When I saw the preview for this I was like really? Seriously? This is why I've become convinced that I need to build an underground bunker in my backyard, to protect myself from the increasing stupidity of society! Court shows where the judge has a law degree are bad enough - because let's face it, people change themselves when they're on TV. The fame goes to their head. As a result, they over-exaggerate their personality and behavior for ratings. Judge Mathis started out professional, but over the last decade he's been cracking a joke every 5 seconds and then the audience laughs uproariously, so that's turned into nothing more than a sitcom. I also read a review here on this website that said he sometimes calls the litigants ugly (like he's eye candy himself...). Judge Judy is always referring to people as idiots, stupid, morons, etc. I understand people irritate her, because instead of owning up to being wrong they make excuses and blame everyone else, but after listening to her shout nonstop I get a headache and turn the channel. Both of those court programs are annoying to watch, but then to have one where the person has NEVER attended law school? I have officially given up on television. All I need are YouTube, PBS, and DVDs of my favorite UK crime dramas.
