Of course he thought it was a joke and let it slide with a "hm?" but he was seriously annoyed. I mean, just don't say things like that even as a joke!
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Hm
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Hm, the picture is hanging crooked.
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Hm! You're right!
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For people who understand something about art, there is no need for words. One says "Hm!" "Ha!" or "Ho!", and with that everything is expressed.
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