Often humor is used to tell the truth. The same as an open lie. These are used to cover and obfuscate.
Rick: How can you close me up? On what grounds?
Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here! [a croupier hands Renault a pile of money]
Croupier: Your winnings, sir.
Renault: Oh, thank you very much.
Often humor is used to tell the truth. The same as an open lie. These are used to cover and obfuscate.
Rick: How can you close me up? On what grounds? Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here! [a croupier hands Renault a pile of money] Croupier: Your winnings, sir. Renault: Oh, thank you very much.