They said what?!
These insults are from an era before the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words and I can’t deny that I do find them humorous.
And since I found these on the Internet, I can’t really be sure if “they” are the folks who really said them.
Nevertheless, let’s enjoy their wit!
For example:
George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill: “I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend, if you have one.”
Winston Churchill, in response: “Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second…if there is one.”
And how about this one between two famous authors?
Faulkner (about Ernest Hemingway)“He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary.”
Ernest Hemingway (about William Faulkner) “Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from big words?”
Or this one from Jack E. Leonard: “There’s nothing wrong with you that reincarnation won’t cure.”
Or from John Cowper: “He is a self-made man and worships his creator.”
And maybe the one I remember the best is the one between Winston Churchill & Lady Astor: She said, “If you were my husband I’d give you poison.” And he said, “If you were my wife, I’d drink it.”
And now that I have ruined my reputation as a positive and kind person…go ahead and laugh (either with me or at me!)
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Hmmm. A little snarky, eh? Thanks for the morning chuckle, Pat!
Those were great!