Say what you want, but the skill of complimenting someone is a very subtle one.

Some praises are like magic wands that always work. For example, "Talking to you is like a breath of fresh air!" or simply, "Wow, you look beautiful," or "You tell the craziest jokes."

However, there are plenty of people in the world who choose to stray from the traditional path of praise in favor of something more original, peculiarly specific, or downright bizarre, leaving their unfortunate targets to wonder whether they should be flattered, irritated, confused, deeply amused, or perhaps, all of the above.

I asked the Bored Panda community to share the weirdest compliments they ever received, and truth to be told, the responses did not disappoint.

#1

“A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) “Nice muscles… for a girl,” a football player at my school said this to me, roughly 10 seconds before I almost broke his arm in an arm wrestle. Never mess with a swimmer. Or a girl. Or a girl that swims. I guarantee that you will be injured either mentally, physically, or both.

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Susanne B
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope his injury was both

Hagen Radcliffe
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When will they ever learn? Why do they still believe that a penis makes them superior? I have so many questions.

PjandBolt
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yeah. Swimmers are crazy, chaotic, and hella strong physically and mentally. That's why I'm friends with a bunch of swimmers :)

Poly Amorous
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi! Can I be your friend too? I swim competitively, but i run, too.

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Queerios
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a girl (kinda) who swims, I love this one

Jenelen Jenelen
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But... girls legitimately have to work harder to build the same amount of muscles, especially in the upperbody. It's indeed weird to refer to that in such context, but i think the guy in another answer who called someone "smart for a woman" is way more deserving of some injuries)

Steve
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women muscles are so hot

Natalie H
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice muscles, for a girl….That guy learned a valuable lesson that day he’ll never forget lol

pat martin
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dated a hypoglycemic, intelligent, beautiful, lady when I was younger, and I fucucked up a beautiful thing. To this day, I hope she's happy, has what she deserves, because she's a frigging beautiful soul ..... Mary F, if you ever see this or it gets back to you, stay awesome.

BasedWang12.3
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can see a jock saying this as a supposed to be compliment and not understanding how it sounds. wonder if he was trying to hit on her but just straight up negged

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    #2

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "I hate pretty girls. They think they can get what they want with their looks. That's why I like you." ... so I'm not pretty. Ok.

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    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now lets talk about why I don't like you.

    blugeagua
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you tell that person off? What a horrible and misogynist thing to say about girls in general. Pretty girls don't all act like that and it's also gross of them to try to single you out as an "exceptional girl". It's not a compliment. Uplifting someone just to bring others down is so gross.

    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just started ignoring him at work. He turned out to be a weirdo and a creep, anyways. I had invited him to my karaoke joint and he actually asked where the nearest Subway is to get a something to eat for cheap ( this wasn't really a date.). We were at a restaurant for crying out loud. It's not like Subway is that much cheaper. (I ordered nachos and let him pick off mine but he was taking a lot of it.) The bartender even had to remind him he had to spend at least $15 to stay for karaoke LOL. He wasn't even ordering anything other than water. I thought my ex was a cheapskate. holy shishkabobs. If he wasn't able to afford to go out he could have declined and I'd just go on my own like I was originally going to do.

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    HammerzToe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He obviously swims in the shallow end of the pool!

    idrow1
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's that negging bullsh*t.

    Mark Howell
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone is pretty in their own way. It just needs that one person to see that in you

    Sue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just another loser negger. They can't get girls the normal way.

    Rachael Sampson
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only that, but they're putting down attractive girls and treating them like they're the same. Putting down women is just not cool at all.

    TheElderNom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You're definitely not my type but I'd still be willing to sleep with you." Yeah, I didn't ask or want know this, but thanks I guess.

    Sandy Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People continue to amaze me. Who raised you?!?

    Encyclopedia Purple
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad and sister got into a heated argument today over whether Julia Roberts' face is beautiful because of her symmetry or because of her flaws make her more beautiful. Sister wasn't buying the magic of flawed beauty.

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    #3

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) I was in a Barnes and Noble once and a woman told me that she liked my aura. Apparently, it was very bright and positive so it was a nice compliment.

