His Name Is Chief!

I live in a city of over 150,000 people. Our city government has a three-digit phone number, through which citizens can ask questions about city services and report issues.

I called to ask if I had to cut up tree branches for yard waste pick-up. The operator kindly told me this was unnecessary as a lot of people didn’t have the means to do so.

So, I went out to drag the branches to the curb.

Nutty Neighbor: “You have to cut those up.”

Me: “No, I called [three-digit number], and they said I didn’t.”

Nutty Neighbor: “The chief of police called me and said it was necessary.”

Me: “You know [Chief]?”

Nutty Neighbor: “Is that his name?”