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this post was submitted on 24 Nov 2023
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They absolutely can - so if it is someone who literally doesn't think about what they're saying at ALL, then in my experience the method only really is useful if you want to entertain yourself with a few hours of insane conversation. However, if the person is going to consider what's coming out of their mouth even a little bit then usually it can work. I wouldn't recommend it for a like your local sidewalk preacher because they're probably too entrenched, but that dipshit cousin/coworker you barely know and talk to once a year? It'll probably work on them.
Like Thordros said - it works best with things like racist jokes or just ignorant statements that you can force them to sit there and deconstruct. You do have to either have patience or a great poker-face - I've found that sometimes, especially when doing it to friends/relatives, that smiling and whatnot will clue someone in & make them shut down the conversation.
Noted, appreciate the advice, hope to put it to practice.