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Dubious disclaimer

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How to execute the non-verbal dubious disclaimer.
How to execute the non-verbal dubious disclaimer.

Dubious disclaimers are disclaimers that mean absolutely nothing when taken in context with the entirety of what a person is saying. They are a sad consequence of PCism. They are largely used by racists before telling an off-color joke, starting their own white supremacist website, or talking to the actual IRL subject of their conversation.

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[edit] Non-verbal disclaimers

The non-verbal motion of looking over both shoulders counts as a dubious disclaimer and also lends security to whatever piece of inflammatory information is being passed.

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Dubious disclaimer is part of a series on Language & Communication.

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