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May 7, 2019 · Bartow, Florida

Florida Man Drives Cadillac While Standing Through the Sunroof and Says He Would Rather Go to Jail Than Go Home

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Florida Man drives a Cadillac standing through the sunroof and tells police he would rather go to jail.

Leonard Olsen Jr., 70, of Lakeland, was recorded by an off-duty deputy standing through his Cadillac's sunroof, arms outstretched, while hitting speeds over 100 mph on I-4/US-98 on May 7, 2019. When troopers stopped him, Olsen said he wanted to turn himself in because his wife treats him like a servant, telling them he'd rather go to jail than go back home. He was charged with misdemeanor reckless driving.

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Absurdity21/25
Humor22/25
Florida Factor13/20
Unexpectedness12/15
Headline Quality8/10
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