Consider the joke about the neighbor who said he didn't borrow a bucket; besides, it was leaking
when he borrowed it; besides, he already returned it. This joke illustrates the defense mechanism of elusiveness.

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The joke is using elusiveness as a defense mechanism to avoid taking responsibility for borrowing and returning a faulty bucket. The neighbor is deflecting and changing the subject with multiple excuses, which is a common behavior of elusiveness.

Consider the Joke About the Neighbor Who Said He Didn't