No. 420: "Rush to Judgment"
In this klassic komedy multiple-choice question, you provide the "c," just like a pro.
Addressing the Supreme Court Wednesday, Solicitor General Seth Waxman said, "[It] has proven workable, and its benefits to the administration of justice have been repeatedly emphasized by this court."
"It" is:
a) A little catnap while some gasbag lawyer is yakking away.
b) The swift execution of inmates who get "too sassy."
c) _____________ .
Send your answer by 5 p.m. ET Sunday to newsquiz@slate.com.
Wednesday's Question (No. 419)—"Religious Rush":
As a holy week begins for various faiths, many young people have taken up a fad that offends some clergy ("When it becomes this commercial, it loses its true symbolism.") but delights others ("We are quietly encouraging it."). What is this fad?
"Chocolate Easter Jesuses."—Francis Heaney (John Tyrrell had a similar answer.)
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