Saturday, April 30, 2005

School Mistakes Huge Burrito for a Weapon

CLOVIS, N.M. - A call about a possible weapon at a middle school prompted police to put armed officers on rooftops, close nearby streets and lock down the school. All over a giant burrito.

Someone called authorities Thursday after seeing a boy carrying something long and wrapped into Marshall Junior High.

The drama ended two hours later when the suspicious item was identified as a 30-inch burrito filled with steak, guacamole, lettuce, salsa and jalapenos and wrapped inside tin foil and a white T-shirt.

The school authorities were absolutely correct to exert caution. Under certain circumstances a huge burrito can be used as a lethal weapon......however, it's usually after being eaten and an hour or two later.

Something to keep in mind though: "When burritos are outlawed, only outlaws will have burritos"

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