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Amorous Badger says: I once saw a former manager of mine being asked to 'sit down and let your mouth have a chance to speak' by his senior. What's the best heckle/putdown/riposte you've ever seen? (Hint: Recycled 'Your mum' jokes does not make an answer)

(, Thu 24 Nov 2011, 15:15)
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That story's been doing the rounds of philosophy for ages.
I think I've heard it in relation to Quine and Cavell, but can't be sure.
(, Fri 25 Nov 2011, 10:24, 1 reply)
Indeed
It's here, too: 192.220.96.201/two-positives.html . I think I first read it in the Guardian Saturday magazine about 20 years ago. Still makes me laugh though (although admittedly not as much as FENTON!!!!!).
(, Fri 25 Nov 2011, 10:27, closed)

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