Yes I Can't Edit Meaning

1.

Is a positive answer to a negative question

taking simply mathematical principals, two positives make a positive, two negatives makes a positive, so a negative combined with a positive leaves a negative.

so a question like, "can't you fix that computer?" requires the response, "Yes I can't" if indeed, you cannot do so, but "no, I can" if you are able to.

simple really

See yes, cannot

2.

The request for something, but usually ends up in a bizzare response from one's perspective.

Can I go to the mall?

Response: Yes you can't

Can you go to the party this weekend?

Response: Yes I can't

See yes, i, can't, bizarre, statement