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Is Judge Judy popular US viewing?

VirginMatchmaker · 46-50, M Best Comment
Yeah as is The People's Court and countless others. I understand the one with 3 Judges that Judge Judy created is the most popular Court Programme in the US

Thespis · M
It's very popular amongst daytime viewing, but it's numbers aren't even close to primetime TV.
ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP
I like Judge Marilyn.
Graylight · 51-55, F
@ProfessorPlum77 Hands down.
ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP
@Graylight She is sitting there conducting court and suddenly starts speaking Spanish.
SW-User
Not for me
It is, but not necessarily for the best reasons.
People love to watch someone get judged and torn apart.
I think it makes them feel more powerful.
SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
Oh yeah. There's a whole cottage industry of judge shows.

Mostly its about some "salt of the earth" judge shaming assholes who have really fucked over their friends, family, co-workers, former paramour, business partner, etc.

Makes you feel superior...kinda like the Jerry Springer show and all those imitators.
meggie · F
@SumKindaMunster I love this one the best. The bearded man is suing the long-haired couple for his lost $100 on the down-payment of a puppy that he was going to breed to make double dapple dogs
SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
@meggie Those 2 look like they don't have a pot to piss in.
Graylight · 51-55, F
It is, but it's a horrible example of the legal system.
InkBot · 36-40, M
I don't know anyone who watches it.
InkBot · 36-40, M
@bijouxbroussard By "people," you're subtly referring to me, right? I'm not sexist, and it's unbelievable that you would suggest it, knowing nothing about me. My opinion has no basis whatsoever in the fact that she's female. Anyone who behaves that way, regardless of anything, is rude and disrespectful. We're discussing her, however, because she's the subject of the poster's question.
@InkBot I said “people” deliberately; you’re not the only one who’s expressed that opinion, and I do believe that for many that is part of the issue. I didn’t say “you”, because as you said, I don’t know you. But I’ve seen so many interviews that I’m pretty sure she’s just playing a persona on this show.
InkBot · 36-40, M
@bijouxbroussard If I misunderstood, I apologize. Some people, however, will carefully phrase their responses like that for a quick escape if anyone calls them out. I think some even do it unconsciously.
SW-User
Anyone who thinks she is rude or mean doesn't know what they are talking about. She's there to do a job. She ask a question she just wants the answer. It's simple.
Graylight · 51-55, F
@SW-User Tons of other judges seem to ba able to do it with decorum.

Of course she's rude. That's her gimmick - it's what made her millions of dollars. This was a carefully cultivated personality.
DarkMoon · 22-25, M
Incidentally, I think she's switching networks rather than retiring, unless the other folk have a more recent update.
DarkMoon · 22-25, M
https://www.thewrap.com/judge-judy-tops-syndication-ratings-for-10th-straight-year/
MOONAMONA86 · 36-40, F
It’s reruns now, she’s retired
Jeffrey53 · 51-55, M
I think so I used to watch it
SW-User
Yeah. She's all the rage.
SW-User
🤷🏻‍♂️
Not for me
Peaches · F
Not so sure about that?🤔I personally don't like her rudeness, so I change the channel. I'd hate to have her for a relative!😯
I don’t personally know anyone who watches that. But it certainly has a large viewership.
nedkelly · 61-69, M
Straight to the point, no bullshit, it is a shame no politicians are like this
Keeper · M
She’s next on the list for Supreme Court.
SW-User
Love to chat to you
Yes, based on ratings. The show just celebrated 24 years on the air. Judge Sheindlin recently announced next year she’s retiring.

 
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