OMG my stomach hurt and I was crying just reading the snippet from the WIKI page this is great. thanks again for posting the info.
Here is an example; Mr Logic is in charge of the till at the local off-licence
Armed Robber: No nonsense. Just give me all your money.
Mr Logic: I shall commence by pointing out to you that my demeanor is not one which could be described as nonsensical. Consequently I can attest you have no cause to reprimand me on your first point. On to your second point: Bearing in mind the potentially lethal situation in which I find myself, to wit: your presence in conjunction with the presumably loaded firearm which is presently leveled at my cranium, I will comply with your request comprehensively, albeit reluctantly. Here, twenty-seven pence.
Armed Robber: Twenty-seven pence? $%#@ off. There's more than that in the till.
Mr Logic: Indeed, undoubtedly so. However your request was for *my* money. The currency in the till belongs to a third party and is therefore not "my money" However, if you are still desirous of said money I would suggest that you re-phrase your original statement to recognize and incorporate this important distinction.
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