The context of the following conversation is Kendall developed and tested a theory, despite years of being mocked by their colleagues.:
Kendall says I believe in the scientific method..
The friend responds Your colleagues don't believe in it..
Kendall responds Some of my colleagues have mocked me for years..
The friend responds Have you gotten the better of them?.
Kendall responds I developed and tested a theory and I proved it..
The friend responds You can't argue with the scientific method..