19 January 2012

Voodoo Witch Doctor Bullshit

This is priceless.  This was part of an actual legislative bill in New Mexico:
When a psychologist or psychiatrist testifies during a defendant’s competency hearing, the psychologist or psychiatrist shall wear a cone-shaped hat that is not less than two feet tall. The surface of the hat shall be imprinted with stars and lightning bolts. Additionally, a psychologist or psychiatrist shall be required to don a white beard that is not less than 18 inches in length, and shall punctuate crucial elements of his testimony by stabbing the air with a wand. Whenever a psychologist or psychiatrist provides expert testimony regarding a defendant’s competency, the bailiff shall contemporaneously dim the courtroom lights and administer two strikes to a Chinese gong…

It was obviously meant for satire, but it is a damn shame it was removed from the final bill.

See? Psychology is easy.  Ask if they're crazy and listen to their answer.  Duh.

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