When people refuse to talk about something potentially incriminating — even when it’s in a social context, rather than in court or to the police — they say the “take the Fifth.” But why don’t they take other Amendments instead, too?
When you don’t want to go to church with someone, you can take the First.
If you don’t want some potential houseguests, you can take the Third.
If you’re annoyed by people who’re telling you not to drink, you can take the Twenty-First.
UPDATE: Eric Muller has a bit more.
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