
I hope to live a long and multiple award-winning life, but in the event of my untimely death my last thoughts will be on the police officers rifling through my pockets as they investigate the crime. In addition to my wallet and house keys they will find:
1. An elaborate treasure map leading to the police chief’s garden.
2. A note of warning that starts:
“Dear Sergeant Smith, you are in grave danger! Trust no one!“
I know the chances aren’t good that a Sergeant Smith will be the first one to check my pockets, but if he does, wow!
3. Slip of paper titled:
Things to do: buy a torso-shaped, waterproof bag.
4. A child’s drawing of a car with the police chief’s license plate number driving off a cliff in a ball of flames.
5. Small gift box addressed to Mom with note:
“Avoid going downtown next Tuesday at 11:25AM. Ka-boom!“
Inside the gift box: earplugs.
6. Artwork from the police chief’s son taken from the trash outside his home. A note on the back reads:
“I thought you might be interested to see the progress our son is making. He looks just like you. Nobody suspects my husband isn’t his real father.”
7. Letter to congressman imploring him to sponsor legislation reducing hitchhiker murder statute of limitations from thirty years down to six days ago at 2:14AM.
8. A life insurance policy taken out on me with the police chief as the beneficiary.
9. A list with the names of all my enemies in a notebook entitled:
“Cohorts in Crime”
10. Inside the Cohorts in Crime book, a note is written next to a high school bully’s name:
“Not worried about him turning me in because he always boasts how weak the police are and how they’re not tough enough to make him talk, even with rigorous and prolonged punching of his crotch.”
A note of warning if you are considering carrying similar items in your pockets: if the police are rifling through your pockets for any other reason than your death, you are in big, big trouble.
omawarisan
April 7, 2011
Rigorous crotch punching might be better than whatever is about to happen with the night stick in that photo. Awkward choice of grip? I think so.
amberrleiigh
April 8, 2011
Lol this made my night! 🙂
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
If it made your night, try it again in the morning. You may like it even better!
carldagostino
April 7, 2011
ID card from CDC re quarantine anyone that has touched you or personal items immediately.
lifeintheboomerlane
April 7, 2011
So clever it makes me spew my coffee.
Lisa
April 7, 2011
Sick and twisted. I love it. Thanks for visiting my blog today. I’ll be back. 🙂
Girly
April 7, 2011
#7 – you are so bad!
misswhiplash
April 7, 2011
you really are naughty! have you got something against the police?
The Good Greatsby
April 7, 2011
I have nothing against the police. I just want to believe my death will result in a lot of confusion and memorable stories.
thoughtsappear
April 7, 2011
Sorry for the short comment, but I need to draw a treasure map ASAP!
leafprobably
July 18, 2011
I’ve already drawn mine… It leads to the new block of apartments that they just poured cement for last week.
Amy
April 7, 2011
I’m gonna have to get bigger pockets!
Amy
April 7, 2011
And congrats on being Freshly Pressed!!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. I’ve always hoped success would change me and this is my opportunity to find out.
The Simple Life of a Country Man's Wife
April 7, 2011
Well you sure don’t plan to go down easily, do you? 🙂
36x37
April 7, 2011
Thanks for a good laugh over coffee this morning. What a funny, funny post. Plus, I can’t stop giggling at Omawarisan’s comment.
The funny thing is, I think about this very topic each time I rummage through my purse in search of my keys. In the event of my untimely demise, the police will find these items in my pocketbook: 7 ballpoint pens; 5 tubes of lipstick; 2 sets of earphones; a plastic fork (in case there’s ever cake); lego mini-figures with various missing limbs; the largest pair of silver hoop earrings imaginable; tiny boxes of crayons and matchbox cars; and an unreasonable amount of peppermint candy stolen by the fistful while exiting certain chain restaurants. I just hope they’ll conclude “Mom” and not “Serial killer.”
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
You’re probably worried what your kids will think after you’re gone if you fill your purse full of suspicious items, but I’ve already explained my plan to my wife and kids and I have their full support.
Mikalee Byerman
April 7, 2011
And I thought I was odd because I routinely have a frisbee, a Barbie head and a spork in my purse…
😉
What you’ve outlined above is a good plan; in case you die of foul play, I think your case would get extra attention!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I want people to keep talking about me after I’m gone.
Kaber Vasuki
April 7, 2011
I laughed so hard that I had to cry. I’m making my self a map and a note too.
Rufus' Food and Spirit Guide
April 7, 2011
Hmm, must get hands on treasure map… Great post!
wadingacross
April 7, 2011
Don’t forget a pair of clean underwear – or at least a note saying not to forget to change your underwear!!! Remember that old bit?
“Mrs. Smith, your child was in a serious accident today.”
“Was he/she wearing clean underwear?”
!!!!
thelifeofjamie
April 7, 2011
Totally not where I thought you were going to go with that. Loved it!
abby
April 7, 2011
you should carry something like a feminine hygiene product too. if you want confusion.
mountainbaby
April 7, 2011
Definitely going the route of the treasure map. Priceless.
Kathryn McCullough
April 7, 2011
What a hoot! Good God, this is brilliant!
Congrats on being freshly pressed. Hang on for the ride–(hope the all comments don’t kill you!)
Kathy
Margarita
April 7, 2011
Your post is so funny! I will have to make a list of my own things-to-carry myself. 😛
leadinglight
April 7, 2011
Well, you’d make the headlines for sure.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I sure hope so. My kids have always been ashamed by my lack of fame.
Walter
April 7, 2011
What, no chloroform?
