A tense courtroom exchange is going viral after a woman’s response to a judge’s comment about her clothing left the room — and the internet — divided.
Footage circulating online appears to show a male judge reprimanding a woman in court over what he described as a “disrespectful” and “inappropriate” outfit for the courtroom.
Addressing her from the bench, the judge is heard telling the woman that her appearance was “disgracing the court” and showed a lack of respect for the legal process.
But it was her response that immediately grabbed attention.
Looking back at the judge, the woman reportedly replied:
“Don’t act like you don’t like it.”
The remark prompted audible reactions in the courtroom, with some appearing shocked as the judge paused before responding.
The clip has since spread rapidly across social media, where users are fiercely debating the moment.
Some viewers sided with the judge, arguing that courts require formal dress codes and that decorum matters regardless of gender.
“A courtroom isn’t a nightclub. Respect the space,” one person commented.
Others, however, accused the judge of policing women’s bodies and enforcing outdated standards.
“If men can show up however they want, why are women always ‘disrespectful’?” another user wrote.
“Her response was bold, but maybe that’s the point,” someone else added.
Several people also pointed out the uncomfortable undertone of the exchange, saying it blurred the line between professionalism and personal judgment.
“If it was really about respect, why did it sound so personal?” one comment read.
There has been no official statement clarifying whether the woman was in violation of a specific court dress code, but the incident has reignited wider conversations about gender, authority, and how women are treated in formal institutions.
As the clip continues to rack up views, one thing is clear: a few seconds of courtroom dialogue has sparked a much bigger debate far beyond the walls of the court.
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