Sinister: What do I do?

[Honey]

Chris Jones said:

> Ininformed wannabe pop critic: So, what's your favourite band?
> Me: Belle & Sebastian
> Ininformed wannabe pop critic: Who? I haven't heard of them so they must be
> crap.
> How should I respond to this?

Look vague and go off and make a cup of tea?

Actually I'd say something harmless in response, but leave enough
ambiguity that they can tell everyone else down the pub what you said
a bit later, in an imprecise context, which will make you sound like
some sort of indie elitist.  Then you can go off and moan about it
for a bit.

honey x
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