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I carried a bottle of chloroform around for a couple weeks, but it was too bulky and I eventually gave it up.
madtante
April 7, 2011
I like the “trust no one” but they prolly get that all the time since X-Files.
Ironic Mom
April 7, 2011
You crack me up. And FP’d to boot? I suspect all of your posts could be FP’d.
Every time I switch to a radio station I think is vaguely uncool while driving my car, I think, “Now I’ll likely get into a fatal accident and people will think this was what I listened to all the time.” Because I’m that vain.
But I’m going to start stuffing my Loser Cruiser with other things. Like treasure maps. Maybe a Blogger Hit List or two. And a Search Bomb plot, definitely.
Leanne
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Every Monday evening when I re-create the Tom Cruise dance scene from Risky Business, I think: What if I slip and break my neck doing this?
I make sure to wear clean underwear just in case.
ajg
April 8, 2011
when i first read this i thought you said, “wipe clean my underwear”. that’s much funnier. can you change it?
cait4peace
April 7, 2011
hands down #6 is by far my favorite. Thanks for the perfect morning read!
Adsimons
April 7, 2011
What, no get out of jail free card?
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I honestly did have a get out of jail free card in my wallet for a long time. I thought it would help me get out of a ticket some day, but unfortunately, I never even got pulled over.
Hippie Cahier
April 7, 2011
About a year ago I removed my writing notebook from my car when I realized that some of my writing topic ideas were a little disturbing. Maybe I should rethink that. #10 is my favorite.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
My house is littered with scraps of paper featuring my odd ideas; I’m sure more than a few would sound incriminating without my explanation.
Cordelia
April 7, 2011
Fantastic! This gave me a much-needed laugh this morning. Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. Hope you’ll come back.
Margie
April 7, 2011
I have lint and a kleenex in my pocket. I’m going to have to rethink my Untimely Exit Strategy, I guess.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Hmm…not sure what the police will gather from lint and a kleenex.
ron abbass
April 7, 2011
A creative and unique piece of writing. I laughed when I read “take an insurance policy out on yourself with the chief of police as your beneficiary” LOL 🙂
kamau13
April 7, 2011
I’ll have a note written ‘Project Mayhem.’ and a plan of the city marking all the banks in red.
The Good Greatsby
April 11, 2011
At least you have a plan. If the police don’t find it first, you can pull it out of your pocket when trying to meet girls and can prove you have ambition.
JW
April 7, 2011
You had me with the Adam-12 picture…yeah, I’m old…
The Good Greatsby
April 11, 2011
I was hoping the picture would reel in the ‘old’ demographic, so I’m glad it hooked you.
Jillian Harvie
April 7, 2011
Hahahaha, I love it!
infinite monkey theorem
April 7, 2011
No one intentionally manufactures a torso shaped, waterproof bag…or do they…lol
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I always measure suitcase sizes in terms of torsos, but the salespeople are never helpful.
girlonthecontrary
April 7, 2011
As usual- absolute brilliance. Very funny stuff. But say, what did the police chief ever do to you? We all know it’s the sheriff that has it in for you. Also, I heard the Mayor might be involved. Tell no one I shared this information with you.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I appreciate the heads up, but you’ve placed yourself in grave danger! Trust no one!
misfit120
April 7, 2011
My note would say: “Gznork….quick, beam me up to the mothership.”
1candle1self
April 7, 2011
BWAHAHAHA
i especially like “Dear Sergeant Smith…trust no-one…but imagine if he were first” — i probably watch too many action/suspense/conspiracy movies because that would make me SO paranoid if i were sgt.smith … i started thinking early on along the lines of final warning, too true, too funny.
to borrow from lifeintheboomerlane … thanx for making me spew my morning coffee
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I like to think of Sergeant Smith looking over his shoulder after he reads the note.
Tannis
April 7, 2011
I love you.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thank you. This is moving so fast. Let’s take it slow and get to know each other first.
Staff Contributor
April 7, 2011
An evil mind is such a great comfort!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I consider myself a good guy, why do I have so many ideas for making trouble?
paulbeforeswine
April 7, 2011
Congrats on becoming Freshly Pressed. Love your stuff — definitely subscription worthy!
By the way, will you be carrying all these things in a back-pack or man-purse?
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I had custom twenty pocket pants made.
dailydose101
April 7, 2011
hahahaa that is too funny….I don’t know how some people come up with this stuff.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. Hope you come back soon.
Emily Jane
April 7, 2011
Amazing. This totally brightened my day 🙂
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.
Bill
April 7, 2011
Congrats on FP’d. Love it, absolute genius!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. I hope you’ll come back and call other posts ‘absolute genius’.
Sandi Ormsby
April 7, 2011
Adam 12 was it? Or Adam Adam? Gosh, my mom always had that show on and we had a crush on Adam…well, the guy on the right. I wonder if that’s from where TJ Hooker spawned.
Sandi
http://www.ahhsome.wordpress.com
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
It was Adam 12, but I would definitely watch a show called Adam Adam, no matter what the plot.
spilledinkguy
April 7, 2011
Hahaha…
now I’m ALMOST alarmed enough to hide my plastic Jr. G man badge…
🙂
elysianhunter
April 7, 2011
You just reminded me to get the old man’s distressed whitey tighties (that have been relegated to the rag pile- I believe in recycling, and they are nice for wiping bird shit off the car) out of the trunk, lest I be in a fatal accident and someone confuse me for a very dirty cross-dresser.
