Dave Ng is a scientist and is pretty sure that none of the following has ever been used to rebut a tough question posed during a scientific talk.

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Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!

I disagree. Figure skaters are mean sons-of-a-bitches.

Whoa! We're halfway there! Whoa! Livin' on a prayer!

And I would've gotten away with it, if it wasn't for those pesky kids!

You got me. Here's your scratch-n-sniff sticker.

You know. I do feel like chicken tonight.

But this one goes to eleven.

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My all-time favorite response to a question is actually not that far off some of these: A distinguished emeritus professor was giving a talk about something, and someone in the audience raised their hand and asked a question.

The speaker stood there quietly while they were talking, then said "I'm sorry. I'm actually quite deaf." And resumed his talk without answering the question.

Just once, I'd like to use this one:

"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

How much do I get when (if/when) I use these? Especially Evolgen's? I'll donate it to the Donors Challenge deal. Swear.

For me, the one that sticks in my mind was when an academic rebutted a presenter by simply going up to the mike and saying "For the record, I don't believe you." The presenter simply mumbled "whatever" and carried on. This post also brings to mind the audio between David Suzuki and Jim Watson we have on this blog somewhere. (here it is)