Everyone’s vernacular is littered with cultural touchpoints that are impenetrable to outsiders. Even now, I still use quotes from British comedy shows in my everyday conversations, particularly Detectorists, Partridge, Father Ted, and The Office. I don’t edit myself for three reasons:
1. The other person gets the reference and you have an instant connection with them (this never happens)
2. They don’t get the reference but find it funny and credit you with being more witty than you really are (this sometimes happens)
3. They are utterly bewildered by the reference but you’ve amused yourself anyway (this happens most often)
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