A desperation tactic used in an argument or debate whereby proof of the speaker's wrongness is somehow held up by the speaker as proof of his rightness.
Manny: I utterly hate homosexuals. They are an affront to God and man. Except for Rick Astley. I could go down on THAT guy all night! I'd same-sex marry him in a heartbeat.
Moe: I thought you said you hated homosexuals?
Manny: Well, he's the exception that proves the rule.
Moe: I thought you said you hated homosexuals?
Manny: Well, he's the exception that proves the rule.
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When Europeans talk shit about the United States but turn around and beg us to aid them in their territorial disputes when their trailer park country ruled by corrupt oligarchs is in danger
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Get the Exceterate mug.Exeption is another form of the word exception that is used by certain individuals because he/they often forget how to correctly spell words. Contrary to popular belief, it does NOT mean that an individual promises anything to you and that he/they cant wait to do it.
Hunter does not know what he is talking about. I would usually correct him, but in this case I will make an exeption.
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