What's the origin of the word "Cop"?
Our five panel members are trying to find out the origin of the word “cop”. Each one of them seems to have a different opinion. Who do you think is correct? Click on the picture of the person you think has the right answer to find out the truth.
 | It’s British slang for copper, Darling. It all started because of those copper buttons on the Bobbies’ uniforms. |
 | Hey, it came from, ya know, to cop something. Like to cop an attitude or a bagel, ya know? |
 | That's easy! COP is an acronym that stands for Constable On Patrol. Trust me, I know the answer to this one. |
 | Now that’s an interesting story! Hundreds of years ago, cop was a slang verb that meant to capture. Thus, a person who captures criminals is today called a cop. |
 | Cop, cop, copper... Hmmm, let me think. Maybe it's those copper badges they have... Hmmm... Is that right? Copper badges... ? |
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