“I don’t always violate the HOV lane law … but when I do, I get a $124 ticket.”

[Arthur Wellesley]

I don't always share every news story I read, but when I do, they are insanely epic like this one. Enjoy.

http://q13fox.com/2015/03/24/cardboard-most-interesting-man-in-world-fails-as-carpool-lane-ruse/
"FIFE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington State Patrol trooper says it’s by far the best carpool scam he’s seen, but it didn’t work.

A motorcycle trooper parked along Interstate 5 near Tacoma on Monday afternoon spotted a driver and a rather unusual “passenger” pass by him in the carpool lane.

When the trooper stopped the car, he discovered the “passenger” was a cardboard cutout of the actor who portrays “The Most Interesting Man in the World” in Dos Equis beer ads.

The driver’s response?

“He’s my best friend.”

The Most Interesting Man was not confiscated, but the driver was told not to use him again.

Channeling the cardboard cutout, the State Patrol tweeted: “I don’t always violate the HOV lane law … but when I do, I get a $124 ticket.”

 

[MinnieM123]

Funny, this type of stunt has been pulled a number of times in the past (various states), believe it or not. Some people have used those inflatable mannequins and sat them in the passenger seat!

 

[NYwdwfan]

It happens here ALL the time - but not with such a recognizable figure. And clearly this guy is off the wall claiming the cardboard cutout is his best friend.

Last month some guy made the frame of a person with wood - like a 3D stick figure - and they caught him because the shape was just "not human".

 

[TomHendricks]

I once got pulled over in HOV lane on the Long Island Express way. It was myself and my two children in the car, the officer couldn't see the kids so he thought I was all alone. He walked up and saw the kids and said that I could go.

 

[NYwdwfan]

I once got pulled over in HOV lane on the Long Island Express way. It was myself and my two children in the car, the officer couldn't see the kids so he thought I was all alone. He walked up and saw the kids and said that I could go.

I've had friends that has happened to as well.

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

And clearly this guy is off the wall claiming the cardboard cutout is his best friend.

He's The Most Interesting Man In The World. He's the best friend to all of us.

 

[epcotisbest]

He once parallel parked a train.

 

[Nemo14]

I just take a few of these guys with me...

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

I just take a few of these guys with me...

Which begs the question: Which cardboard cutout celebrity would YOU pick to be your "passenger" in a car if you were to pull the same stunt as the driver in the news story? Not recommending that you actually do it, but hypothetically, who would it be?

Mine is Meg Crofton. At least when the officer walks up to my window, I'd have someone to blame for my actions.

 

[Nemo14]

I'd have to go with this recent picture of myself:

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

I'd have to go with this recent picture of myself:

But there are no Frozen dolls in this picture. Dare I call shenanigans on this?

 

[Nemo14]

But there are no Frozen dolls in this picture. Dare I call shenanigans on this?

Be careful there my dear... I know where I can find a few pictures involving Frozen dolls....

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

Be careful there my dear... I know where I can find a few pictures involving Frozen dolls....

Did I mention you look absolutely stunning in that picture you just posted above?

 

[Nemo14]

Thanks - I wore my best pearls that day.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I'd have to go with this recent picture of myself:

Did I mention you look absolutely stunning in that picture you just posted above?

Thanks - I wore my best pearls that day.

Looks good, but, whatever that is over your head really needs to be ironed.

 

[NYwdwfan]

I would take a cardboard cutout of Gary Busey - because honestly - if you were a cop - would YOU take a chance on pulling that car over - just in case it was REALLY Gary Busey?!

 

[acishere]

I would take a cardboard cutout of Gary Busey - because honestly - if you were a cop - would YOU take a chance on pulling that car over - just in case it was REALLY Gary Busey?!

Aren't you worried the cop might mistake Busey for a rabid animal and open fire on your car?

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

Aren't you worried the cop might mistake Busey for a rabid animal and open fire on your car?

She could have a sign on her back window stating: WARNING! Gary Busey (his likeness, at least) Is Present In This Vehicle.

Unfortunately though, this would also completely destroy her subtleness of using a cutout to begin with. I suppose it's safer for everybody to go back to that old simple rule:

"Sometimes it's better just to not include Gary Busey at all." -Hollywood