A Tall Order

A fellow who regularly took part in Mardi Gras was once brought before the Judge for ‘crimes against the State’. Before sentencing him the Judge asked him if he had any last wish. “Ah I wish to give a performance of a lifetime, get me a good press and an appreciative audience.”
“Appreciative audience? And a good press?” the judge exclaimed, ”These are not in my power to give.” He ordered for the rack instead.
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