How to reading rainbow someone: Tell the person that you’re speaking with
something interesting to the point where they are genuinely
interested in the topic. When you reach the point where you think the person is most
interested in what you have to say and asks you a question about the topic, respond by saying “Read the damn book…ba da da.” (3 note tune that is played in the actual show when a kid would give a book report and cut you off mid-story leaving you in serious suspense). Then inform them that they just got reading rainbowed. You can switch it up and when someone doesn’t believe what you’re telling them; respond by saying “But you don’t have to take my word for it, read the damn book…ba da da."
Tom: Did
you know that it’s possible to slow down time when you’re traveling at
the speed of light?
Mike: No way, that’s not even possible.
Tom: Yes it is, there have been a lot of studies done on it.
Mike: Wow, how did they figure that out?
Tom: Read the damn book son…ba da da.
Mike: Huh?
Tom: You just got reading
rainbowed.