I also feel sorry for whoever would have to go through all the junk and detritus in my purse- let’s see- Hello Kitty bandaids (so I can have some bandaids the old man won’t dare to use up,) dental floss (nothing like flossing on the fly to prevent gum disease,) and that old lady medical supply catalog with the impressive “over 18” section in it. Who says old cougars are no fun?
Oh, even though my driver’s license is marked “Organ Donor,” and any interested party is welcome to my carcass as long as it’s dead, I highly doubt I have anything usable left. 🙂
Congrats on FP! Too funny!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
All those items in your purse tell a story about you. I like to think of the police sorting through seemingly innocent items and laboring to find a nefarious connection.
Chris Dodds
April 7, 2011
A Cthulu figurine with GPS coordinates for some random location in the south Pacific etched into the bottom would be a good addition.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Great idea. I’ll have to add another pocket to make room.
Ahmnodt Heare
April 7, 2011
I couldn’t find where my police chief lives, but I found a nice plot of land behind the police station. Is that a good substitute?
Kayoh
April 7, 2011
This is hilarious! Great post 😀
Kayoh
http://www.tronah.wordpress.com
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. Hope you come back and compliment me again.
donotmarryanalien
April 7, 2011
#6 might get unrecognized – not every daddy memorizes their kids’ masterpieces,I think you should include the kid’s photo.
If you are gutsy (or stupid) enough to carry #5 in your pocket…well, tear the tubes and unplug yourself to make sure you are really dead.
Congratulations on being freshly pressed!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
It’s true he may not remember the artwork, especially if it was a level of quality that deemed it worthy for the trash.
ramseur
April 7, 2011
It’s nice to know that when I sit down to get to work there’s always something hilarious to get me sidetracked for the rest of the day. “To the police chief!” TYW 423
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
How did you know my police chief’s license plate number? Hmm…suspicious.
wildcatford
April 7, 2011
I love it. especially the elaborate treasure map
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
When they discover the treasure map was a hoax, I hope they’ll take time to appreciate the high quality of the treasure map I created.
lifenbits
April 7, 2011
It is shame you wrote about it, now they wont worry as much when they investigate your blog after your death!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
It’s true I never considered they’d look at my blog. My plan is falling apart.
chandler
March 8, 2013
they just did
Wesley
April 7, 2011
What about a few dollar notes and a fake 100 too?
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I did consider some counterfeit bills with a picture of the police chief instead of Benjamin Franklin.
Carrie
April 7, 2011
So funny! Where’d you get the great photos?
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
These are from the TV show Adam-12.
dweebcentric
April 8, 2011
this reads like a donald westlake novel. well, the funny ones, anyways.
tenna55
April 8, 2011
HAHAHA I love it!! That is super awesome!
JennyExiled
April 8, 2011
I feel sorry for the person who needs to sort through my stuff after my death. Not sorry enough to do anything about it, of course. But still sorry.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’m with you. Slightly embarrassed for what they might find, but not embarrassed enough to do anything about it.
Lenore Diane
April 8, 2011
I copied your notes, drawings and items verbatim, wanting to the very same thing you do/did. Thankfully, I read the warning at the end of the post and took the items out of my purse (the ear plugs didn’t fit in my pockets). I’m guessing Mr. Adam-12 would not have been humored when he pulled me over for running through a red-light, had he found the list.
Thank you so much for the word of warning. That was a close one.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Yes, it’s a big risk to take in the name of being famous after death.
ryekatcher
April 8, 2011
LOL “I thought you might be interested to see the progress our son is making. He looks just like you. Nobody suspects my husband isn’t his real father.” Awesome. And you should definitely add a tampon. Or a used condom in a small baggie labeled: suspect.
Congrats on freshly pressed. A fun read.
ryoko861
April 8, 2011
OMG, this is hilarious! I love the way you think!!
I can see my son doing something like this. He’s always thinking of ways to baffle the cops if and when they pull him over.
elisajoy
April 8, 2011
Brilliant!
I Made You A Mixtape
April 8, 2011
LMAO!! What an elaborate rouse… well, one is allowed…. being dead and all…. ;o)
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
If they discover it’s all a hoax, I hope they’ll appreciate all the work I put in to give them a memorable story.
bornagainbrazilian
April 8, 2011
These are hilarious. However, what if, due to a series of random events, the police simply pick you up for being suspected of a crime. You might have a lot of explaining to do…
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
You’re right. I did include a warning at the bottom that this ruse could mean big trouble if the police empty your pockets while you’re still alive.
Love in the A
April 8, 2011
OMG!!!!!!! I don’t know what type of person it takes to think of something like this, but I love you and your personality. Made my work day so much better.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. Your compliments have made my day so much better. Please come back often and give me more compliments.
Moona
April 8, 2011
Haha, hilarious! Good job 🙂
I want to start carrying some of those random items in my purse now. Hmm…
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I hope you won’t live to regret it.
All County Insurance - Brea, California
April 8, 2011
Let the confusion begin! Nice, creative post !
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. I live to confuse.
Shanan
April 8, 2011
Love it!! LOL
Simone Benedict
April 8, 2011
Thanks for the ideas. Since I know my cell phone will be checked first thing, I gave all my contacts famous movie star names. On the “In Case of Emergency” contact, I programmed in our local mortician’s phone number. Great post! Congrats!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Ha! That’s an idea worthy of stealing.
lovelyshadesofnostalgia
April 8, 2011
Ha! Thanks for the laugh. I must subscribe, and now will expect a good laugh and to be entertained by you on a regular basis.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I will suspend all ties to family and friends and dedicate myself solely to your entertainment.
sportsjim81
April 8, 2011
That was great! I think I’ve seen your stuff before from another blogger’s comments, but now I’ll definitely be sure to come back.
archiehopeful
April 8, 2011
This is outstanding!
lifeintheboomerlane
April 8, 2011
HURRAY FOR YOU!!! I am jumping up and down. This post SO deserves the Freshly Pressed honor!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. I’m looking forward to success and recognition changing me.
