British judge has to ask prosecutor what a “web site” is
Can’t help but be reminded of Rowan Atkinson in this Not the Nine O’Clock News sketch.
Counsel: This receipt is for the digital watch…
Judge: …a digital watch? What on earth is a “digital watch”?
Counsel: Sorry m’lud. A digital watch is a watch worked by microelectronics.
Judge: Oh! How fascinating. Proceed.
Counsel: The next receipt is for an automatic video recorder…
Judge: …“automatic video recorder”?
Counsel: Yes, I’m sorry m’lud. It’s a machine that records television programmes on special tape.
Judge: Oh, how fascinating. What will they think of next? Proceed.
Counsel: Thank you m’lud. And finally, a receipt for a “deluxe model inflatable woman”, whatever that is.
Judge: The Deluxe is the one with the real hair…