It's still a good plug for sympathy though
and a good attention grabber
( Bobson I who milks the milkmen?, Sun 16 Jul 2006, 23:46, archived)

not that either of us would ever consider using it
to try and get someone off our backs should we ever find ourselves going down in flames mid-argument. oooh no.
( Ralph farts in your general direction, Sun 16 Jul 2006, 23:48, archived)

God no
or make up a pathetic excuse when we are confronted about it
( Bobson I who milks the milkmen?, Sun 16 Jul 2006, 23:50, archived)