Originally from Rocky Horror Picture Show, the phrase is now used when someone is about to tell you a story you don't want to hear, in the hopes that they will be confused/distracted enough for you to change the subject or flee the scene.
Exercise caution when the mark is actually named Janet.
Exercise caution when the mark is actually named Janet.
Talia: That reminds me of when I had a four hour conversation with Ben Stein about economic theory...
Bruce: Tell us about it, Janet!
Talia: Wh-
Bruce: *flees*
Bruce: Tell us about it, Janet!
Talia: Wh-
Bruce: *flees*
by DoubleDDucky August 31, 2015