I went to court for a parking ticket. I pleaded insanity. I said, 'Your honor, why would anyone in their right mind park in the passing lane?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker pleads insanity to avoid a parking ticket by arguing that only an insane person would park there.
- In plain terms
- He says only crazy people park there so he is crazy.
- What can you take from it?
- Absurd logic can be used for defense.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Would you try this in court?
- What is a common parking annoyance?
Another view
It would not work in a real court.
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