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"I Cheated. This Is My Punishment."
nbclosangeles.com ^ | Aug 26, 2009 | By CARISSA DIMARGO

Posted on 08/26/2009 7:14:47 PM PDT by Daffynition

Shame can be a powerful punishment. Just ask the guy who had to stand at the corner of Leesburg Pike and International Drive in Tysons Corner, Va., on Wednesday morning.

You know, the guy wearing the sign that said, "I CHEATED. THIS IS MY PUNISHMENT."

William Taylor, of Centreville, Va., told a passerby that he cheated on his wife -- and she found evidence of it on his cell phone. So the wife doled out a rather creative punishment: He had to stand at the intersection during morning rush, wearing the handmade sign.

People reported seeing him as early as 9 a.m., and his presence was discussed on several of D.C.'s morning radio shows. A little before 11 a.m., Taylor's wife texted him and said he'd been out there long enough. He removed the sign and skedaddled.

Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner is one of the most traffic-clogged arteries in the area, making for maximum viewing pleasure.

Hope it was worth it, buddy.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Local News
KEYWORDS: adultery; fairfaxcounty; punishment; tysonscorner
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I know this intersection well ... and it is VERY busy.

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1 posted on 08/26/2009 7:14:47 PM PDT by Daffynition
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To: Daffynition

LOL, did there really need to be video of him standing there? Doesn’t the photo capture what was going on?


2 posted on 08/26/2009 7:18:30 PM PDT by kenth
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To: Daffynition

“Baby, I’ll do anything to get you back”.


3 posted on 08/26/2009 7:18:58 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: kenth

The story was from a TV station ... stills aren’t nearly as impressive to the masses.


4 posted on 08/26/2009 7:20:34 PM PDT by Daffynition ("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
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To: Daffynition

I’m not so sure that marriage is going to make it.


5 posted on 08/26/2009 7:22:06 PM PDT by HokieMom (Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
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To: Daffynition

Interesting marriage.


6 posted on 08/26/2009 7:22:18 PM PDT by behzinlea
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To: Daffynition

Ah, yeah, I guess he did exhibit a bit embarrassment on the close-up that you couldn’t relish with the mere photo. lol.


7 posted on 08/26/2009 7:22:25 PM PDT by kenth
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To: Daffynition
Coulda been worse


8 posted on 08/26/2009 7:23:15 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: HokieMom
I’m not so sure that marriage is going to make it.

LOL, yeah, I got the same thought...

9 posted on 08/26/2009 7:23:58 PM PDT by Talisker (When you find a turtle on top of a fence post, you can be damn sure it didn't get there on it's own.)
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To: AppyPappy
We've had stocks around for centuries ... I don't see that there is a problem. Now if we could get our congresscritters,, with an appropriate sign "I BROKE MY OATH OF OFFICE" standing in front of the Capital building there would be some satisfaction.


10 posted on 08/26/2009 7:26:03 PM PDT by Daffynition ("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
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To: Daffynition

“Hope it was worth it, buddy”

I would be willing to bet this guy has one hell of a chance to save his marriage.

Following up an “I’ll do anything to save this marriage” with actually walking the talk means everything.


11 posted on 08/26/2009 7:26:22 PM PDT by Cyman
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To: Cailleach

ping


12 posted on 08/26/2009 7:26:48 PM PDT by kalee (01/20/13 The end of an error.... Obama even worse than Carter.)
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To: Daffynition

Finally, the Male Hester Prynne...


13 posted on 08/26/2009 7:27:29 PM PDT by Clemenza (Remember our Korean War Veterans)
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To: JoeProBono

Let’s save that for the lyin’cheatin’thievin’dishonest congressmen.


14 posted on 08/26/2009 7:27:48 PM PDT by Daffynition ("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
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To: Cyman

I predict he cracks and commits suicide. Really.


15 posted on 08/26/2009 7:29:33 PM PDT by Daffynition ("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
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To: Daffynition

Hey, think that might be a way to pick up chicks?


16 posted on 08/26/2009 7:29:46 PM PDT by Fido969 ("The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax." - Albert Einstein)
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To: Talisker

I think there’s a county music song in there somewhere.


17 posted on 08/26/2009 7:33:06 PM PDT by HokieMom (Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
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To: Fido969

Well, a sad little puppy on a leash would be a very dynamic accessory! You betcha.

He should have had a “hat” out .... he would have made big bux ...but that’s a terribly fast flowing double lane with a LONG light.


18 posted on 08/26/2009 7:33:16 PM PDT by Daffynition ("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
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To: Daffynition

I’m guessing 6 rugrats and a 300 pound wife.


19 posted on 08/26/2009 7:34:10 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: Daffynition
I know this intersection well ... and it is VERY busy.

We might be neighbors.

20 posted on 08/26/2009 7:34:41 PM PDT by HokieMom (Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
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