Why do people say things like "not to be sarcastic but..." and then they say something that's absolutely meant to be sarcastic?

Or:

"I don't want to worry you, but...."

When they want to scare the living bejezzis out of you, or,

"I don't mean to be rude but..."

When they mean to be rude, or...

"I don't mean to hurt your feelings, but..."

When they really want to hurt your feelings, or...

"Don't take this the wrong way, but..."

When there's no right way you can take it, or...

"This is probably none of my business, but..."

When they know damned well it's none of their business.

Wussup wit dat?

-jjsemp

(Not that I think some people are being excessively grouchy towards Curious Labs, but...)

Message edited on: 04/08/2005 20:24