Today, I had my first appearance in a court as an attorney. I called the prosecution the prostitution. FML
I agree, your life sucks (49808) - you totally deserved it (11595)
On 06/11/2009 at 7:52am - work - by apav (woman) - Australia (New South Wales)
Nice. XD FYL, but it's not your fault, we all mess up sometimes like that. ;P
#1 - On 06/11/2009 at 10:03am by OppositesAttract
Priceless. But depending on the case, there is a small possibility, you were still correct.
#3 - On 06/11/2009 at 10:06am by redbluegreen
haha! its ok, you live.
but that we be win if they prosecutor was a female.
#24 - On 06/11/2009 at 10:28am by ChocolatexGames
And s/he starts off with a bang!
Don't worry--you'll still be telling this story 20-30 years from now when you're rich and successful, only then it will be funny to you, too.
Mughahaha sounds likel aw school $$$$$ well spent or perhaps a freudian slip?
#29 - On 06/11/2009 at 10:41am by Capnstinkfoot
Whoops! Funny none the less! I hope that it didn't turn out to be too big of a deal for you!
#34 - On 06/11/2009 at 10:55am by sharkshaveteeth
In a mock trial we had in high school, I did the exact same thing.
#37 - On 06/11/2009 at 10:59am by kellinowlin
Lol, that sucks, but I can't blame you. I can imagine that being a rather nerve-wracking job.
#38 - On 06/11/2009 at 11:02am by metawarr556
I agree with 19, you spoke no lies. I would tell that story to everyone if it happened to me. You made my day. :)
#39 - On 06/11/2009 at 11:04am by snowflake19
If you are doing criminal defense then we'd call that a very ironic slip.
#45 - On 06/11/2009 at 11:13am by RiverRelic
oh my god.! my bff andrea who is studying to be a lawyer will probably do that too! she always messes up words.. one day she said instead of social worker... sexual worker haha ! :D
It's okay.... Now you will always remember your first day and laugh about it.
#59 - On 06/11/2009 at 11:51am by jewelz1188
#26, #49, #54: Win.
I doubt the OP was disbarred for it, though, especially if the OP corrected him/herself afterward.
To the people saying they hope the OP doesnt loose his/her liscense- why on earth would they loose their ability to practice law for saying the word prostitution? Even if they were directly calling someone a prostitute (which i suppose they kind of were) how is that an offence worthy of loosing their liscense?
Haha, nice one!
At least it's just your first day, when people pretty much expect you to be flustered. You're not the first person to make that mistake - I have a friend who did the same thing, although it was in a classroom mock-trial presentation, and I'm sure others have done it in court like you did.
#68...
That should have been drilled out of him after 3 years of mock courts and internships at firms. The only reasonable alternative is he is one of the 800,000 attorneys that could not get any other real job, chose the field, and are now stuck doing traffic court/public defense/criminal prosecution/DWIs.
He completely deserved it... Seethe your mediocrity into other fields please.
Wow, that does suck. I am sure it was obvious before you made the slip that you were nervous. The two words are pretty close.
Someday, probably soon, you will be able to look back at this and laugh.
#71 - On 06/11/2009 at 12:26pm by patray_angel
#68
So basically, the OP is an idiot if s/he was just a little nervous? Practice isn't the real thing. It was the OP's first day -- one little slip-up doesn't make someone mediocre. Go take your disgruntled feelings elsewhere.
OP - that was gold. Lmao, don't worry, worst mistakes have been made. XD
#73 - On 06/11/2009 at 12:27pm by CyclonePsycho
LMFAO!!! that totally made my day, but really, don't worry about it. slip ups happen every once in a while.
#76 - On 06/11/2009 at 12:34pm by desichick23
47- "Sexual worker" and "social worker" don't sound anything alike. Try again.
To the OP: Just point your finger at people and yell "Objection!" and you'll win any case.
68, your yelling at yourself
"#68...
That should have been drilled out of him after 3 years of mock courts and internships at firms. The only reasonable alternative is he is one of the 800,000 attorneys that could not get any other real job, chose the field, and are now stuck doing traffic court/public defense/criminal prosecution/DWIs.
He completely deserved it... Seethe your mediocrity into other fields please."
AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA FUCKING SHIT ASHAHAHAHAHAHA PROSTITUTION OMG AHAHAHA GOOD JOB!~
#79 - On 06/11/2009 at 12:47pm by PakiPakiPaki
#49 - ultimate win.
But, at least you now have a story to tell :) dont worry this could have happenedd to anyone
Give yourself a few years and you'll be rich!
Haha. A while back in school we had to read from the textbook in science. A girl misread "organism" for "orgasm" XD
HAHAHHAHA
NICE JOB BUDDY
IT'S OK, JUST THE FIRST DAY
in 10 years you'll look at this and laugh
#89 - On 06/11/2009 at 1:18pm by whatnow2859
I did the same thing with organism. Except I said orgasm. It sucks major when you get tongue-tied.
#90 - On 06/11/2009 at 1:21pm by clockworkrainbow
When I was a kid, I was in trouble with the cops CONSTANTLY. When the system finally got tired of fuckin' around with me, I ended up in front of a judge. My assigned counsel had never been the lead in front of a judge before. She was stammering and sweating PUDDLES and stumbling over herself. At one point, she just went blank. Stared at the judge, stared at me, stared at her boss, stared at her papers and then kinda came back to Earth. I was thinking,"The judge is going to have me executed." :) All of a sudden, I'm wondering how she's doin' now.
That sucks. I am hoping to be an attorney when i get older (i'm 14). You were nervous and mixed up your words a bit. Would have been hilarious if it was a case about prostitution. Lol FYL
Aw man thats badd...
