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Mrs. Johnson

A man was sued by a woman for defamation of character. She charged that he had called her a pig. The man was found guilty and fined.

After the trial he asked the judge, “Does this mean that I cannot call Mrs. Johnson a pig?”

The judge said that was true.

“Does this also mean I cannot call a pig, ‘Mrs. Johnson’?” the man asked.

The judge replied that he could indeed call a pig ‘Mrs. Johnson’ with no fear of legal action.

The man looked directly at Mrs. Johnson and said, “Good afternoon, Mrs. Johnson.


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