from http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=yuppie-nuremberg%20defense
The "yuppie nuremberg" defense is when someone does something they know is wrong but tries justify it by simply saying they're doing it for the money. typically a lame excuse. . from the film, "thank you for smoking."
1; You know what your doing is wrong.
2; Everybody has a mortgage to pay.
2; Everybody has a mortgage to pay.
1; Ah, the yuppie-nuremberg defense.