We're not all fluff around here but if this post is not for those of you with aversions to topics that are "soft", then look away.

Question: What's worse than somebody insulting you while kicking you in the kidneys? Answer: Someone who's insulting you while smiling.

You know those fuckers. They make a comment that's not exactly flattering and pass it off as a lighthearted joke by smiling or adding a small trailing laugh. These insult mechanisms are usually deployed as the insult itself is delivered in full earshot of at least 10 people.

You desperately scramble for a quick putdown, but the threat of sounding narky to all those present forces you to bite down. It renders you defenceless. If you do say something the insulter usually comes back with a "Calm down, I was only messing." response.

I know, I know. It's advisable to rise about it all, but for a few minutes that flash of pain between and above your eyes is unbearable.

And I'm not antisocial. You bollocks.

tags:insults

Published by Colm.