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Right— I’d ask him to explain what was funny about the joke. There is zero humor there.
Comment by jsmallAZ at 09/01/2025 at 15:50 UTC
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I do this with my kids all the time when they make a mean "joke".
Comment by WaltzFirm6336 at 09/01/2025 at 17:17 UTC
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Exactly. Single most effective reply to this kind of DARVO.
“Oh, I’m sorry I don’t think I get it. Please can you explain the joke to me?” Calm. Open. Wait. Watch the power fade.