I know, I know!!!

Dr. Myers used a phrase in class the other day when she was talking about someone telling her that her question, "what do people mean by going semantics", that I have just recently realized is used frequently, especially Rachel Ray.  She said the simple words, "I know".  Now when Rachel Ray says it, it is usually after a round of applause after some "brilliant" statement.  At least, that is what I believe she means, "I know, I AM brilliant".  Now Dr. Myers didn't use it exactly the same way.  She said it as, "I know it is a good question."  Think about all the ways you use the words I know and how many different meanings it can communicate.

When my mother is lecturing me "I know" means, I get it now back off.

When my daughter is crying uncontrollably because she has been put in time out for the 100th time in a day, "I know" means,  I told you this would happen.

When I am sharing something completely unbelievably stupid that my coworkers did, with my best friend and she says "That's Crazy", my "I know" means I can't believe it either.

I know, I know language is pretty amazing.