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Quick Escalation Surprise

Comments express amazement at how rapidly an event, change, or response unfolded, often using phrases like 'that escalated quickly' or noting quicker-than-expected turnarounds.

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Sample Comments

totetsu • Sep 10, 2023 • View on HN

That was quicker than expected.

Ataraxy • Dec 23, 2011 • View on HN

Well that was a quick turn around.

joshes • Mar 1, 2011 • View on HN

Well that was a quick turnaround.

m4tthumphrey • Dec 7, 2016 • View on HN

Wow that didn't take long.

ComputerGuru • Apr 9, 2022 • View on HN

Wow. You escalated that quickly.

emsign • Nov 29, 2025 • View on HN

Wow! That was quick. Earlier than I expected.

jordigh • Jun 4, 2015 • View on HN

Well, that escalated quickly...

74d-fe6-2c6 • Feb 28, 2021 • View on HN

well, that escalated quickly ... :D

jiggy2011 • Mar 21, 2013 • View on HN

Well.. That escalated quickly...

nerdix • Feb 21, 2024 • View on HN

Amazing how quickly this happened.