All Episodes Talk: All Rise

[Guest]

8 hours ago, SRTouch said:

The best way to find those posts that are in limbo is to repost them - it will post right away...3 or 4 times ?

My supposed witty post wasn't that good! 

I'd hate to make everyone suffer by reading three posts of Stuffy.   Let's mourn a bit then move on.  : )

[Ilovecomputers]

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I crafted (what I thought was) a witty post about Stuffy the taxidermist dog and a riding helmet, hit the submit reply button and nothing.

It's probably floating around here somewhere - maybe on the Say Yes to the Dress or Poldark forum.  Who knows?

If it were me, I would check the "Welcome Back, Kotter" board, but that's just me.

[Guest]

43 minutes ago, Ilovecomputers said:

If it were me, I would check the "Welcome Back, Kotter" board, but that's just me.

Done.

[AuntiePam]

Let's just hope that Trump or Clinton really can bring jobs back to the US, because it seems like everybody and his brother are on the public teat.  A nurse who "retired" in her early 40's because of a work injury but who can drive out of state to a hobby show, and a 20-something who's been getting SSI forever because of some kind of personality disorder.  And wasn't he living with a girlfriend whose mother was on public assistance?  And who's supporting the purple-haired guy who wants to start a tropical fish store?

I've known people with all kinds of disabilities who have found ways to be productive.  And I've known people with serious medical conditions who were denied disability.  The system is fucked up. 

[Spunkygal]

I may be wrong but when chubby cheeks long boarder was telling his rendition of the incident, he said plaintiff was not staying in her lane and had encroached in the bike lane. Even though that was a big fat lie, isn't it illegal to ride a longboard in a bike lane? That should be one strike against him if true. Also, I can't believe JJ gave plaintiff $3000 to fix a 1995 Bronco! She usually has Blue Book Byrd look up the value and there is no way a '95 Bronco is worth $3000. 

[AuntiePam]

I was surprised at that too -- awarding $3K to fix a 20-year-old vehicle.  Maybe the fact that the car was parked had something to do with it -- no fault at all on the plaintiff.  And the damage looked bad -- can she even open the door on that side? 

We had a similar situation years ago.  Our 20+year old car car was parked and was struck by another car.  The other insurance company gave us the full amount to fix the damage because we could prove that our car had very low miles and was well-maintained, no rust, etc. 

[DoctorK]

In terms of valuing the 1995 Bronco, we saw only a glimpse of one picture, which showed the damage but also showed the rest of the vehicle looking in great shape, all clean and shiny. Maybe JJ saw enough other pictures for her rate the bronco as worth more than the KBB numbers?

[Guest]

2 hours ago, AuntiePam said:

And wasn't he living with a girlfriend whose mother was on public assistance? 

Nah, she said her mother worked. I think everyone on today's episode, save for the lady whose Bronco was used as a makeshift longboard airbag, had some significant mental health issues going on. 

[AngelaHunter]

Just watching Crumb vs. Weirdo Mutant (who should buy teeth instead of tropical fish).  I've kept many fish over the years, including the species she mentioned - angelfish, plecos, and discus. All need very large tanks, excellent equipment and rigorous maintenence to keep them healthy (especially discus), and usually expensive live/frozen food to get them into breeding condition. Nice that someone who is so disabled she hasn't worked for 5 years can both afford and maintain all these tanks as a "hobby".  Personally, I gave up my big tanks because they were just too labour intensive and costly. Wish I could have stayed home and fooled around with my fish all day.

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Nah, she said her mother worked.

I hope she makes a good sum, since she has support not only herself and her po-faced daughter, but Mr. Vaughn, who appears to have a very healthy appetite, knows all his SSI rights, can't work at any job at all but can tool around town on his skateboard.

Grandma, whose truck got smashed, appeared to be the only person today not on welfare/SSI/EBT/food stamps etc. But maybe she is too. By this point, JJ probably didn't want to know.

