scan
The magic word whenever you find yourself stuck in a conversation about something you couldnt give a rats ass about. Just utter the word "scan" and both you and your co-conversationist must cease talking and switch the topic.
Barry: "Have you seen the latest polls? I do believe that the political position on said party is extravagantly...."
Mick: "Scan"
long silence
Barry: "So...Pretty warm today huh?"
Mick: "Scan"
long silence
Barry: "So...Pretty warm today huh?"
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