Once upon a time there was a court case accusing a man and woman of Public Indecency. A witness was on the stand, and testifying:
“Well, your honor, they was up against the wall screwin’ up a storm–”
The judge interrupted him. “Excuse me. We would prefer you use the term `having intercourse'”
“Intercourse?” the man asked. “What’s that?”
“That,” said the judge haughtily, “is a technicality of language of which the witness is unfortunately unaware.”
The witness flinched, but continued. “W...
Published on September 25, 2017 10:00