S: Do you want Christmas music playing now or later?
Me: Uh, when I'm done making coffee I'll put Christmas music on.
S: That's what I meant.
Me: Okay.
S: What does meant mean?
Me: Meant means that's what you mean.
S: What does mean mean?
Me: Mean means that's what you're saying.
S: Mean means that's what I'm saying?
Me: Yes.
S: Oh, I see what you mean...
At least one of us does...
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The quality of our conversation didn't get much better after my coffee...