I'm just trying to imagine what the truth would sound like:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, apologies from the Flight Deck for the rather abrupt stop. My FO and I are having a bit of a disagreement over speed limits here. Give us a moment to sort it out and we'll be on our way shortly!" <Sound of Capt. hitting FO with newspaper "now just do what I say, won't you!? FO: Look, I've got a wife at home, just leave me alone!">
or
"We are having a bit of trouble controlling the old girl this morning. Give is a moment while we figure out how to work this one this morning. We should be airborne in just a moment"
Actually from a passenger point of view, I prefer the ATC fib. Ignorance is bliss!
