I like the old "People who spill coffee in McDonalds and then sue" trope, particularly. (Reply #61)

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Mon Jan 28, 2013, 03:18 AM

61. I like the old "People who spill coffee in McDonalds and then sue" trope, particularly.

Especially since that woman was given coffee probably even hotter than the melting point of the styrofoam cup it was in, at a drive thru, and the cup melted with the coffee into her lap, causing 3rd degree burns and requiring skin grafts to her groin.

http://www.lectlaw.com/files/cur78.htm

http://abnormaluse.com/2011/01/stella-liebeck-mcdonalds-hot-coffee.html

But that didn't stop the right wing from having a grand old time hooting and hollerin' over "Yurk Durk People spillin coffee un suing mcdonalds yurk durk derp!"

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112 replies	Author	Time	Post
Man With 4th Amendment Written on Chest Wins Trial Over Airport Arrest [View all]	boston bean	Jan 2013	OP
Man, that Fourth Amendment	customerserviceguy	Jan 2013	#1
Excellent! eom	Th1onein	Jan 2013	#2
re: "Glad he won"	thesquanderer	Jan 2013	#36
I'm happy for each and every victory along the way. n/t	customerserviceguy	Jan 2013	#63
TSA	kardonb	Jan 2013	#79
Yeah	customerserviceguy	Jan 2013	#81
You're joking, right?	tavalon	Jan 2013	#85
I'm sorry but I believe that you're wrong.	RiverNoord	Jan 2013	#87
Right, all protests should be likable, friendly, and upbeat.	X_Digger	Jan 2013	#92
No, if it is neccesary to..	RiverNoord	Jan 2013	#99
It's a good thing Rosa Parks and Ezell Blair didn't share your attitude.	X_Digger	Jan 2013	#100
Ok, I'm done.	RiverNoord	Jan 2013	#107
I'm sure they 'offended' people. gasp How counterproductive! n/t	X_Digger	Jan 2013	#108
Post removed	Post removed	Jan 2013	#3
Are you freaking kidding me? Who in their right mind defends the TSA?	NutmegYankee	Jan 2013	#4
Someone who worships Bloomberg	ProgressiveProfessor	Jan 2013	#23
Exactly. N/t	beevul	Jan 2013	#68
I do. And so do the American public...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#30
The suit isn't about the security procedures at the airport.	thesquanderer	Jan 2013	#37
Yes, you are correct...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#89
oh for god's sake. people flew quite happily without being searched before 911, and most	HiPointDem	Jan 2013	#38
property	kardonb	Jan 2013	#80
Wow, they really have you convinced	tavalon	Jan 2013	#86
For all practical purposes, "they" have everyone convinced...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#91
I'm tired of having to live with a nation of weeny whiners	tavalon	Jan 2013	#97
Get used to it...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#103
If the concerns equaled more safety, I wouldn't complain	tavalon	Jan 2013	#109
You are entitled to your opinion...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#112
big brother is always correct & justified in his actions. quit bitching you are free not to fly.	HiPointDem	Jan 2013	#88
The same dumb that has played out time and again. Sometimes I think we are simply	Egalitarian Thug	Jan 2013	#98
+10 !!! (NT)	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#90
Someone who's posted nearly 3000 times in the last 90 days ...	eppur_se_muova	Jan 2013	#55
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm	malaise	Jan 2013	#65
That would be someone who thinks "first they came for the rich..." is a great line to peddle on DU.	idwiyo	Jan 2013	#71
First, they came for the rich	DisgustipatedinCA	Jan 2013	#73
Are you really sure you are on the correct web site?	RC	Jan 2013	#5
Probably Turned Left, When He Meant To Turn Right...	WillyT	Jan 2013	#7
and this guy is a waste of taxpayer money	graham4anything	Jan 2013	#9
Why would this matter?	Demo_Chris	Jan 2013	#14
this is NOT yelling fire in a crowded anywhere - worst analogy ever!	leftyohiolib	Jan 2013	#18
LOL, so the "occupy" protesters wasted money also. Are you sure you want to be a DUer? n-t	Logical	Jan 2013	#20
I Can Understand Your Concerns... You Living In New York City...	WillyT	Jan 2013	#25
Teabagger in Aisle 4!!!	kestrel91316	Jan 2013	#32
There was the underwear bomber.	Paulie	Jan 2013	#33
There have also been a fair number of successful attempts to bypass security.	crim son	Jan 2013	#50
"You can NOT yell fire in a theatre" thats is your argument...? You need to consider Free Republic.	Katashi_itto	Jan 2013	#45
"If one didn't want to be frisked, one didn't go."	icymist	Jan 2013	#56
I agree he set up the situation and is wasting taxpayer money, and so does the TSA.	justice1	Jan 2013	#62
If you believe TSA keeps us safe you are delusional.	hobbit709	Jan 2013	#64
Peaceful, nonviolent protest is a civil right.	intheflow	Jan 2013	#69
