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'''Litigation Jackson''' is an action-oriented lawyer, featured in an eponymous series of {{w|Action film|action}}/{{w|legal thriller}} [[Electronic Media and Film#Movies|movies]]. Both posters center Jackson (portrayed by [[Matt Chapman]]) posing dramatically with legal documents in front of large [[explosions]]. Although he serves as a {{w|prosecutor|prosecuting attorney}} in [[Free Country, USA]], [[Strong Bad]] describes Jackson as "more of a 'dive out of an exploding building with a box full of legal briefs' kinda lawyer than a 'showdown against an international foods juggernaut' lawyer".
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[[Image:legal rampage.png|thumb|Rampagin' the courtroom]]
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== Name ==
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The title parodies the 1988 film ''{{w|Action Jackson (1988 film)|Action Jackson}}''. To "{{w|lawsuit|litigate}}" means to engage in legal proceedings. "Legal action" is humorously conflated with the "action" movie genre; "Legal Action Jackson" could be considered a synonym for "Litigation Jackson".
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'''Litigation Jackson''' is a film that helped to sponsor the [[Decemberween]] Pageant in the 'toon [[A Decemberween Pageant]]. The tagline is "This Decemberween... The System Really Works, Jerks!" It was released into theatres on December 27th.
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The name "Litigation Jackson" previously appeared in the game [[Hairstyle Runner]], as the title for [[oldhr:gallery2/hair030.GIF|a hairstyle in the gallery]] featuring hair resembling the letter J.
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According to the film's poster, it is a joint project between the famed [[Free Country, USA]] jack-of-all-trades writer/illustrator [[Leomard Sportsinterviews|Lem Sportsinterviews]] and one of the Delabors of [[Thorax Corporation]], most likely Gent Delabor as he is the head of the company and seems to do most of the work. It was brought to you by [[Videlectrix|Videlectrix Films]], according to the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]].
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Similarly-named character Litigation ''Johnson'' offered a rave review of [[Thorax Corporation]] [[LLC,,.]]'s [[Thorax Corporation#Program Congratulation(TM)(R)(C)|"Program Congratulation™®©" Produkt]]: "THORAX CORPORATION LLC,,. has done it again! Honestly, they have broken (0) laws."
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A sequel was revealed in the email "[[rampage]]," entitled "Litigation Jackson 2: Legal Rampage." The poster features Litigation Jackson holding some "Important Legal Documents", implying higher stakes than the box of plain old "Legal Documents" in the original film (see poster) with an explosion occurring behind him. He appears to have gotten a perm between the first and second movies.
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== Movies ==
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[[Image:Legal_Rampage.jpg|thumb|150px|Rampagin' the courtroom]]
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=== ''Litigation Jackson'' ===
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<blockquote>''"This [[Decemberween]]... The System Really Works, Jerks!"''</blockquote>
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The parody refers to the title of the 1988 film ''[[Wikipedia:Action Jackson|Action Jackson]]''.
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The film was one of the sponsors of [[A Decemberween Pageant]], alongside [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]] and [[Fluffy Puff Mayo|Marshmallow Mayonnaise]]. It was released to theaters on December 27, 2002, a few days after the pageant. The film's poster portrays Litigation Jackson in a field, running from a massive explosion while carrying a bankers box labeled "LEGAL DOCUMENTS".
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To "litigate" means to contest or engage in legal procedings.
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The movie was co-produced by [[Lem Sportsinterviews]] and the Delabors of Thorax Corporation. Thorax Legitimate and Sportsinterviews would later reunite to produce the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer|''Peasant's Quest'' movie]].
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=== ''Litigation Jackson 2: Legal Rampage'' ===
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The film's sequel was revealed in an [[Easter egg]] in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[rampage]]; the email had discussed several types of rampages Strong Bad could go on, including "a ''legal'' rampage."
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The poster features Litigation Jackson brandishing several "Important Legal Documents", implying higher stakes than the plain old "Legal Documents" in the original film; he is standing outside the {{w|New York County Courthouse}}, which is being rocked by another explosion. Although he appears to be wearing the same suit, his hair is noticeably curlier and he is wearing different sunglasses.
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== Other appearances ==
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Later appearances in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work treat Jackson as [[Made-up Real Things|a real lawyer, not a fictional character]].
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In [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2]], Litigation Jackson left a message for [[Marzipan]]. Acting as the attorney prosecuting [[Coach Z]], he requested Marzipan testify as a witness in the case. He ended his call by repeating his catchphrase "The system really works, jerks!"
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On the [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account, Litigation Jackson has become a [[running gag]] for any reason Strong Bad (or [[Harmless Junk, Inc.]]) may want to engage in legal action:
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*{{prs|888832229719330816|22|Jul|2017|full=1}} {{--}} Emphasizing that the characters' parody appearance on ''Robot Chicken'' was unofficial and done without permission, Strong Bad remarks "Don't make me call in ol' Litty Jack!!"
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*{{prs|918206192404586496|11|Oct|2017|full=1}} {{--}} Strong Bad is pleased to see a lawyer displaying the ''Litigation Jackson'' poster at their desk.
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*{{prs|1028313162741948417|11|Aug|2018|full=1}} {{--}} Explaining that a [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Items#Game Pieces|meeple]] does not include [[Homsar]]'s "Taster's Choice" drawing from [[dragon]], Strong Bad describes Jackson as ill-equipped to go toe-to-toe with {{w|Nescafé}}.
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*{{prs|1086792667978186753|19|Jan|2019|full=1}} {{--}} Litigation Jackson is sicced on an unlicensed Trogdor shirt being sold online.
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*{{prs|1103906260833906689|8|Mar|2019|full=1}} {{--}} A wine label with an illustration resembling [[The Ugly One#New Hotness|The Hotgly One]] is judged to be "not quite in Litigation Jackson territory".
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*{{prs|1144775509785686018|29|June|2019|full=1}} {{--}} When recommended he "sue, then settle", Strong Bad muses that "Susan Thensettle" should be the name for Jackson's rival/love interest.
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*{{prs|1248611910078976000|10|Apr|2020|full=1}} {{--}} Asked about [[Music Streaming Profiles|music streaming]] for [[Songs#from Games|songs from]] [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]], Strong Bad remarks he'll have Jackson look into the rights for "[[Handle My Style]]" and "[[Food-Related Love]]".
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*{{prs|1248735595079352323|10|Apr|2020|full=1}} {{--}} Strong Bad recommends a fan retain Jackson's services to clear the [https://www.whosampled.com/Strong-Bad/Everybody-to-the-Limit/ drum samples] from "[[Everybody to the Limit]]" with the estate of {{w|James Brown}} to allow the song onto streaming services. He suggests Jackson's contact information "is probably on the side of a bus somewhere", implying he is a less-than-reputable lawyer.
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*{{prs|1331020393122033667|23|Nov|2020|full=1}} {{--}} Strong Bad does not plan to sic Jackson on [https://crazygonutswalnuts.com/ Crazy Go Nuts Walnuts] (due to a similarity to [[Crazy Go Nuts]]) unless they start selling [[SBLOUNSKCHED! Bar|snacks shaped like his pants]].
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== See Also ==
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*[[Rough Copy!]]
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[[Category:Movies]]

