said that , how exactly does it go? What is it suppose to mean.?
2007-05-26 15:28:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Pierre Ambroise Francois Choderios de LaClos (1741-1803). He originally said it in French in his 1782 book Les Liasons Dangereuses: "La vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid,"
What it means is to give yourself some time to cool off before considering taking revenge on someone.
2007-05-26 15:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by PariahMaterial 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Burns said that on an old episode of the Simpsons. Revenge is a dish best served cold.
2007-05-26 15:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by sikchux 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure exactly where it comes from but it is said in one of my fav movies of all time, Kill Bill.
It means if you are going to get revenge, do it with a cold heart and it will be served up right.
2007-05-26 15:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by ♦ Phoenix Rising♦ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The proverb "revenge is a dish best served cold" is credited to the 18th century novel les Liaisons dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons), written by the French official and army general Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (although it never actually appears in the original text).
2007-05-26 15:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Revenge is best served up cold. In other words, wait until everything has died down, and then get them back, if that's your intention.
2007-05-26 15:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was, of course, referenced in the timeless 'Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan'. Mr. Khan followed it up with something along the lines of it being very cold in space. (Kirk - 'KHHAAANNNNN!')
2007-05-26 16:19:12 · answer #6 · answered by Rtay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who said that but it means be heartless when getting revenge.
2007-05-26 15:32:14 · answer #7 · answered by astrogirl1182003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know....I always thought that was a stupid expression as well!....Best served cold??? What the hell?
2007-05-26 15:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care what the temperature of it is, I will always get what I'm after.
2007-05-26 15:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is advice. Make sure you are calm for optimum effectiveness.
2007-05-27 17:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