What's in your trunk?

The other night my roommate, Ruth, and I were coming home and were stopped by a (perhaps bored) police officer. Just a little background - the neighborhood we live in is about 95% African American, maybe more. It is rare to see white people around, especially late at night. Most often, the only reason white people come into the neighborhood is to buy drugs. That being said - here's what happened.

Police: Could I see your license, sweetie? (sweetie? that's harassment already...)

Ruth (she was driving): sure, here it is.

Police: And your insurance.

Ruth (hands it to him): Can I ask why you pulled me over?

Police: We'll get to that in a minute. (Touche!)

(takes his sweet time looking at her lisence and insurance)
Police: Why are you in this neighborhood?

Ruth: We recently moved in down the street a few blocks (and gives him our address)

Police: Uh, did you check out the neighborhood before you moved in?

Ruth: Actually we did. Our church is planting a new church in this neighborhood and we wanted to be in the community.

Police: Well, you sure know how to pick 'em. This is one of the worst few blocks in our district. (leans over and looks at me) What about you? What are you doing in the neighborhood?

Erin: I'm her roommate, we live in the same apartment and are just going home.

Police: Well, do you ladies have anything in the car I should know about? Weapons - knives, guns? Any illegal substances? Open containers? Any dead hookers in the trunk?

Ruth: No, we don't have any of those things.

Police: Well, uh, good luck to you. (and he walks away)

Wait a minute - did he really ask us if we had dead hookers in the trunk? Yup, he sure did.

Oh, and he said the reason he pulled Ruth over in the first place was because she didn't use her turn signal when she turned the corner. However, my TYPE A roommate ALWAYS turns on her turn signal - even when pulling into a parking spot.

The hookers in the trunk weren't dead - just gagged and tied up.

...and the explanation...

The new name was chosen because it explains what we do as an after-school program. Once a student is enrolled in our program, we take them by the hand and walk them through life - we tutor, mentor, and love them - until they are responsible, well-adjusted adults.

We generally shorten it to "By The Hand" or "The Club". I am fond of using the initials - BTH - especially in e-mails and such.


The mystery is solved.

Name Change

The after-school program I work at just changed it's name - mostly to be able to distinguish it from other after-school programs. "Kids' Club" is too common, can't trademark it, etc.

I've gotten mixed reviews about the new name and I want to know what you think. I don't want to sway your opinion by telling you the reason behind the new name, but I will post again in a week or so, just in case you're curious.

So, the new name is: By The Hand Club For Kids

Initial reaction? First thing you think when you see it?