This post is going viral because it's incredibly relatable and funny, offering an unexpected, lighthearted insight into the often-serious interaction at drunk driving checkpoints. Many Koreans, especially new drivers, can empathize with the original poster's disappointment.
Drunk driving checkpoints (eumju-dansok) are a regular occurrence in Korea, particularly on weekends and late nights. While strictly enforced, this post highlights a humorous, almost playful, side to the interactions between police and drivers, especially those who are clearly not intoxicated.
Drunk driving checkpoints, or *eumju-dansok*, are a common sight on Korean roads, especially late at night. But what happens when you're actually *excited* to encounter one? That's the hilarious dilemma one new driver found themselves in, sparking a wave of relatable confessions online.
The original poster, a *chobo-unjeon* (beginner driver) just 120 days into their license, recounted their first-ever encounter with an *eumju-dansok*. Overjoyed, they eagerly rolled down both driver and passenger windows, only for the police officer to simply wave them through. This happened not once, but twice, leaving the driver feeling utterly disappointed and 'sad' that they didn't get to participate. Turns out, there's a secret to why some drivers get a pass. A 'current police officer' chimed in, revealing that those who appear overly enthusiastic from a distance are often intentionally waved through. 'We secretly smile at their disappointed expressions,' the officer confessed, jokingly advising others to 'act surprised' or 'only crack open a heavily tinted window' if they actually want to blow into the breathalyzer. It seems playing it cool is the real trick!
Korean Netizen Reactions
7I just wanna blow into the breathalyzer, man!
I was dropping off my ex after a weekend home date, looking super messy, and the officer just waved me through. Maybe they were telling me to rethink the marriage? lol
When you see a drunk driving checkpoint, you should gargle just in case you have bad breath...
Lmaoooo, that's totally an 'uncle's heart' move from the police! ๐
Officer, I swear I only had one bottle of yogurt!
My window was broken, so I tried to open the car door, but the officer kept pushing it shut saying, 'You can't open the door, please roll down your window.' I kept trying to open it, saying, 'But my wโฆ
Oh? So that's why? When I was a beginner, I got all excited seeing a checkpoint, smiled at the officer, and they just said 'Go ahead'... Went home feeling so bummed. ;;