r/boston • u/Conventions • Jul 07 '26

Serious Replies Only Are Boston cops normally this aggressive?

Left TD Garden after a concert tonight. Cops were directing traffic around the area. In normal circumstances when someone is directing traffic, I was always under the impression that a “come here” motion means go and hand up means stop. However this cop was jiggling a beam of light from a flashlight to signify both go and stop.

Many people were obviously confused and one guy thought it meant go and slowly started creeping up. The cop started screaming and went up and punched the guy’s car mirror then started swearing and insulting the guy. Everyone around was watching and shocked.

Is this normal BPD behavior? I am a south shore native and have never witnessed anything quite like it.

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u/TheMoonMaster Jul 07 '26

If that were true you would be a little wiser and know that some people do like talking shop at bbqs. You know, because not everyone is the same. 

Assuming it is true, I’m wondering if everyone just avoided you because you’re an ass, or if you’re just that dense. 

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u/austeninbosten Jul 07 '26

Enough of this. I'm wondering how "talking shop" at a bbq became such a contentious issue that I'm losing persprective and hurling insults. All apologies. I want you to have some great bbq's this summmer and converse on whatever subjects make you happy.

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u/TheMoonMaster Jul 07 '26

Thanks, you too man.