Current revision as of 05:12, 13 July 2024

OBJECTION!

Litigation Jackson is an action-oriented lawyer, featured in an eponymous series of action/legal thriller movies. Both posters center Jackson (portrayed by Matt Chapman) posing dramatically with legal documents in front of large explosions. Although he serves as a prosecuting attorney in Free Country, USA, Strong Bad describes Jackson as "more of a 'dive out of an exploding building with a box full of legal briefs' kinda lawyer than a 'showdown against an international foods juggernaut' lawyer".

[edit] Name

The title parodies the 1988 film Action Jackson. To "litigate" means to engage in legal proceedings. "Legal action" is humorously conflated with the "action" movie genre; "Legal Action Jackson" could be considered a synonym for "Litigation Jackson".

The name "Litigation Jackson" previously appeared in the game Hairstyle Runner, as the title for a hairstyle in the gallery featuring hair resembling the letter J.

Similarly-named character Litigation Johnson offered a rave review of Thorax Corporation LLC,,.'s "Program Congratulation™®©" Produkt: "THORAX CORPORATION LLC,,. has done it again! Honestly, they have broken (0) laws."

[edit] Movies

Rampagin' the courtroom

[edit] Litigation Jackson

"This Decemberween... The System Really Works, Jerks!"

The film was one of the sponsors of A Decemberween Pageant, alongside Fluffy Puff Marshmallows and Marshmallow Mayonnaise. It was released to theaters on December 27, 2002, a few days after the pageant. The film's poster portrays Litigation Jackson in a field, running from a massive explosion while carrying a bankers box labeled "LEGAL DOCUMENTS".

The movie was co-produced by Lem Sportsinterviews and the Delabors of Thorax Corporation. Thorax Legitimate and Sportsinterviews would later reunite to produce the Peasant's Quest movie.

[edit] Litigation Jackson 2: Legal Rampage

The film's sequel was revealed in an Easter egg in the Strong Bad Email rampage; the email had discussed several types of rampages Strong Bad could go on, including "a legal rampage."

The poster features Litigation Jackson brandishing several "Important Legal Documents", implying higher stakes than the plain old "Legal Documents" in the original film; he is standing outside the New York County Courthouse, which is being rocked by another explosion. Although he appears to be wearing the same suit, his hair is noticeably curlier and he is wearing different sunglasses.

[edit] Other appearances

Later appearances in the Homestar Runner body of work treat Jackson as a real lawyer, not a fictional character.

In Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2, Litigation Jackson left a message for Marzipan. Acting as the attorney prosecuting Coach Z, he requested Marzipan testify as a witness in the case. He ended his call by repeating his catchphrase "The system really works, jerks!"

On the @StrongBadActual Twitter account, Litigation Jackson has become a running gag for any reason Strong Bad (or Harmless Junk, Inc.) may want to engage in legal action:

[edit] See Also

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