Carla
April 8, 2011
My favorite thing to blurt out when I’m pulled over by the law for a moving violation:
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
The perfect excuse.
MCG ESQ
April 8, 2011
Lol, too funny. You must have really big pockets though!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I had them custom made.
Real Fit Mom
April 8, 2011
Hilarious! And way too funny not to share. Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. I guarantee every post will be this funny or your money back!
James Lee
April 8, 2011
Well, I can tell you from personal experience this: having a little black book in your pocket with names and VINs (vehicle identification numbers) will definitely merit questions.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Interesting. Sounds like you have a story to tell.
Lori
April 8, 2011
Congrats Paul!!! Great sick & twisted post…love it!!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Your support gave me the strength to become the major, major, major success I am today.
bridgesburning
April 8, 2011
Congrats on Freshly Pressed! This stuff is too good to have kept hidden til the moment of demise. Good thing you posted it or else we would have had to arrange an untimely event…
Chris
japecake
April 8, 2011
Very nice. Congrats.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I couldn’t have done it without the burning desire to write funnier stuff than you.
Dr. Who
April 8, 2011
That’s so funny; Another suggestion is to have a burn bag with random stuff in it with the instructions of upon my death burn this bag do not look inside the bag etc.
Everything has to come to an end otherwise nothing would get stopped!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Good suggestion. My burn bag will only contain a note that reads: I thought I told you not to look inside this bag.
Coco's Vanity Cards
April 8, 2011
Hilarious!
jadecobain
April 8, 2011
Great blog. Thanks for making me laugh this morning .
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thanks. Please stop by every morning.
And every afternoon.
Also evenings.
osmiumantidote
April 8, 2011
I love this idea. The police in my tiny town could really use the stimulation. You have me plotting what I might place in my glove compartment – I rarely keep things in my pockets.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Glove compartment, eh? I could fit all kinds of stuff in there that wouldn’t fit in my pockets.
Ava Aston's Muckery
April 8, 2011
I laughed. I cried. I checked my pockets.
Blessings,
Ava
xox
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
If I can get even one person to become hyper-sensitive about what they put in their pockets for the rest of their life, I’ll consider this post a success.
tinkerbelle86
April 8, 2011
hahaha you make me laugh so much. this is brilliant!! 🙂
zooey1692
April 8, 2011
Great post! Hilarious.
rtcrita
April 8, 2011
Wow… I usually just have a menthos or used tissue.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
You’re going to have to do better than that if you’re hoping your death will make the front page.
Girly
April 8, 2011
What?? You’ve been Freshly Pressed?? I bet there’ll be NO living with you now!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I laughed when I read your comment. I called out to my wife so I could share it with her, but the house was empty.
Ron Scubadiver
April 8, 2011
Funny, but the way things are today, you might get in trouble if you got stopped with that stuff.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’m pretty sure you’re right.
Olivia K
April 8, 2011
Glad to see you finally got Freshly Pressed.
In order to confuse paramedics in the event of a car accident, I carry my underwear in my pocket ;).
Again, congrats. Well deserved.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I like to think of the paramedics discussing how the impact of the accident could have knocked your underwear into your pocket.
Jennifer Avventura
April 8, 2011
Haha. Great post. Poor Srgt. Smith.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I refuse to feel guilty. For all I know, Sergeant Smith really is surrounded by untrustworthy characters and my warning could be doing him a great service.
Todd Pack
April 8, 2011
Brilliant list, and kudos for using a picture of “Adam-12” and congrats on being Freshley Pressed!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I like to imagine the Adam-12 cops stroking their chins as they investigate the crime scene and discuss theories as to how all the evidence in my pockets could fit together.
fotografia ślubna
April 8, 2011
hehe wery funny
pegoleg
April 8, 2011
I’m eagerly awaiting your next post, wherein you reveal the reason for your deep animosity towards the chief of police is:
1) you were passed over for a promotion, Officer Greatsby
2) he’s your father, Chief Jr.
3) Mom always liked him better, Bro.
ps This was uber-giggle-worthy. Congrats on the FP!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I have my reasons for wanting revenge. Let’s just say the No Parking zones in my town are not as clearly marked as I think they should be.
japecake
April 8, 2011
No mention of the state of your underwear? What are you trying to hide?
marryin'thelibrarian
April 8, 2011
My guess is the undies were freshly pressed.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
The message I want to leave behind through my underwear is an entirely different post.
pltprincess
April 8, 2011
LOL. Love the way your minds works!
educlaytion
April 8, 2011
Brilliant post and so FP-worthy. I am trying to read this at work and not crack up! Failed that mission. I love the treasure map.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I hope the police chief won’t stay angry and will eventually appreciate how hard I worked on that map. He can re-use it later to give people directions to a garden party.
Peter
April 8, 2011
Great post, I especially love #6. That one has potential applications well-beyond the local constabulary…
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I have other people I would like to trick besides the police, but I can’t figure out a way to make them check my pockets.
planejaner
April 8, 2011
chuckled the whole way through…
thanks for the laugh, and congrats on being Freshly Pressed.
Now I must go out and buy meat underpants, just in case.
blessings and best–
jane
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Meat underpants? I’d love to hear the police debate the meaning of those.