This is not a waste of taxpayer money,	nick of time	Jan 2013	#72
The TSA doesn't do anything but steal stuff and make "Nervous Nellie's"	GoneOffShore	Jan 2013	#84
I like the old "People who spill coffee in McDonalds and then sue" trope, particularly.	Warren DeMontague	Jan 2013	#61
Important point that many liberals need to know. And, of course, it's not just this	Dark n Stormy Knight	Jan 2013	#76
Win. This is the worst DU post ever!	cthulu2016	Jan 2013	#6
Did you ever hear about what happens when you ASS - U - ME ?	Gman	Jan 2013	#12
graham4anything's post is why reading linked articles should be required on DU	Melinda	Jan 2013	#16
well that's disappointing since the 4th was stuck the unreasonable search part will probably	leftyohiolib	Jan 2013	#22
There was no unreasonable search. Please read the ruling. Plaintiff voluntarily stripped.	Melinda	Jan 2013	#24
+100	Katashi_itto	Jan 2013	#46
Oooh...	Lordquinton	Jan 2013	#57
Wow, you seem to miss the big picture a lot. Many of your posts are failures. n-t	Logical	Jan 2013	#19
Also, research the "like the people who spill coffee in MacDonalds" story and get back to us. n-t	Logical	Jan 2013	#21
K&R!	Fire Walk With Me	Jan 2013	#8
That's awesome!!!	xoom	Jan 2013	#10
How is it not disorderly conduct to strip in a public airport?	randome	Jan 2013	#11
Depends what he showed, doesn't it.	Demo_Chris	Jan 2013	#15
It depends entirely on how you define strip.	eggplant	Jan 2013	#26
He had, on orders of TSA, complied and moved into cloaking (exam) area. It was not public.	Melinda	Jan 2013	#27
Actually that was NOT proved at trial	happyslug	Jan 2013	#40
Sorry, but how is this germane to my response to randome?	Melinda	Jan 2013	#52
It has NOT been ruled if he did or did NOT commit Disorderly Conduct	happyslug	Jan 2013	#59
I cited "opinion", not a ruling. I referred the poster to Appellants brief and justices discussion.	Melinda	Jan 2013	#60
Chilling the extent which our government has systematically eviscerated basic rights under the 1st	indepat	Jan 2013	#13
You are aware that this ruling was a win for the 1st amendment?	Melinda	Jan 2013	#17
I know I am missing the point but please tell that man he can take his shirt off at my airport any	Heather MC	Jan 2013	#28
Kick	In_The_Wind	Jan 2013	#29
The TSA is doing America a great service...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#31
It seems you are pissing on yourself	nvme	Jan 2013	#42
I disagree with you. Nt	IdaBriggs	Jan 2013	#47
Exactly...	aptal	Jan 2013	#53
Then why have they never caught an actual terrorist?	customerserviceguy	Jan 2013	#83
Yes, and the security guard...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#93
And when the security guard in your lobby	customerserviceguy	Jan 2013	#96
I fly several times a year...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#104
We had reasonable security procedures pre 9/11	customerserviceguy	Jan 2013	#110
I think the security precautions from the 1960's were reasonable...	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#111
Lol, good one! n-t	Logical	Jan 2013	#94
What's with the backwards 4? Is he some sort of Commie stooge?	Orrex	Jan 2013	#34
I guess he messed up with his mirror-writing.	Ilsa	Jan 2013	#39
That's just what he wants us to think	Orrex	Jan 2013	#43
The petty rats lost one!	Dawson Leery	Jan 2013	#35
Have they ever . . .?	another_liberal	Jan 2013	#41
I know a guy who's been briefly detained several times	Orrex	Jan 2013	#44
Wouldn't surprise me . . .	another_liberal	Jan 2013	#67
I have the Third Amendment tattooed on my ass.	Nye Bevan	Jan 2013	#48
It's	gasser85	Jan 2013	#78
ROFLMAO that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long while	Trailrider1951	Jan 2013	#82
+10 !!! (NT)	reACTIONary	Jan 2013	#95
I'm going to get that too	flamingdem	Jan 2013	#106
Ask yourself: do you want your children to grow up in this police state	grahamhgreen	Jan 2013	#49
"His chest and gut read?" That young man doesn't have a gut!	MADem	Jan 2013	#51
How many amendments would fit on it? (nt)	Nye Bevan	Jan 2013	#74
Hell, I could probably fit the Constitution on the damn thing!!! nt	MADem	Jan 2013	#75
I'm not thrilled with taking off my shoes	Jenoch	Jan 2013	#54
How doesn't it violate the 4th?	TheKentuckian	Jan 2013	#101
How doesn't what violate the 4th?	Jenoch	Jan 2013	#102
I bet they held him long enough to miss his flight. nt	TheBlackAdder	Jan 2013	#58
If you write the 2nd on your gun and take it with you...	The Straight Story	Jan 2013	#66
K&R Great news!	idwiyo	Jan 2013	#70
I love this guy! Good for him!!!! nt	valerief	Jan 2013	#77
DU is so proper nobody noticed	flamingdem	Jan 2013	#105

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