I was thinking, if you could freeze time whenever a witty comeback is required, the better to think of the perfect putdown / insight / mind f, how long would you give yourself? A few seconds? A minute or two?
Me, I'm inclined to never freeze time. That way lies Oscar Wilde territory, and I'd much rather be one of the Sex Pistols (in any social situation, a part of my mind is always measuring my responses against the template set by Johnny Rotten being interviewed by Bill Grundy).
But I concede it would be nice, say, if a chugger says something under his breath as you pass by, and you could then say something that would freeze his blood and own him (or her).
Eh?