The scene: A modern day court room

The Participants: Experienced lawyers, and the usual court room crowd (judge, jury, witnesses, and spectators).

The setting: Opening statements, with the first being made by the defense attorney, directed to the Prosecuting attorney:

Defense lawyer (looking at the Prosecutor): "You're a fool!

Prosecutor (returning the glare): "And you're a bigger fool!"

Judge: "As the learned lawyers have now identified each other, we can now proceed with the case."