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"I Cheated. This Is My Punishment."
nbclosangeles.com ^
| Aug 26, 2009
| By CARISSA DIMARGO
Posted on 08/26/2009 7:14:47 PM PDT by Daffynition
Shame can be a powerful punishment. Just ask the guy who had to stand at the corner of Leesburg Pike and International Drive in Tysons Corner, Va., on Wednesday morning.
You know, the guy wearing the sign that said, "I CHEATED. THIS IS MY PUNISHMENT."
William Taylor, of Centreville, Va., told a passerby that he cheated on his wife -- and she found evidence of it on his cell phone. So the wife doled out a rather creative punishment: He had to stand at the intersection during morning rush, wearing the handmade sign.
People reported seeing him as early as 9 a.m., and his presence was discussed on several of D.C.'s morning radio shows. A little before 11 a.m., Taylor's wife texted him and said he'd been out there long enough. He removed the sign and skedaddled.
Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner is one of the most traffic-clogged arteries in the area, making for maximum viewing pleasure.
Hope it was worth it, buddy.
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Local News
KEYWORDS: adultery; fairfaxcounty; punishment; tysonscorner
I know this intersection well ... and it is VERY busy.
VIDEO
To: Daffynition
LOL, did there really need to be video of him standing there? Doesn’t the photo capture what was going on?
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:18:30 PM PDT
by
kenth
To: Daffynition
“Baby, I’ll do anything to get you back”.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:18:58 PM PDT
by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: kenth
The story was from a TV station ... stills aren’t nearly as impressive to the masses.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:20:34 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
To: Daffynition
I’m not so sure that marriage is going to make it.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:22:06 PM PDT
by
HokieMom
(Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
To: Daffynition
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:22:18 PM PDT
by
behzinlea
To: Daffynition
Ah, yeah, I guess he did exhibit a bit embarrassment on the close-up that you couldn’t relish with the mere photo. lol.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:22:25 PM PDT
by
kenth
To: Daffynition
Coulda been worse
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:23:15 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: HokieMom
I’m not so sure that marriage is going to make it. LOL, yeah, I got the same thought...
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:23:58 PM PDT
by
Talisker
(When you find a turtle on top of a fence post, you can be damn sure it didn't get there on it's own.)
To: AppyPappy
We've had stocks around for centuries ... I don't see that there is a problem. Now if we could get our congresscritters,, with an appropriate sign "I BROKE MY OATH OF OFFICE" standing in front of the Capital building there would be some satisfaction.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:26:03 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
To: Daffynition
“Hope it was worth it, buddy”
I would be willing to bet this guy has one hell of a chance to save his marriage.
Following up an “I’ll do anything to save this marriage” with actually walking the talk means everything.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:26:22 PM PDT
by
Cyman
To: Cailleach
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:26:48 PM PDT
by
kalee
(01/20/13 The end of an error.... Obama even worse than Carter.)
To: Daffynition
Finally, the Male Hester Prynne...
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:27:29 PM PDT
by
Clemenza
(Remember our Korean War Veterans)
To: JoeProBono
Let’s save that for the lyin’cheatin’thievin’dishonest congressmen.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:27:48 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
To: Cyman
I predict he cracks and commits suicide. Really.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:29:33 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
To: Daffynition
Hey, think that might be a way to pick up chicks?
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:29:46 PM PDT
by
Fido969
("The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax." - Albert Einstein)
To: Talisker
I think there’s a county music song in there somewhere.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:33:06 PM PDT
by
HokieMom
(Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
To: Fido969
Well, a sad little puppy on a leash would be a very dynamic accessory! You betcha.
He should have had a “hat” out .... he would have made big bux ...but that’s a terribly fast flowing double lane with a LONG light.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:33:16 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
To: Daffynition
I’m guessing 6 rugrats and a 300 pound wife.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:34:10 PM PDT
by
Squantos
(Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
To: Daffynition
I know this intersection well ... and it is VERY busy. We might be neighbors.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:34:41 PM PDT
by
HokieMom
(Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
To: HokieMom
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:37:18 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
To: HokieMom
I think there’s a county music song in there somewhere. LOL - absolutely! But the final stanza is still to come, after he goes home to sweety pie...
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:37:43 PM PDT
by
Talisker
(When you find a turtle on top of a fence post, you can be damn sure it didn't get there on it's own.)
To: Daffynition
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:38:24 PM PDT
by
misterrob
(A society that burdens future generations with debt can not be considered moral or just)
To: Daffynition
Oh how sorry I am I missed this. Right there at the Mall. (Not that you could pay me to drive down Route 7 during rush hour.) The guy probably lost a couple of years of life just breathing the fumes. He is well and truly spanked.
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posted on
08/26/2009 7:51:29 PM PDT
by
La Lydia
To: Daffynition
I wonder what his wife was doing for the two or three hours while he was being repentant.
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posted on
08/26/2009 9:09:45 PM PDT
by
skimask
To: Cyman
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posted on
08/26/2009 9:27:44 PM PDT
by
Hildy
To: Daffynition
Give me the franchise to sell overripe produce to the passers-by and we've got a deal.../sarc>
Cheers!
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posted on
08/26/2009 9:46:29 PM PDT
by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: Daffynition
I always liked this one:
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posted on
08/27/2009 6:53:48 AM PDT
by
Frogtacos
(It all went to hell when we started cooking outside and crapping inside.)
To: windcliff
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posted on
08/27/2009 10:54:36 AM PDT
by
stylecouncilor
(What Would Jim Thompson Do?)
To: Frogtacos
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posted on
08/27/2009 1:02:52 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
To: Daffynition
My guy would WISH that his punishment would mean standing on a corner with an embarrassing sign!
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posted on
08/27/2009 1:08:14 PM PDT
by
KarenMarie
(NEVER believe anything coming out of DC until it's been denied.)
To: grey_whiskers
Hi g_w .......you too! LOL ...........I’m going to have a lot of sauce put by this winter! LOL
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posted on
08/27/2009 1:40:03 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
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