Stockpiled comebacks (retorts) that are often so useful

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  1. Deemed as Normal

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    I like the way I gather more of these as I get older. It could be something as simple as "that's not true" or "I disagree" that can be the thing that feels like a great comeback in the moment. I've realised that I've used these quite a bit lately. The other day somebody who thinks he's higher status than me disagreed with me on something and told me why I was wrong. Before I'd have felt like there's no point in responding unless I could give a somewhat detailed response there and then. But if you know they're wrong you're entitled to say "I disagree" and there's nothing they can say back. He looked at me like I was being difficult for saying that, but fuck him.

    Here's a few more. Feel free to post yours!

    I can't do everything at once
    don't be nosy
    when's that ever stopped you?
    there's always some excuse
    wouldn't you rather it be a surprise?
    that's beside the point
    know your limit
    I'll be the judge of that
    well you can't have everything
    all you do is complain
    you asked
    spit it out
    let me take a wild guess...
    you're making me nervous
    no comment
    you just look after yourself
    you're too quick to take sides
    stop it
    don't!
    you're abusing your position
    it's only a rumour
    don't believe everything you hear
    who told you that?
    I'll take my chances
    no surprise there
    did I touch a nerve?
    where's the fun in that?
    you are joking?
    funny at who's expense?
    don't bring me into it
    worth it
    be nice
    you’ll have to respect my decision
    don't be a bully
     
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  2. Wooliheron

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    This one's gonna hurt.
     
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  3. Deemed as Normal

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    I'm not your babysitter
     
  4. Deemed as Normal

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    What's that got to do with anything?
     
  5. wooleeheron

    wooleeheron Brain Damaged Lifetime Supporter

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    There's no cure for stupidity, but nobody ever lost money trying.
     
  6. Toker

    Toker Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    Exactly. Post deleted, member warned about off-topic repetitive posts.
     
  7. Sir Arthur

    Sir Arthur Senior Member

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    “ what’s it to you?” Or “ Why do you care?” are two that I find myself using far too often lately.
     
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  8. scratcho

    scratcho Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    I prefer SHUT THE FUCK UP!! Not calculated to engender more comments, though. Don't care .:sunglasses:
     
  9. Deemed as Normal

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    Yeah. That reminds me of another... "that's for me to know and you to find out"
     
  10. Deemed as Normal

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    That poster is a lifetime supporter! I guess they won't be getting a warning!
     
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  12. Deemed as Normal

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    you seem to have a hard time following me

    that's easy for u to say not being on the receiving end
     
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