does not work that way
Phrase used to argue a point on internet message boards. Originally from the character Morbo on Futurama.
Newslady: I'm sure those windmills will keep them cool
Morbo: WINDMILLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!
{blank} DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY!
Morbo: WINDMILLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!
{blank} DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY!
does not work that way
A catchphrase most closely associated with FSTDT to counter a perceived flawed strawman argument - usually about the theory of evolution.
(Original post:) "why don't they just go to the local zoo and wait for one of the monkey to evolve into a human"
(Reply:) Because evolution does not work that way.
(Reply:) Because evolution does not work that way.