Archive for the 'Just for Laughs' Category

Just for Laughs: The Unenforceable Marriage Contract

This email from the UK found its way into my inbox.

This is not a joke.
Today I had a man come in for advice on a pre-nup. He had already written the clauses he wanted in the pre-nup. I thought I would share with you, I know you will enjoy:
1. Must attend TOEFL and get a [...]

Literal Versions of Music Videos: A Parody

Here’s the latest viral trend on YouTube: literal versions of pop music videos.
The users take the original video and change the lyrics into a literal description of the scene.
Warning: Doing this may constitute copyright infringement if the materials are used without the copyright owner’s permission. I don’t recommend, endorse, or condone any kind of copyright [...]

Judyism: Judge Judy at Her Very Best

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Happy Groundhog Day 2010

Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2 in the U.S. and Canada. According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will supposedly retreat to its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.
This year’s results are unanimous:
The Ontario Wiarton Willie confirmed that there will [...]

(Actual) Dumb Legal Disclaimers and Product Warnings

Through my law practice, I’ve seen plenty of disclaimers - everything I touch comes with a disclaimer. (If it didn’t have one before, itwill after I’m done with them.) Here are a few actual disclaimers that I’ve come across through the years.
Toaster:
Not for underwater use
Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only
Pencils:
May be sharp after sharpened
Can [...]

 

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