Episode 584: Trivial Lawsuit

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Becky files suit against her brother, Andrew. Sixteen years ago, they had a dispute over the correct answer in a game of Trivial Pursuit. Becky says that Andrew’s answer was wrong because it was not the exact same answer on the card. Andrew says that the spirit of the answer was the same. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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Evidence from TRIVIAL LAWSUIT

A Trivial Pursuit Card with the following questions: G. What country has the most time zones, with 11? / E. What two performers tied for the 1968 best actress Oscar? / H. Who said:

The Trivial Pursuit Card in question

The other side of the Trivial Pursuit card with the following answers corresponding to the other photo: G. The Soviet Union / E. Barbra Streisand and Katherine Hepburn / H. Henry Kissinger / AL. BRING ON THE EMPTY HORSES / SN. Nescafe / SL. Three

The Trivial Pursuit card in question

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John Hodgman

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Have your real-life disputes settled in Fake Internet Court! Despite no legal background, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are the arbiters of justice that you need. No case is too big or too small. They judge them all!

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Episode 584: Trivial Lawsuit

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Episode 584