Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't
prepared for the answer. In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting
attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to
the stand. He approached her and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know me?'
She responded, 'Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you
since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big
disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you
manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think
you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will
amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.'
The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across
the room and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?'
2007-11-01 16:05:12 · 25 answers · asked by Hannah's Grandpa 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
She again replied, 'Why, yes, I do . I've known Mr. Bradley since he was
a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem.
He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice
is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on
his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I
know him'.
The defense attorney almost died.
The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very
quiet voice, said, 'If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me,
I'll send you to the electric chair.'
2007-11-01 16:05:43 · update #1
Oh Lordie! I just snorked coffee out my nose! That was great...the joke I mean, not the snorkin' coffee! LOL!
2007-11-01 17:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by penny d 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree that the joke was funny, but the question has merit.
Not a simple question in truth. I think it deserves a serious response.
There are crazy people who are in a hospital because they can't lie about still "being Napoleon".
If a child is scared, you need to assure them "nothing bad will ever happen to you" to get them to sleep, getting them through the night.
But tell them you told a "white lie" before they go trusting boys, alone in the dark, and find out the hard way that "something bad CAN happen to you".
Don't lose your credibility trying to be too clever. God judges your heart. What is your motive?
If you tell a little white lie to spare the child pain, or fear, God forgives you!
2007-11-02 00:41:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like every Miss. Grandma I have ever known including my own. It also sounds like many of the ambulance chasers I have known and we have to remember that Judges are lawyers too.
Great one Unk!
2007-11-01 18:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by Chaplain John 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
WOW Smiley! What an amazing story!
I'll laugh for weeks. One for my collection.
Thank you so much for the laugh. Blessings for spreading joy to others.
2007-11-01 18:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course. You can always depend on grandma to tell the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. lol
That was priceless! I was laughing so hard and had to yell for my hubby to come hear it too. Thanks for the laugh. LOL
2007-11-01 17:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We can't always tell the truth to family, it would be too hurtful Great joke.
2007-11-02 04:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by lpaganus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha ! that's good!
But i have had to lie to cover up for my kids not being here. & just say, they're busy, when they dont show up, it hurts. But what would you do?
2007-11-01 16:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by AnnaMaria 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SSHHHHH. Hannah is watching you and listening above us LOL
Cute Jjoke!
2007-11-01 17:22:49 · answer #8 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That was awesome,hilarios, super comedy ...
Rolling on the ground and laughing.....
Cheers
2007-11-01 23:24:05 · answer #9 · answered by Prince 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course we should...and once we're on a roll, watch out! Thanks for the chuckle, Unc' Smiley. Good one!
2007-11-01 16:14:15 · answer #10 · answered by night-owl gracie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