The majority of us have encountered many bullies during our childhood – however, people like to hope that bullying stops as soon as we step foot into adulthood. Yet nothing really changes, apart from our newly found tendencies of brushing things off and perceiving them as minor inconveniences.
Regardless, it is true to some extent, as we don't normally assume that our controlling boss is a bully or that our patronizing family member is one as well. Though let's face it, our society is full of unpleasant people, and sometimes all you can do is let a person know that they're being an idiot.
Well, an online user decided to help all of us out and ask Redditors to list some of the best insults they like to use, and nearly 7K people got involved in this exceedingly handy thread. The question itself received almost 20K upvotes and delivered some imaginative answers that will probably allow you to humble a person or two.
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#1
“Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go”.
- Oscar Wilde
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346points
#2
I kept having to go back to a hardware store because I kept buying the wrong part for my project. The old man at the register who’d previously checked me out said, your twin brother was in here earlier and he didn’t know what he was doing either.
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308points
#3
You are not the dumbest person on the planet but you better hope that he doesn't die.
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273points
#4
I would agree with you but then we would both be wrong.
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249points
#5
It is situational but: "I can only explain it to you, I can't understand it for you".
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211points
#6
My mom always taught me not to argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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211points
#8
Paradigmza said:
You have delusions of adequacy.
You have delusions of adequacy.
Konisforce replied:
Had a Scottish friend who described someone as "multitalentless". Was excellent with the accent.
Had a Scottish friend who described someone as "multitalentless". Was excellent with the accent.
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173points
#11
Your grades say “marry rich”, but your looks say “keep studying.”
149points
#15
You should carry around a potted plant to make up for the air you waste.
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122points
#16
Please receive, sir, my most sincere indifference.
115points
#19
My mother likes to say “it doesn’t matter what you think, you’ll be dead soon!” to old people - she’s in her 60’s. I enjoy it.
101points
#20
It must be a relief to not have been overly burdened with the gift of intelligence.
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