[Man is being examined in court.]
Prosecution – And did you drop the fillet of fish, which my client ate, on the floor of your dirty unhygenic kitchen?
Defence – Objection! The state of my client’s restaurant kitchen has not been proved.
Prosecution – My client got food poisoning. I’d say it’s pretty clear!
Judge – That is to be determined. The court will strike the words dirty and unhygenic from the record. Proceed.
Prosecution – Did you drop the fillet of fish, on the floor of your restaurant kitchen?
Man – … I did.
Prosecution – And what did you do *after* you dropped the fillet of fish on the kitchen floor?
Man – I picked it up and brushed it off.
Prosecution – And did you serve it to my client?
Man – I did.
Prosecution – No further questions.
[Defence jumps up]
Defence – Would you mind telling the court exactly how long the fillet of fish was on the floor of your kitchen?
Man – Um…
Defence – Was it say, less than 10 seconds?
Man – Well, yes-
Defence – Ten second rule!
Prosecution – Objection! The-
Judge – Overruled. This case is closed.
