I did not watch the debate and I read here that Bernie

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26. Because of course you're "moving on." It's embarassing when someone calls you out on something you

thought you were being subtle about.

Subtle like a mom who looks at you and says, "You're wearing that?" and you say, "You don't like it?" And they say, "I didn't say I didn't like it..." in an effort to not seem like they're insulting your judgement, even though you both know that's what they're saying.

She just wants you to go change into something she approves of, without actually having to say that she doesn't like it, because she doesn't want to sound like she's a nag, when you're an adult.

But if you call out the clear implication, then you've taken away the passive from the aggressive part of the statement.

And then they just sigh in frustration and say, "Forget I said anything. I've moved on - why are you on my case? Can't I just ask a simple question without being attacked as a nag who doesn't think you're an adult?"

Then 10 minutes later says, "Were your nice clothes in the wash? Don't roll your eyes at me - I DIDN"T SAY THAT THING YOU'RE WEARING ISN'T NICE! Lets just drop it, OK?"