Traffic court rooms are normally the backdrop to some of the duller cases that our legal system has to offer. Sometimes however a case comes along that is so observed it can’t help but make you stop and smile. Here are four such funny legal cases that will brighten a dull day.

The wedding crasher
If you were unfortunate enough to cause an accident you might expect to be ordered to pay for damages to the vehicles, maybe even compensation to victims injured in the incident, being asked to pay for a wedding however might take you by surprize, but this is exactly what one Italian couple demanded in court back in 1990.

The court heard how a Neapolitan couple had been parked in there Fiat Panda when another, much larger car, ran into the back of them causing damage to the car’s body work. A claim for the costs of repairing the car might seem fair enough, but a wedding?

Apparently the couple had been enjoying a sexual activity in the car, and the jolt to the car was enough to push them over the edge, ruining their planned contraception technique of “pulling out”.
The couple therefore held the driver that hit them responsible for the resulting pregnancy and thought it only fair that they should be able to claim wedding costs.

The Ghost Rider
Judges faced problems this year after they summoned a speeding female motorist to court after they received there 9th point from speeding violations. The culprit failed to appear in court on the grounds that they had died nearly a year before the speeding violations were committed. The incident turned out to be a tale of deceit rather than a ghost story. The woman’s husband had been committing the offences and filling out the paper work in his late wife’s name. She really was getting the blame for everything.

Tax benefits
If you fancy a new car, why not bill it to the tax payers. This is exactly what one Australian man tried to do when attempted to sue his local government for damages to his car. At first look you might think he had a decent case as the car was damaged whilst parked when a government truck drove into it. However as the man happened to be the government employee driving the truck at the time of the incident the case suddenly seemed a whole lot less straight forward. Eventually the court decided it could not hear the case as the man was effectively suing himself.
Still eager for a new car a second attempt at a court case has been made, this time in the name of the man’s wife who also part owns the car. However it seems this case might not be heard either as laws prevent a married couple from suing one another.

When too drunk to drive take a taxi
Taking a taxi when drunk might seem like good advice, but making sure you are sober enough to recognise a taxi from a Police car is probably even better advice. One UK drunk driver who had been caught by police decided to flee the scene. With access to his car being prevented by police the intoxicated offender thought he could make his escape by hailing a taxi. Unfortunately however the markings he’d recognised as that of a taxi were actually those of a Police car and no sooner than he’d sat down he was arrested. The court case here was not a particularly complicated one and a driving ban and fine were quickly imposed.

Traffic courts are not always this exciting and if you’ve fallen foul of a driving offence it’s often sensible to seek legal advice. One great source of legal driving advice is the Pannone driving offence solicitor’s blog that can be found here.

As seen on Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Let’s Dance For Comic Relief, Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford; Winner of the Funny Woman of the Year award.

99: What do you remember about your first gig?
A: That it was the archetypal awful first gig. More comics than audience, a drunk mc, no stage, just a space where other people where expected not to stand (unfortunately the toilet was behind the ‘playing area’ so that didn’t happen). Oh yeah and one comic did a rap that made an audience member cry (it was a good joke but the crying lady took the edge of it a little)

99: What do you love most about doing comedy?
A: Creating something out of nothing. Just you me and some thoughts I’ve had.

99: What do you hate most about comedy?
A: The pre-show anxiety: I could do without that. I wind myself up something rotten.

99: Describe yourself in 4 words or less
A: Lazy.

99: What would say to a brand new comedian?
A: Audiences love “knock knock” jokes. They’re coming back in a big way. Oh and make sure you’ve got a ripping 20 minutes about airplane food, Ryan air and the difference between men and women. People won’t know what’s hit them.

99: What would you say to an established multimillionaire comedian?
A: Word is, all the cool kids are doing “knock knock” jokes. Could help get your credibility back after all those ads you did (Just saying).

99: What do you think about the London comedy scene?
A: I think it’s convenient for home.

