[Ads-l] Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

[MULLINS, WILLIAM D (Bill) CIV USARMY CCDC AVMC (USA)]

Here it is from 9/22/2011:

https://forum.officer.com/forum/local-discussion-groups/u-s-states/indiana/175043-west-lafayette-police-lawsuit?p=4145594#post4145594

Look for it at Law Enforcement or Gun oriented sites and publications.


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This is becoming something of a hot saying. It means, "Do something stupid,
pay the consequences."

I'm mainly seeing it in GOP contexts involving armed people shot by police
for ignoring police commands.

Earliest online date: 2018.

JL

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