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Matt D

"The phrase 'kangaroo court' originated in 19th-century America to describe any illegitimate court proceedings, as were often held by mutineers or prisoners. Some fanciful etymologies link it to the practice of 'claim jumping' – the attempt to seize land already claimed by another – during the Gold Rush, or to dodgy practices by itinerant judges hopping from one jurisdiction to another" (Steven Poole "'Kangaroo court: what have marsupials got to do with White House politics?" 'The Guardian' 10/10/2019).

Matt D

If you all didn't notice, the Gang & the judge are saying "Ollidy Inn," instead of Holiday Inn, so they wouldn't get sued. They also weren't allowed to spell "Phillies" on any of the merchandise (like the jersey worn by the mascot), so they used the word "Philly." And speaking of the mascot, they couldn't use the mascots actual name "The Phillie Phanatic," so they went with the "Phrenitic." However, at the end, when they're leaving the courtroom, Charlie Day goes for it and says "The Phanatic" (and they didn't get sued).