1. One of the burdens of the office of the small-town mayor was his brother-in-law, a fellow who liked to throw his- or, his in law's- political weight around. The mayor had instructed his policemen and other town Offer not to pay attention to the man's bluster.
One day the brother-in-law got a ticket for Overtime Parking. He Went to The Police Station in Anger, Waving The Ticket. "Hey, Guys," He Shouted, "Do you know who i am?"
The Desk Sergeant Looked At Him Calmly, Then Picked Up Phone and Called The Mayor's Office. "Tell The Mayor," That His Brother-in-Law Is Now Here and Can't Remember His Name. "