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I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 

To be judged by 12 is to go to court and to be judged by a 12 man jury, which all court trials have.

To be carried by 6 is to be dead. It is common for 6 people to carry a coffin (3 on each side) to and from the hearse.

In total the phrase "I'd rather be judged by 12, than carried by 6" means that the person would rather kill someone and go to prison than to, themself, be killed and have to be buried.
I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6

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Judged by 12 

To be found guilty or not guilty in a court of law by a jury, which has 12 people.
I rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
Term used by gay males when referring to friendship among other gay men. This term is often preceeded by the word good which refers to a very close gay male friend.

This word originated from the actress who played Dorothy in the Wizard of OZ, Judy Garland.
This also became a code word for gay males that referred to themselves and other gay males as a friend of Dorothy's.
"Roger is one of my judies."
"Of course I know Sean!! We're good judies!"
Judies by MTE April 11, 2008
A beautiful wonderful caring smart woman, very sexy hot and desirable woman, and fun in every way.
I want a Judie.
Judie by jackofalltrades4u October 14, 2011

Judielyn 

Intimidating one but with a pure and innocent heart. A good friend, kinda weird and knows how to make herself happy. She is sometimes stubborn and harsh, but she really is caring. A lovely lady.
Judielyn is a carefree type of a lady.
Judielyn by Quickchow October 20, 2021
To inform a person that you have formed an opinion that you need to express. Shouted at the Eureka moment as the opinion forms in your brain. It is etiquette not to expand on this statement, as there is no need, but if requested it is considered courtesy to lay it out.

Declaring just this statement may alert the person that you have formed such an opinion and they may need to take a looksy at how they are 'rollin because they may be offending your sensibilities and your just looking out for their back.

Usually used to make people laugh and brink them back to the living and keep it real.

Etymology: Middle English juggen, from Anglo-French juger, from Latin judicare, from judic-, judex judge, from jus right, law + dicere to decide, say
You may see someone wearing pyjamas in a supermarket and just turn to your fellow peeps and say:

"Judged."

This phrase is effective and understood amongst your peers it is like giving a silent not of agreement.

Should be used in jest to alert your friends to something funny they may have missed and brighten their day.

Especially funny when you say "judged" for something you yourself have done and can be used as a bonding tool.

nb: only works if your friends are thinking the same thing.
Judged by SoxyTW1 May 19, 2010