The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Retort

"I doubt it"

Submitter comment:

A phrase used by high school students in reply to any question asked of them, particularly when a yes or no answer was involved mostly favoring the affirmative.

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James Callow comment:

A large question mark is written next to the collector's comment

Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; LOS ANGELES

Keyword(s): COMEBACK ; Doubt ; INSULT ; RETORT ; SARCASM ; Wisecrack