99: What do you think is the funniest word in the English language?
A: Fun. There’s no funnier word. Like there’s no wordier word than ‘word’

99: Given how many great female comedians are on the circuit, why isn’t there more on TV?
A :Blah blah blah….. Big yawn. Sorry did you say something?

99: Who is your favourite comedian?
A: Chris Rock.

99: Tell us three facts about yourself at least one of which is a lie.
A: Chris rock is my favourite comic, I was a Mensa member. I never lie.

99: What do you most love (or hate) about the Edinburgh Fringe?
A: I just don’t think there are enough shows and if only it were just one week longer.

99: Who would be at your ideal gig?
A: The person who’s going to give me a TV show.

99: What one thing would you do to improve comedy in the UK?
A: Nothing it’s fantastic. You have no idea. I just gigged in LA. Our scene is like the NHS: Sometimes you can only appreciate it when you see how other countries cope.

Josh is a former resident MC at the 99 Club Islington; the last couple of years has seen Josh appearing on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow , Live at the Apollo, and multiple appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats.

99: What do you remember about your first gig?
J: Fear, total and utter fear; Then relief.

99: What do you love most about doing comedy?
J: That I am currently writing this in bed; it is 11am.

99: What do you hate most about comedy?
J: I have spent more time in regional branches of train station cafe Pumpkin than any man should have to.

99: Describe yourself in 4 words or less
J: Constantly tired.

99: What would say to a brand new comedian?
J: Keep your receipts: they are tax deductible.

99: What would you say to an established multimillionaire comedian?
J: Keep your receipts: they are tax deductible (no one is above saving money).

99: What do you think about the London comedy scene?
J: It is endless.

99: What do you think is the funniest word in the English Language?
J: LOL.

99: Given how many great female comedians are on the circuit, why isn’t there more on TV?
J: I have no idea.

99: Who is your favourite comedian?
J: Dylan Moran.

99: Tell us three facts about yourself at least one of which is a lie.
J: Tall, blonde; GSOH.

12. What do you most love (or hate) about the Edinburgh Fringe?
J: It is too long (I chose hate).

13. Who would be at your ideal gig?
J: No family or friends.

14. What one thing would you do to improve comedy in the UK?
J: Free sandwiches.

99 Comedy Club London is one of London’s premier comedy clubs, and recent recipient of Chortle’s ‘Best London Club’ award 2012.

These are just two of thousands of laws on the books throughout the United States that most people, even law enforcement, don’t even know exist. Though most of these laws are no longer enforced, there is nothing that says they can’t be. So, if you’re in Alabama, whatever you do, do NOT pour salt on railroad tracks. Because it’s considered a capital offense, it would be wise not to test its legitimacy.

Unexpected, weird, and yes, dumb laws can be found in all fifty states. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it is illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors. For those who enjoy the comfort of their refrigerator inside, carry on. You have nothing to worry about. However, in Kansas City, Missouri, be careful who you let into your bathroom if you have a claw bathtub. Installation of a bathtub with animal-like feet is a no-no.

For the woman who just can’t make up her mind, it would be good to know that in Joliet, Illinois, she faces being arrested for trying on more than six dresses in one store. No doubt there are many husbands who think this law is just too lenient.

You might want to have some really good criminal defense attorneys on speed dial if you’re a married man in Utah, or you might find yourself being held responsible for any crimes your adoring wife commits while in your presence. This, obviously, could cause some resentment in a marriage.

So, before you make an ugly face at a dog in Oklahoma or engage in knife throwing at men in striped suits in Kansas, it might be wise to check out the current laws and penalties. You may find it difficult to find someone to bail you out of jail until they calm down from laughing so hard.

Mitch Hedberg was a standup comedian who was known for his unconventional humor. He began his career in 1996 when he appeared on the MTV show Comikaze. The same year, he appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, which was where he got his big break. Hedburg's humorous efforts were rewarded in 1997 when he received won the Seattle Comedy competition.

Hedberg was satisfied doing comedy, but he wanted to showcase his other talents. In 1999, he completed a film called "Los Enchiladas." He wrote the script for the film, and he also produced it and had a starring role in it. Hedberg married Lynn Shawcroft in 1999. They seemed to be a match made in heaven because she was a comedian also.

