: The unexpected combination of a traditional game with adult and law enforcement themes creates a novel and potentially shocking experience for viewers.
The concept of playing rock-paper-scissors with police has also evolved into a recurring meme.
However, this gamification of authority is a double-edged sword. When officers engage in games or internet challenges while in uniform, it inherently creates a cognitive dissonance. Rock-paper-scissors is a child’s game of chance; policing is a profession rooted in strict protocol, law, and the monopoly on state violence. When the two merge, the public is left to question the appropriateness of the setting and the potential trivialization of the badge. The Spectacle of the "Strip" and Tabloid Sensationalism
Instead of counting 1, 2, 3, use police jargon: