Something to think about? Steve Maxwell

[blessalessi]

Where did the phrase "Something to think about?" originate , wrt the Maxwells, please?  

I've just used it myself, but have no idea where it started, except that Steve used it at one time.

Was it from a titus2 article, or said directly at a conference?

[anjulibai]

He's used it in his Seriously columns now and then. Usually when he thinks he's being subtle about a point, but is really hitting his readers over their heads with it. 

[Granwych]

It's the grand poobah Steve's way of saying "Fuck off, you inconsiderate ass" 

[Elegant Mess]

IIRC, it was first snarked on several years ago because that phrase was one of his classic, terse replies to a comment made from a blog reader.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it goes back to when FJ was on Yuku.

[AmazonGrace]

I don't know the history but it sounds like it's code for, "I'm right and you're wrong."

[LurkerOverThePond]

IIRC, it was first snarked on several years ago because that phrase was one of his classic, terse replies to a comment made from a blog reader.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it goes back to when FJ was on Yuku.

Yes. I think he said that when a blog reader dared to ask how the then-newlyweds Chris & NR Anna were doing. He answered that they wanted to give the newlyweds some peace and alone-time when they were settling in their new lives. And he told the reader it was "something to think about." 

That's our Steve, a great conversationalist!