Hedberg started using drugs very early in his life. One of his famous lines that he regularly used in his routine was "I used to do drugs, and I still do, I just used to, too." Hedberg joked about his drug usage, but that is what lead to his tragic death. He died on March 30, 2005 of a drug overdose. He was only 37 years-old.

Hedberg is gone, but he is certainly not forgotten. Fans can still catch his hilarious routines on DirecTV via Satellite911. There are also three albums that were released after Hedberg's death. He accomplished more at 37 than most people do in their entire lives. Hedberg brought the world laughter, which is what it needs more of today. There will never be another Mitch Hedberg. His comedic genius is something that cannot be replicated.

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Here are 10 things that we are pretty certain you shouldn’t do in an interview:

• Scratch your arse. It may be a warm day and you have a tingling sweaty crack. But resist, it won’t look good you fiddling with your bumhole when been asked what you bring to the company.
• Much like the previous point, don’t pick your nose. Sitting their digging for gold won’t look good, even if you’re in the waiting room don’t do it – you never know who’s watching.
• Swear. It doesn’t sound good if they ask you to explain what you would bring to their company and your reply is “f*ck me, the question is what don’t I bring, im a f*cking genius!”
• Wear horrendous clothes. Dress appropriately, turning up in bright pink socks, baggy trousers, stained white shirt, flowery tie and a cap won’t set a good impression. Even if you have the dress sense of a colour-blind tramp normally, this is one day to make an effort.
• Smell of BO. Use a nice bit of aftershave, you don’t want to shake the hand of the interviewers smelling like a dogs wet belly.
• Smelly breath. Similar to BO, terrible breath will put people off. Chew on a nice minty chewing gum before hand and you’ll save your mouth smelling like a homeless scutters foot.
• Be gloomy. It’s important to smile and be seen as positive. They won’t employ some grim goth who seems like the only thing they are excited about is the world ending. Crack a smile, it can go along way to making them like you.
• Complement your interviewers personally. Saying “love your blouse” to the woman with the bust will just sound wrong, even if you are genuine. Complement the company, not the jugs.
• Give lots of answers to ‘What are your weaknesses’. Giving a list as long as your arm; “punctuation”, “grammer”, “using excel”, “communication”, “wetting the bed”, “eating bogeys”, “licking windows”. They will ensure you don’t get the position. You don’t want to make out your perfect, but go easy on the weaknesses.
• Make crude jokes. If you come across as a perv or seedy its game over, unless your going for a job to be an ‘adult performer’ perhaps, then be the seediest slimeball ever!

What other things do you think should never be done in an interview?

Their is an app for everything! And that includes incredible stats. One of my faves is the Blackberry App ’5001 Fun Facts’. You can download it now from Blackberry App World on your smartphone. It is also available on Android phones. On this page I have put some of the best ones!

 
∗ An adulterous Greek male was sometimes punished by removal of his pubic hair and the insertion of a radish into his rectum.

∗ In Atlanta, GA, USA, it is illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.

∗ It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

∗ Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories per hour.

∗ Coca-cola is green without coloring.

∗ 0.3% of all accidents in Canada involve a Moose.

∗ Cows can have regional accents.

∗ A Cow farts enough each day to fill 30 party balloons.

∗ The average adult produces about half a litre of gas per day, which results in an average of about 14 farts per day – silent or violent!

∗ Crocodiles cannot stick their tongues out.

∗ Only 30% of people can flare their nostrils. Can you?

∗ 29% of people are virgins when they get married.

∗ 70% of dust in the home is from human skin.

∗ People photocopying their arse are the cause of 23% of all worldwide photocopier faults worldwide.

∗ In the White House there are over 13,000 knives, forks and spoons.

∗ Wet sand weighs less than dry sand.

∗ Most marine fish can survive in a tank filled with human blood.

∗ You can’t plow a cotton field with an elephant in North Carolina, USA.

∗ 1 penny doubled every day becomes 5 million dollars in 30 days.

