Humor Code

Author: He Xi
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book tells the stories of ordinary people—those legally defined as "troublemakers"—who encounter unusual and bizarre events. The legal expedition starting from 1256 reveals some fascinating figures and cases: some judges are even more outlandish than Baron Munchausen, fond of boasting like Marco Polo; some plaintiffs love to cause trouble in court, their lawsuits being nothing short of embarrassing; and then there are the jury members, thank God, they didn’t get a chance to appear on stage, or we’d be laughing so hard we’d drop our jaws. When a judge faces a ridiculously absurd case, his only choice is to deliver an equally absurd verdict. This book collects nearly a hundred ridiculous and humorous cases from the history of Western law since the 13th century. Dear friends, do law and judges always represent human virtues? This book documents the follies and whims of litigants since 1256 and doesn’t shy away from mocking those who enforce the law. Sacred law sometimes takes a detour, straying from the throne of justice and fairness to embrace the arms of the ridiculous. Of course, it’s not without benefits for us—after all, it’s both a cultural history of alternative law and a perfect opportunity to have a good laugh. After all, solemn clowns are easier to laugh at. Why don’t you laugh? Is it because you’re too serious to laugh? Is it because you’re mentally dull and numb that you don’t laugh? Is it because your heart is too narrow that you don’t laugh? Or are you so consumed by immense sorrow that you can’t laugh?