Edited October 25, 2016 by AngelaHunter

[BusyOctober]

I don't know anything about fish other than it can be expansive to stock and maintain tanks with the fish the plaintiff had.  How much disability can a 40-something nurse be collecting to afford fancy fish (and hundreds of gallons of tanks)?  And she and the non- working, EBT card carrying, disability collecting defendants can afford to take road trips with coolers full of fish to sell or swap at trade shows?  Both my husband and I have good paying jobs, but after all the bills are paid, it's still a stretch to save enough to take a 4-5 day, off-season vacation in a moderately priced motel, 2 hours from our home. 

 The other case had a 20-something collecting SSI for a "learning disability" while he lives with his also non-working GF.  I don't know what this young man's issues may be, but there must be some kind of work he could do if he is a) physically able to ride a skateboard at breakneck speeds, and b) intelligent enough to navigate his ass to the SSI office to pick up and sign and cash his check.  

[califred]

Since I was curious I went and looked, amazingly the KBB for a 1995 Bronco is from 2886-4678.

 

Everyone in the fish case was odd.  And yes how do people on disability afford them?  

[AngelaHunter]

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And yes how do people on disability afford them?

And do the maintenance which is pretty hard work. No idea how she affords all this, since just one of her 75-gal tanks, all equipped (and the discus are extremely expensive) would cost upwards of 1000$ or more. Maybe her hubby pays for everything and she can use her disability money for her hobby.

Edited October 25, 2016 by AngelaHunter

[Trini]

The skateboarder crash case: I think that's the only time I've heard a litigant say outright that they're here so the show can pay the damages.

[Ilovecomputers]

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In terms of valuing the 1995 Bronco, we saw only a glimpse of one picture, which showed the damage but also showed the rest of the vehicle looking in great shape, all clean and shiny. Maybe JJ saw enough other pictures for her rate the bronco as worth more than the KBB numbers?

JJ fancies herself an expert on car accident repairs and restoration.  I've seen her give litigants a small amount of money in damages and tell them, "You can get that bumped out for about $10."  On what planet, Judy?

[bad things are bad]

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Let's just hope that Trump or Clinton really can bring jobs back to the US,

taking to small talk 

[AuntiePam]

Anybody make any sense of today's case with the sale of the salon?  Plaintiffs sold the salon for $38K, were paid $20K, and JJ ended up giving them $3K, based on a text message.  Defendant had a counterclaim but JJ was tired of trying to figure out what he was saying -- English wasn't his first language.  I was curious about the counterclaim.  Also curious about whether defendant was wearing a wig.

[27bored]

Sassy Vers-Bottom Jihadist vs Trump Voters: I'm glad he got his money. They seemed like they were on some bullshit, like most tow truck drivers. I thought he was about to hit them with the Z-snap at the end, but he didn't. :(

Granny vs Meth Michael J. Fox: Poor Granny. She didn't listen to Gus Fring when he said you can never trust a drug addict.

It's-ah me-ah!: The Defendant should've brought Mario or Daisy or somebody to help his ass out. I love when people act like "they're being difficult" is an excuse to not honor their financial obligations. The plaintiff's husband had a bright pink shirt. #IJS

Take Me As I Am: The plaintiff looks like Tracie Thoms (Joanne in Rent; Andy's friend The Devil Wears Prada), or Buckwheat. The point is it's bitchassness for a guy to go all Jazmine Sullivan on a woman's car. 

[ItsHelloPattiagain]

Bless his heart, the elusive Purple Shirted Long Boarder was another hot mess. He reminded me of the young guy a while back that obviously was strung out and JJ handled him carefully. She doesn't usually gang up on seriously messed up people, just morons. 

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Also curious about whether defendant was wearing a wig.

Are you kidding? That thing looked like it came out of the Zsa Zsa Gabor Men's Collection for Big Lots. It just LAID there on his head like Stuffy the Stiff Legged Motorcycle Riding Pooch. I wondered how much his old lady paid for that big vat of Just for Men that she bought to doctor up his Mario (Kart) mustache. ("Im'a Mario, Numbah One!"). But I wasn't feeling the hair on the plaintiff lady either - she's supposed to be fixing up little girls with chocolate facials and other creepiness and she had a very frumpty demeanor for somebody who's supposed to be all about glamour. 

