Pig Misunderstanding

Howard County Police officers still write their reports by hand, and the data is entered later by a computer tech into their database. One theft report stated that a farmer had lost 2,025 pigs. Thinking that to be an error, the tech called the farmer directly. "Is it true Mr. (Smith) that you lost 2,025 pigs?" she asked. "Yeth." lisped the farmer. Being a Howard County girl herself, the tech entered: "Subject lost 2 sows and 25 pigs."

Chapters of The DC Intern Tell All

• When You're Asked to Suck At Your Job
• What Really Goes Down In The White House
• How I Blew It In Washington
• Finding the Softer Side of Senators
• Clear and Present Boner
• Breaking the Gag Rule
• Entering D.C.'s Inner Circle
• Secret Services to the President
• Deep Inside the Senate
• All Night Filibusting
• Meeting the Chief of Staff
• Preparing Your Paternity Brief
• The Traditions of Toilet Stall Toe-Tapping
• What Politicians Don't Know About Cell Phone Logs

On Your Mark

Q: What did the police say about the man shot with a starting pistol?
A: They're convinced it was race related.