In amongst the calls for the drummer from The Stranglers to be honoured, Jeremy Clarkson (a mouthy motoring journalist) to become prime minister and Arsenal football club to be "closed down" have been some serious and hugely popular petitions.
While the number of clubs going into administrations dropped in the most recent five-season period, a BBC Sport investigation has found a quarter of Football League clubs still faced winding-up petitions or serious financial issues, ranging from voluntary administration to receivership.
Political leaders in New York and Arizona may find media pressure created by petitions too serious to ignore.
But Lagarde took serious note of the petition — and personal messages she said she received from Smith students and staff.
Union President John Perez says they should be considered case by case, adding he has no serious concerns about Granada Hills' petition.
Most petitions address more serious concerns, like calling for a civilian ban on the AR-15 assault rifle in light of mass shootings.
The Gazette - the UK's official public record - describes winding-up petitions as "very serious legal actions" which "do not usually come out of the blue" as creditors may have previously threatened legal action.
The Thursday afternoon edition of Le Monde, regarded as France's most serious newspaper, reported that a petition for divorce agreement was prepared by a lawyer for Mrs. Sarkozy months ago.
In more serious cases, the district could petition a court for a restraining order, said Phil D'Agostino, district director of student and community services.
But that hasn't discouraged jokers from submitting less serious ideas, such as a petition calling for President Barack Obama to change the national anthem to R. Kelly's 2003 hit "Ignition (Remix)." Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost?
Then again, the petition isn't a serious attempt to radicalise either New Cross or the people on the course.
