So, like, do you have this too?

squinney wrote:

Rather surprised no one has suggested inserting colons instead of brackets.

Does that make one sound less crazy?

You may be spitty if you will, I was being humorous.

Why of course. Just try it next time you are on a busy street, subway or other public area. Say colon before and after everything you say and see what kind of reaction you get. It will be quite different from the looks recieved when saying Bracket.