If you told your grandma about this, she’d probably say, “Pride comes before the fall,” while she knitted a sweater for her cat. And she’d be right. Du’s fall from grace is the kind of story that makes you nod and mutter, “Yep, seen that before.”
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It’s like when your boss gives you a lecture about “professionalism” while wearing socks with sandals. The irony is thick enough to spread on toast. Du was in charge of upholding the law, and he couldn’t even uphold a basic level of not-being-a-goofball.
The silver lining (if there is one)
On the bright side, the system worked. Someone noticed, someone investigated, and someone said, “Nope, you’re done.” It’s like when you finally get the lazy coworker fired after they’ve been sleeping in the supply closet. Justice is slow, but it’s sweet.
So, next time you’re at work and you feel the urge to do something dumb—like send a spicy meme to the boss or claim the last donut was yours—remember Chief Inspector Andrew Du. He’s the cautionary tale that proves no matter how high you climb, you can still fall flat on your face in front of everyone.
And if you ever see a poorly written tweet from a public figure, just smile and think, “At least I’m not that guy.” Because honestly, you’re probably not. But if you are, well, good luck updating your LinkedIn profile.
