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The Recipe for Really?
I realized some time ago that most arguments (esp. bad ones) can be deflated with a few well-placed words. If they’re really good words, they can also deflate the person’s ego and get a laugh from nearby bystanders. I found a way to do this all with one word. The titular “Really?” However, you can’t [...]