MEME REFERENCE

Sure Jan

Use to answer an implausible excuse, boast, or denial with polite-looking but unmistakable disbelief.

What it expresses

Surface agreement carries a sarcastic refusal to accept the claim.

Example

A friend says their five-hour late arrival was caused by one red light, and you reply, 'Sure, Jan.'

When not to use it

A trusted person provides a well-supported explanation and you genuinely accept it; sarcasm would falsely accuse them of lying.

• sure Jan
• sarcasm
• disbelief
• implausible claim