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"It is what it is..." - watch Curt squirm!

posted 10 years ago by pvd295
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The past week, I've been watching these new episodes where the litigants come out to the hall, and Curt will ask the loser: "So what do you think about the judgement?"

Just about everyone now answers with the tired cliche "It is what it is." Curt then rolls his eyes for the camera, and lets them walk. They don't say "I disagree", "I should have won", it's always: "It is what it is."

I love to see Curt squirm with this answer! He abhors when people answer that way. On one occasion, the plaintiff didn't have the necessary paperwork to prove his case, Curt asked him if he learned anything from losing his case. Naturally, Curt wanted to hear him say 'I should have brought my documents'. The guy answered, "It is what it is". Curt winced for the camera and said "We know it is what it is, but didn't you learn anything in there about what to bring next time to prove your case?"

Guy shrugged and responded once again - "It is what it is."

Curt rolled his eyes and told him to go 'right this way...' and then had the exasperated look when he said: "Harvey, back to you..."

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] detroitmarauder22 10 years ago

I love it too. Last week he cringed and looked at the camera when someone said it. I just hope more people say it so one day he just flips out on them.

[–] pvd295 10 years ago

Twice in one day! The case with the parking lot guy who wrote on the car ("It is what it is..") and then again - I believe the Romeo who 'borrowed' the laptop. Curt winced and made them exit fast once they uttered those five deadly words...

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] pvd295 10 years ago

Again today (11-19)! Third case was the guy who sued the 19-year-old hunkaroo (Tariq Steeembot?) for damages to his windshield due to his car tires kicking up stones. JJ ruled in favor of the defendant (who spoke maybe one or two words) and then the tight-tee-shirted guy went out to speak to Curt.

When asked by Curt what he learned from his experience, the cute (but dumb guy) said 'Eh...' when prodded some more and asked what he thought about the outcome he smartly answered "It is what it is..." which got an eye-roll from Curt.

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] rrattbbooyy 10 years ago

It was better than that. His full reply was "I mean, it is what it is, know what I mean?" And instead of just an eye-roll, Curt caught the eye of Officer McIntosh who happened to be standing behind the defendant, who shrugged and rolled his eyes back. It was a delightful moment, as Curt/hallway moments go.

"It is what it is" is the answer when the litigant either isn't smart enough or quick enough to come up with a legitimate reply. It just makes people sound stupid. I would sooner stare blankly and silently than answer a question that way.

[–] pvd295 10 years ago

Tariq lived up to the stereotype: Hot body and no brains. But then again - he fun I want to have with him wouldn't include playing 'Jeopardy'..so no brainpower required.

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] bcrtexas 10 years ago

There's no such thing as a "delightful moment" if Curt is on the screen. He is the biggest idiot of any who have appeared on "The People's Court." I loathe the sight of him, he is so stupid. All he does is parrot Judge M, and if ever he ventures to say something Curt original it just shows how clueless he is. I won't say that he's a complete waste of space because I'm sure he has a place in life on the planet, but I can't for the life of me think of what it is...

[–] rrattbbooyy 10 years ago

There's no such thing as a "delightful moment" if Curt is on the screen.

Thanks why I wrote, "It was a delightful moment, as Curt/hallway moments go."

Really, he's an acquired taste. Sure, he blindly defends the Judge whenever a litigant gets sassy in the hallway, but what's he supposed to do, agree with them? He often tries to force them into the answer he's looking for, like whether they learned a lesson about getting stuff in writing or taking pictures of damaged property, and when they can't figure out what he's fishing for it makes for a bad hallway interview, but that's more on them than him.

[–] pvd295 10 years ago

For someone of his age (I'm guessing mid-50s) he's a handsome guy. I don't mind seeing him in the hallway each day.

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] lunarose 10 years ago

"It is what it is" and "throw under the bus" are two expressions which should be killed and buried.

"Qui conduisait la voiture?"

[–] DanaShelbyChancey 10 years ago

There was a guy suing some woman, the one where he lost because MM said he wouldn't possibly store his green card and passport in a storage unit!

And outside, Curt asked him, he said "this isn't over, I am going to take it to the next level", I am paraphrasing.

I felt sorry for the woman.

[–] pvd295 10 years ago

The other day I called a friend of mine who I haven't heard from in a very long time (about six months). From what I gathered on her Facebook page, it seemed like she and her boyfriend (of 20 years - but that's another story) had broken up over the summer - which could be why I didn't hear from her. She didn't say it outright - but there are subtle hints.

We had a nice conversation on Sunday afternoon, catching up on what's been going on (she also changed jobs over the summer). She never mentioned anything about her boyfriend - he never came into the conversation at all (usually, she would say "Eddie and I went to New York in September"...or "Eddie and I went to this great new restaurant last week") - and he would always be part of the conversation somewhere and immediately. This time he was notably absent from the 45 minute conversation. I suspected they may have broken up, and I wanted to ease into to it to see if she was going to tell me.

Finally, before hanging up I did ask, "How's Eddie doing, by the way?"

She responded (and very unlike her): "Eddie is Eddie."

I answered, "What's he been up to?"

She answered, "The usual. You know him - Eddie is Eddie."

And that was that! We said our goodbyes and it was over. She left it rather open; are they together or not? Who knows.

It is what it is!

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] pvd295 10 years ago

Oh wow - it happened again the other day, really upsetting Curt. I forgot what case it was (I believe it was 2-13), but the loser came out and Curt asked what he thought of the verdict.

Said litigant: "It is what it is" with a shrug of his shoulders.

Said very irate, eye-rolling Curt: 'YEAH, WE ALL KNOW IT'S WHAT IT IS - BUT HOW DO YOU THINK IT COULD HAVE GONE DIFFERENTLY?"

Litigant shrugged his shoulders, and Curt said, "Ok go right down there with Officer MacIntosh" with a smirk.

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] Foxbarking 10 years ago

As much as I hate Curt and like to see him frustrated, I don't blame him at all for getting irritated by people who say "It is what it is." That is by far the most annoying and apathetic cliche in the world. It is the ultimate denial of subjectivity and acceptance of futility. I pretty much roll my eyes whenever someone spouts that idiotic phrase too... even when Judge Milian says it, it gets on my nerves.

[–] pvd295 10 years ago

I agree. I cringe when I hear it - and I hear it way too often.

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] Beverly_Marsh19 10 years ago

I got a love/hate thing going on, in that I ABSOLUTELY HATE people saying it, but I also hate Curt so... it's bittersweet.

[–] pvd295 10 years ago

Well, it is what it is...

I prefer fantasy over reality TV - like Fox News. - B.Streisand

[–] rrattbbooyy 10 years ago

"It is what it is" and "throw under the bus" are two expressions which should be killed and buried.

Unless, of course, a litigant had actually been physically thrown under a bus.
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