Edited October 25, 2016 by ItsHelloPattiagain

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, ItsHelloPattiagain said:

Are you kidding? That thing looked like it came out of the Zsa Zsa Gabor Men's Collection for Big Lots. It just LAID there on his head like Stuffy the Stiff Legged Motorcycle Riding Pooch. I wondered how much his old lady paid for that big vat of Just for Men that she bought to doctor up his Mario (Kart) mustache. ("Im'a Mario, Numbah One!"). But I wasn't feeling the hair on the plaintiff lady either - she's supposed to be fixing up little girls with chocolate facials and other creepiness and she had a very frumpty demeanor for somebody who's supposed to be all about glamour. 

I am so very glad this post didn't get lost or go to the Lost forum.   

I needed a few laughs after today.  This did it. 

[Jamoche]

9 hours ago, Ilovecomputers said:

JJ fancies herself an expert on car accident repairs and restoration.  I've seen her give litigants a small amount of money in damages and tell them, "You can get that bumped out for about $10."  On what planet, Judy?

The planet still filled with the big steel Detroit behemoths she grew up with. I would never take a car case to JJ.

[AngelaHunter]

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Also curious about whether defendant was wearing a wig.

I loved this case, so much I had to pause it and go get a snack. So nice it wasn't about idiots playing house, cell phones, drunken fistfights or dogs.

Rocky's wig was delightfully bad. I enjoyed him saying his wife isn't going to work, but even more liked the fact he has proof he needs,  but not with him. Yeah, that always flies.

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she's supposed to be fixing up little girls with chocolate facials and other creepiness

Umm, when she started on the hair, makeup and weird facials for little girls, it kind of lost me. Her fiance, however, who has a big mouth in spite of the fact he didn't put a penny into this thriving business (that no one wants) brought me right back. This isn't the first case we've seen of someone buying a business and apparently thinking all you do is sit back and watch the money roll in. Surprise - you actually have to get off your ass and work hard.

Edited October 26, 2016 by AngelaHunter

[califred]

Darn sounds like I'm going to miss some characters today.  The World Series is on from 1-5 here so JJ and TPC are both not on :(

[Guest]

Sassy Vers-Bottom Jihadist vs Trump Voters: I'm glad he got his money. They seemed like they were on some bullshit, like most tow truck drivers. I thought he was about to hit them with the Z-snap at the end, but he didn't.

:(Granny vs Meth Michael J. Fox: Poor Granny. She didn't listen to Gus Fring when he said you can never trust a drug addict.

Was this a rerun case? I didn't get this one today. :( 

I didn't save a pic of Super Mario's Cousin's hair today, but as soon as I saw him, I thought of this similar, you-ain't-fooling'-nobody hairstyle. 

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[AngelaHunter]

3 hours ago, califred said:

Darn sounds like I'm going to miss some characters today.  The World Series is on from 1-5 here so JJ and TPC are both not on :(

Califred - here you go!

[califred]

AngelaHunter thank you :)

[Ilovecomputers]

15 hours ago, AuntiePam said:

Anybody make any sense of today's case with the sale of the salon?  Plaintiffs sold the salon for $38K, were paid $20K, and JJ ended up giving them $3K, based on a text message.  Defendant had a counterclaim but JJ was tired of trying to figure out what he was saying -- English wasn't his first language.  I was curious about the counterclaim.  Also curious about whether defendant was wearing a wig.

I wondered about the wig too.  My husband and I think he was wearing lots of shellac or deck sealer or maybe just Aqua Net.  His mustache reminded me of Snidely Whiplash.  As far as the money he owed, from what I could discern from his babbling, he did owe $3,000 but he didn't want to pay because the plaintiffs exaggerated their sales.  It sounds like he shut down the salon and reopened it but that wasn't clear.  Next to a Starbucks it seems like you could open up just about anything and get lots of traffic, but chocolate facials? 

[Guest]

There was a children-only "salon and spa" that opened in my town not that long ago. One of those places where little girls would have princess birthday parties (barf) on the weekend that involved spa treatments and make overs. 

The place closed in less than six months. 

Those plaintiffs were idiots. 

[ElleMo]

14 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

There was a children-only "salon and spa" that opened in my town not that long ago. One of those places where little girls would have princess birthday parties (barf) on the weekend that involved spa treatments and make overs. 

The place closed in less than six months. 