Julie
April 8, 2011
Here via Freshly Pressed — congratulations on being featured! — and what a terrific find. I’m happy to spend Thursday afternoon laughing at a stranger’s pockets.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
You might also like my blog on Friday afternoons.
Also all day Saturdays.
Sundays I’m not so sure.
Mondays through Wednesdays might also be worth your time.
zenmamajo
April 8, 2011
i’m just wondering what your mother things of #5 haha
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
She’s flattered to be the first one I warned.
Nissi Mutale
April 8, 2011
This is so funny! You are a legend.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’ve been calling myself a legend for years and it’s refreshing to finally hear somebody else say it.
katblogger
April 8, 2011
Pretty hilarious. The people I know are all about avoiding the police – a friend of mine faked an asthma attack to get out of a speeding ticket. But I think she’d be equally likely to try this out. I should send her a link.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I agree. You should send her a link.
Erika;Deg
April 8, 2011
I like the last little blurb t the end, it really ties the whole post to an end. Awesome! I laughed out loud haha.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I felt I had to add a disclaimer at the end so nobody could blame me later.
agirlajeepandahouse
April 8, 2011
Love it! Thank you for the laugh on this Thursday! 🙂 And I love the CDC ID card comment above… that one would be great to have. 🙂
Renee Davies
April 8, 2011
The Good Greatsby on the front page! Your witty posts deserve the press. I hope your demise is not untimely and not a crime scene.
sowen7276
April 8, 2011
Too funny. Is it bad to say that I look forward to reading about this one in the paper???
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I couldn’t think of another way to guarantee my death would make the front page.
Jessica Gray
April 8, 2011
Just reading the title of this post cracked me up. Way to go!
Redhead
April 8, 2011
hilarious! and thank you, this has really made my afternoon!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Try re-reading it multiple times each day and see if it makes your morning and evening as well.
officeoddities
April 8, 2011
Just when I was beginning to doubt FP! The title by itself had me laughing for ages. Until it got me a bit worried. I will be cleaning out my bag tonight :p
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
So many people are responding that they’ll be more cautious about what they carry around. It seems my advice is having the opposite effect I intended.
officeoddities
April 8, 2011
Haha.. if the intended effect was big laughs and making me feel totally unfunny, then I think you’re doing alright
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
That was my intended effect…minus making you feel totally unfunny.
johnmcgeeblog
April 8, 2011
A couple more things to add to the conundrum you will create: a slip of paper with a foreign bank account on it, preferably Swiss or Caribbean. A list that starts with “500 gal diesel fuel, 200 bags fertilizer”, and then the bottom torn off of it. And an empty .50 caliber shell case.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I tried to add a shell case, but I couldn’t find a way to get any of my enemies’ fingerprints on it.
Connie T
April 8, 2011
You must have really BIG pockets to hold all of that.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’ve given up on pants. I actually just wear one giant pocket.
jxx26
April 8, 2011
Im so going to do this.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Good luck. I look forward to reading about your death in the paper.
Hudson Ensz
April 8, 2011
Wow, you just made my day! A million thanks! Love no. 9! ROFL
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Any damage to my reputation is worth it if it means all my enemies will get what’s coming to them.
The Master of the Extraordinary
April 8, 2011
Do you have to be actually dead or does playing possum count? They always picked me to play dying Roman soldier #2 in our school plays.
-Carlos de la Gringa, http://talesofextraordinarysanity.wordpress.com/
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
If you’re only playing possum, eventually you’re going to be in a lot of trouble.
mindslam
April 8, 2011
That was great…what a story (or list) to think of!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
This is the kind of stuff I was thinking about when my teachers asked why I never paid attention.
Sister Earth Organics
April 8, 2011
This is great Greatsby…er…good Good….or….anyway, I hope your death isn’t untimely, but if it is, it would be a real shame if you died in a fire……
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I agree. It would be a shame if I died in a fire.
bevysthots
April 8, 2011
I LOVES the police 😉
altocleff
April 8, 2011
Funny (although a little odd), I’m glad you’re on Fresh Pressed.
My Camera, My Friend
April 8, 2011
Love this post, it is so funny.
Invisible Mikey
April 8, 2011
Very clever. A practical joke (idea) worthy of H. Allen Smith. I bow to your skill ===bows===.
Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos
April 8, 2011
Nice. I love it.
#4 is my favorite.
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed. I swear, they surf Clay’s blog during MMM for people to FP..
ravenwoods4
April 8, 2011
This is hysterical, but I would love to know if there would be any additional items in the trunk of your car, lol. Just in case they have to search that as well.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
If the police hadn’t already impounded my car I might try and think of something.
thelamest(dot)com
April 8, 2011
I have a #11. A copy of how to eat the souls of police officers from the after life.
silvererieann
April 8, 2011
You rock. This list belongs on a snarky top ten internet list.
George
April 8, 2011
I love it!
rachaelturner
April 8, 2011
Hilarious! Well done on being Freshly Pressed. Comedy Gold, now please excuse me while I rifle through the rubbish….
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Don’t limit yourself to children’s artwork. You may find some other useful items in there.
shreejacob
April 8, 2011
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed! 🙂 I can just imagine if some of those things were found in my purse…all incriminating evidence would have been burned before anyone got close to it OR kept by said police officer to earn extra pocket money from the Chief!
Of course, the Chief ‘s name would be longer and therefore more tiring to write out in full…or maybe I might just have a generic name there like Mohammad or something! he whole police force would be wondering which of them those notes belonged to! Ah! The confusion!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I imagine the chief and the other officers arguing about who would take the blame.
