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Or you could always go with, "Well bless your heart." Chainfire Jan 2024 #1
thats the one I always use :) samnsara Jan 2024 #3
That always makes me smile.. many yankees think it's a compliment...hehehehe..nt mitch96 Jan 2024 #10
I've always believed BYH has a multitude of meanings. littlemissmartypants Jan 2024 #12
100% SYFROYH Jan 2024 #16
You have to consider the context. Chainfire Jan 2024 #21
I really don't have to consider anything when forming a personal opinion. Though I try to consider all sides. littlemissmartypants Jan 2024 #22
I am sorry you found that offensive. Chainfire Jan 2024 #23
I didn't. But a consistent & exclusive assumption that BYH is a backhanded compliment is hurtful. littlemissmartypants Jan 2024 #24
Led Zeppelin told us, "There's a sign on the wall, but she want's to be sure, Chainfire Jan 2024 #25
I like it mountain grammy Jan 2024 #2
Why bother? IGNORE. elleng Jan 2024 #4
Over 30 years ago, I told someone that he was 'talking like a dumbass' EYESORE 9001 Jan 2024 #5
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Off topic, but that's a self-portrait by Jacques-Louis David. Gaugamela Jan 2024 #7
Thank you for sharing this. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2024 #15
I prefer to simply tell them wcollar Jan 2024 #8
Oooo, I like that! maspaha Jan 2024 #11
In a battle of wits, you have no peers JoseBalow Jan 2024 #9
I have ended discussions on social media SCantiGOP Jan 2024 #19
That reminds me of the quip JoseBalow Jan 2024 #20
Where I'm from this is what's called a backhanded compliment. littlemissmartypants Jan 2024 #13
For a put-down, this one is unusually hopeful and poetic nuxvomica Jan 2024 #14
I usually go with "Sounds really serious. Good luck." Torchlight Jan 2024 #17
The best part is, the person you say this to probably won't realize you're insulting them FakeNoose Jan 2024 #18
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