This is invariably the intro to a statement that is pure bullshit. It's usually uttered after a previous claim has been refuted with fact, thus forcing the refuted individual to back up their statement with anecdotal evidence that is without fail, bullshit.

THE MORE YOU KNOW

[Edited on February 10, 2009 at 12:04 PM. Reason : *]

2/10/2009 12:03:53 PM

Right along with "I'm not trying to be racist or anything..."

2/10/2009 12:05:06 PM

see also:

"But I do know this..."
"This I know..."
"To be sure..."

2/10/2009 12:07:09 PM

"I'll tell you what..."

2/10/2009 12:08:58 PM

All I know is that this thread sucks bloody mucky assholes.

2/10/2009 12:09:13 PM

That statement is pure bullshit.

2/10/2009 12:10:08 PM

All I know, he's about to drop some shit now

2/10/2009 12:10:56 PM

^^^All I know is, it didn't suck enough for you to avoid posting in it

[Edited on February 10, 2009 at 12:11 PM. Reason : a]

2/10/2009 12:11:24 PM

"i'm not a doctor but..."

is the one i use most frequently, usually out of context though

I'm Big Business and i approved this message.

2/10/2009 12:12:50 PM

"Well, I could be wrong, but..."

YEP YOU ARE

2/10/2009 12:14:20 PM

To be sure, I can't stop from calling this thread a bowl full of rabbit turds.

2/10/2009 12:14:39 PM

"I probably shouldn't say this, but...."

2/10/2009 12:16:16 PM

"Back in my day..."

"Now look here, young fella..."

2/10/2009 12:22:10 PM