Why did the dessert chef get arrested during the autumn celebration?
For apple-cation of pastry laws
Legal terms blend seamlessly with baking terminology in this courtroom-themed conundrum. The chef was caught breaking sweet dessert rules, making the pun on application and apple-cation a humorous crime against autumn baking.
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