MetaChat - pardon me, but it's The Excessive Politeness thread

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09 March 2006

pardon me, but it's The Excessive Politeness thread

post by: mcgraw at: 09:52 | 15 comments

I regret that I have nothing to contribute. Please accept my apologies.

posted by eatitlive 09 March | 09:53

I say, my good man, if it is not an imposition, would you mind terribly shutting the fuck up?

posted by mike9322 09 March | 09:53

After you please. No, please. No, please sir, after you. Please. GO YOU WORTHLESS OLD SOD, YOU INSOLENT PRICK, I'M STANDING IN THE FREEZING FUCKING COLD, SO GO! please

posted by tr33hggr 09 March | 09:55

Greetings and salutations, fellow denizens! If you're not troubled for time, I wonder if I might interest you in purchasing this wonderful set of encyclopedias?

posted by sciurus 09 March | 09:58

Oops, oops! Oh no, my fault--I'm so sorry. Be sure to to send me the cleaning bill, ok? Now, after you. Let me get the door for you!

posted by greasy_skillet 09 March | 10:00

the most polite way to kick someone out:

It would be so much nicer if you weren't here.

posted by jonmc 09 March | 10:01

I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.

posted by matildaben 09 March | 10:06

Excuse me Sir - terribly sorry to interrupt you - but could I possibly initiate physical contact upon your anus, using your mobile telecommunications device?

posted by flopsy 09 March | 10:08

*sees you coming down the hall on the same side, steps out of the way, sees you do same, steps back, sees you do same, repeats*

posted by Capn 09 March | 10:18

OH MY GAWD I CAN'T BELIEVE IT TOOK ME THIS LONG TO POST A COMMENT.

I'm so sorry.

*slinks away*

(Gee, I'm a little too good at this. Maybe a shrink needs to instill a little more aggressiveness in me.)

posted by shane 09 March | 10:21

*smiles; nods; raises eyebrows*

Excuse me? Terribly sorry, sir.

*discharges sidearm into target*

I say. Are you okay?

*empties clip into prone body*

Oh bother. I really must run.

*runs*

posted by Hugh Janus 09 March | 10:46

This image is called "polite-yawn.gif" and instructs us on how to yawn politely.
≡ Click to see image ≡

posted by mcgraw 09 March | 11:20

Thank you, sir, for posting this. I very much appreciate it. I will treasure the memories always.

Well, that way very enjoyable. Be sure to let me know the next time you have one. I will happy to participate.

So sorry, I have to go.

Bye, now.

Bye

posted by sarah connor 09 March | 13:53

Excessive politeness? Like only giving the jerk one black eye?

posted by Eideteker 09 March | 14:07

Pardon me, but could you please tell me where the hellaciously loud clusterfuck of unrestrained insult slinging thread is? I'd be much obliged.

posted by chewatadistance 09 March | 14:45

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