Yeah, well at least it won't backfire. Besides, they started it

Emily:
[as Payne is hazing the cadets by making them run around the Madison campus in drag]
Major, WHAT are the boys doing in those DRESSES? Major Benson Winifred Payne:
Oh, they're just puttin' on a fashion show. Emily:
Do you really think THIS is the best way to gain the respect and admiration of these young men? Major Benson Winifred Payne:
They may not like me, but they WILL respect me. Emily:
Let me be more direct: they HATE you. Major Benson Winifred Payne:
Good. It'll draw 'em close together, make 'em a team. Emily:
That's a very cynical plan! Major Benson Winifred Payne:
Yeah, well at least it won't backfire. Besides, they started it