He was going to say impossible, but then realized how ridiculous the statement would sound.

I think you should do a test on this before making such a ridiculous statement.

"That is the most ridiculous statement I have ever heard."

Otherwise, he would never have made so ridiculous a statement.

It was a ridiculous statement coming from a jealous man.

What facts have you got to back this ridiculous statement up with?

Only someone who doesn't understand how the academy functions would make such a ridiculous statement.

This is possibly the most ridiculous statement I have read in a while.

It may help him avoid making ridiculous statements about his son.

Quite possibly the most ridiculous statement I've ever read - if you're being serious.