It's a bit disconcerting when it happens. Every once in a great while someone says something that causes your jaw to drop in utter amazement. You stare at the person who just made the statement because you can't comprehend its magnitude. Meanwhile, your tonsils are attracting flies.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/the-pilots-lounge-26scud-running-discussing-a-delicate-subject