CSM "tell me why you are late. If it's not a good reason, u know
what will happen."
ME (looking him in the eye) "Sir, i helped a blind man cross the
road, then missed the bus. The bus comes every 10 mins sir."
CSM (incredulous look) "YOU EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE THIS COCK AND BULL
STORY?! I IN ARMY XXX YEARS NOBODY DARE USE THIS EXCUSE!"
ME (maintaining composure) "Sir it's the truth sir. I would give
you a better excuse but it really happened."
CSM (confused) "Okay okay, don't do that again."
ME "Don't do what sir? Be late, or help blind men across the
street?"
CSM (raises hand to konok my head)
ME "ok ok ok" (run away)
TRUE STORY! 
But be warned can only be used ONCE.
Or you can one-up, say you're living next to a blind man and
offered to help him cross the road everyday. Then claim your Best
Soldier award for the rest of your NS.
