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I thought I told you to wear a suit in my courtroom!

— Judge ‧ My Cousin Vinny

A miniature charcoal suit jacket hangs from a wooden hanger with a loose thread and a small gavel nearby.
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An exasperated scolding from someone in charge, insisting on proper dress in a formal setting. It's funny because of how simple and stern the complaint is, delivered as if the speaker had clearly issued the instruction and was let down.

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