Top Ten Fake Definitions of Pettifogging
Placing undue emphasis on petty details
Making silly arguments meant to confuse members of the Senate, the American public, or Zsa Zsa Gabor
Watching the 1960s TV show from which Green Acres was spun off
Giving hallucinogenic drugs to a minor for corrupt purposes
Leaving a required meeting in order to make an appearance on Fox News
Rambling incoherently by a political candidate from Connecticut
Playing a video game involving small leaps from one lily pad to another
Being unable to make a choice between water and milk
Falling asleep during a boring presentation
Smoking weed with your dog or cat
Posted October 17, 2022; Written January 23, 2020
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Commentary
The word "pettifogging" was used by Chief Justice John Roberts on January 23, 2020 (the first day of President Trump's impeachment trial). The reference dates back to a 1905 impeachment trial.
This funny top ten list speculates about satirical imaginary definitions of the word "pettifogging."
Pettifogging actually involves placing undue emphasis on petty details (item 10 is the actual definition). Perhaps the term will go into disuse for another 115 years? Or maybe every law school student is expected to be familiar with it?
This image of "a person falling asleep during a boring presentation" was created by Klugmeister using artificial intelligence software. The image was reviewed by Klugmeister before posting on this web page.
