When someone says "I'll see you later" and you respond with "Not if I see you first" it sounds like you're threatening to sneak up on them and take them out like a hitman.

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[–] 45 points 1 week ago (6 children)

I always decoded that as you'll be dodging them. Like if you spot them on the street you'll hide somewhere so they don't see you.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

    But they'll eventually see you, even if it's days or weeks later, right? Only one way to be sure they never see you again

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  • [–] 6 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    Kinda grim, isn't it? Like a sniper joke.

    The other interpretation isn't actually great, either. Bidding farewell by saying that you'll avoid them if you can? Such friendship!

    I've never cared for that insult/ribbing/banter approach to friendship.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago* (2 children)

    That's because I am. 🤷‍♂️

    See you later. ;)

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago (4 children)

    I'd always heard it as 'only if I see you first' which makes it a more dad joke style sillyness.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago (3 children)

    I don't get it.

    Why would they only see you if you see them first? Are you suggesting that they're avoiding you?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

    Because you see them sooner/first, so they see you later

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