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> To anyone with broader worldwide exposure to titles, this makes the use of the title by lawyers in the US hilarious because it makes the person look like they
by Balgair 6y ago
> To anyone with broader worldwide exposure to titles, this makes the use of the title by lawyers in the US hilarious because it makes the person look like they’re taking the title of some kid in the UK.
If we're talking about lawyers and barristers with hilarious conventions, then I think the UK still takes the cake, what with those comical white curly wigs.
And yes, I know it was changed in 2008 to allow them not to wear the wig under certain circumstances. It's still absurdly silly though.
- OJFord 6y agoI think it actually marks quite an important distinction from US judges - they are not personalities, they are not individuals, they are not making some personal judgement, they will not be on television. They merely adopt a costume of office, and carry out the duties of that office.