George Zimmerman’s Lawyer Tells ‘Knock-Knock’ Joke At Trial

Oddly, a joke kicked off the proceedings at the trial of George Zimmerman Monday by way of Zimmerman’s attorney Don West.

Speaking to the jury during opening statements, West explained, “sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying.” He went on to say, “so let me, at considerable risk, let me, let me say, I’d like to tell you a little joke. I know how that may sound a bit weird in this context under these circumstances. But I think you’re the perfect audience for it. As long as you, uh, don’t, if you don’t like it, or you don’t think it’s funny or inappropriate, that you don’t hold it against Mr. Zimmerman. You can hold it against me if you want, but not Mr. Zimmerman. I have your assurance you won’t. Here’s how it goes…”

And with that, West unleashed his inner comedian:

“Knock-knock.”

“Who’s there?”

“George Zimmerman.”

“George Zimmerman, who?”

“Alright good. You’re on the jury.”

West’s dry joke was greeted with stony silence.

“Nothing?” asked West, eliciting a few laughs. “That’s funny.”

By: Cheston Catalano

Cheston Catalano is a Kentucky-based journalist whose work has been featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle. He is a long-time contributor to Liberaland.