In the Law &
Order television franchise, people are entertained by two
separate yet equally important groups: The three domestic U.S.
programs, made by, about and for Americans, and the Overseas
Spinoffs, adapted to suit the cultural sensibilities of the
countries in which they are
shown.
These are their stories . . .
LAW & ORDER: China
[Chung chung]
World-weary, middle-aged detective Lao Chen of the
Peoples' Criminal Intent Unit, crouches over the crushed
body of a young man in Tianenman Square, found there with
military tank tread marks across his back.
CHEN
Obviously a suicide. Nothing more to see here.
To the uniformed cops milling around behind him)
And get this mess cleaned up. Now! Today!
Before the Olympics!
LAW & ORDER: India [Chung chung]
World-weary, middle-aged detective inspector Patel,
of the Mumbai Special Vindaloo Unit arrives at an
outdoor wedding reception. The groom's mother is trying
to ignite the bride's dress with a Bic lighter. The
bride is still wearing the dress.
GROOM'S MOTHER Damned fireproof Chinese silk! If I'd known her
family had this kind of money I would have gotten
on a bigger dowry!
PATEL
Madam, please forgive the intrusion, but are you
attempting to burn down your son's new wife for
the insurance money?
GROOM'S MOTHER
Tossing away lighter
Eh, no?
PATEL
Suspicious, but not wanting to cause a
scene, what with the appetizers having just
been served You are aware that
such practices are frowned upon these
days and brides are not so much
considered property to be disposed of at
will?
GROOM'S MOTHER I have a receipt!
PATEL
Pulls the Bic lighter,
still at full flame, from
plateful of chicken
tandoori
Nevertheless, how do you
explain this?
GROOM'S MOTHER
Initially looks
startled, then breaks into
an elaborately
choreographed Bollywood
style song and dance
number. The entire wedding
party, including the bride
and Inspector Patel,
quickly join in. This goes
on for several hours until
everyone is swept off in a
monsoon flood.
LAW & ORDER: Iraq
[Chung chung]
WEARY, MIDDLE-AGED TRAFFIC COP
Could I see your license and registra... [BOOM!]
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