you'd think

[apex2000]

Sorry, not getting that. "Maybe" is just a lighter form of "so" so it's irrelevant.

Your confusion then seems to be whether "you'd think" means "you would think" or "you wouldn't think."

I just don't see the ambiguity. Especially in a verbal exchange of banter.

"I am not sure what other interpretation is possible that adding the word "so" precludes."
In answer to your above question, which appeared to ask what other words might be used I just gave three.
That has nothing to do with any confusion, which to me there isn't. And I do not follow how you can think that maybe is a lighter form of so.
The three words I suggested could all be used in the context given; it depends upon what meaning is intended. The very fact that we have some disagreement demonstrates the you'd think is not absolutely clear.

 

[apex2000]

2.' A lot of rubbish' could be interpreted in many ways. If you mean merely that not everybody speaks like Alvar Lidell, then that is simply a reflection of the way society is.
Alvar Lidell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

3. In the context given, the words were probably natural and appropriate.

2. No, of course I do not mean RE by Alvar Lidell or anyone else. Those days have long gone. Should I have said a lot of rubbish spoken?
3. Natural? Appropriate? But that was not the question asked. I gave my opinion and I think that I am not alone.

 

[BobK]

Dear all,

I can't get the exact meaning of the expression "you'd think" in the following context, and actually in general :-(

DREW Wait a second. You just can't fire me just like this.

MR. WICK Oh, I'm afraid I can. Here's your pink slip, Carey.

CAREY I've been here for fifteen years. Doesn't that count for anything?

MR. WICK You'd think.


(There was laughter after that)


Thanks a lot.

Don't always assume that when there's laughter there's a joke; a studio audience may laugh because someone shows them a 'Laugh' sign. I don't know the show, but I wouldn't be surprised if Mr Wick was noted for his lack of human warmth.

b