Judge Judy = Real or not ?!

The Munster · 12-22-06, 03:54 PM

Over here [UK] we have a daily dose of 'Judge Judy' and, although I like the programme, I can't help but think either..
1. The whole thing is staged .. or ..
2. The people in the Dock have 'dillusions of grandeur' .. translated means, they are lying, we know they are lying and they know we know they are lying so what's the point in lying ?!
Can our American 'Cousins' shed some light on this one ?

Onkel Neal · 12-22-06, 04:11 PM

Lol, I'm not sure myself about that show but they people in it sure seem nuts.

Enigma · 12-22-06, 04:24 PM

They she is a real judge, the cases are real, etc....obviously there is some grandstanding to make it a tv show. Real court is anything but entertaining....

You have to be a complete idiot, in my opinion, to have your case heard before a TV audience, but they do it...so who knows. Jerry Springer was staged, its like pro wrestling. We all know its fake, but we all tune in. (All = not me.

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U-533 · 12-22-06, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Enigma

They she is a real judge, the cases are real, etc....obviously there is some grandstanding to make it a tv show. Real court is anything but entertaining....

You have to be a complete idiot, in my opinion, to have your case heard before a TV audience, but they do it...so who knows. Jerry Springer was staged, its like pro wrestling. We all know its fake, but we all tune in. (All = not me.

)

I watched a Jerry Springer show one time... Im sad to report that this is America according to the media networks.(I am affraid they maybe right)

On the bright side what country would want to conquer us and have to deal with this type of people who believe this crap.

ASWnut101 · 12-22-06, 04:46 PM

Judge Judy=Evil and Mean:p

August · 12-22-06, 04:59 PM

It's a staged reality.

To get on that type of show both the plaintiff and defendant have to agree to drop their civil case and allow themselves to be bound by the shows (as opposed to an offical state or federal) judges decision.

It's actually a pretty good deal from what I read as the show pays the litigants for their participation and the judgement (either way) is taken from that so nobody really looses.

TteFAboB · 12-22-06, 05:13 PM

Damn, August beat me to it.

I was going to say that the money behind it was real enough!

Cpt. Stewker · 12-22-06, 05:34 PM

Ughh, Judge Judy. I can't stand that show.

PeriscopeDepth · 12-22-06, 05:36 PM

Springer, Judy - trashy television IMO.

PD

Sailor Steve · 12-22-06, 05:41 PM

Agree that it's trash, but Judy herself is a real judge. We also have Judge Joe Brown and there used to be an old judge who was fairly famous, and was the first to have his own show. I forget his name.

Oh, and after 40 years we still have the original trash court show, "Divorce Court".

Camaero · 12-22-06, 06:01 PM

Ugh... my mother watches those judge shows all day long.. Judge Judy, Judge Hatchet, Judge Alex, Judge Mathis... I don't know how people watch them?

I love the fact that Europeans get to "experience America" by our swell representatives on the Jerry Springer show, all the judge shows as stated above, and don't even get me started on the view!

Kapitan_Phillips · 12-22-06, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaero

Ugh... my mother watches those judge shows all day long.. Judge Judy, Judge Hatchet, Judge Alex, Judge Mathis... I don't know how people watch them?

I love the fact that Europeans get to "experience America" by our swell representatives on the Jerry Springer show, all the judge shows as stated above, and don't even get me started on the view!

You know what's needed? Judge Dredd.

Storyline: "My boyfriend left me with two mouths to feed"

Dredd: Explain yourself, citizen
Man: Well, I never wanted it to go on longer than it did
Dredd: Explanation denied. Prepare to be judged. High Ex.
Dredd's Gun: *whirr* <High-Ex>
Man: No, please, I'll change, and I-
*BLAM*

Go Dredd!

Cpt. Stewker · 12-22-06, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaero

Ugh... my mother watches those judge shows all day long.. Judge Judy, Judge Hatchet, Judge Alex, Judge Mathis... I don't know how people watch them?

I love the fact that Europeans get to "experience America" by our swell representatives on the Jerry Springer show, all the judge shows as stated above, and don't even get me started on The View!

Rosie (at least I think that's who hosts that show) =

Sailor Steve · 12-22-06, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

You know what's needed? Judge Dredd.

Storyline: "My boyfriend left me with two mouths to feed"

Dredd: Explain yourself, citizen
Man: Well, I never wanted it to go on longer than it did
Dredd: Explanation denied. Prepare to be judged. High Ex.
Dredd's Gun: *whirr* <High-Ex>
Man: No, please, I'll change, and I-
*BLAM*

Go Dredd!

YES!

Dredd is the next big thing!

Kapitan_Phillips · 12-22-06, 06:28 PM

I want a Lawgiver for Christmas

12-22-06, 03:54 PM	#1
The Munster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deepest Dumbria Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Judge Judy = Real or not ?! Over here [UK] we have a daily dose of 'Judge Judy' and, although I like the programme, I can't help but think either.. 1. The whole thing is staged .. or .. 2. The people in the Dock have 'dillusions of grandeur' .. translated means, they are lying, we know they are lying and they know we know they are lying so what's the point in lying ?! Can our American 'Cousins' shed some light on this one ? __________________ *GWX Team Member; Retired* GWX Home Page

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Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	They she is a real judge, the cases are real, etc....obviously there is some grandstanding to make it a tv show. Real court is anything but entertaining.... You have to be a complete idiot, in my opinion, to have your case heard before a TV audience, but they do it...so who knows. Jerry Springer was staged, its like pro wrestling. We all know its fake, but we all tune in. (All = not me. ) __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

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ASWnut101 Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,021 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Judge Judy=Evil and Mean:p __________________

12-22-06, 04:59 PM	#6
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's a staged reality. To get on that type of show both the plaintiff and defendant have to agree to drop their civil case and allow themselves to be bound by the shows (as opposed to an offical state or federal) judges decision. It's actually a pretty good deal from what I read as the show pays the litigants for their participation and the judgement (either way) is taken from that so nobody really looses. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Damn, August beat me to it. I was going to say that the money behind it was real enough! __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Lol, I'm not sure myself about that show but they people in it sure seem nuts.

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Cpt. Stewker Planesman Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bozeman, Montana, USA Posts: 192 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Ughh, Judge Judy. I can't stand that show. __________________

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PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Springer, Judy - trashy television IMO. PD

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Agree that it's trash, but Judy herself is a real judge. We also have Judge Joe Brown and there used to be an old judge who was fairly famous, and was the first to have his own show. I forget his name. Oh, and after 40 years we still have the original trash court show, "Divorce Court". __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Ugh... my mother watches those judge shows all day long.. Judge Judy, Judge Hatchet, Judge Alex, Judge Mathis... I don't know how people watch them? I love the fact that Europeans get to "experience America" by our swell representatives on the Jerry Springer show, all the judge shows as stated above, and don't even get me started on the view! __________________

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Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	I want a Lawgiver for Christmas __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.