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Opposite Effect

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Opposite Effect

Oct 21, 2009 | Posted by User Submission |

The other night my roommate and I were going to a club together. We had both never been to the place before and weren’t really familiar with the area so we were looking a little ‘distraught’. As we were passing a street corner we spotted a few police officers or security guard looking men. So, being 2 girls alone we decided to cross over to their side of the street. However, as we cross over we hear an onslaught of sexual remarks. “Hey baby where are you going tonight? You sure look sexy in that skirt!” We didn’t really think much of it — beyond the fact that it was annoying — until we realized who it was who was saying these things. It was none other than those officers/ security guards we were going towards! We both walked past them as quickly as possible. It was one of the most ironic situations!

Submitted by Anonymous on 10/20/2009

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