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The only characters Myers could ever come up with were pathetic stick figures with the words "Sarcastic Horse" and "Manic Mailman" printed on them.
And they stank. -- Chester comments on Myers' tale...
Hutz: Are you saying, _under oath_ Mr. Myers, that your father didn't steal any of the characters associated with your studio?
Myers: Well, I don't think I _am_ under oath, but... yes, my fathe...
Judge: Mr. Hutz, we've been in here for four hours.
Do you have any evidence at all? Hutz: Well, your Honor, we've got plenty of hearsay and conjecture, those are _kinds_ of evidence....
Bart: Keep the trial going, I'll be right back. Hutz
Your Honor, I'd like to call all of my surprise witnesses again....
To Roger Myers, keep drawing, your moxie more than makes up for your lack of talent.
Your pal, Chester J....
Myers: Okay, maybe my dad did steal Itchy, but so what?
Animation is built on plagiarism!...
Myers: Your honor, you take away our right to steal ideas, where are they gonna come from?
Her? [points at Marge] Marge: Uh... Hmm... How about....
The court rules in favor of Mr. Lampwick. Itchy & Scratchy Studios will pay a restitution of 800 billion dollars.
.. though that amount will probably come down a bit on appeal. -- The judge delive...
Myers: I hope you're happy, kid; the studio's bankrupt.
You just killed Itchy & Scratchy. [closes the studio's gate, bearing a "Out of business" sign] Ba...
Well, Itchy & Scratchy are gone, but here's a cartoon that tries to make learning fun!
[tries to laugh, then moans] Sorry about this kids, but stay tuned...

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