Have I ever had sex with a hooker? I'd like to answer that…
“Have I ever had sex with a hooker? I'd like to answer that question with a question of my own. Can just anyone look up police records?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The Office” cast podcast, 2015
The speaker deflects a personal question with humor and a meta‑question.
In simple terms: Avoid answering directly.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to shift focus.
Themes
humor
privacy
boundaries
Mood
playful
defensive
Type
conversational
humorous
When to use this quote
- interviews
- social media
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
communication
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why avoid the question?
- What does humor reveal about discomfort?
A Different Perspective
Deflection may avoid accountability.