Inmate gets special meals as adherent of Festivus

[KamaAina]

It's that wonderful time of the year...

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_16848293

An Orange County inmate who disliked salami got special meals after declaring his religious belief in the Festivus holiday celebrated on the television show "Seinfeld."

The Orange County Register reports Monday that 38-year-old convicted drug dealer Malcolm Alarmo King asked for kosher meals at the Theo Lacy jail to maintain his healthy physique....

Judge Derek G. Johnson demanded a religious reason for King to receive the meals and defense attorney Fred Thiagarajah cited his client's devotion to Festivus -- a holiday celebrated on "Seinfeld" with an aluminum pole and the airing of grievances.

Sheriff's Department spokesman Ryan Burris says King got salami-free meals for two months before the county got the order thrown out in court.

Another sitcom reference: When Barney Miller was about to go to jail for some reason, Fish advised him, "Tell them you keep kosher. You'll eat better."

[Bunny]

1. I've heard that, too.

If you should find yourself institutionalized, order from the kosher menu. The food's supposed to be much better.

[flvegan]

2. "I got a lotta problems with you people!"

One of my favorite episodes.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

3. Any excuse for a party.

Since I took Latin in high school, I think we should all celebrate Saturnalia and wear winter togas for a toga party.


:D