Abbott and Costello routine

[Scot LaFaive]

"What is this, an Abbott and Costello routine/skit/bit?"

First of all, how prevalent is this for describing a confusing, circular
conversation? (I get about 40 google hits.)
Second, is this a dying expression with future generation's inevitably
forgetting about Abbott and Costello save their names?

Scot

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