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[blackhole99]

This is the first I've heard of it and it just sounds odd.

[Carmie]

I don't use that phrase, but I have heard it all of my life.  It's not new.

I have even heard it used in movies.  It's a common expression meant to imply I want to know, but hate to ask so I am blaming it on someone else...

[dex]

When I was young and embarrassed by my shoe size I always refused to try them on and said I was buying for a friend.

[rms1954]

Never heard it.

[SahmIam]

I must be the only person who actually has asked a question on behalf of a friend/family member.

I suppose I use it because

1) it's the truth

2) I may not have any information to deeper into the question and this helps to show that.

If I am asking for myself, I would say so. I don't get the need to lie about it.

[sunshine45]

@SahmIam 

it is supposed to be humorous and not taken "as a lie."

it is usually accompanied by smiles and laughter.

[Johnnyeager]

Who in the world would not know what it means and how it's used?

(I'm just asking for a friend.)

[Nancy Drew]

The phrase has been around forever. Right now with the younger set it has becomes trendy. I don’t hate it.

[SahmIam]

@sunshine45 Eh, who knew? Guess I'm more of a "at face value" then trendy sarcasm kinda person.  Good to know, thanks.

[chickenbutt]

I'm really glad I have a sense of humor.   Seriously!

It's just fun and funny - nothing more.   Well, except when somebody uses it seriously but that's not what you see in a post or meme type thing. 

I love it!