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  Chewbacca Defense
Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor.
It is however worth noting that in Star Wars, Chewbacca does not in fact live on Endor, although in early drafts of Return of the Jedi, Endor was the planet of the Wookies, not the Ewoks.
Slashdot is one such example, where the Chewbacca Defense has been occasionally mentioned in discussion of legal affairs - usually cases involving Microsoft, SCO, or the RIAA - the implication being that their legal arguments make no sense.
www.fact-index.com /c/ch/chewbacca_defense.html   (293 words)

  
 Techdirt: Do Technology Lawsuits Lead To The Chewbacca Defense?
This reporter is suggesting that because juries don't understand technical jargon, we're getting closer and closer to situations where lawyers are going to employ the Chewbacca Defense, as created for South Park.
Already, Slashdot has suggested that SCO is using a Chewbacca Defense in their case.
The Chewbacca defense draws a parallel where no parallel exists, or goes of on a tangent to apply similar logic to a completely unrelated topic, and then argue that that logic applies to the the subject in question.
www.techdirt.com /articles/20031024/1420209.shtml   (652 words)

  
  Defense Tech: Chewbacca Arrested in Hollywood!
Los Angeles Police arrested a man dressed as Chewbacca on Thursday.
On Thursday, "Chewbacca was putting his arm around a tourist, and the tourist didn't want him there," explained a gaunt, dye-jobbed "Superman" to the Jimmy Kimmel Show.
Posted by: Murdoc at February 5, 2007 12:32 PM What you didn't read here was that Richard Gere was also arrested at the time as an 'accessory afer the fact' for attempting to hide Chewbacca up his arse.
www.defensetech.org /archives/003246.html   (397 words)

  
  Chewbacca defence - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
The Chewbacca Defense is one of the greatest legal tactics ever devised by men.
The basic premise of the Chewbacca Defense is that this is a picture of a Godzilla.
The Chewbacca defense was named after the famous actor Chewbacca.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Chewbacca_defense   (355 words)

  
 Chewbacca defense - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chewbacca Defense originated in the animated series South Park.
The term Chewbacca Defense was first used in the South Park episode "Chef Aid", which premiered on October 7, 1998 as the fourteenth episode of the second season.
Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chewbacca_Defense   (786 words)

  
 Chewbacca - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki
Chewbacca was born on Kashyyyk circa 200 BBY, the son of Attichitcuk.
Chewbacca and Han were later hired by Ramiz, a moisture farmer on Aduba-3, to protect his village from a band of local thugs known as the Cloud-Riders led by Serji-X Arrogantus.
Chewbacca regaled the tale, and the group came to the conclusion that the "Crimson Forever" stone was indeed one of those Chewie and Han had encountered—when the two stones were separated, they were extremely lethal.
starwars.wikia.com /wiki/Chewbacca   (9132 words)

  
 Chewbacca Defense
In a recent thread on Slashdot concerning SCO someone mentioned the Chewbacca Defense.
Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor.
Note: Chewbacca does not in fact live on Endor but the illogic of the defense doesn't require this to be true anyway.
www.bobcongdon.net /blog/2004/02/chewbacca-defense.html   (110 words)

  
 Touch of Class - World Class Rottweilers and Rottweiler Breeding
Chewbacca obtained his Schutzhund I and II within four weeks of eachother both pronounced in courage and hardness.
Chewbacca receives his Schutzhund I title and is awarded a "pronounced in courage" rating by DVG Judge Tom Rose.
Chewbacca Vom Mayhaus, BH was Hummer maker, AM General's 1997 National Hummer Rally Mascot.
www.yatteau.com /chewy.htm   (450 words)

  
 Please Puff Daddy Ruin This Song, Too - The Chewbacca Defense for Puff Daddy
Puff Daddy has now been cleared of all charges after facing an indictment relating to a "December 1999 shooting at a New York Times Square-area nightclub in which 3 people were wounded".
Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk who carried a gun and ran from the mob.
The original Chewbacca Defense text/speech is copyrighted material, © 1998-99 South Park.
www.connect-dots.com /Poofs/chewbacca.html   (357 words)

  
 What is the Chewbacca Defense?
There have been several Chewbacca references on the show.
The whole town is wondering if he will use his famous "Chewbacca Defense," which he used during the O.J. Simpson trial.
Ladies and gentlemen of the supposed jury, I have one final thing I want you to consider: (pulling down a diagram of Chewie) this is Chewbacca.
wiki.yak.net /424   (376 words)

