How many times have you thought of a good come back after the fact?

Question

This happens to me a lot. Someone says something derogatory or insulting to me, and I become tongue-tied - until a little after and person is gone - THEN - I think of a really good come-back. Very irritating. I wish I could play back the moment.

Answer 1

If I counted correctly...

One-thousand-two hundred-fifty-one times I believe.

I share your frustration.

-Matt

Answer 2

Well?

Not to be “brash” – But “Never”...

I have been known to be too assertive and say more than I probably should have – or overkill in some areas.

And then I realize that – maybe – I’ve said a little too much and then feeling worse there aft. Then going back and making an apology for over re-acting...

It’s not so good to have a “good come back line or not”. It’s better to just turn away from such ignorance from others and know that you’ve made a better choice for your self and that you don’t have to lower your standards down to there’s.

Answer 3

I can relate. But, what I then do, I think of a good retort or an insulting remark so that the next time I come into contact with the person, I'm prepared. As they say, practice makes perfect..lol.

Answer 4

I used to know a guy back in grade school, who never wanted for a snappy answer. From 5th to12th grade, he always had his chicks, and never failed to be elected class President. Anyway, I thought his was a good practice to imitate. I have become good at comebacks, but I confess that once in a while, words have failed me, or I just decided that the time and place necessitated that I refrain from the comeback line.

Answer 5

yea, I know what you mean. Sometimes that happens to me but I am such a huge smart@$$ that I usually have a problem of too many 'good comebacks'

Answer 6

Burumppp

Answer 7

That used to happen to me a lot -- almost all the time, but now I have a knack for snappy comebacks.

Answer 8

i am usually a fast draw with the comebacks but after the fact you always say......why didn't I say "xxxxxxxxxxxx" instead.
Your brain will usually falter to keep you out of trouble that is how I see it

Answer 9

I guess that's the opposite of being quick witted. I, too, tend to think before I speak, unless I'm furious. I suppose I'm not too quick witted, I'm half-quick witted.

Answer 10

Never happen to me..I always have an answer ready