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Tickle

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3. It's usually said as a joke

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2025, 08:44 PM

Apr 2025

or a way to deflect attention - someone might use it if they ask an embarrassing question or an awkward question but don't want to admit that's really about themselves

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what is this " asking for a friend " bit going on here now and then? [View all] AllaN01Bear Apr 2025 OP

Doesn't it usually mean they are asking for themselves but don't want to admit it? mdbl Apr 2025 #1

Hey Bear are you asking for a friend or do you want to know? BOSSHOG Apr 2025 #2

I see what you did there EYESORE 9001 Apr 2025 #4

It's usually said as a joke Tickle Apr 2025 #3