[golemotron]

This is something called 'banter.' It was common in speech and writing in the 19th to 20th century. Find dramas or comedies from the middle 1980s and watch them. It's good for cultural literacy, especially if you're going to encounter writing from that period.

[fjsolwmv]

Thanks for explaining why I hated _The Goal_, 2 pages of business advice ("Try kaizen and supply chain optimization") wrapped in a Twilight-esque padding of alcoholism, loveless marriage, and parenting.

[HeyLaughingBoy]

Upvoted, giggling all the way.