I never really thought about that one before, but it makes sense. Maybe I have not heard it used as often as "I mean."
Plenty of sports figures being interviewed have started out their answer with that line. Question: What do you attribute the win to? Answer: I mean, it was a team win. lol

Lol, probably true.

Lol... 🤣 Right!? I should be able to look past this little thing. :P

@aldnazmeister: I was just joking.... ((hugs))

Oh I knew that you were joking Mik; and it probably will always bug me.
((hugs)) 🤗

Lol... 😂