I was stopped on Hollywood blvd once, by a tax collector (some people call them policeman).
When I explained that the powder in my pocket was for 'clearing nasal congestion purposes', he laughed, and let me on my way.
It was in the 'happy delivery of the message' that persuaded him to let me go, tax exempt, I think.
(Either that or because I was 'a tourist' and the paperwork would have been too much. I'm going for personality winning him over , personally)
Naw… He probably mistook you for Clark Gable and his favorite movie was 'Gone With the Wind' so he let you blow with your blow...
oohhhhh, interesting. I never thought of that possibility....