Phrase that Drives J Bananas
"It's the exception that proves the rule."
[At this point, I usually start sputtering incoherently for a few seconds. After I regain my composure, I say:]
No, the exception does not prove the rule. Exceptions don't prove the rule. Logic proves the rule. The exception is the freakin' exception! Which means A) it's not part of the rule, and 2) it shows the rule isn't really a rule.
If you feel tempted to use that particular phrase, make sure you don't know me personally or that I'll never read that. Because otherwise, I'll kill you in your sleep.
P.S. I'm just kidding.
P.P.S. I'm not kidding. You say that and I will murder you.

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