I could have been a Judge, but I never had the Latin for the judgin'. I never had it, so I'd had it, as far as being a judge was concerned... I would much prefer to be a judge than a coal miner because of the absence of falling coal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Peter Cook jokes about lacking the education to become a judge, preferring it to dangerous labor based on minimal physical risk.
- In plain terms
- He says he wants to be a judge but not a coal miner because falling coal is risky.
- What can you take from it?
- We often value roles based on safety rather than prestige or skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do we choose jobs for status or safety?
- What makes a profession desirable?
Another view
The joke oversimplifies the risks and benefits of both professions.
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