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I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
A classic insult dressed as a compliment. The first half claims a great memory for faces, and the second half twists it: this face is so unwelcome that the speaker will make a deliberate exception. The joke lands because the setup sounds flattering right up to the swerve.
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