How
R2-D2 Saved Me From A State Trooper
A True Story
Submitted by George Hill
3/17/99
Last sunday I was driving home rather briskly, exceeding the speed limit by generous
proportions, and as one would guess I was promptly pulled over by the state police. The
trooper noticed on the dash of my car a 6-inch R2-D2. First thing he said was
"I love that Droid!"
Knowing he was a fan, I pulled the best Obi-Wan impression I could muster, and said,
"He is for sale if you want him". The trooper looked puzzleed, but I
continued. "You don't need to see my identification..." The subtle hand
gesture was used as well, and I could tell he was getting the gist. "I can go
about my business..." The trooper broke loose with a wide, carnivorous grin,
and I knew I had him.
"Move along..." I said. The trooper aped the response "Move along, Move along", waving me to move along. Unsure if the gag had worked, I hesitated. The trooper at this point was deep in a belly laugh and urged me to get the hell back on the road and slow it down. As ordered, I moved along... Looking in the rear view, I saw him laying back on his hood laughing up into the evening sky.
Saved by the Force!
This was a true story, by the way... and it proves what Obi
Wan said about the force's influence on the minds of troopers.
(George Hill, Jedi Knight. Age 29. Married
to a lovely young dancer. 4 boys under the age of 6 And was only able to bestow one of
them with a Star Wars name. Works in computers now after spending time in Military (Light
Infantry), Law Enforcement and Fugitive Recovery. Has the day of the Episode One opening
off from work. (Cause the Bosses wouldn't dare say no.)