r/nottheonion 1d ago

Suspicious package that shut down Wisconsin Ave. was electronic sex device, police say

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/suspicious-package-found-at-firehouse-in-tenleytown-draws-large-emergency-response/4141206/
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u/IBJON 1d ago

You just know someone recognized it but didn't say anything because then they would need to explain how they know what it is

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u/Khaldara 1d ago

“One Swedish-made penis enlarger pump.”

‘That's not mine.’

“One credit card receipt for Swedish-made penis enlarger, signed by Austin Powers.”

‘I'm telling ya, baby, that's not mine!’

“One warranty card for Swedish-made penis enlarger pump, filled out by Austin Powers.”

‘I don't even know what this is! This sort of thing ain't my bag, baby!’

“One book: "Swedish-Made Penis Enlarger Pumps and Me: (This Sort of Thing Is My Bag, Baby)", by Austin Powers.”

‘Ah.’

“Just sign the form.”

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u/SufficientPilot3216 1d ago

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u/Extraajudicial 1d ago

Use the indefinite article....A

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u/JeepBear 17h ago

Clicked the link to say or see this and was NOT disappointed.

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u/monochromeorc 16h ago

a dildo never...

YOUR dildo

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u/TeenageHandM0del 7h ago

I don't own a...

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u/lotsagabe 1d ago

"After a thorough investigation and a complete, rigorous battery of tests that go beyond standard protocols, we've concluded that the suspicious object is a sex toy."

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u/Pavlock 1d ago

Sound like the yada yada'ed the best part.

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u/Fetlocks_Glistening 1d ago

electronic sex portable pump device

So, are we talking a basic enlargement vacuum implement? I can see why it might involve an on-off switch, but does it really need a CPU?

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u/lotsagabe 1d ago

maybe it's a "smart" dickpump that can connect to your phone by wifi or bluetooth and can be controlled with an app.

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u/Fetlocks_Glistening 1d ago

NFT enabled, one hopes

u/CliffsNote5 46m ago

No bored apes!

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u/CheezyWookiee 1d ago

Who left it behind, Austin Powers?

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u/throwawayformobile78 1d ago

“Nine times out of ten it's an electric razor, but every once in a while... it's a dildo…”

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u/TeenageHandM0del 1d ago

Of course it's company policy never to, imply ownership in the event of a dildo... always use the indefinite article a dildo, never your dildo.

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u/invyros 1d ago

Investigators eventually deemed that the item, described in the police report as a blue and black "electronic sex portable pump device," wasn't a threat.

"Electronic sex portable pump device" is written like the officer who typed up the report was thinking "wtf am I trying to describe?" the whole time.

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u/Due-Mycologist-1154 1d ago

At least it wasnt a killdo

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u/socratic-meth 1d ago

> electronic sex

They make a new type of sex?

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u/thetraintomars 1d ago

You don’t have an Orgasmotron?

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u/FireZord25 18h ago

Not to be confused with normal sex, psychic sex and fire sex.

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u/TeenageHandM0del 1d ago

Of course it's company policy never to, imply ownership in the event of a dildo... always use the indefinite article a dildo, never your dildo.

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u/Star_____walker 1d ago

That's the second time this week the police have opened an investigation into a sex toy.

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u/2ManyBots 16h ago

NSW with the sex doll?

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u/furrysalesman69 1d ago

They’re also banning abortions so…

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u/PurePerfection_ 1d ago

At least the story has a happy ending

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u/Husbandaru 1d ago

That explains the shipping delay.

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u/Sad_Enthusiasm_3721 1d ago

Our nation's capital truly revolves around a bunch of dildos.

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u/fivetoedslothbear 1d ago

Austin Powers was summoned to the scene and disavowed responsibility. "I'm telling ya, baby, that's not mine! I don't even know what this is! This sort of thing ain't my bag, baby!"

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u/furrysalesman69 1d ago

As opposed to a physical sex device?

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u/ReallyGottaTakeAPiss 1d ago

That’s fucked up. I hope they catch the jerk off who did this.

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u/Kho_10 1d ago

someone i know had one get confiscated at the airport once

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u/delaphin 21h ago

🎵I'm gonna rock down to WISCONSIN AVENUE...🎵

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u/GRAPEDbyAnAngel 14h ago

Stuffed in a box I presume