Carnitas Fever
April 8, 2011
I am all about the most confusion with ease. If it doesn’t hurt someone, it is funny.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
My thoughts exactly.
Freddy Gtz
April 8, 2011
Ha ha ha, Love it. I got my own version, but in Mexico.
recessiondodgetovictory
April 8, 2011
You have big pockets!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I get that a lot.
Spectra
April 8, 2011
Thank you for giving me a purpose. My days were long and uninspired, my nights uneventful… now I have a truly dastardly project to work on. I also want to implicate our newly contracted Police Chief in something sordid, as they barely show up for calls. And when they do, it’s a half hour past the crime. Including a recent murder. It takes your guys 26 minutes to show up for our towns only murder? You suck it big time, buddy. Maybe I should start following him around, just to get the goods on ‘im.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Please don’t cite me as a source of inspiration when you’re interrogated.
Mee
April 8, 2011
Hahahahaha! Hilarious!!
sketchjay
April 8, 2011
Very funny- crickets
ALIVEalways
April 8, 2011
How about I keep a piece of paper with me, written on it “Wfh Crmg Eucdrvzb” >:)
I trust the police to figure out the rest.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I like the way you think.
sedchaney
April 8, 2011
I wouldn’t put that on my to do list but good post
louisesmithers
April 8, 2011
What a great idea, way to go out with a bang!
makingup3000
April 8, 2011
#1 and #6 too funny. You need some big pockets!!!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’m up to the task.
Deep Hill Fine Art Media
April 8, 2011
Hilarious! Thanks for the laugh.
J Roycroft
April 8, 2011
I have in my cell phone the number for the White House. It’s listed as an emergency contact number. You and I have a similar sense of humor.
Congrats on FP
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I will pay you the sincerest compliment by stealing your idea. If we know any of the same people, I will give you credit.
jomz
April 8, 2011
Wow, this is amusing! I does not show that you have a grudge with the police chief at all, eh?
Interesting stuff… XD
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I don’t take parking tickets lightly.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’m more interested in whether the police chief will have a grudge against me after he reads this.
xeriouslywtf
April 8, 2011
Where does one find a a torso-shaped, waterproof bag? That could come in handy.
So, so funny.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Whenever I buy a bag or a box or a suitcase and I’m talking to the salesperson, I describe all the sizes in terms of body parts. “I’m looking for a box about the size of a head. I need a bag about the size of a torso.”
xeriouslywtf
April 13, 2011
I feel that a bowling ball bag is perfect for housing a normal sized head, just an alternative to the box.
The Good Greatsby
April 13, 2011
You’re absolutely right. And a bag is certainly easier to carry while running.
thefailedphilosopher
April 8, 2011
All they would find is my pocket sized copy of The Anarchist Cookbook.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I guess that’s enough to get the police started.
Nikole
April 8, 2011
Wow, that’s a lot of stuff in your pocket…and I thought you were just happy to see me.
k4noh8
April 8, 2011
heehehehe, very nice. You shall go down in style with the piggies I think. (:
subWOW
April 8, 2011
I am having an existential crisis: read this post earlier in the day. Tis almost 9 pm and I still cannot think of anything wittier to trump your list (kind of am closeted-ly competitive this way) nor to add to this long list of comments (the list does seem much longer than when I first saw it. Now I am worried that the police chief is secretly monitoring your site and these are all spies sent by him… Am I in trouble now?) The lack of cohesion in my comment is by no means an indication of my enjoyment of your post. Actually, it is. I am laughing so hard I cannot think straight.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’m flattered. I won’t try and top your comment since I know how competitive you are.
Binky
April 8, 2011
Well if you can’t be big in life, you might as well go out with a bang and keep everyone guessing. Speaking of which, you might want to add a stick of dynamite to your list.
beawesomer
April 8, 2011
In some countries, crotch punching is considered a sign of affection.
Like Canada, for instance.
hilariouslife
April 8, 2011
Crotch punching in Canada… I think your confused
beawesomer
April 8, 2011
Nope, I’m pretty sure I live in Canada. Maybe it’s just my province. Or city. Or quadrant.
Or me.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I have some Canadian friends and will have to try that out.
doronio
April 8, 2011
Funny stuff! If this doesn’t confuse the police, then they’re smarter than they lead on.
bible7rights
April 8, 2011
Absolutely hilarious. I needed a good laugh today. Keep em’ coming. 🙂
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I will keep em’ coming. It will be my mission in life.
krairden
April 8, 2011
Very VERY awesome!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
You’re awesome because of your great taste in liking me.
amsilver
April 8, 2011
OMG! I used to be a death investigator and when I read this blog I about shit myself laughing so hard. I only wish the poor souls I saw left something like that behind.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’m happy to think someone like you will get a good story out of my death.
japecake
April 8, 2011
Dammit, Greatsby! You completely scooped my “Things I Want the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to Find on My Person Should I Meet My Unexpected Demise in the Yukon” post!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I finally beat you to something, Japey! I’m sick of you writing things I wish I had thought of first. My only recourse was to hack your computer and post your “Things I Want the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to Find on My Person Should I Meet My Unexpected Demise in the Yukon” under a slightly different title.
