"Emergency": a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

The Plain Meaning Rule: The Plain meaning rule is a type of statutory construction by which statutes are to be interpreted using the ordinary meaning of the language of the statute. ... Additionally, the plain meaning rule prevents courts from taking sides in legislative or political issues.

I think this says it all.

This guy was all set to do the moon walk until his wife slapped his hand (figuratively). I wonder if he would have demonstrated the correct way to apply black shoe polish to one's face and hands if he had been asked.