How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
user
That’s a really silly question.  I think we should ignore it.
assistant
It's not silly, it's a valid question
user
But it doesn't make sense.  If you wanted to get to the center of a tootsie pop, you would just lick it.  That's the simplest way.
assistant
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
user
That’s a really silly question.  I think we should ignore it.
assistant
It's not silly, it's a valid question
user
Ah.  I see.  It's not a silly question at all.  It's actually one of the most important and interesting questions in the history of human existence.
assistant
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?