Monday, June 8, 2009

The Women Ask Too

Saturday evening; a tall, elegant police woman at the security checkpoint. Black military boots, blue-black uniform – hugging her gym-going long legs, torso-tight, topmost button open. She reminds me of the woman-in-uniform idolatry. She saunters towards me, as if we’re both expecting something to happen. She asks me why I’m “chilling” alone. I know she’s seducing for money, but I decline to infer. I flash a serpent’s smile and wink, and gesture the passenger seat, if she really wants to “chill”. She waves me on. She didn’t smile the whole time. She reminds me, also, of the women-at-the-war-front debate, although this situation had a little milk poured over it.

15 comments:

  1. Ha! Sounds like 'Mrs. Officer' gone wrong! Did this really happen, or is it a case of persona-not-author; I'm still waiting to see 'a tall, elegant police woman' who is not in a video/ movie. Really, really nice!

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  2. antye504,

    This one really, really happened, And tall she was.

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  3. Nana, you and women! Lol... Too bad she didn't want to chill eh? ;-)
    I love that people love TALL in Africa - I know thats a very general statement but overall thats been my experience. Growing up here they called me spider. Today I sometimes get peculiar looks like I am some odd sort, but whenever I travel to Afrique I get smiles and captivating words saying 'A tall woman is a complete woman'. It's a sweet change I tell you.

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  4. Oh, Ada, I did not realise that you were tall. About the police woman, we both did not really want her in my car. She just wanted my money to "chill" with. I think you should revel in your height.

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  5. Lol I figured as much. Police like to catch money. Has someone ever sat in your car while you waited for the green light without you knowing? By someone I do mean traffic police. That happened to me once. In fact I think you have inspired me to write a post about it. I am experimenting with blogging.

    Yes I am 183cm/6 ft. I guess when I am a bit older I will have perfectionized revelling in my height, lol. Not quite there yet but past half-way.

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  6. Hmmm NY,
    Your "I flash a serpent’s smile and wink, and gesture the passenger seat, if she really wants to “chill”. She waves me on." is interesting.
    It will make for an insightful analysis why she gave in so timidly. Is it because she thought you did not understand her 'prompting'/question or perhaps she thought you were one of those clever brats just wasting her time?
    Geez your description of this policewoman brings to mind a mean, man-eating sort enlisted in the police force solely for the purpose of scaring ordinary men into parting with their last cedi. Brutal!

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  7. Reminds me of Lil Wayne's "Mrs Officer". Smiling all through.;-)

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  8. @ Posekyere ... I bet she thought I did not understand her. She did not look too 'bright', to be honest.

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  9. Savvy, antye504 said as much. :)

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  10. Ha ha ha Nana Yaw, this was a very funny post.

    My favorite line is "I flash a serpent’s smile and wink, and gesture the passenger seat, if she really wants to “chill”. "

    And the reply: "we both did not really want her in my car"

    LOLOL.


    "She did not look too 'bright', to be honest."

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  11. Thanks, Raine. Yes, the action itself was funny as it took place. I hope to drive that way again, next Saturday. I think I'll take a drink to her. ;-)

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  12. Perfect opportunity for me to throw in the "not the brightest crayon in the box" joke. Ha ha.

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  13. in all fairness i think i should point out that ms officer was only supporting the cause of women's liberation. she is obviously a feminists who believes that what is good for the men is equally good for the women. if a male officer can solict for a bonus without shame then why should a small thing like a pair of boobs hinder her from doing the same.

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  14. Fair enough, Ms. Understood. The point is not to look for a difference between men and women cops. The point is this particular cop (who also happened to be a woman) wanted to ask for a 'contribution' from me, but could not do it directly or subtly with style. :)

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