[tomkat]

I didn't hear it as smartassed, more like: well, they were a block apart  (as in > draw your own conclusion).

/.02

[mewzilla]

If what he said is subject to that much difference in interpretation, I call that a communications fail. That person’s boss should have a word with whomever said it.

[mewzilla]

A couple of additional suggestions: Never hold pressers when you’ve got nothing substantive to say. And use the words “no comment” when needed. Those two words are at least risk for misinterpretation.