@sickburnbro toilets plugged, better call a plumber. Light bulb burnt out, better call an electrician. I'm hungry, better go to a resturant. Police pulled me over, I must've done something wrong. Wife slept with someone else, I must not have pleased her. Someone stole my bike, they must've needed it more.

Its not just a deference to authority but a complete indefference with your own interests and worth.