Abstracts of recent decisions by Ian Frazier. An example:
A and B, siblings, on car trip, entered ill-advisedly into burping contest. Drinking soda was involved. B said new flavor of soda, tried by him for first time, was pretty good. A replied, “I’ll bet it’s really not.” This later construed as evidence of animus against B. Contest proceeded without further dispute. Burps of A and B roughly equal in quality, volume, etc. After ten minutes, A said she was bored. B then produced outstanding burp, which A let go by without comment. B, noting A’s silence, asked her opinion. Still receiving no answer, B said, “Hey, I complimented your burps.” A replied in a way seen as unforthcoming by B, who then put pressure on A’s seat belt until she screamed.
Court pulled over and refused to continue until A and B were silent; both enjoined to remain like that; contest suspended.
I love it! Thanks.
In my “court,” the judge awards Olympic-style medals for seat-belt wearing. First one who puts his seat-belt on gets a gold, and so on.
This was seen as very cool for the first 20 times. Now, years later, the judge still says, “I got gold!” and the silver and bronze medalists groan.