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hiromichi · Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 1380

I do not understand a last sentence, a critical part of the joke.

Rummaging through her attic one day, my friend Carol found an old shotgun. Unsure how to dispose of it, she called her parents.

"Take it to the police station," her mother suggested. My friend was about to hang up when her mom added....

"And, Carol?"

"Yes, mom?"

"Call them first and let them know you're coming."
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Kristea · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:59 pm Post subject:

Carol is told to call ahead to tell of the gun because if she doesn't it will look like she is attemping to "attack" the police. You wouldn't want to surprise the police with a gun.

Hope that helps - Kristi
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hiromichi · Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 1380

Kristi: I C. I feel ashamed of my lack of imagination. Thank U.
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Kristea · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:05 pm Post subject:

Don't! Humor is hard to get.

Very Happy

- Kristi
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hiromichi · Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 1380

Kristi: Thank you 4 ur comment.
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