Those plaintiffs were idiots. 

 

There a two in my area.  One even has a pink limo to pick up the girls.  Both have been in business for a few years.

[Guest]

I do not know how to process this conflicting anecdotal information about children's spa stores! ;)

Eh. I guess it's town dependent? Owner dependent? Or not!  Who knows. I still think it's a dumb idea.  

[Mondrianyone]

When I was little, a "chocolate facial" meant we'd just had pudding for dessert.

I know that we all--or most of us--liked to play with makeup and hairstyles and clomp around in Mom's high heels, but there's something uncomfortable about these spa days for girls six and seven years old.  It feels JonBenét-ish to institutionalize all that stuff so early in life, and profit off it.

[califred]

I've lived in places with kid spas that did well, I think demographics of the area make a big difference.

[lovesnark]

Oh! My litigant loving friends! I've been dying to be able to relate my experience of being a juror. We reached a verdict this morning, so, as the judge so eloquently told us as we were being thanked, we were now free to talk, blog, email or whatever our hearts desired about the experience. I will put my post in the off topic area because it's not really about the show. The case I was part of had a defendant that was made for an appearance on JJ, right down to his name. And, his version of the events leading to his arrest were JJ worthy, too.  

[Silver Raven]

Woah, in two separate rerun cases today, JJ said that she wanted to wrap things up because it was turkey for lunch.  No sushi?

[Ilovecomputers]

44 minutes ago, Silver Raven said:

Woah, in two separate rerun cases today, JJ said that she wanted to wrap things up because it was turkey for lunch.  No sushi?

Did she tap her watch, too, and say she had bigger fish to fry? 

I want to file a small claims case, too, just for the chance to be on JJ.  When I do, the very first time she asks me anything, I'm going to lift my bangs from my forehead to reveal a piece of masking tape with the words, "Not Stupid," written on it and then I'll say, "Does it say 'stupid' here?"  I'll lose my case and Byrd will escort me from the "courtroom" after sternly reminding me to LEAVE ALL PAPERS ON THE TABLE, but it will be worth it.

[ItsHelloPattiagain]

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Darn sounds like I'm going to miss some characters today.  The World Series is on from 1-5 here so JJ and TPC are both not on :(

I know this is not the PC forum but damn. . . it's too good to not post here. Some woman came unglued because she had her upper lip threaded by an Indian woman with 30 years experience and she supposedly threaded a mole off of her upper lip. The Threader said she didn't see the mole (which turned out to be an ugly ass skin tag, one of those skin colored fleshy doodads that I usually pick off myself when I'm stuck in traffic). She sued to the tune of $5000 for punitive damages and didn't go to the doctor until right before the case - and she went to URGENT CARE!!!  Of course JM tossed her out with a big old lecture but I couldn't help thinking what Judge Judy would have done to this yahoo. Can any of you imagine going to Urgent Care and signing in saying "ummm, yes, I had my face threaded and the threader removed a mole against my will". 

When I'm feeling fancy and get my toes done, I noticed they have part of the salon with kiddie chairs that have teddy bear heads attached so little kids can get a pedicure too - but no chocolate facials, thank goodness. I'm one of those old coots that thinks kids don't deserve fancy stuff like facials. 

[AZChristian]

1 hour ago, Ilovecomputers said:

Did she tap her watch, too, and say she had bigger fish to fry? 

I want to file a small claims case, too, just for the chance to be on JJ.  When I do, the very first time she asks me anything, I'm going to lift my bangs from my forehead to reveal a piece of masking tape with the words, "Not Stupid," written on it and then I'll say, "Does it say 'stupid' here?"  I'll lose my case and Byrd will escort me from the "courtroom" after sternly reminding me to LEAVE ALL PAPERS ON THE TABLE, but it will be worth it.

Mr. AZC and I were coming up with a JJ dream scenario today.  She'd yell, "It's a LIE."  And I'd yell, "No, it's the TRUTH, BUT YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH" (in my best Jack Nicholson imitation voice).

[AuntiePam]

44 minutes ago, ItsHelloPattiagain said:

I'm one of those old coots that thinks kids don't deserve fancy stuff like facials. 

