The Case of Nostalgia v Anger

"All rise," the bailiff shouts to the courtroom.

Judge Worth Knowing takes the bench.

"Be seated, everyone," the bailiff says. "Our next case is Nostalgia v Anger. Parties are sworn in."

The judge looks up from his papers and studies the litigants.

"I see, Miss Nostalgia," Judge Knowing begins, "that you are seeking a restraining order to prevent Mister Anger from intruding upon your everyday thoughts, dreams, and activities. You say that he is a clear and present danger to your placid dwelling in the past. Am I reading this correctly?"

Before the plaintiff can respond, the judge turns to the defendant.

"And Mister Anger, I see that... Lawyers, please restrain your client! Thank you. Now, where was I? Mister Anger, your defense is that Miss Nostalgia only sees what she wants to see. And that you are countersuing for harassment, claiming that Miss Nostalgia is intruding upon your everyday thoughts, grudges, and nightmares. And you also want a restraining order?"

The judge tells the parties to rise.

"I will not have you two taking up the court's valuable time," Judge Knowing says. "Cases dismissed. Work it out."

The bailiff tells the courtroom, "Next case, Solitude v Rambunctious."