But 20 yrs down , when u'll be an awesome lawyer - u'll remember this and have a good laugh :)
don worry abt it buddy!
This FML screams 'Phoenix Wright' somehow.
Though I don't think the word 'prostitution' is ever used in any of the games.
And I don't think Edgeworth is a prostitute.
Is he?
#103 - On 06/11/2009 at 1:51pm by Overcast117
Gotta love Freudian slips. Maybe the ADA was dressed like a hooker. I used to be a public defender, and went up against an ADA who was like that. Of course, she didn't have the body to pull it off, so maybe that's why I never made the same mistake that you made. :) But seriously, one day you will laugh at this, too, OP.
107 - The prostitution, I mean prosecution, handles criminal matters, and is paid a salary by the state. So, there won't be any awkward moments.
Hahahahahaha that's so funny!!!! Priceless! But seriously, FYL that's fucked up & embarassing hope u made a good enough come back to get back on their good side, but hey we all mess up from time to time...
#109 - On 06/11/2009 at 2:38pm by TriNiBaByDoLL
I had to do a mock trial in my history class and I did the same thing, except mine didn't get published.
#111 - On 06/11/2009 at 2:44pm by suckstobeyou3
LOLOLOL.
This reminds me of this guy on this TV show who was giving his graduation speech and said 'sex' instead of 'success'
#116 - On 06/11/2009 at 3:12pm by SeventhFonons
I'm starting law school soon. I can only hope I see funny things like this later in life.
#120 - On 06/11/2009 at 3:15pm by Chubtubdaplaya
Another Freudian slip. Either that or you have hookers on the brain.
Either way, it's your first appearance. I think having a touch of nerves is ok. At least you got the Jury / Judge's attention.
#121 - On 06/11/2009 at 3:38pm by rukusrazor
Dude, how's that a fail? Most prosecutors are whoring themselves to the DA to get a better job later. I'd call this an accurate use of the language.
#122 - On 06/11/2009 at 3:39pm by cossackkid01
LMAO. I'm going to start a clinical internship this fall as a public defender. I'm so going to remember this when I argue my first case.
#123 - On 06/11/2009 at 3:42pm by AMelodyofJuly
happens all the time i'm sure. especially when people try to say organism but instead say orgasm. my bio teacher did that. it's a simple slip of the tongue. laugh it off and move on.
#126 - On 06/11/2009 at 3:59pm by FMLGirl1991
Good luck living that one down. You won't be the first or the last to screw up on your first case. It's the ice breaker. Kudos for all your learning of the law.
Well was the defendant being charged with prostitution lol
Jk
I can imagine the judge "Wtf was that for calling names will not help u win"
haha )))) lol. That was great!
My classmate during practice of oral argument called the judge as "Judge Redtie", because he was wearing a red tie and she was nervous and forgot his real name.
man, those stories are funny.
I wonder if the whole room started laughing.
"Oh, I was just wondering if you were paying attention"
hhaahah
As embarrassing as that was, it's still hilarious. I can bet that you will look back on this a few days from now and laugh your ass off.
Don't worry people make mistakes all the time, you'll be okay.
#136 - On 06/11/2009 at 6:51pm by ChaosChild
Brlliant. Any haters (eg #68) give them a break, attorneys are teople poo
#139 - On 06/11/2009 at 7:26pm by F_Y_Comments
might be time to consider a different career. alpaca farming, for instance.
#143 - On 06/11/2009 at 8:22pm by thezoramonster
hahahahahaaha ohh wooww im sorry FYL but thats hillarious :)
if i need a lawyer make sure i hire you for sure :D
(im bein serious not insultin there ) ^
Planning what your going to do after work already??? I MEAN COME ON WAIT TILL YOU LEAVE THE OFFICE SHEESH!
#151 - On 06/11/2009 at 9:59pm by ithedarkknight
Once I meant to say breath test & I said breast...on opposing counsel's answering machine. He probably played it for his entire office. I'm female, too. Don't worry about it.
I had an english teacher who said "catholics and prostitutes" instead of "catholics and protestants". She even wrote it on the board
#161 - On 06/12/2009 at 12:07am by HeyitsPheddy
Awesome. Would have been even better if you called the judge your horny instead of your honor. He he
lol, when i was younger, like around 5 I always called substitute teachers prostitute teachers so hey we make the same mistake! FOL!
#164 - On 06/12/2009 at 1:27am by MisterWiggles
This is not a fml this is a lol. At least someone can lower tensions in the courtroom. Asuming they all have some sense of humor and rofled after you said it. :3
#166 - On 06/12/2009 at 2:58am by Pikachu206
Don't worry, everyone does that at one point in there life.
And with that statement, the "prostitution" rests.
#169 - On 06/12/2009 at 3:36am by kempoman4
Freudian slip... It happens.
But then, I've seen this same old joke on plenty of sitcoms so I claim fake.
#171 - On 06/12/2009 at 5:29am by philosopher
So, know what they call 1,000,000 attorneys at the bottom of the ocean??? A GOOD START.
#179 - On 06/13/2009 at 4:39am by DieterDerBlau
when I was on the fire department, I was reading the upcoming events. Instead of reading wild hose bash, I read wild whores bash. They all laughed and said thing like 'well I am going' I laughed too, but I was so embarrassed.
#181 - On 06/13/2009 at 4:43pm by mercedeslove
They should put this in Law and Order. That show needs some lulz.
#183 - On 06/14/2009 at 4:49am by tweedledee_92
hahaha, you poor thing. but that did make me lol and it's now in my faves :P
#188 - On 07/16/2009 at 7:26am by blue_eyes_
