I’ve seen it a hundred times: the TV detective says “I think we’d better continue this conversation at the police station,” and the interrogee meekly gets into the car. Just once (and I thought I’d already said this) I’d like to hear the suspect say “No thanks, I’m comfortable here,” or “Suit yourself; do you have my phone number?”<\/p>\n
I’m currently absorbed in Veronica Mars<\/i>, which early in the second season came close to fulfilling my dream:<\/p>\n \nDEPUTY SACHS: The sheriff would like to have a word with you.<\/p>\n LOGAN ECHOLLS: And I’d like to be the cream filling of an Olsen Twins sandwich, but — [shrugs]<\/p>\n DEPUTY: Will you come with me please?<\/p>\n LOGAN: If I’m under arrest, then do me the courtesy of making it all official-like.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’ve seen it a hundred times: the TV detective says “I think we’d better continue this conversation at the police station,” and the interrogee meekly gets into the car. Just once (and I thought I’d already said this) I’d like … Continue reading