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    Annette Easton
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Came here to say the same kind of thing. I was on a bus once and a woman sat down beside me and told me I had a beautiful aura.

    Mr. Jones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who can see auras are amazing. I've had people stop me and tell me this as well.

    similarly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a theory that people who see aura's may have "emotional synesthesia": that their emotional reactions are being projected as colors in the way that some people with synesthesia can "hear" colors, or "see" music.

    Sandy Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good one! Let it shine - Let it shine

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has been said to me a handful of times. Though I'm pretty sure they need new aura glasses because I'm pretty bitter and jaded

    Lia Salvatore
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i got this one too. smiled, then, when alone, burst into gales of laughter.

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    #4

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You're so tall & pretty! Are you a stripper?" - Some Random Lady at Walmart. And she was completely serious as she offered me a job at the local strip club after I responded "No."

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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh ok. She was just head hunting.

    *Displayname*=idk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I mean at least you were not asked to buy perfume in a ripped bag. (It was not even bought yet by the person that was selling it.)

    idrow1
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Are you a stripper?" "No." "Do you want to be?" lol

    BasedWang12.3
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she was just tryna recruit. Get her dollas

    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a really unqualified compliment

    Sue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you thought the basketball jokes were bad.

    Jp@nda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus, that's always the first question i get, don't know if I should be offended now? Ha jk, besides strippers always have those awesome heels

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    Adam Zad
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why, yes! I work at a furniture store prepping wood for repainting.

    maragato
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walmart, you said? I believe you

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    #5

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) A woman once said to me with exaggerated enthusiasm, "Oh, I just love the way you apply your makeup! It looks so natural - especially your blush! And I know what I'm talking about because I used to sell makeup." I replied, "I'm not wearing any blush. That's just a mild case of rosacea."

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's still a compliment though

    Trond Øien
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It sounds like it was meant as one at least. I bet people with rosacea get their share of ugly comments in their lifetime though so I get the raw edges too. I despise bullies.

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    Nicole A
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to laugh at this but from an "I've lived it" point of view. I have rosacea as well. Then I had eye eczema which made me look like I was wearing eye shadow. I used to get so many comments on my minimalistic "makeup" I gave up trying to explain is a derm issue and not makeup and would just accept the compliment.

    Thomas Sweda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you’re a little less self conscious now.

    Brazen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One time a new secretary at my work place thought she was doing me a favor by telling me "you don't have to wear so much blush, it looks awful." I rubbed my hand on my cheek really hard, showed her and said at the same time, "I'm not wearing any". She did not apologize.

    Stephanie Paich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have rosacea. I used to work in a fridge and people would look at me and go "wow, you must be REALLY cold, your nose is so red!" Nope, it looks like that all the time, but yeah I'm definitely cold in this 35 degree room.

    Sandy Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! As I also have rosacea. People say you've been out in the sun. No-just look like this all the time. The best was, with mask on, my EYE DOCTOR - felt the need, in the middle of a hot flash, to point out that I have rosacea. No s**t.

    BasedWang12.3
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so basically she was sayin, "you still cute tho"

    Jp@nda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tis very natural indeed

    K- THULU
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once told a girl I liked her eye shadow.....it was a rash...

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    #6

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You are pretty for a black girl." Umm eww.

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    𝙰𝚠𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝟸𝟺/𝟽
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝’𝚜 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚌𝚛𝚞𝚎𝚕! 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚋𝚘𝚍𝚢 𝚒𝚜 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚢, 𝚒𝚝 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚒𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢’𝚛𝚎 𝙰𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝙰𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚗, 𝙰𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚗, 𝙷𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚌, 𝙲𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚎, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚋𝚘𝚍𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚚𝚞𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚢𝚕𝚎!!!!

    blugeagua
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just some racist jerk. They're literally saying that black people are ugly, and that you are pretty in spite of being black. What a horrible person.

    Aria Lake
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not just awkward but plain racism to say that.

    Call Me Mars
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a black girl please stop holding us to beauty standards! Just because we are black doesn't mean we are not as pretty! This comment makes no sense and is rude. If you want to compliment us then compliment us. Don't say the above comment. Please.

    Mellani Larry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was told by an elderly white lady that “You’re a pretty little colored girl.” I was in college and it was around 2001 or so. I don’t feel like she was trying to be hurtful or disrespectful, but I didn’t know how to respond.

