[Cedar]

“Brown wants an apology and punitive damages amounting to 10 percent of Victoria Osteen’s net worth as part of her suit.”

Wow! 10 percent of Osteen’s net worth is a lot of money! Back in normal times, a handshake and sincere apology would be sufficient.

[Orange1998]

So how does 10% net worth of a preacher amount too. Can’t be much after all he is doing the lords work. sarc

[maggief]

Is this the inspiration for the 10% figure?

tithe (t)
n.
1.
a. A tenth part of one’s annual income contributed voluntarily or due as a tax, especially for the support of the clergy or church.
b. The institution or obligation of paying tithes.
2. A tax or assessment of one tenth.
3.
a. A tenth part.
b. A very small part.
v. tithed, tith·ing, tithes
v.tr.
1. To contribute or pay a tenth part of (one’s annual income).
2. To levy a tithe on.
v.intr.
To pay a tithe.

[AppyPappy]

Well, dang. Victoria gave the poor woman titty hemmoroids. I bet them things hurt.