The list for June 9, 1998
The Top 16 Signs Your Lawyer
Isn’t Working Out
Isn’t Working Out
- His idea of a key immunity deal involves penicillin shots.
- Open argument in which he called the prosecutor a "Doo-Doo Head" could hurt your case.
- Tries to cheer you up by saying how great you look in orange.
- In the middle of your trial, he crawls underneath the bench and actually tries to "please the court."
- Uses rhyming couplets like Johnny Cochran, but they all end in "Nantucket."
- Giggles hysterically at the mere mention of the Penal Code.
- Keeps trying to call a witness named "Johnny, the Trouser Troll."
- A closer look at his diploma reveals it’s from Yale Lock School.
- The only question she can come up with during cross-examination is, "Isn’t it true that you’re a lying bastard?"
- Constantly raising objections to the "vibes" he’s getting from the jury.
- Every time the judge sustains one of his objections, he screams, "Yahtzee!"
- Dental problem forces her to use short, concise sentences comprised of commonly used, clearly understood words.
- Instead of saying "Your honor, I object," he now just rolls his eyes and says, "Whatever."
- Claims staring at your cleavage is a necessary part of the "discovery" processes.
- Offers to waive his usual fees in exchange for your panties.
And the Number 1 Sign Your Lawyer Isn’t Working Out…
- "Nice breasts, Your Honor."
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CREDITS
Selected from 118 submissions from 44 contributors.
Today’s list authors were:
- Ed Smith, Chattanooga, TN — 1 (11th #1)
- David G. Scott, Kansas City, MO — 2, 5
- Jeff Downey, Raleigh, NC — 3
- Josh Fruhlinger, Oakland, CA — 4
- Jason Anderson, Birmingham, AL — 6, 8
- Gregory Swarthout, Murray, UT — 7
- Paul Seaburn, Houston, TX — 9, 14
- Craig Stacey, Lisle, IL — 10
- Kim Moser, New York, NY — 11
- Martell Stroup, Boston, MA — 11
- Bill Muse, Seattle, WA — 12
- Paul Seaburn, Houston, TX — 12
- David Kass, Brooklyn, NY — 13, 16, Banner Tag
- Paul Schindler, Orinda, CA — 15
- Dave Henry, Slidell, LA — 16
- Gerard McDonald, New Haven, CT — 16
- Larry G. Hollister, Concord, CA — RU List Name
- Peg Warner, Exeter, NH — Topic
- Chris White, New York, NY — List owner/moderator
- Rick James, Los Angeles, CA — Ambience
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