Sal the cat : Othor Games

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:50 am

The whole story can just brighten up your day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELuGtIC1u78

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/sal-cat-gets-called-jury-duty-boston-20110113-125246-315.html

I love the note the vet gave.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:29 pm

Read this.

And it makes me lose more and more faith in the direction humanity is taking... We are bound to be extinct at this rate..

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:18 am

Hahahahaha!

Edit
Awww... way to ruin the laugh. Go all serious business over a simple paper error. :shakehead:

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:10 am

Haha!

It reminds me when our "news mocker" (Or however you'd call someone whose TV Show is to mock national and international politics), successfully got a puppy and a plant to be subscribed as political party supporters to vote for this party's new leader. ^_^

He had also managed during the national elections to inscribe fictional characters from movies to vote online.

And it makes me lose more and more faith in the direction humanity is taking... We are bound to be extinct at this rate..

Over reacting a bit?

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:19 am

I applaud this step towards species equality and am proud that the judge didn't let Sal's "disabilities," if you can call them that, get in the way. Despite not understanding any existing human language and having the intelligence of a child, Sal will make a fine juror, I am confident of that.

In all seriousness though, if I were this cat's owner I would totally go along with this. Hey, they tried to warn the judge, right?

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:19 pm

I was hoping they let Sal off the hook. I need a reliable excuse for getting out of jury duty. "I'm a cat" seemed foolproof.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:43 am

First it was jury duty, then they join the army. Next thing you know, cats will become elected officials, and rule our species with an iron paw! KILL ALL THE CATS YOU SEE!!!

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:06 pm

And it makes me lose more and more faith in the direction humanity is taking... We are bound to be extinct at this rate..

At least when we're gone and the cats have taken over they'll have a solid foundation in democratic jurisprudence.

I haven't read the updated information yet, hopefully the vet's note will be sufficient to clear this up. I'd guess the reason their initial attempt to clear this up didn't work is because the office needs proof that Sal is a cat. If you could simply put "is a cat" on your jury summons and get it thrown out I think a lot of people would abuse that.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:21 am

Read this.
And it makes me lose more and more faith in the direction humanity is taking

It seems to me that the more advanced we get the stupider we get at the same time. :facepalm:

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:02 am

Read this.

And it makes me lose more and more faith in the direction humanity is taking... We are bound to be extinct at this rate..

Simple Human error =/= End of humanity.

:rolleyes:

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:02 am

where i live you get put on the list for random jury selection when you signup to vote
and definitely not for being put on the that census as a pet so i think theres something being hidden here

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:36 am

Damn, we may see an epic crimefighting duo, ceiling cat watches you, and then tells Sal.

I honestly think if a person goes to jail because of a cat, innocent or guilty I will laugh at them.
People are taking this way too serious. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTPuJHWo-15o-zRCGxFqZSZgOhHYLGvJRpaCsJ2sDWm7fxV2bqFaA

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:17 pm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and since this is the bgsf, we must bring in the "humanity is doomed" aspect of everything

. Though, i wonder what will happen if she doesnt take the cat to jury duty... will he face civil court?

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:19 pm

Santos L Halper... again.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:55 pm

The Prosecuting attorney turns towards Mr. Sal, in order to begin the voir dire of the potential juror.

"Mr. Sal, what is your occupation?"

Mr. Sal stares, without giving a response.

"Would you answer the question, Mr. Sal?"

Mr. Sal lies down on his chair, stretches, and then curls up in order to start a cat nap.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:40 pm

"Mr. Sal, i charge you with contempt!"
sal purs

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:27 am

It would have been great if the owner brought the cat down to the courthouse on the appropriated day.

"Sorry, but you will have to take your pet outside."

"But then he will miss out on the roll call, and it is his duty to serve!"

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:29 pm

I just wonder if these people actually ever specified that Sal was actually a pet. He was listed in the census, as a pet, but perhaps the family listed him as part of the family thinking this would be fine? They also tried to exclude him, saying that he doesn't speak English, rather than actually explaining the problem. Maybe humankind isn't entirely doomed by its stupidity, just some people are extreeemely unhelpful.

It would be extremely entertaining if the court is fully aware that he is a cat though.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:22 pm

And a new NBC sitcom is born.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:37 pm

At least when we're gone and the cats have taken over they'll have a solid foundation in democratic jurisprudence.

I haven't read the updated information yet, hopefully the vet's note will be sufficient to clear this up. I'd guess the reason their initial attempt to clear this up didn't work is because the office needs proof that Sal is a cat. If you could simply put "is a cat" on your jury summons and get it thrown out I think a lot of people would abuse that.

They put down "Does not speek English", since there wasnt "not a human" option.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:30 am

I thought it was mentioned that they listed their cat as a pet.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:34 am

I just wonder if these people actually ever specified that Sal was actually a pet. He was listed in the census, as a pet, but perhaps the family listed him as part of the family thinking this would be fine? They also tried to exclude him, saying that he doesn't speak English, rather than actually explaining the problem. Maybe humankind isn't entirely doomed by its stupidity, just some people are extreeemely unhelpful.

It would be extremely entertaining if the court is fully aware that he is a cat though.

Actually they did do that. Sal was listed under pets, but they had to strike out "dog" and write "cat" next to it. Even if Sal were a dog, the summon would have gone out. Crazy.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:02 am

As if it wasn't bad enough when all cases were decided by twelve schmucks who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:29 am

As if it wasn't bad enough when all cases were decided by twelve schmucks who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.

Or, you know, people who actually want to perform their civic duty? In fact, it's pretty easy to get out of jury duty, so the people who actually sit on juries more than likely want to be there.

As for the actual point of this thread:

Baliff: All rise for the Honorable Judge Whatshisname.
*Sal does not stand up*
Judge Whatshisname: ...
Contempt of court!

:P

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:07 pm

Or, you know, people who actually want to perform their civic duty? In fact, it's pretty easy to get out of jury duty, so the people who actually sit on juries more than likely want to be there.

As for the actual point of this thread:

Baliff: All rise for the Honorable Judge Whatshisname.
*Sal does not stand up*
Judge Whatshisname: ...
Contempt of court!

:P

As "someone" that doesn't speak English wouldn't the court need to have a translator for Sal?