I think we can agree, conversations with serious-talkers can get a little boring. Luckily, there is a way out. When you find yourself sinking deep into the quick sand of an all too serious gab-sesh, just toss in a bit of nonsense and you'll be golden. For example, if you're not into football and get, "How 'bout those Giants?" thrown your way, answer with, "Me too." They'll be wondering what that means long enough for you to sneak away to another, much more interesting couch.
I learned my conversational boundaries of interest when I got carried away in a muffiny fury. In response to my comment, "There's nothing quite like Stony Brook's school bus yellow corn muffins," my friend unhitched that train with, "Well, when in Rome." I was baffled. Struck by the blade that I crafted myself. Unthinkable! But also great to see it catching on. Either way, I am about three away from tasting every muffin on campus, so the muffin talk will not cease. This muffin man will not be stopped!
Another choice little ditty to drop in while trying to drop out is, "Boy, do I." Many people underestimate its destructive potential, but a well placed "Boy, do I" can work wonders. First of all, it barely fits in a conversation even when it is used as a legitimate response. No one says that anymore. But when you launch that bad boy in where it doesn't belong, you not only saved yourself but probably the next two or three people who may have seen a similar fate.
"Have you ever seen Finding Nemo?"
(Every high school teacher showed that movie before winter break. I probably saw it about three times a year. Yes, I've seen it. A million times.)
"Boy, do I."
Bam, and the thought process is gone!
"What's the name of that kid that always counted cards in Egyptian Rat-screw?"
(You mean Mike? I love Mike! And that's a totally legitimate way to play. I dabbled in counting every once in a while. We're not getting into this.)
"Boy, do I."
You may have just sprouted wings cause you're free as a bird.
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