The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #50107   Message #761521
Posted By: Little Hawk
07-Aug-02 - 06:31 PM
Thread Name: BS: Meaningless phrases
Subject: RE: BS: Meaningless phrases
Well, however early it was that it came along it indicates a degree of mental laziness that is pretty lamentable.

If someone tells you they "could care less" they are actually paying you a compliment of sorts, albeit a feeble one. You could respond by smiling and saying "Really? How much less?"

- LH