Althea
April 8, 2011
Hahaha! This is awesome! 🙂
BHavEEka
April 8, 2011
ha ha…its good to be prepared…i guess…;)
Eric
April 8, 2011
Ha…spectacular…or should I say…suspectacular? 😛
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Nice wordplay. I may borrow that.
kimdixonfoto
April 8, 2011
Genius! your mother should be proud 😉 lmao
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
That’s what I keep telling her.
ajg
April 8, 2011
For the past few years I’ve kept a note in my pocket that says, “Dear Police, the five bodies buried in my basement are not my murder victims.” And then when they dig it the floorboards and find SEVEN bodies, they’ll all be like, “Whaaaaaat?”
Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed. Remember when we were young and dreamed of being famous bloggers? And now you’re on your way. Plus, my Monkey Boner clip on YouTube has like, 19 hits so we’re both doing pretty well. Yep, yep, yep… PRETTY well…
Classic
April 8, 2011
Reading this post at midnight when my family is dead asleep was a mistake. I haven’t laughed into my pillow that much in a long, long time. Excellent post!!!!
liac333
April 8, 2011
This was funny and thought provoking. I myself would liked to be remembered after I die, and I’m pretty sure doing something like this (in the event of your untimely death) will put you on the map 🙂
Sorry for putting a smiley face after a sentence involving your death, but in that particular context I think it works.
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
If you can’t think of a better way to make yourself memorable, this is as good a method as any.
monicastangledweb
April 8, 2011
This is hilarious. I pride myself on being funny–but you take the cake. This is so original, I’m impressed! Are you always this funny? I’m now following you on Twitter and plan to explore your blog to find out. Congrats on being so clever and freshly pressed at the same time!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thank you for your compliments. You are always welcome to return and compliment me more.
Sharp
April 8, 2011
lol my god.. that’s just plain evil.. 😀
mybakingempire
April 8, 2011
haha, well played, sir!
Jack Hemingway
April 8, 2011
You’ve really got it in for the Chief of Police there don’t you!?
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I raised my hand at a city planning meeting and he didn’t call on me. Right then and there I plotted my revenge.
featheredfiends
April 8, 2011
““Dear Sergeant Smith, you are in grave danger! Trust no one!“
I know the chances aren’t good that a Sergeant Smith will be the first one to check my pockets, but if he does, wow!”
Ha ha, the look on his/her face would be priceless! 🙂
Allyn
April 8, 2011
If a copy of The Catcher in the Rye could fit inside my pocket, I would carry it with me. 😀
This made my day btw.
Chauncy Gardiner
April 8, 2011
The warning at the end and the thought that someone may not heed it is keeping a smile on my face. “Officer, it’s the Good Greatsby’s idea”. Officer’s reply: “And why are you planning for an untimely death?” lol
Sacha
April 8, 2011
Fabulous. Your chief of police would so regret those parking tickets.
What happens if you are mistakenly arrested and they find this stuff on your person when they take you into custody..? 😉
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
That’s a risk I’m willing to take.
annemarieclulow
April 8, 2011
The art of the great headline! If it had been called something else I probably wouldn’t have visited to read it. If you can make them laugh, you can make them read huh? Thoroughly enjoyed it, and wonder how much time you do have on your hands to be able to even ponder on this topic…lol!
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
I’m beginning to think I only need to write a good headline and I won’t have to worry about the rest.
Anne-Marie Clulow
April 10, 2011
I’m beginning to think you’re right.
Having trawled through blogs on various key words typed into searches I’ve realized that is the worst way to do it unless you are seriously looking for bad misspelled blogs on how orgasm works or how you can “loose” weight.
So, if you come across (excuse the pun if you were busy trawling porn) a decent headline that makes you laugh, you are so grateful you end up reading the blog.
I guess this Freshly Pressed thing really helped too.
Where do you pay for that? And will they take my Visa?
jollof
April 8, 2011
My, my, my…this is creativity at its best! You had me going on the treasure map – I don’t think the police would waste much time going through the rest of the list (Just include the value of the treasure for good measure, say the $1.4 million) 😀
Congrats on getting Pressed! Subscribing…
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
Thank you for subscribing. You may remember the decision to subscribe as one the best decisions of your life, especially if all your other decisions have been terrible.
melody
April 8, 2011
I almost didn’t leave a comment because it took so log to scroll down… my friend carries a hammer in her purse (it’s small).
Alannah Murphy
April 8, 2011
That was hilarious, loved it and loved the photo from Adam 12…it reminded me why I used to think Kent McCord was bloody fit…phwoar
oldancestor
April 8, 2011
The 286 people who left comments above me are all liars. They don’t like your post at all and are just trying to get on your good side.
I, on the other hand, am a billionaire who blogs for the pure joy of obscurity. I thought your post was pretty clever and funny, and I have nothing to gain from saying so.
When I take over the world soon, I ‘ll probably make you a regional governor or something. You like Ohio? How about Montana? Pick one and it’s yours.
By the way, the people posting after me are even worse than the ones before, if that’s possible.
Angelia
April 8, 2011
I laughed, I cried, I dripped coffee out my nose. (That’s how I brew it, anyway.)
This list reminds me of a friend who was going through her grandmother’s purse after the grandmother’s death. In it was a shopping list containing only two items:
two-by-fours
vampire teeth
The Good Greatsby
April 8, 2011
That grandmother could be the most hated person, but everyone would have a funny story to tell at her funeral because of those vampire teeth.
Angelia
April 8, 2011
Yes! I like to think she was wearing them in the casket at the viewing. That’s what I plan to do so that folks will have something to say other than “she looks so life-like!”
Congrats on being FP, by the way! I’ve subscribed to your wittiness. No pressure!
