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Brian Damage · 10-29-2008, 11:29 AM

The Sneaky Chef" author embroiled in a legal battle with Jerry Seinfeld and his cookbook-writing wife claims the funny man's snarky jokes "scared" both the author and her young daughter.

In federal court papers, Missy Chase Lapine says she "started feeling scared" after hearing about Seinfeld's appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman," where he joked, "Many of the three-named people do become assassins."

"I have never felt so frightened and vulnerable as the day my daughter, 7 years old, came home from school and asked, 'Mom, what is an assassin?' " Lapine said.

Seinfeld has denied he slandered Lapine, arguing his schtick is protected by the First Amendment and part of his long-standing routine of "mocking the litigious nature of society."

The Seinfelds' lawyers couldn't be reached.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10292008...ays_135813.htm

TJL · 10-29-2008, 11:35 AM

You know, I kind of understand what this woman is saying. Jerry mocked her on national TV. Not too many people have that opportunity.

Jerry should have taken the high road and not discussed the case with Letterman.

Schmoopie · 10-31-2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

You know, I kind of understand what this woman is saying. Jerry mocked her on national TV. Not too many people have that opportunity.

Jerry should have taken the high road and not discussed the case with Letterman.

Wow, I have to say that as much as I love Jerry, I agree with this. I never thought about the fact that her daughter might start asking questions. Yikes. That is scary when kids hear words like "assassin". Wonder if he'll apologize?

Andrea

catlover79 · 10-31-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Wow, I have to say that as much as I love Jerry, I agree with this. I never thought about the fact that her daughter might start asking questions. Yikes. That is scary when kids hear words like "assassin". Wonder if he'll apologize?

Andrea

I agree. Jerry should've kept the matter private...let's just hope things can be resolved peacefully.

10-29-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Author Adds Insult to Seinfeld Suit The Sneaky Chef" author embroiled in a legal battle with Jerry Seinfeld and his cookbook-writing wife claims the funny man's snarky jokes "scared" both the author and her young daughter. In federal court papers, Missy Chase Lapine says she "started feeling scared" after hearing about Seinfeld's appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman," where he joked, "Many of the three-named people do become assassins." "I have never felt so frightened and vulnerable as the day my daughter, 7 years old, came home from school and asked, 'Mom, what is an assassin?' " Lapine said. Seinfeld has denied he slandered Lapine, arguing his schtick is protected by the First Amendment and part of his long-standing routine of "mocking the litigious nature of society." The Seinfelds' lawyers couldn't be reached. http://www.nypost.com/seven/10292008...ays_135813.htm
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	You know, I kind of understand what this woman is saying. Jerry mocked her on national TV. Not too many people have that opportunity. Jerry should have taken the high road and not discussed the case with Letterman.
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