Them versus us, not so much

Serious infractions of the rules can be costly. For example, in New York, drunk driving can cost you your car. But not all rules have penalties so harsh. In NASCAR, something called "unapproved windshield mounting" will cost you 5 large. Maybe not a crime Lenny Briscoe will hunt you down for, but certainly something you oughtta arrest Tawny Kitaen for.

Imagine that you broke the rules of your company. (Say, for blogging on the job.) You, poor bastid, would get the bum's rush by that dude in the blue jacket who you nod to as he guards your toilets.

In sports, the rules are subjective . Most players who get fined end up paying only a portion of the money. But in NASCAR, some even make the money back. "At the end of each season, fines collected from drivers and crews are pooled together and disbursed to the top 25 racers." And they get to speed.

It's a sliding scale out there, people. Take heed and get your ass famous as soon as possible. Not matter what it takes.