Jun 10
Ever had a backhanded compliment given to you? Where someone gives you a compliment, but when you actually think about it, it’s actually an insult?
I sorta see the Miss Congeniality award in beauty pageants the same way. In a competion where you are judged by your beauty and talent, you are acknowledged as being “nice”.
“Was she pretty? No, but she had a great personality!”
Yeah. Great compliment there.
The penmanship in your speech bubbles is very crisp!
It’s true. But that sounds a bit like a backhanded compliment. “Is the webcomic entertaining? No, but the text sure is crisp!”
Maybe think you should take all compliments as just that: compliments. Don’t take offense, especially where no offense was intended. It’s the thought that counts, eh?
Oh, Mr. Baker and I go way back. His humor is both subtle and dry…much like his face! Umm…yeah. Got nothing. Sorry.
Hah! The jokes on you. it’s actually pretty poor!…oh wait…