Come sit by me.  Food, clothing, shelter -- anything more than that is just spoiling them. 

In today's roommate case, I wanted to know why Plaintiff Woo was so desperate to get out of his lease that he paid over $4K to do it.  Defendant roommate -- who must have been shipped in the same box as Melania Trump -- seemed to think JJ calling her a squattah was a compliment.   

The creepy little erratic driver is in for worse than a dented door if he doesn't start driving like a normal person.  Defendant was wrong, but it's hard to fault him. 

[califred]

Stupid World Series again although there's hope I will see JJ if it doesn't last forever.

 

i wish someone would thread off all my skin tags.

[AngelaHunter]

No one has anything to say about today's cases?

Okay, I admit I was having my post-wine/dinner snooze during the first two cases and half-thinking that although Mr. Duplessis and Mr. Lowe are 20 years apart in age, (but the 21-year old Lowe looked about 35) they both had that blobby, chinless look they attempt to hide with their silly goatees, along with their denial of responsibility and feel they can supplement their lack of testosterone with big SUVs and drag racing. They are the "Nu-male", a species which makes me really glad I'm not in the market for a partner. I did love how Mr. D, in the hall, accused the plaintiff of murdering children. He makes me think the US military will take anything - no intelligence, maturity or common sense needed. Someone cuts you off in traffic ("Puus in front of you") what do you do? Why, follow them and kick their car when they stop.

Anyway, I woke up completely with the Fabulous Freak show that came after that. Best name evah? "Purple Herzig" and her boyfriend Mr. Woo (they can't even afford a place to live but think having a baby is fine when their judgment is so fucked up they wanted to live with Ms. Suarez). Ms. Suarez was truly a treat. Baring what seemed to be very shop-worn and widely spaced implanted boobs, she pleasantly agreed that she pays no rent and is a squatter.  She admitted the landlord is trying to evict her. Of course he is, she says, rolling her eyes at JJ's obtuseness. She pays no rent!

Edited October 27, 2016 by AngelaHunter

[Ilovecomputers]

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Mr. AZC and I were coming up with a JJ dream scenario today.  She'd yell, "It's a LIE."  And I'd yell, "No, it's the TRUTH, BUT YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH" (in my best Jack Nicholson imitation voice).

This gave a good (much needed) laugh. Thanks!

If I closed my eyes, Defendant Marta Suarez (I'm a squatter and proud of it) sounded just like Charo. Cootchey Coo!

[Jade Foxx]

2 hours ago, AngelaHunter said:

That although Mr. Duplessis and Mr. Lowe are 20 years apart in age, (but the 21-year old Lowe looked about 35) they both had that blobby, chinless look they attempt to hide with their silly goatees, along with their denial of responsibility and feel they can supplement their lack of testosterone with big SUVs and drag racing. They are the "Nu-male", a species which makes me really glad I'm not in the market for a partner. I did love how Mr. D, in the hall, accused the plaintiff of murdering children. He makes me think the US military will take anything - no intelligence, maturity or common sense needed. Someone cuts you off in traffic ("Puus in front of you") what do you do? Why, follow them and kick their car when they stop.

HE HAS A SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER!

[Mondrianyone]

3 hours ago, AuntiePam said:

  Defendant roommate -- who must have been shipped in the same box as Melania Trump -- seemed to think JJ calling her a squattah was a compliment. 

Where's your Nobel Prize for this, I ask?!? 

Do you think he buys in bulk?

2 hours ago, AngelaHunter said:

Best name evah? "Purple Herzig" and her boyfriend Mr. Woo

It's no Tashma Body, but it's pretty great.  And if they get married and she changes her last name, she'll be Purple Woo.  Which really is truly great.

This morning my husband asked me if I've tapped into some 24-hour Judge Judy channel, since whenever he passes the room where I watch TV, that's what's on.  And then I felt sad because there should be one, and there isn't.

[Intocats]

Do Marta "Charo" Suarez and Purple "Woo Woo" Herzog look rather old to be "interns"? Or do I need new glasses?

[Albino]

3 hours ago, AngelaHunter said:

Ms. Suarez was truly a treat. Baring what seemed to be very shop-worn and widely spaced implanted boobs, she pleasantly agreed that she pays no rent and is a squatter.  She admitted the landlord is trying to evict her. Of course he is, she says, rolling her eyes at JJ's obtuseness. She pays no rent!