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugggggggg!!! Some of these older generation people. I've had to educate some of my family members who were shocked that saying that was offensive. They truly mean no harm, but their ignorance NEEDS to be corrected and called out.

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    HammerzToe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's f----d up! That's the same as saying "you're pretty smart for a girl"

    boredravenclaw
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just wrong like these microaggressions need to STOP

    Hailey B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you tell me who it is I’ll beat them up and get away with it

    kallee the frog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i actually think black girls are super pretty no matter what

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    #7

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You have eyes like a cow. Jersey cow. Jerseys are pretty foxy for cows." Stop digging laddie.

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    Yoga Kitty
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest - the Jersey cows ARE really pretty, especially their eyes!

    Lousha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I studied ancient Greek when I went to uni. They had this phrase: "cow eyed Hera" . It was supposed to describe how she had the most amazing eyes, the apex of beauty. And to be fair if you've ever looked at a cow properly, they DO have beautiful eyes with fantastic eyelashes :)

    Redheaded1
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had an Aunt tell me I had cow lashes. Thought it was a backhanded statement because that was the kind of person she was so I cut my lashes. I was 10. They have never grown back to that length.

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    Aria Lake
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In ancient Greece it was a great compliment. So maybe this person is old fashioned. Antic fashioned we may say.

    Mika N
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol odd compliment, but cows really can have those big, beautiful, dark eyes.

    Toni Ahlgren
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cow eyes is totally a compliment!

    Featherytoad
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's kind of adorable.

    Kusotare
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I mean, you are one hot cow!"

    Emmett O'Brian
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason I read that as crow. I was trying to figure out what a jersey crow was.

    InvincibleRodent
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, I think this is a nice, if kinda eccentric compliment. I have told my partner before that he has lashes like a camel, and fully meant it as a compliment.

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    #8

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) Not even sure if this was a compliment, but someone once told me, I'd be useful in an apocalypse.

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    Amy E
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Def a compliment. Secretly, I'm constantly picking my apocalypse team.

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best compliment ever in my books!

    Kensi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's a great compliment

    KING ILLEGAL FOREST
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have been told the same. It is definitely a compliment.

    Cass Malone
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's quite the compliment imo

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    #9

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) Them: Wow! You’re weird! Me: thank you! Them: *Awkwardly turns around*

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    Cousin Vinny
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When anyone calls me weird, I reply, "Thanks. That's a compliment coming from someone like you." The reactions are fun to watch since people are not able to think of a comeback quick enough.

    Hailey B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once, in kindergarten, a kid called me enthusiastic thinking it was offensive. I said it back, knowing what it meant. Apparently I said it wrong and it sounded like “a pineapple head” and I was uninvited to his birthday party at Hot Air.

    Dark-Infinity
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say thank you Every time someone calls me weird

    𝙰𝚠𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝟸𝟺/𝟽
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚐𝚎𝚝!

    The Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get this one and I'm proud of my weirdness.

    Anjelika
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I take pride in my unique ness 💖 sadly people don't tend to like different much

    Lene
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! I was told this once as well. By a guy who was sorta infamous for being weird in the city I lived in. Lol. When he said it he even took a step back and looked at me as if he was really concerned about how "weird" I was.... 😂

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    #10

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) Random man at a shopping center, back when I was a teenager, "It's not right for a girl to be tall, dark, and handsome!"

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    Samantha Power
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In days gone by, ladies were often referred to as 'Handsome' it went out of popular usage. That was actually a nice (if a little odd) compliment x

    Bron
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe not from an adult man to a teenager, that’s creepy at best

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    Ellie Vanille
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's not right for a man to comment on a teenager's body."

    laura lee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not right for a man to troll the mall for teens.

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    #11

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) Following a routine colonoscopy, my gastro doctor said I have a "perfect colon." I said, "Thank you!"

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    Samantha Power
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People would pay good money to have a perfect colon, I am envious :)

    Leslie Crittenden
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here is a perfect colon just for you! : I hope you feel better soon!

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    CPooh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    During an annual checkup in college, my gynecologist exclaimed, “oh what a beautiful vagina!” I’m guessing she was used to seeing them with STIs…???

