Getting a Witness to Take Her Top Off on the Stand | Franklin & Bash

A humorous courtroom scene from Franklin & Bash where a witness is asked to take her top off, causing distractions during testimony.

Key Takeaways

Courtroom proceedings can be disrupted by unexpected witness behavior.
Legal professionals must maintain decorum even in humorous or awkward situations.
Distractions in court can affect the testimony and trial process.
The scene uses humor to explore the challenges of courtroom dynamics.
Effective trial attorneys balance seriousness with wit.

What the video covers

The video features a comedic courtroom exchange from Franklin & Bash.
Characters discuss trial preparations with witty banter and references.
A witness, Ms. Spencer, is questioned about her modeling career and an ad.
The defense attorney objects when the witness begins to remove her blouse.
The judge orders the attorney to step down for contempt after disregarding the order.
Ms. Spencer's distraction causes the court to question her ability to continue testifying.
The scene highlights the clash between courtroom decorum and unexpected behavior.
The humor centers on the tension between professionalism and distraction in court.
The video ends with a joke about distractions affecting people operating heavy machinery.
Overall, it blends legal drama with comedic elements to entertain viewers.

Chapters

Why was the witness asked to refrain from taking off her blouse?

The judge ordered the witness to refrain from removing her blouse to maintain courtroom decorum and prevent distractions during testimony.

What happened when the defense attorney told the witness to disregard the judge's order?

The judge found the defense attorney in contempt for instructing the witness to ignore the order, resulting in the attorney being asked to step down.

How did the courtroom react to the witness's distraction during testimony?

The courtroom acknowledged the distraction, with the judge denying a request to recall the witness, emphasizing the impact of her behavior on the trial.

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Speaker A

[music] [music] You know what I feel like? I feel like Ali walking in the garden in his first fight against Frazier.

Speaker A

It's good. That's the idea. That's the mindset, except, you know, Ali lost. Do you like this tie?

Speaker A

I am ready. I am in the zone. Game time. Peter. Oh, iceberg. Move on.

Speaker A

I got your motion to dismiss. It's a little... There was no sex involved. And he's not a hooker, she's a dominatrix.

Speaker A

Huge difference. I really like the updo. What? No, you just... You still dating that Civil War reenactor?

Speaker A

What? Yeah, the guy with the, you know, the soul patch. You had a soul patch.

Speaker A

So he stole my look. Peter. I miss you. There. And now I said it.

Speaker A

Janey, I'm not the same guy. I've evolved. Hey, scrotum face. Come on. Team court. Scrotum face.

Speaker A

Hi Janey. I'm fine. Nice ass. So does the stick in it. Bash, come on. Head in the game.

Speaker A

My head's in the game. Don't worry about me. Worry about that tie. What's wrong with my tie?

Speaker A

Good luck, gentlemen. Trying a case against you has been... Anyway, good luck. See, that's a talent. Sounding like a total even when you're supposedly saying something sincere.

Speaker A

Nice tie. Are those turtles? What's wrong with turtles? Oh, by all means, go first. Couple of fancy trial attorneys.

Speaker A

Oh, thanks, compadre. Not sure about wearing sweats in the court, but, uh, well, God bless.

Speaker A

Oh, God bless you. Ms. Spencer, can you tell us what brought you to Los Angeles?

Speaker A

I moved here from Chula Vista last year to be a model. And how exactly did you book the Mattress Masters ad?

Speaker A

My agent—Objection, your honor. She's just roving? My agent called and said that the client wanted a model who could demand attention.

Speaker A

Your honor. Your honor. Ms. Spencer, please refrain from taking off your blouse. Thank you.

Speaker A

Don't listen to him. Excuse me. Counsel, did you just tell the witness to disregard my order?

Speaker A

No. Your honor, objection. You're in contempt, Mr. Franklin Bell. If I find him in contempt, justice is blind, but justice is also naked.

Speaker A

Please step down fully dressed. Well played. DON'T TAZE ME, BRO. ORDER. I APOLOGIZE FOR MY COLLEAGUE. He gets carried away sometimes. Apparently, so does Ms. Spencer. Let's focus on what she had to say. When we asked her what

Speaker A

the ad agency was looking for, she said I've drawn a complete blank. I'm... I'm... I'm sorry.

Speaker A

Uh, could the court reporter please read back Ms. Spencer's answer to the question? Um, I didn't get it.

Speaker A

I was distracted. Distracted? Your honor, do you think we can get Ms. Spencer back in here to testify?

Speaker A

Absolutely not. Mr. Karp, do you remember? Well, it seems everyone was distracted. And if we were all distracted by Ms.

Speaker A

Spencer [music] in court, what about the people operating heavy machinery on Sunset Boulevard? [music] Mhm.

Topics:Franklin & Bashcourtroom comedywitness testimonylegal dramacourtroom distractionmodel witnesstrial humorlawyer objectionscourtroom decorumtelevision scene

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