A lie, so bold in nature and so obvious, it defies logic as to why it was told. A lie so huge and so
transparent, not only does the one being told know it is a lie, but the liar knows it. And the person being told the lie knows the liar knows he/she knows and so on ad infinum. Based on the name
Vladimir Putin,
prime minister of Russia, in regards to his ability to purposely misspeak.
Tom: Joe, are you gay?
Joe: No, I'm not gay.
Tom: Dude, you're 35 years old, never had a girlfriend and last night I saw you
French kissing a guy at the theater.
You're gay.
Joe: Dude, I am NOT gay!
Tom: You're
sucking my dick, dude. You're GAY.
Joe: Am not.
Tom: You're just one big putinism, aren't you?