I dunno... I am far, FAR more confident of my ability to articulate scathing disdain in the written format than in the spoken, where grasping for an angry "So's your mom!" is far too likely in the heat of the moment.
I usually have already practiced a few either in my head or on other people. I'm not entirely off the cuff bitchy.
I'm not entirely off the cuff bitchy.
Awwwwww. Say it ain't so.
Only once, and with what ended up as a legendary insult amongst my friends with references to both Jonathan Swift and my 10th grade Geography teacher.
I'm going to put it out there that people can generally be more articulate in print, but you can't get the full effect of a hearty "fuck you" without actual spittle.
That there is wisdom, Jesse.
Happy Birthday Hil!
Insults are far more harsh in person.
Brain is hurting from first day at work without being able to log in to my computer.
ita, what's your favorite brand of sports bra? You mentioned it once but I forgot and I need to buy a really good one.
In person insults are the worst. I've had soul-crushing moments from in-your-face insults. Written criticism isn't nearly as bad.
Not ita, and don't even own a sports bra, but I hear tell that Title Nine is the place to go for them, and they are very helpful with advice on choosing over the phone. [link]