Taylor
April 8, 2011
As a person who loved Martin Milner from Route 66 & completely forgot what series the photo was from, your idea is timely. I’ve reached the stage where I worry about last things – not things like wills and estate planning– but like my last twitter post, last facebook photo, last hairstyle. What if I die and my last twitter post is what I had for breakfast! I will add making a “last” purse-list, desktop sticky note, etc. to my list of lasts. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Lori Dyan
April 8, 2011
Damn – you bring the funny. I’m now officially stalking your blog, but not in a creepy way…too soon?
jwhipple74
April 8, 2011
Funniest thing I’ve read in a long time! Great way to start my day.
mashgula
April 9, 2011
LOL
I wonder how that would work in Chile (where I live)… should I give it a try?
The Good Greatsby
April 9, 2011
Sí! Una idea excelente!
Harold
April 9, 2011
Congrats on being FP! A fun and funny read! Along with all these comments and your responses. Makes a person think! In what way though???? 🙂
The Compulsive Writer
April 10, 2011
Totally, totally funny!
theteachingwhore
April 10, 2011
The post was as good as the title–Yeah!
ancarofl
April 11, 2011
Nice one
angirach
April 11, 2011
This is awesome! Great post.
ridleymocki
April 11, 2011
Love the ideas. As for me, I’ll have:
– a Voodoo Doll
– a list of various references of time travel (novels mainly) written in perfect calligraphy
– a signet ring with a crest of a dragon wrapped up in a black silk kerchief trimmed with black lace
– a ripped out newspaper article from the 20s outlining a mysterious murder
– What appears to be a small steampunk wrist device, with little dials and cogs, engraved with the title ‘Hourglass’
Yeah, going for a bit of a fantasy feel.
The Good Greatsby
April 11, 2011
These are all funny ideas and a new step in a different direction.
fluffyglutton
April 11, 2011
This was hilarious! All my co-workers enjoyed it too. I can just imagine there being a police chief with that name looking in an evidence box with all your stuff in it. Hilarious to say the least. I’ll be reading more!
P.S. Check out my blog, I just started it and would appreciate some input or advice.
http://fluffyglutton.com
ดูดไขมัน, Fraxel ,lvaser
April 12, 2011
I’m gonna have to get bigger pockets!
stephsquared2010
April 14, 2011
I’m new to wordpress and took my first pass thru on freshly pressed and saw your entry. Gave me a giggle and a few ideas myself! After such a stressful day today, what a good way to call it a night with a chuckle. I enjoyed the read. You may want to add an incomplete combination or a piece of scrap paper scribbled with a bank safety deposit box to retrieve the classified documents stolen from area 51. 🙂
The Good Greatsby
April 14, 2011
Good idea. I did consider some sort of combination, but it never quite worked.
Unabridged Girl
May 2, 2011
Hahahha…pretty funny. 🙂 Glad I clicked on my friend’s link.
milezaway
June 23, 2011
One word……..Genius
BluesdeNix
July 16, 2011
I was checking your Hufflepuff post and found this. Thanks you make my day!
jj
January 20, 2012
I once got searched and they found the little jar of rock salt I use with my watercolors. That was an interesting day.
loustar02
February 8, 2012
I am extremely intrigued to see the size of the pockets in which you hope to conceal all of said items.
facarty
February 9, 2012
Haha Definatley carrying a treasure map from now on!
The Guat
February 13, 2012
I just ran into this via The Mainland…pretty funny stuff 🙂
magicalme
April 11, 2012
brilliant! sooo important to plan for one’s untimely demise! thank you for adding a necessary component to my own http://rightingtheworld.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/in-the-event-of-my-untimely-demise/
dmheli
June 24, 2012
Reblogged this on Yellow and Wine and commented:
I could use this kind of humor every now and then to get some worry off my head.
crazywritermsc
June 26, 2012
HAHA love the end! That’s what I was thinking the whole time!
dude
September 29, 2012
I want to write pervert on my genitals just for the coroners sake
beansprowtcrocodile
October 11, 2012
LOL that was epic! Extremely funny, though I wouldn’t have the guts to do it. Love your posts!!
amiabnormal
October 27, 2012
Your child’s passport.
Oh and a fake invitation to a meeting with the Chief of police in a known drug haunt.
Amazing writing,
It give me some hope in humanity.
ParentingIsFunny
November 24, 2012
That was just totally awesome!
victoriabruce
March 25, 2013
You know that thing your mother always says, “Wear nice underwear darling, you never know when you might end up in hospital”? Yeah, that happened to me. I woke up in the ER while the fuzzy profile of a medic asked me how many fingers and all I could say was, “What am I wearing? Please tell me I’m wearing nice undies? Please?”
pmahaney
May 15, 2013
One Adam 12, One Adam 12, see the man with items in his pocket. Its a scream and you’ll die laughing!
mlbacallao
September 1, 2013
Seriously. This is like the funniest thing ever.
dailydepartures
January 11, 2014
You know what? You’re kinda funny… 🙂
Thanks for the laugh.
Frannie
September 19, 2016
Once upon a time, when my first new car blew out its licence plate light, I was driving around with my friends and a flatfoot passed going the other way. He turned on his lights and pulled a 180 to pull me over. I went around a curve in the road where he couldn’t see me, pulled into a car dealership, and parked. He drove by and poof, I disappeared. After he was out of sight, I continued on my way only to see him a couple of minutes later passing me on the other side of the road for a second time. He looked rather perplexed and quickly pulled me over. When he walked up to my window, he just stared at me while looking back and forth down the road unable to figure out where I went. I just watched his brain ticking away while pretending not to have any clue as to what was happening. I got off with a verbal warning to replace the bulb…