Don't feed me straight lines

Usually in a comedy situation with two people, one is the "straight man". He sets up the funny guy with a "straight line" -- a statement which allows the funny guy to make a joke. Therefore a straight line is really a "set up" for a joke.

Don't feed me straight lines, young man!

by Da writer February 22, 2011

Don't feed me straight lines

It means 'Don't try to manipulate my words / behavior' and it happens when someone provoke other person by a triggering treacherous statement, that can be spontaneous or intentional.

You want to hit me, do you? - Don't feed me straight lines, I can see your disguised misandry

by spearhunter December 29, 2016

Don't feed me straight lines

It means 'Don't try to manipulate my words / behavior' and it happens when someone provoke other person by a triggering treacherous statement, that can be spontaneous or intentional.

You would like to hit me, do you? - Don't feed me straight lines, I can see your disguised misandry

by spearhunter December 29, 2016