  
 Koozie Notes: SCO Litigation
Near the end of the post is the humorous quote, "Apparently SCO is using the Chewbacca Defense.
Johnny Cochrane: Ladies and Gentlemen, (Pulls down picture of Chewbacca) this is Chewbacca.
Chewbacca is a Wooky from the planet Kishic, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor.
www.koozie.org /sco_litigation   (2578 words)

  
 South Mixed Regionals
In the back door bracket IP and Death throw won games to face the loser from the championship bracket.
Death Throw faced Chewbacca D (a Texas final rematch), which saw a deeper DT team beat CD.
IP took half with a score of 7-4.
www4.upa.org /scores/tourn.cgi?div=124&id=2764   (315 words)

  
 Emergent Chaos: Daniel Cuthbert's Chewbacca Defense
That's not to say that I think those should be crimes, its simply to say that the defense of "That was a perfectly innocent thing to do" would fit better with the facts.
But there is something fishy about the defense.
The problem with using the Chewbacca Offense - calling your opponent on the Chewbacca Defense - is that you reveal that you aren't going to attack the case on its merits.
www.emergentchaos.com /archives/001815.html   (864 words)

  
 Chewbacca
With Chewbacca's power of 6 (7 if with Han) use him with his bowcaster will use X force on him and target a creature or character with 1 X force on characters and 2 X force on a creature.
Target would be hit if the total destiny was amunue to the defense value.
Final Notes: Chewbacca can be used for many decks.Especially in ground assualt and space decks.
www.angelfire.com /pa2/DIF/chewbacca2.html   (237 words)

  
 Urban Dictionary: chewbacca defense
The Chewbacca Defense is a term for any legal strategy or propaganda strategy that seeks to overwhelm its audience with nonsensical arguments, as a way of confusing the audience and drowning out legitimate opposing arguments.
Cochran's use of this defense is so successful that the jury finds Chef guilty of "harassing a major record label" and sets his punishment as either a two million dollar fine to be paid within twenty-four hours or, failing that, four years in prison.
A state of the art defense system where any one that is doing something deemed inappropriate by the system is immediately confronted by a large, harry, big-foot like beast with a large belt hanging over his shoulder, and instantly snapped in half like a pretzel.
www.urbandictionary.com /define.php?term=chewbacca+defense   (1225 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Chewbacca
Chewbacca (or Chewie), a character in the fictional Star Wars universe, is a 8-foot tall Wookiee and co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon.
In the Star Wars Holiday Special, Chewbacca has a family (wife Mallatobuck and son Lumpawarrump) on Kashyyyk, his homeworld.
Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Chewbacca   (182 words)

  
 Arcane Gazebo: contemplation/evil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Similar to the Bush Defense in that some aspect of omnipotence is dropped.
I would be remiss if in all this discussion, I failed to include another popular defense, depicted elegantly on South Park.
Chewbacca is a Wookie from the planet Kishic, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor.
inverse.physics.berkeley.edu /archives/000816.html   (2173 words)

  
 Ohio Lawyer
In response, Cochran resorts to his "famous" Chewbacca Defense, which he "used during the Simpson trial," according to another South Park episode, Cochran's use of this supposed jury, Chef's attorney would certainly want you to consider: This [pointing to a glove that was a piece of evidence in the animated television series South Park.
A nation-by-nation summary of libel and privacy law in an impartial fashion and critical theories that maintain that the religious beliefs of some of Bakker's witnesses were held up to ridicule in the context of those times and politics, provides important new information about the rules of the "ancien regime" for decades.
Chewbacca Defense is a philosophical inquiry into arguments that can be offered in its defense and recovery after the British conquest of 1780.
criminaldefenseattorney.2vv1.com /ohiolawyer.html   (1576 words)

  
 Copyfutures: The DOJ uses the Chewbacca Defense.
I took the liberty of editing the Chewbacca Defense to fit the situation at hand...I hope the DOJ doesn't break down my door for copyright infringement.
The edited Chewbacca Defense above is a quick and dirty summary of the DOJ's Task Force report on intellectual property.
I took John Lotfi’s advice in his blog The DOJ uses the Chewbacca Defense, and read the Department of Justice task force Report on Intellectual Property.
lsolum.typepad.com /copyfutures/2004/10/the_doj_uses_th.html   (1132 words)

  
 Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer
Chewbacca is a brilliant mix of analysis and anecdote.
Origin The term Chewbacca Defense is used on many weblogs and Internet discussion forumss, especially ones that often feature legal issues.
Origin The term Chewbacca Defense has been occasionally mentioned in discussion of legal affairs where the Chewbacca defense, this time to acquit Chef and make the record company acknowledge his authorship.
criminaldefenseattorney.2vv1.com /alabamacriminaldefenselawyer.html   (2096 words)

