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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:46:43 AM EDT
An innocent gesture in one corner of the Internet can take on a much more sinister significance in other reaches of the online universe. That, says a Monmouth County police chief, is exactly what happened when his department posted a picture to Facebook Thursday showing an officer using a hand sign sometimes associated with white supremacism. The Matawan Police Department's Facebook page is intentionally playful, says Chief Jason D. Gallo. Last month, for instance, the department posted a tongue-in-cheek warning reminding residents of some streets that they don't have "diplomatic immunity" from parking regulations. "We try to keep it very cool, very lighthearted," Gallo said. In that vein, a picture of some officers posted during Thursday's blizzard included a caption jokingly referring to them as "specially trained 'cuddlers'" who can be called upon to assist if residents lose heat. Gallo decided to remove the post, however, after a commenter focused on a hand gesture used by one of the officers, an upside-down "OK" symbol that is considered code by members of the white power movement. But the gesture can also have a much more benign significance, referring to the circle game. Similar to "punch buggy," the circle game is a playground contest in which the loser usually gets a sock in the arm. That, Gallo said, was the officer's meaning. "The circle game, that kids play in school," Gallo said. "Someone tried to say it was something racial. It's just ridiculous." "Unfortunately something nice turned into us being in the news," added Gallo, who fielded calls from multiple media outlets. "That's why a lot of departments are not on social media |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:51:59 AM EDT
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Punch buggy? What?
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:53:14 AM EDT
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*Punches self in Arm*
GOT ME. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:54:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:55:46 AM EDT
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Punch buggy? What? 
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:58:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistorySure go stick up for those badged Klansmen! 
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:58:19 AM EDT
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I'm kind of lost for words. Absolutely disgusting that the race card would get pulled on this
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:01:05 AM EDT
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Sure go stick up for those badged Klansmen!
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:03:15 AM EDT
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These media idiots are still running with "OK" being a "white power" code sign.
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:04:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:19:09 AM EDT
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Funny Social Media Cop is a losing game, there are too many people just looking to make something out of nothing and just too many stupid and easily offended people.
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:20:57 AM EDT
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Funny Social Media Cop is a losing game, there are too many people just looking to make something out of nothing and just too many stupid and easily offended people. Few departments learned it, and shut down their pages. People want community policing, until its time for community policing. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:28:00 AM EDT
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I certainly would not post anything but Joe Friday posts "Citizens, Fourth street shall be closed for the farmer's market and remember to comply with the alternate street parking ban. Hail Glorious Matawan!"
Lots of cops are funny fuckers but I wouldn't let them loose unsupervised on the department web page. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:29:21 AM EDT
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Best thing is no social media at all. Few departments learned it, and shut down their pages. People want community policing, until its time for community policing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Funny Social Media Cop is a losing game, there are too many people just looking to make something out of nothing and just too many stupid and easily offended people. Few departments learned it, and shut down their pages. People want community policing, until its time for community policing. Now this. Holy shit. Where's the Tylenol?
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:30:17 AM EDT
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First Milk now the "OK" sign, everything be White Supremacy.
Next year "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas" and Snow will be, I'm sure. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:30:46 AM EDT
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I certainly would not post anything but Joe Friday posts "Citizens, Fourth street shall be closed for the farmer's market and remember to comply with the alternate street parking ban. Hail Glorious Matawan!" Lots of cops are funny fuckers but I wouldn't let them loose unsupervised on the department web page. Poor wording! 
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:35:50 AM EDT
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most retarded racist callout ever
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:45:56 AM EDT
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Good thing they didn't post their halloween casper the ghost themed party pics
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:16:35 AM EDT
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Best thing is no social media at all. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Funny Social Media Cop is a losing game, there are too many people just looking to make something out of nothing and just too many stupid and easily offended people. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:31:58 AM EDT
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Snow is racist. It makes even the darkest dark look white.
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:40:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:43:56 AM EDT
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First time I learned about this game was 4 or 5 years ago when Subnet posted a thread titled, "Hey, look at this!", or "Check this out!".
When you opened the thread it was a picture of his hand doing that. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:44:20 AM EDT
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Sure go stick up for those badged Klansmen!
Yeah I had no idea 
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:45:05 AM EDT
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NJ LOL
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:45:18 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:46:10 AM EDT
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First time I learned about this game was 4 or 5 years ago when Subnet posted a thread titled, "Hey, look at this!", or "Check this out!". When you opened the thread it was a picture of his hand doing that. :( |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 7:52:50 AM EDT
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That gesture is also used as "you are an asshole" in the military and is often snuck into photos.
I wonder if that cop is ex-military? |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 8:11:36 AM EDT
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That gesture is also used as "you are an asshole" in the military and is often snuck into photos. I wonder if that cop is ex-military? |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 8:23:15 AM EDT
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Sure go stick up for those badged Klansmen!
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Posted: 1/5/2018 8:38:03 AM EDT
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There are some that look for anything thing being racist.
CD |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 8:39:18 AM EDT
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Punch buggy? What? My house was hell for a month, after my kids discovered the circle game. ETA:  Punch yourself! |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 8:46:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/5/2018 8:59:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Best thing is no social media at all. Few departments learned it, and shut down their pages. People want community policing, until its time for community policing. Sometimes a well managed social media PD account can have very positive effect. The PDs that are involved in their community should be applauded. Seems you have a hard time accepting that you are one us too.....carry on. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 9:00:21 AM EDT
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Cop wears shoes, he's a racist.
Cop goes barefoot, he's a racist. It's a brave new world.... |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 1:26:40 PM EDT
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First Milk now the "OK" sign, everything be White Supremacy. Next year "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas" and Snow will be, I'm sure. White Supremacy assholes should start using a thumbs up next and pick a random animal as a new mascot. I would go with the dove myself. LOL
White Rice needs to be next in line after milk. |
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