This is a quote from Psych's Season 2 ("Disco Didn't Die, It Was Murdered"). I wanted to get the video clip, but DVDs have copyright protections. Nevertheless, it seems an opportune time to shamelessly plug my site by affiliating myself with a popular show. Plus, I always appreciate people who think nitpicking grammar is fun.
VICK: It goes without saying, Mr. Spencer, that your father is to in no way participate in this investigation. He’s no longer on the force and his meddling could compromise the case in court. Do I make myself clear?
SHAWN: Yes you did, chief. What isn’t clear is why people always say “it goes without saying” and still feel compelled to say the thing that was supposed to go without saying. Doesn’t that bother you?
VICK: No. And frankly I could care less
GUS: Now that’s the one that bothers me. Why do people say “I could care less” when they really mean “I couldn’t care less?”
VICK: Well why don’t you tell me how to properly say this: If you share any official information about this case with your father or let him anywhere near any new evidence, then the two of you will have to find a new police department to work for and I will personally see to it that each of you is charged with obstruction of justice.
GUS: You split an infinitive
SHAWN: Good catch, Gus.
VICK: You two realize I carry a gun, right?
GUS: That was perfectly elocuted.
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