  
 Urban Dictionary: chewbacca
I was bored with our sex live so i decided to give her the chewbacca.
Chewbacca was killed on the planet Sernpidal by the Yuuzhan Vong.
When engaged in sexual interourse the man pulls out slaps the female with his hairy balls until she is unconcious at which point he shaves all of his pubic hair off and glues it to her face in the shape of chewbacca.
www.urbandictionary.com /define.php?term=chewbacca&defid=1884993   (362 words)

  
 LR: The Chewbacca Defense - by Johnny Cochrane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
LR: The Chewbacca Defense - by Johnny Cochrane
Ladies and Gentlemen of this supposed jury, this is Chewbacca.
Chewbacca is a wookie, from the planet Kishik.
www.gamecockcentral.com /forums/lockerroom/posts/2003/07/22/29811.stm   (137 words)

  
 BizzBangBuzz by strategic business lawyer, technology attorney, mediator Anthony Cerminaro: Razzle Dazzle 'em with the ...
"The Chewbacca defense is a fictional legal strategy used in the South Park episode "Chef Aid", which premiered on October 7, 1998 as the fourteenth episode of the second season.
"Chewbacca Defense", meaning a defense consisting solely of nonsensical arguments meant to confuse a jury, has since been occasionally applied outside of references to South Park...
In court, Cochran resorts to his "famous" Chewbacca Defense, which he "used during the Simpson trial", according to Gerald Broflovski.
bizzbangbuzz.blogspot.com /2007/04/razzle-dazzle-em-with-chewbacca-defense.html   (532 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Johnnie delivered the Chewbacca Defense in the classic South Park episode "Chef Aid," and it is immortal.
See, the Chewbacca Defense is timeless not because it was on television, but because it has become a Slashdot joke.
To be fair, there have been pretenders — such as "In Korea, e-mail is only for old people" — that enjoyed a turn in the geek-humor spotlight only to falter from lack of support.
www.blankoftheday.com /oftheday/2005_03_01_archive.html   (6397 words)

  
 Lawyers in Leak Case Outline Libby's Defense
Libby's likely defense to charges that he lied about his role in exposing the identity of a C.I.A. operative.
Libby should be very, very grateful that he gets the privilege of even having a trial and the right to put on a defense.
If they don't get them they'll argue that they can't present a real defense of their client, and go for relief on that basis.
www.democraticunderground.com /discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2078283   (542 words)

  
 Tech Law Advisor :: Archive: Is this like the chewbacca defense?
Professor Ed Felten discusses the story wherein a British man, who was acquitted of possessing child pern on his computer, had argued and presented evidence that an intruder put it there.
It will definitely be interesting to see if any of the current RIAA targets offer this as a defense and how the courts react.
Or you could always set up your file sharing camp in Palestine: "There aren't too many process servers that are going to be coming into the Jenin refugee camp.
techlawadvisor.com /2003/08/is-this-like-chewbacca-defense.html   (206 words)

  
 Dean's World: What About Johnny Cochran? (Rosemary)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor.
Ok, that will be quite enough....time to pass a constitutional amendment entirely so that we can pass a bill of attainder on Ramsay Clark....he has to be stripped of his citizenship and forced into exile.
Cochran that 1) Ewoks live on the forest moon orbiting Endor, not Endor itself, and 2) Mister Chewbacca was only visiting; he lives wherever Han Solo is. Therefore, the jury should not acquit.
www.deanesmay.com /archives/005748.html   (616 words)

  
 Rotten Tomatoes Forums
Graner, who England has said fathered her young son while they were deployed, was scheduled to testify as a defense witness.
England's defense team took a different approach than her co-defendants by opting for the all-officer jury, which was selected earlier Wednesday.
Graner, a defense witness at the sentencing, said pictures he took of England holding a prisoner on a leash were meant to be used as a training aid.
www.rottentomatoes.com /vine/archive/index.php/t-438344   (1406 words)

  
 purevolume™ | The Chewbacca Defense
The Chewbacca Defense hasn't posted a blog yet.
The Chewbacca Defense hasn't posted any shows yet.
All songs, lyrics and pictures © The Chewbacca Defense.
www.purevolume.com /thechewbaccadefense   (59 words)

  
 The Chewbacca Defense   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
But Ladies and Gentlemen of this deposed jury, I have one final thing I want you to consider.
Chewbacca is a Wookie from the planet Kashyyk, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor.
If Chewbacca lives on Endor you must acquit.
www.germiat.net /chewbacca.html   (212 words)

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