexican running off only in to see who'd step forward and confess deriving pleasure from that scenario.

Yep...I did....and so did you. But I admit it.....you didn't.
 
I believe Mixologist has it nailed. If I pain my car up like a police car but do not paint police on it I'm only waiting for the arrest warrent to appear.

But do as you wish, your lawyer expense. Not mine.


[I don't give a flip]

Sorta sayes it all, right there.
 
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This thread is funny.

I can't count how many times someone on here has posted how funny they think it is (and how enjoyable it is to them) when folks get out of their way as they drive their Crown Victoria down the interstate.

None of those people, to my recollection, has ever been accused of being on a power trip. And none of those threads, to my recollection, has ever turned into a lecture about how low the person's self-esteem or -confidence is.

C'mon people! This isn't that serious!
 
Is it too late for me to respond to his response to me? Jeez, this blew up more than I would have expected.

When I was in school, we were required to wear uniforms while out on the town as freshman. I became a freshman in the summer of 2001, and had my first outing in September...I felt awkward and embarrassed when people in the mall began clapping for me and my friends, assuming that we were fresh off a Naval vessel. It was too hard to explain to them the situation, so we thanked them and moved along. As soon as uniforms were no longer required, I wore nothing but civies out on the town. I don't like any undue attention.

Others, however, would indulge in the affection and some still would lie and make up stories to get girls and what not. The OP doesn't strike me as this kind of guy, honestly. His responses are well thought out and don't really show much defensiveness, which is pretty common in the tools that do this kind of thing for attention.

I jumped to conclusions when I first read the OP, assuming that he was "that guy," and he still may be, but the point is that I don't know him and, based on his responses here, I'm less inclined to think he is.

FWIW, for all of the gullible young ladies out there, USNR is US Navy Reserve, not US Navy Recon, which does sound a lot cooler. haha
 
I certaintly agree that trying to make a vehicle "look" similar to a law enforcement vehicle is not a good idea, but again as long as it doesn't say "police" or "sheriff" or related there is nothing saying you can't do this. Luckily in the USA we still have our liberty and God given rights to do pretty much as we please as long as we don't infringe on the rights of others.


FWIW every time I see a privately owner Panther on the road I instantly see those vehicles around it slow down and make sure it is not a police car.
 
Originally Posted By: jcwit
I believe Mixologist has it nailed. If I pain my car up like a police car but do not paint police on it I'm only waiting for the arrest warrent to appear.

But do as you wish, your lawyer expense. Not mine.


[I don't give a flip]

Sorta sayes it all, right there.


Where did I talk about painting a car like a police car? Where did I say I dress up like something I'm not? Please read again, and this time comprehend what I wrote.

You took the "I don't give a flip" out of context. I already explained to what my statement pertained.
 
Originally Posted By: sandy_d
I certaintly agree that trying to make a vehicle "look" similar to a law enforcement vehicle is not a good idea, but again as long as it doesn't say "police" or "sheriff" or related there is nothing saying you can't do this. Luckily in the USA we still have our liberty and God given rights to do pretty much as we please as long as we don't infringe on the rights of others.


Actually, the Geek Squad, a team of mobile computer specialist had to change the paint scheme of their fleet, of all cars they had chosen New Beetles! because the black and white with logos on the doors could have been mistake for a police car.
 
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
I can't count how many times someone on here has posted how funny they think it is (and how enjoyable it is to them) when folks get out of their way as they drive their Crown Victoria down the interstate.

None of those people, to my recollection, has ever been accused of being on a power trip. And none of those threads, to my recollection, has ever turned into a lecture about how low the person's self-esteem or -confidence is.

C'mon people! This isn't that serious!


Never mention the elephant in the room.
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I don't think the OP is out of line here, he was just pointing out a phenomenon that he noticed after putting on that particular hat. I think the important thing to look at is his intent, rather than his observations.
 
Originally Posted By: Bad_Robot
Originally Posted By: jcwit
I believe Mixologist has it nailed. If I pain my car up like a police car but do not paint police on it I'm only waiting for the arrest warrent to appear.

But do as you wish, your lawyer expense. Not mine.


[I don't give a flip]

Sorta sayes it all, right there.


Where did I talk about painting a car like a police car? Where did I say I dress up like something I'm not? Please read again, and this time comprehend what I wrote.

You took the "I don't give a flip" out of context. I already explained to what my statement pertained.


Regarding the police car, it was an analogy, kapish?

[. I don't give a flip what anybody thinks, believes, or assumes. Unless you are the kind of person who believes anybody who wears an orange shirt at The Home Depot is an employee, you shouldn't care either.]

Pretty much sayes it all! Happy now?
 
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I dont think there is anything wrong with what the OP chooses to wear, some of that type of gear is very good quality clothing. Most LEO that I know, myself included, will not wear clothing that identify themselves OR could mistakenly identify themselves as officers when off duty. IMO to do so is foolish with todays climate and attitude towards LEO by the general public. Its kinda like open carry, just because you can do it does not make it the most sound idea, tactically speaking.
 
Well after seeing the hat I would delete all those posts I made. But I do not know how. That sure is not anything I expected at all, nothing worse than the U.S. Army, and Veteran hats I wear.

Accept my apologies nothing at all what I thought you were doing.

Maybe its just getting to hot around here. But that should not be an excuse.
 
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