Gardaí stop van in Cork and stumble upon a classic Simpsons reference

We've all been there. Wait, what?

Gardaí in County Cork got more than they bargained for when engaging in a routine enough traffic stop this weekend. Having stopped a van in Bandon due to a lack of tax disc or certificate of roadworthiness on display, the guards made a strange discovery inside. Yep, your classic 'spoon in place of an ignition key' scenario. Who among us hasn't opted for household cutlery in such a pinch? In the end, the van was seized by the Gardaí and the driver issued with a court date. "You could cut the tension with a knife," noted the Garda Traffic account on Twitter, which is a fairly decent if inaccurate pun, as quickly noted by the public. https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1066737674927656960 Wait for it... https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1066739319367454720 Strong recovery, in fairness. The Simpsons really did do everything first, huh? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcE0aAhbVFc Clip via Rich