So, I figured I would start a thread where you could post some back handed compliments you've gotten. I kind of think they're kind of funny, first you're all warm and fuzzy then you think, wait you bastard that was mean!

 

Here's one I got yesterday:

I always thought you were pretty smart but I never really respected you as a scientist and researcher before.

 

At first I was like, Thanks, but then I was like, you biotech--that was horrible!

 

Anyone else?

Edited September 29, 200520 yr by ChiSoxyGirl

Here's my favorite: "OMG you're 36???!!! You look younger than 36. Wow, 36!!"

Well guess what, I AM 36 and what's wrong with that??

In high school my English teacher was reading out the students who passed the AP exam with a 4 or 5 (about 30% passed). She got to me and read "Bob scored a 4. *double take* BOB SCORED A 4!?" I just looked at her and said "And?""

Nice thread title! But mightn’t a more elegant choice have been “The Damning-With-Faint-Praise Thread”?

 

 

 

(That was my backhanded compliment) B)

Wow Soxy, you've always been good at adding to threads, nice idea for a new thread. Did you see this some where else?

 

Towards me? As we were in that awkward, I don't really know too much about you, and now we have to make small talk and catch our breath . . .

 

She said "I usually fall for good looking guys that make me laugh. You really make me laugh."

 

Huh

Wow Soxy, you've always been good at adding to threads, nice idea for a new thread. Did you see this some where else?

 

Towards me? As we were in that awkward, I don't really know too much about you, and now we have to make small talk and catch our breath . . .

 

She said "I usually fall for good looking guys that make me laugh. You really make me laugh."

 

Huh 

Awwww, you really make me laugh too.

 

Ran into a girl I hadn't seen in years a few years ago.

 

Me: Hey Gina, how ya doing!?!

 

Gina: Oh my God Carl, I haven't seen you in years! Wow, you've really filled out!