We should all be nice to each other—is the BS we get fed all our lives.
But let's get real.
Some people are jerks and being nice to them is both a waste of time and stress inducing, but mom said to be polite.
So what to do?
How about a profanity free bon mot to let them know how you really feel?
Redditor Crystalgamer04 asked:
"What is your best insult, WITHOUT using curse words?"
Family Matters
"I bet your parents change the subject when people ask about you."
~ EpicCalliope
Giphy"Your mom tells you not to call her mom in public."
~ GiverOfGlizzies
Battle of Wits
"Intelligent thoughts have always followed you, but you were faster."
- KrispyKrunch_
"You've got a face for radio, the voice for newspaper, and the brains for neither."
- BadAtHumaningToo
"You seem like the sort of person who knows which color of crayon tastes the best."
- TrentWolfred
On The Job
"Me: 'Have I told you lately that you're doing a good job?'"
"Them: 'No'."
"Me: 'Do you think there might be a reason for that?'"
- TheCarrzilico
Giphy"There really are no gaps in your ignorance."
- Townscent
General Purpose
"I envy the people who have never met you."
- sigmaninus
"I didn't expect anything from you and you still disappointed."
- StillaDingo
So, what's your go to smackdown?
Share it in the comments.
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