Best ComebacksAt some point we've all been insulted. What's the wittiest retort you've ever uttered leaving the antagonist lost for words? Share your wisdom so that we learn, and have a come back ready for every occasion.
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rob, Thu 29 Apr 2004, 14:19)
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Detentionus Maximus.Old school Latin teacher:
"Equus. The word means calm, even, fair, and is the basis for the English word equal.
Who knows what the word Equanimity means?"
Silence from class.
"It means a fair and balanced mind. The next time your parents are angry with you simply tell them 'I understand your position on this matter, but you must consider this matter with Equanimity.'"
He then proceeded to ask the class individually whether or not they had done their homework.
I had not done mine.
"WHY ON EARTH NOT!?!?" boomed the old-school fear-monger.
My response?
"Sir, I appreciate your position on this matter, but do try to consider this matter with equanimity."
The headmaster laughed and laughed and laughed when I told him in his office moments later.
(, Fri 30 Apr 2004, 9:23, Reply)
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