Gas is too high
A statement that, while containing some truth, can be used as an excuse for virtually anything.
Person 1: You just cut that guy off and ran a red light!
Person 2: Gas is too high.
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Wife: You were supposed to take me out to dinner today, but instead you're sitting there watching TV! Did you forget it was our anniversary?
Husband: Oh, erm... Gas is too high.
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Guy 1: Dude, why did you drop out?
Guy 2: Gas is too high...
Guy 1: Instead of sitting there and playing RPGs all day, why don't you go out and meet a member of the opposite sex so you don't end up a virgin for life?
Guy 2: Gas is too high...
Person 2: Gas is too high.
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Wife: You were supposed to take me out to dinner today, but instead you're sitting there watching TV! Did you forget it was our anniversary?
Husband: Oh, erm... Gas is too high.
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Guy 1: Dude, why did you drop out?
Guy 2: Gas is too high...
Guy 1: Instead of sitting there and playing RPGs all day, why don't you go out and meet a member of the opposite sex so you don't end up a virgin for life?
Guy 2: Gas is too high...