    Aisling Raye
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a gyno tell me that I have "an adorably small uterus" Whatever that is supposed to mean.

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    WhatEvenIsLife
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The doc who did my c-section complimented the definition of my abdominal muscles.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doctors/nurses do seem to say things like this often. Sounds a bit off but is relevant I guess.

    Apatheist 62
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My doctor told me I had the spine of a man 10 years younger. He insisted that I return it.

    January Tempis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was once told that I had the healthiest vaginal mucosa a doctor had ever seen. 🤣🤣🤣 And he was totally serious. I totally took it as a compliment, weird though it was.

    Chelsea Burk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My doctor said my spleen was "unremarkable". Gawd I'm so jealous 😆

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want to see what one looks like, here you go-> :

    Sandy Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Listen - the alternative is way worse.

    Hagen Radcliffe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You said a whole lot there Sandy & I heard you. 😟

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    Transat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He knows what he is talking about

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    #12

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) Once my crush's mom complimented me on my socks in front of my crush and then she told him to look at my socks and I felt plain awkward.

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    Spikey boi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can feel the embarassment from here

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont get it. I love socks, notice socks, compliment nice socks and dont mind if mine get complimented. Why is this weird?

    Lauren
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love unique socks! She might be like that too. It's like complimenting a cool accessory for some people. Try to focus on that instead of thinking she is weird and making her feel awkward for giving you a perfectly appropriate compliment.

    BasedWang12.3
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see why this would be a problem

    Wendy Kiemle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They felt sock-ward. …… I’ll show myself out..

    AW
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of socks are we talking about?

    IamMe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it. She just liked your socks, and wanted him to see them, too. Why would that make you feel plain?

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    #13

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) My friend told me I was an off-brand Energizer Bunny.

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    Huddo's sister
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to say that sounds like a fitting title for my sister, but I wouldn't say it to her because it does sound kind of off...

    Terry Butler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why off-brand?! Sounds like a back-handed compliment. But they probably meant it kindly, like you're economical. 🤔

    potato
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the bunny in the picture is so cute!

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    #14

    The PA at my doctor's office always tells me I have beautiful eardrums during my annual visit. One time she even told another doctor to look at them. The other doctor was also impressed.

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    Emmett O'Brian
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beauty is only eardrum deep? You're beautiful on the inside?

    GoGoPDX
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    3 years ago

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    Lawrence Thatcher
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer to read this as PA=intercom; like their doctor is always announcing it publicly over the speakers. It is more entertaining this way.

    GoGoPDX
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thar is how you know you have a good Dr. When they get that excited and happy over nice eardrums, they love their jobs!

    Belle Miles
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happened to me at the eye doctor once. He told the new associate to come look at my eyes because he won't get to see a perfectly healthy eye very often. They were way too close to me gaggling at my eyes.

    #15

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) When I was pregnant a coworker told me I looked like Mother Earth. He meant it as a compliment.

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    Lawrence Thatcher
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps it's just me, but I feel like automatically saying the first thing that pops into your head is NOT an advisable strategy for most of the "compliment" givers mentioned on here...

    laura lee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it is. He was in awe of you and your ability to bring forth life like Gaia.

    Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gaia may not be the best comparison . . . she had her kids kill her husband so like . . .

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    SobyKay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You will nurture all creation

    K- THULU
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A beautiful compliment....unless he means you're crawling with lifeforms...

    Izzy Audet
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest I would kinda love this compliment, is that weird?

    Dave Hinckley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dated someone who looked like an earth mother. Wow.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad he didn't mean "round and bulging at the middle".

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The nurturer of us all? Motherhood personified? I'd be flattered either way.

    Shayda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanna be the Mother Nature from the Happily Ever After movie with Snow White and the girls dwarfs

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    #16

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) You're more beautiful than a new set of snow tires! (I'm from northern Minnesota.)

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    Nitro Codes
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a weird but well meant comment to me! Unless "snowtire" is slang for something over in Minnesota.

    JoyfulZebra
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not that I'm aware of, but considering the climate, snow tires are very valuable, so it's a really good compliment.

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    Giga Bit
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New snowtires *ARE* beautiful Minnesotan here! Take the compliment and live it!

