The story Ottenheimer describes, told by blues musician Cousin Joe told about his encounter with a police officer in Mississippi illustrates the idea that

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The story illustrates how Cousin Joe managed to shift the frame of the encounter with the police officer by telling a joke, thereby changing the officer's perception and potentially the outcome of the encounter. This demonstrates the power of communication to alter situations and achieve specific goals.

The Story Ottenheimer Describes, Told by Blues Musician Cousin Joe