# Remember the Emperor of the World? I think I met his wife today. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 6, 2005, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312 "2005-09-06T06:32:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/141 "2005-09-11T22:01:47Z")
**Tripler** I disagree. and would point out that to others, your singling that line cutter out for attention may constitute suspicious behavior (why does he want them delayed?, why does he care about them at all?). so we’re all going to wait while cops check out rude behavior. and no, I’m not into jackbooted thugs etc. sorry. when I worked at a correctional facility, I was taught to think in terms of ‘reasonable level of response’, so the fact that all the residents were supposed to do what I said when I said it (direct order) and failing to do so could result in them being arrested and returned to prison, I would have caught hell for using that level of authority for them doing some minor rule infraction. and when they talked about wanting average folks reporting suspicious stuff I suspect they were hoping for things like wanting to learn to fly but not land a plane, vs. “he cut in front of me in line. TWICE!!”. ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/142 "2005-09-11T22:10:14Z")
Given my current position, I would like to think I’m fairly well versed in the concept of a ‘reasonable level of response’. And I agree with you that it _is_ effective and works. I still maintain that a few quiet words to an officer is unreasonable given the scenario of the OP. Tripler I think at this point we’ll have to agree to disagree. ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/143 "2005-09-11T22:11:18Z")
> [@Tripler](#): > > I still maintain that a few quiet words to an officer is unreasonable given the scenario of the OP. . . . make that _ **not** _ unreasonable. Tripler Preview! Preview! Preview!! :smack: ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/144 "2005-09-11T22:16:47Z")
> [@Tripler](#): > > Tripler > I think at this point we’ll have to agree to disagree. thought I had. ---
**Author:** ![Giant\_Spongess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/94ad74/32.png) [@Giant\_Spongess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giant_Spongess)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/145 "2005-09-11T22:24:13Z")
To **Wring** : Sir or madame, I suggest you get off the internet until your Reading Comprehension improves. Or grow a fucking sense of humor. Signed, A Concerned Citizen. ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/146 "2005-09-11T22:29:56Z")
> [@Giant\_Spongess](#): > > To **Wring** : > > Sir or madame, I suggest you get off the internet until your Reading Comprehension improves. Or grow a fucking sense of humor. > Signed, > > A Concerned Citizen. thanks, ever so, but it seems that I was basically correct in my interpretqation. and my sense of humor is just fine. you may, or may not as your spirit moves, may ignore or respond to me. Won’t much matter to me. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/147 "2005-09-11T22:39:59Z")
> [@Giant\_Spongess](#): > > To **Wring** : > > Sir or madame, I suggest you get off the internet until your Reading Comprehension improves. Or grow a fucking sense of humor. > Signed, > > A Concerned Citizen. Seconded. What is it with this thread that makes long-time posters lose their shit? ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/148 "2005-09-11T22:43:03Z")
feather, see above response. ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/149 "2005-09-11T23:30:20Z")
> [@Giant\_Spongess](#): > > To **Wring** : > > Sir or madame, I suggest you get off the internet until your Reading Comprehension improves. Or grow a fucking sense of humor. > Signed, > > A Concerned Citizen. Thirded. This thread was all kinds of fun up until this lovely hijack. ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2005, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/150 "2005-09-11T23:58:41Z")
[Diplomatic Hat] Look, before this thread gets hijacked _again_ by a pile-up on **wring** , for the love of OG’s sake, let that hijack go. The difference of opinions has been resolved. I think we all realize the asinine nature of those cutting in line. 'Specially in an airport. [Shatner] My . . . God. Direct . . . your hate. . . . at _those_ cutting in . . . _line!_[/Shatner] [/Diplomatic Hat] Tripler Dude, I hate being a prime mover of hijacked threads. ---
**Author:** ![Jaade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@Jaade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaade)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2005, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/151 "2005-09-12T01:28:46Z")
> [@Tripler](#): > > [Diplomatic Hat] > > Look, before this thread gets hijacked _again_ by a pile-up on **wring** , for the love of OG’s sake, let that hijack go. The difference of opinions has been resolved. I think we all realize the asinine nature of those cutting in line. 'Specially in an airport. > > [Shatner] My . . . God. Direct . . . your hate. . . . at _those_ cutting in . . . _line!_[/Shatner] > > [/Diplomatic Hat] > > Tripler > Dude, I hate being a prime mover of hijacked threads. This is all your fault, you Jackbooted Thug. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2005, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/152 "2005-09-12T02:37:02Z")
> [@Jaade](#): > > This is all your fault, you Jackbooted Thug. 😉 I’d try to kick you in the shins, but that’d mess up the shine on my toes. 😉 Tripler I have to remember to start using the polyurethane wax. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2005, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/153 "2005-09-12T05:41:37Z")
> [@wring](#): > > waving. the poster seems to be clearly advocating what I said. and even obtuse **Canvas** seems to acknowledge that accusation, grudging though it may be. She had to - the words were actually there. No I didn’t. I said nothing like that. I specifically stated that the sarcastic remark regarding the bomb was NOT an accusation. What I said I _might_ consider an accusation was saying that a person “looked suspcicious”. Might. I swear, does every post need a disclaimer to ensure that those who are humor impaired, and have non-existant sarcaso-meters aren’t offended at the least little thing? ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2005, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/154 "2005-09-12T05:44:55Z")
> [@Tripler](#): > > …Was meant sarcastically, solely for the context of this thread. I am not so much of an idiot to actually say this in an airport, lest I be ordered by gunpoint to lay down and “lick pavement”. > . That was very clear for most of us. ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2005, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312/155 "2005-09-12T05:51:09Z")
> [@Tripler](#): > > [Diplomatic Hat] > > Look, before this thread gets hijacked _again_ by a pile-up on **wring** , for the love of OG’s sake, let that hijack go. The difference of opinions has been resolved. I think we all realize the asinine nature of those cutting in line. 'Specially in an airport. > > [Shatner] My . . . God. Direct . . . your hate. . . . at _those_ cutting in . . . _line!_[/Shatner] > > [/Diplomatic Hat] > > Tripler > Dude, I hate being a prime mover of hijacked threads. Wooops! Sorry, I hadn’t seen this yet when I replied. I’ll be good now, promise. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-emperor-of-the-world-i-think-i-met-his-wife-today/320312.md?page=7)