Benson Reflex

What is Benson Reflex?


1.

The swift and automatic dismissal of an individual’s humorous comment, especially if the comment is an annaism

Person A: They don’t sell lucazade in boots anymore

Person B: Why’s that?

Person A: Because it runs out the lace holes!

Person A: What!! I'm just going to turn around now.

Person B: How rude.

Person A: Sorry, it was a Benson reflex

See reaction, rudeness, annaism


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