Good Come-Backs

[bem75]

I have noticed that a lot of the guys on here are having a tough time with negative comments that are being made to them.  I can understand, as I would probably be a little upset, if some of those things were said to me.  I've been lucky in that I've had very little negativity from friends and family.  Most seem to like it or their just scared of saying something mean to me.

The first option is to just ignore it and walk away.  However, I can also understand wanting to stand up for yourself and say something.  That is what I would do.

So, how about firing off a few ideas for some good come-backs that the guys can use, when someone makes a smartass or negative comment to them.

Simple ones:
- It makes me feel better about myself.
- Because I stopped being so concerned about other people's opinions and did what made me happy.
- I'm just getting a head-start on nature

Smartass responses:
- You've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a damn about your opinion.
- At least I can shave off my problem area.
- I'm not bald, I'm aerodynamically efficient.
- You wife/girlfriend sure seems to like it like this.
- How many ladies have rubbed your head this week?
- Chemo (then just walk away.  He'll feel like sh*t.)

What others?  Let's give our Sly brothers some ideas.

[Timmay]

I use to get and still do periodically the..." Well why did you do that for?"  I just look at them and say "Because I can"  usually they do not say another word.  They just stand there and look dumbfound.

[crazycoop]

i may be bald but you ugly. i can grow mine back if i want. whats your fix?

[R o b 6]

I'm quoting my friend Rick (SLYinKC) here:
If you can't grow it, mow it.

I have noticed that a lot of the guys on here are having a tough time with negative comments that are being made to them.  I can understand, as I would probably be a little upset, if some of those things were said to me.  I've been lucky in that I've had very little negativity from friends and family.  Most seem to like it or their just scared of saying something mean to me.

The first option is to just ignore it and walk away.  However, I can also understand wanting to stand up for yourself and say something.  That is what I would do.

So, how about firing off a few ideas for some good come-backs that the guys can use, when someone makes a smartass or negative comment to them.

Simple ones:
- It makes me feel better about myself.
- Because I stopped being so concerned about other people's opinions and did what made me happy.
- I'm just getting a head-start on nature

Smartass responses:
- You've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a damn about your opinion.
- At least I can shave off my problem area.
- I'm not bald, I'm aerodynamically efficient.
- You wife/girlfriend sure seems to like it like this.
- How many ladies have rubbed your head this week?
- Chemo (then just walk away.  He'll feel like sh*t.)

What others?  Let's give our Sly brothers some ideas.

[GASlick]

them: "I really don't like your head shaved."
me: "Go somewhere else." or my personal favorite:  "Ok, pay my bills and I'll do it your way."

Honestly, I don't know what gets into people.  I don't go around making comments about other peoples choices be it clothes, hair or anything else.

[The Scottish Ambassador]

i may be bald but you ugly. i can grow mine back if i want. whats your fix?

 

I beleive Churchill used similar to this. It went as follows:-

woman "sir you are drunk!"

Churchill "that may be so madam, but you are ugly and I shall be sober in the morning!"

[Papa Don]

you guys are really witty.  I usually just give them a "You dumb S**t" look and walk away. 

[zzaapp]

I use to get and still do periodically the..." Well why did you do that for?"  I just look at them and say "Because I can"  usually they do not say another word.  They just stand there and look dumbfound.

I like Timmj's short and to the point approach.  I use a similar response at times, "Because I felt like it..."

[(|8-)]

My grandfather used to say, "Grass doesn't grow on a busy street."

I prefer to use humor than to pick a fight.  Most people are just babbling thoughtlessly, and the most gentle indication that what they said could be taken as an insult snaps them back into line. 

[BReady]

It's a prerequisite for membership in the BAMF club.   

[PBurke]

It's a prerequisite for membership in the BAMF club.  

maybe i am having a blonde moment but what is BAMF?

[BReady]

It's a prerequisite for membership in the BAMF club.  

maybe i am having a blonde moment but what is BAMF?

Refer to this link:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=B.A.M.F.

 

[zzaapp]

My grandfather used to say, "Grass doesn't grow on a busy street."

"Yes, nothing grows on concrete..."
                                           Edith Bunker

[geoguy]

I've only been sly for a day, but somebody said the following that I quite like:

"God only made a few beautifull heads, to the rest he gave hair"     

[Papa Don]

Nice comeback Geo.  Seems you are getting your confidence.  Fantastic!