∗ Only 80% of women wash their hands when they leave the restroom.

∗ 30% of people refuse to sit on a public toilet seat.

∗ Darwin married his first cousin.

∗ Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.

∗ Ketchup was sold in the 1830′s as medicine.

∗ In the 1800′s people believed that gin could cure stomach problems.

∗ Nachos are the food most craved for by pregnant women.

∗ Impotence is grounds for divorce in 24 US states.

∗ The UK eats more cans of baked beans then the rest of the world combined.

∗ A small airplane can fly backwards.

∗ Astronauts cannot burp in space. There is no gravity to separate liquid from gas in their stomachs.

∗ February 1865 is the only month recorded in history not to have had a full moon.

∗ The bible is the most shoplifted book.

∗ World record: The longest Monopoly game in a bathtub was 99hours long.

∗ You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork then a poisonous spider.

∗ The average human will eat 8 spiders in their lifetime at night.

∗ Some insects can live for up to a year without their heads.

∗ Sheep can recognize other sheep from pictures.

∗ The average person has over 1460 dreams per year.

∗ In Hartford, Connecticut, USA, you may not, under any circumstances, cross the street walking on your hands.

∗ In some smaller towns in the State of Arizona, USA, it is illegal to wear suspenders.

 
Know of any that we don’t? They can be about the law, humans, animals, science, history or anything – get in touch with your findings! What are your thoughts on these crazy statistics? Share your opinion with other visitors in the comments section below.

If you are a big fan of the hit comedy show Little Britain then these avatars are a great way to show your love! You are welcome to use them on MSN, web forums, Yahoo, YouTube, gravatar, or anywhere else you please.

To download and use them please right-click on the picture you want and click the ‘Save image as…’ option so it saves to your computer. Then upload it to the website of your choice.

Andy Pipkin	Daffyd Thomas	Emily	Florence
Vicky Pollard	Marjorie Dawes	Ray	Sebastien

If your friends love Little Britain too send them this link over so more people can have these funny characters as their profile. If you have more similar pictures mail them to us and we will take a peek.

Yeah but, no but, yeah but, no but, good bife!

To support our niche we have developed a website template which is free for other bloggers to download. We call it ‘Comedy and Tragedy’ and I’m sure from the preview you can see why. Below that you will see the links to grab the full design, it is available in a variety of formats including WordPress.

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To celebrate the release of Meet The Parents: Little Fockers (at cinemas December 22, cert TBC) we are offering you the chance to win one of 10 Meet The Parents: Little Fockers mousemats and t-shirts.

The test of wills between Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) and Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) escalates to new heights of comedy in the third installment of the blockbuster series—Little Fockers. Laura Dern, Jessica Alba and Harvey Keitel join the returning all-star cast for a new chapter of the worldwide hit franchise.

It has taken 10 years, two little Fockers with wife Pam (Polo) and countless hurdles for Greg to finally get “in” with his tightly wound father-in-law, Jack.  After the cash-strapped dad takes a job moonlighting for a drug company, however, Jack’s suspicions about his favorite male nurse come roaring back.

When Greg and Pam’s entire clan—including Pam’s lovelorn ex, Kevin (Owen Wilson)—descends for the twins’ birthday party, Greg must prove to the skeptical Jack that he’s fully capable as the man of the house.  But with all the misunderstandings, spying and covert missions, will Greg pass Jack’s final test and become the family’s next patriarch…or will the circle of trust be broken for good?

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If you like a good audio book then this surreal story is worth a look. Written by Chris Wade, the veteran funny man Rik Mayall has now been used to turn it into an audio book. It is available now from iTunes and Amazon MP3 and has got some good reviews.

This unique story is an experiment in challenging conventional storytelling, twisting the English language into unnatural positions, deforming characters into twitching wrecks. A surreal mindbender with a shocking twist.

Not only is this story a laugh, it is also thought provoking and open to much interpretation. Ideal if you like to get a bit more out of a story rather then just finishing it and forgetting about it!

Here are a couple of preview clips so take a peek.