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1997 Classic: The Law & Order Breakthrough

Why did it finally win Best Drama? Because after seven years of “doink-doink” sound effects, the voters realized that justice isn’t just blind—it’s also very persistent.

Part of the 34 Emmy Awards Jokes: The 1997 “Lawyers, Aliens & The End of an Era” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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⏳ Time Capsule: This is how we rolled in the first two decades of the internet

@Encarta_User09/19/2011 18:06I found this funnier than the animations in my encyclopedia.
@CRT_Brightness07/01/2008 21:24I need to degauss my monitor after that laugh!
@Cheers_Norm06/08/2004 20:36Everybody knows your name when you tell this joke.
@Silicon_Valley_Fan09/16/1998 02:21This joke is worth a billion dollar valuation.
@Goldmember_I_L11/06/1997 01:35I love gold! And I love this joke!
@Cal_Naughton_Jr06/28/2001 22:41The magic man... is laughing!
@Mocking_Sponge01/14/2010 17:15mOcKiNg SpOnGeBoB sAyS tHiS iS fUnNy.
@Blogger_Default12/14/2008 18:05Posted on my blog: "Why this site is awesome".
@CounterStrike_Pro02/14/2000 04:44Boom! Headshot! This joke is a direct hit!

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