Hubby Punches out Flirtatious Salesman

The Salt Lake Tribune ^ | 3 Sep 2003 | Ashley Broughton

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A magazine salesman from Ohio who was looking to "have some fun" in Utah County probably will return home after receiving a beating at the hands of an angry husband, Orem police said Tuesday.

Police responded to a call of two men fighting near 1100 S. 200 East about 3 p.m. Friday, said police Lt. Doug Edwards.

There they found the Ohio man, who "had obviously been involved in the fight, and looked to have come out on the losing end," he said.

Officers determined the salesman had been at a nearby home speaking with a woman who was not interested in buying magazines, he said. "When he realized he wasn't going to sell any magazines there, he told the young woman that he gets 500 bonus points for a hug," Edwards said.

The woman, who was caught off guard, gave him a "little hug." But the salesman turned his head and attempted to kiss her on the mouth. The woman pushed him away, slammed the door and called her husband, Edwards said.

The salesman freely admitted to police the incident had occurred, saying he likes to flirt and "have some fun" with women.

The woman's husband caught up with him as he was headed down the street "and was responsible for the condition the salesman was found in."

The salesman told police he probably deserved the beating, and declined to press charges against the woman's husband, Edwards said. "He thinks he'll go back to Ohio."

-- Ashley Broughton

[auggy]

For a little lady, you have awfully big testicals.

They could of eaten you for a snack.

[BraveMan]

Being in a brand new subdivision, I figure I'll start seeing them at my new home pretty soon.

I've been wondering how that whole deal worked out for you. Good for you! Welcome to the world of property taxes . . .

[CobaltBlue]

We live in a safe, friendly neighborhood, too, but I like answering the door accompanied by a large, barking Golden Retriever. If it's a kid fund raising for some school group, we always kick in a little dough, and she calms right down when we open the door. If it's a real solicitor, I always gesture helplessly to the barking dog, and they leave. I can't imagine she'd actually bite someone, but they never want to find out.-g-

Probably feel even safer with a German Shepherd.

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Goldens are my absolute favorite breed.

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I see you are also owned by a cat :-)

[CobaltBlue]

Yes, that's my "baby," Kiwi. She loves to hang out where ever I am, which includes on top of the computer table. Lizzie, the golden, is usually underneath the computer table, by my feet. Lucky me, so much love. :)

[CARepubGal]

LOLOL! Your 4 would be the silent but deadly type I would guess. And what a tasty snack the overstimulated Rotts received! ;-) How long did they take to calm down afterwards?

[reg45]

Q: What do you get when you cross a crocodile with a Rottweiler?

A: Freedom from door-to-door salesmen!