Look at my breasts!  LOOK AT THEM!

34 minutes ago, Intocats said:

Do Marta "Charo" Suarez and Purple "Woo Woo" Herzog look rather old to be "interns"? Or do I need new glasses?

No, especially that spicy Suarez senorita.  She's gotta be 40.  Her breasts however, are another story.

[Mondrianyone]

8 minutes ago, Albino said:

No, especially that spicy Suarez senorita.  She's gotta be 40.  Her breasts however, are another story.

I heard she has to leave them out in the lobby behind the concession stand when she goes into the theater to watch an R-rated movie.

[Cobalt Stargazer]

2 hours ago, Albino said:

No, especially that spicy Suarez senorita.  She's gotta be 40.  Her breasts however, are another story.

I was listening without watching because it was on in the living room while I was cleaning up the kitchen, and I legit wondered what the hell Sofia Vergara was doing on the show. Thought I was losing my mind for a second.

[AngelaHunter]

Keep it up, gang. I swear if it weren't for this forum, I'm not sure I'd even watch. Seeing people like Ms. Suarez, or even the famous Devil in the Red Dress or !omg! Patricia Bean and not being to snark to anyone would kill me. I might, like, basically implode or something.

1 hour ago, Mondrianyone said:

 

It's no Tashma Body, but it's pretty great.  And if they get married and she changes her last name, she'll be Purple Woo.  Which really is truly great.

This morning my husband asked me if I've tapped into some 24-hour Judge Judy channel, since whenever he passes the room where I watch TV, that's what's on.  And then I felt sad because there should be one, and there isn't.

Purple Woo. Can't breathe.

We need to demand a "All Judge Judy, All the Time" channel. As it is, I have to hunt down episodes I've never seen on YT, d/l and watch them on the weekend. I only have about 500 channels and there's nothing else to watch.

[NYCFree]

I've wanted a Judge Judy channel for years now.  Come on, with twenty years worth of shows, they damn well could run them 24/7.

[Guest]

13 hours ago, Jade Foxx said:

16 hours ago, AngelaHunter said:

That although Mr. Duplessis and Mr. Lowe are 20 years apart in age, (but the 21-year old Lowe looked about 35) they both had that blobby, chinless look they attempt to hide with their silly goatees, along with their denial of responsibility and feel they can supplement their lack of testosterone with big SUVs and drag racing. They are the "Nu-male", a species which makes me really glad I'm not in the market for a partner. I did love how Mr. D, in the hall, accused the plaintiff of murdering children. He makes me think the US military will take anything - no intelligence, maturity or common sense needed. Someone cuts you off in traffic ("Puus in front of you") what do you do? Why, follow them and kick their car when they stop.

HE HAS A SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER!

OMG. Thanks for the big old laugh now that I've watched the episode! I guess Mr Duplessis fancies himself a "volunteer" cop like, as in, volunteering to pretend to be a cop when there's not one around? Who fucking cares that some rando cut you off in traffic? Why can't he be like the rest of us, lay on the horn, and give the guy the finger and move on to the rest of his day? I can't tell you the countless times I've been cut off by some douchelord in a big, fat hurry to get to the buffet station at the afternoon titty bar, but it's not like I ever felt like chasing these people down before any of them PRE-MURDER ME and my non-existent SEVENTEEN-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER!

And correct me if I'm wrong, but I also don't think the police issue citations for reckless driving based on what some neanderthal, anger bear citizen reports. GOD. That case exhausted me. Mr Duplessis must have a peen the size of a sewing needle. 

I'm surprised there is no JJ cable channel. Hell, there's a cable channel I get now called Buzzr (which I love by the way!) that shows nothing but ancient game shows from the 70s that repeat constantly. And that station is making bank I assume. Imagine the extra $$$ JJ and everyone else involved in that production company would rake in with their own network. 

[bad things are bad]

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I've wanted a Judge Judy channel for years now. 

Now here's where I wonder why JJ's lawyers are all over anyone who posts an episode to the internets. They don't fully exploit the opportunity they have