imagery

A word used to end a conversation in which a participant 'went too far' in a subject, anecdote or shared joke. For instance, a member of the group may divulge certain graphic details of a sexual encounter. This can often lead to a dumbfounded silence in which the group will try to shrug off the lurid fantasies and visions. At this point, someone must interject with a well-timed '...imagery'. This dispels any tension that may have gathered, and allows the group to laugh it off, before regaining their previous banter form. It is at this point that i must point out that this word cannot be used by females, as their grasp on banter and comic timing are dreadful. The word imagery must be articulated with 4 syllables, and must be said slowly and with a sarcastic intonation : im-ag-er-y. This word can also be used in conjunction with a joke that has been taken too far :