A police officer in Gulfport, Mississippi, provided a comical retort after receiving an accidental text inviting him to “smoke.”
The Gulfport Police Department shared the amusing text exchange on social media. The conversation began around 10 p.m. on Friday when an unknown individual texted what they believed to be a friend.
The officer replied, “Chillin, hbu [how about you].”
The person then asked, “Wanna smoke.”
The officer humorously responded, “I don’t think I’m going to be able to smoke with you.”
The sender, still unaware, replied, “Bruh, we smoke all the time.”
The officer clarified they had the wrong number, but the person insisted, “Bruh, stop cappin [lying or joking].”
To end the confusion, the officer sent a photo of himself holding his police badge, accompanied by the message, “No cap [lie or joke].”
The department posted screenshots of the exchange on Facebook, offering advice to the public: “Pro tip: Before you send the text, double-check the number. Nothing like a wrong number text to really spice up someone’s day.”
The post received significant attention, with one user commenting, “Literally, I would’ve changed my number THAT MOMENT!!!”
Another user added, “The [way] I would have thrown my phone across the room when I got that picture! I would have been scared to pick it back up for the rest of the day! I’m second hand embarrassed for this person.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What did the person accidentally text a police officer about?
They texted to get together to ‘smoke.’
How did the police officer initially respond to the text?
He responded with ‘Chillin, hbu [how about you].’
What did the officer send to prove he was a cop?
A picture of himself holding his police badge.
What advice did the police department offer on Facebook?
Double-check the number before sending a text.
How did social media users react to the post?
They found it hilarious and expressed second-hand embarrassment.