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Dude
11-26-2006, 08:01 PM
Here is a question for you,

Does anyone know why police officers are called Cops?
DeadBeet
11-26-2006, 08:04 PM
Cops? I always though they were called pigs...
Dude
11-26-2006, 10:59 PM
They were called pigs a long time after they were called cops.

Cops from from the buttons they used to wear on their uniforms around 100 years ago that were made from copper.
DeadBeet
11-27-2006, 09:51 PM
When you see one, just say "Do I smell bacon?"
Dude
11-27-2006, 10:18 PM
trying to get on their good side, so they will take it easy on you? :D