Sometimes people just dismiss our comments and arguments by saying “that’s a non sequitur” just to show their disapproval. So instead of trying to *explain *why it isn’t a non sequitur what would be some witty or good responses? I couldn’t think of any good ones. Thanks in advance.
“Your mother is a non sequitur!”
That’s not a problem I encounter often at all. If you find that’s an argument people are making against you, maybe you should examine yourself and ask whether you really do think molasses is overrated as a pancake topping.
One I learned on the SDMB is “I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you.”
Regards,
Shodan
My hovercraft is full of eels.
Do you even know what “non-sequitur” means?
-or-
That’s a purty word you like to throw around, son. Do you have any idea what it means?
So’s your face! :mad:
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Oh, I’m so sorry. I didn’t realise that the logical link would go over your head. Let me explain it to you in simpler terms 
Disclaimer: This approach may cause people to become snide and/or punch you in the face. StrangeBird accepts no liability and will probably be amused by your suffering.
ETA: Option 3 - The same thing we do every night, Pinky. Try to take over the world!
“That’s a non sequitur.”
“No, but that is.”
I like this!
And also:
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“Your mother is a non sequitur!”
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But also, yeah, if people are invoking this on me on a regular basis, it is worth stepping back and thinking about what I am trying to communicate.
“Exactly! So glad you get my point.”
At least, a person saying “non-sequitur” is exhibiting more depth of intellect than one saying “apples and oranges”, a comparably vapid admission of failure/refusal to comprehend.
I’ll sequitur you up side your head.
Heh.
How about:
“That’s a non sequitur.”
“No - it’s very sequitur.”
‘Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh.’
(Of course, the person has to say ‘non-seglatur’.)
Ask for a cite.
“Yes, but what influence does it have on elephant migration patterns ?” was my grandpa’s go-to comeback in these situations. “Elephant migrations” can be swapped for “the fluctuations of the price of sugar” or “the cooking time of sauerkraut” to keep it fresh.
“Banana.”
“O [poster’s name], stultissumus es.”
It may be a non sequitur, but the conclusion does follow from the premises.
Depending on the situation, maybe it *is *a non sequitur. What’s the situation?