re: SFP takes a deposition

I remember years ago accompanying a client to a deposition that was taken by one of the few lawyers I didn't particularly appreciate. During the deposition my client was getting annoyed. I figured that I'd shake things up a bit. So, I passed my client a note in a sneaky way that I knew my opponent would see.

When my opponent saw me pass the note, he demanded that my client read the note into the record. I objected and feigned arguing the point. Finally, I relented and told my client to read the note, which read, "Just answer this guy's questions. I know that they don't make much sense and his questions are not very artfully drawn, but what do you expect from a pompous a-hole who thinks he knows it all?"

It's not as funny as the link and there were no fisticuffs, but the court reporter had to stifle a laugh.