Our Litigious Society: Woman Sues Daughter-in-Law Comedian Over Jokes

by jaredwestfall on Aug.31, 2009, under Randomness

Mon, Aug 31st 2009 12:23pm

from the no-laughing-matter? dept

In-law jokes are a pretty standard staple of the standup comedy business. They can be pretty funny too… even if the concept is a bit dated. But, apparently, they’re not so funny to the in-laws of comedian Sunda Croonquist. ChurchHatesTucker alerts us to the news that Croonquist’s mother-in-law and sister-in-law are suing the comedian for cracking rather typical “in-law” jokes, which, apparently the in-laws didn’t find to be all that funny. They’re suing for defamation, even though you have to wonder if anyone actually takes such jokes seriously. I mean, it’s a comedian. Of course the jokes are either made up or exaggerated for comedic effect. Still, probably makes for a frosty family gathering.

via techdirt.com

I had a conversation with my brother covering this type of lawsuit. Is it really defamation or are they just too sensitive? I wonder where this falls in the eyes of the law since she is a comedian. I would not take her comments very seriously.