    𝙰𝚠𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝟸𝟺/𝟽
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝙸𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝’𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝???

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it's actually a pretty substantial compliment.

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    Bored Lizzie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That line was in a commercial in the early 2000s (verbatim!) Another part of the commercial said "And I don't eat mean 'cuz I am VETERINARIAN" and it showed a girl twirling her hair and chewing gum. Can't remember what the commercial was for, though.

    Kristie French
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was a commercial for HBO in the 90s. I knew when I read the post that I had heard it somewhere before. The veterinarian comment made me remember where.

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    potato
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    minnesotan here, you’re so lucky! i’ve never been called that!

    Natalie H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol Sounds like something my husband would say to me

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    #17

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) You are really smart for a woman.

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    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It happened 30 years ago. I went to a store that specialized in heating systems. Was looking for a thermostat. At the time these units were still very basic. I asked him if it was programmable and he told me the settings were already set in. I wanted the heat to kick in the morning at 7am but the unit was set for 6am. I looked at him and said, that's okay, I will just set the clock on the thermostat one hour off. The look on these two guys face was priceless, they sell these systems and never figured that one out. I didn't bother responding to their remark, they already felt stupid.

    blugeagua
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow what a total misogynist jerk. I hope you told him off for how wrong he was? Women are human beings too and are just as smart as men. That is NOT a compliment at all.

    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was certainly meant as a compliment , but you cannot help thinking, "And you ar dumb for a man"

    BAWK BAWK BAKAW
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...says the person who doesn't see anything wrong with saying "you're pretty for a Black girl"

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    Juliette Dauterive
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you’re mistaking me for someone that gives a sh*t what you think.

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    #18

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You look like you can kill someone with your calves." I have pretty muscular legs.

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    𝙰𝚠𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝟸𝟺/𝟽
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚛𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚐!

    Sundew the Lesbian Dragon
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had some guy at my school tell me the the same thing, less than a week after he tried to claim me as his gf. I was like,” Dude, stop trying , you know I’m gay and don’t like you, quit”

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "tried to claim me" - did he stick a flagpole into your head, or what?

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    Khavrinen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had someone tell me, "You have more calves than you could ever use." Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough to reply that my calves are over-sized because I use them all day. ( I work at UPS, loading package-cars on the night shift, which means I spend all night going up a step into the cars to put in packages, then down a step onto the dock to pick up more. It's like an all night stair master. )

    laura lee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not with the calves in that pic.

    Manny_Flawz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be even more interesting if they were a dairy farmer

    Lady of the Mountains
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Id be pretty pumped if someone said this to me

    Sandy Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a fan of that comment. I can kick some butt with my legs!

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think thats a great compliment.

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    #19

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) I wore a new t-shirt with a purple cat on it to college. Us students from different classes got squeezed together into one room for a lecture on internships. In the middle of the lecture, in the center of the room, and with every student's full attention, our teacher suddenly falls silent. He peers over the rim of his glasses, at my shirt. "...Nice pussy."

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    eliza mcclain
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teach must be real old school, like from when p**y still meant a cat.

    Ben Steinberg
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's meant both for a long time...he was being a dawg.

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    Mike Beck
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tonight show guest with her cat asked Johnny if he'd like to pet her pu**y. He responded with something like "Sure! But you'll have to move the cat." It hasn't been all that long since that was a common meaning.

    SmooshyFries
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? Noooo!!!! What a pig! He might as well have followed that with Nice rack too

    Ann Dennis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EWWW!....needs to grow up and act like it.

    Mariele Scherzinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds like one of those comments you could get fired for.

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    #20

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You have really nice veins."

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    Aisling Raye
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not going to lie, I have told more than one person this (work in med so I don't think it's weird but I'm aware that it is very much weird)

    BasedWang12.3
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been told this many times... the one time it freaked me out was when the nurse said something under those lines and THEN said something like "I cant wait to get in those" I was like.... timeout

    Flexiegirl94
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad has been told this. Easy to see lol. I inherited them...

    Tess the ferret
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally any Wattpad reader?

    Sweetpotato314
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a hard stick and would love to have nice veins. Instead, I usually get jabbed several times until they find a good one. It sucks.

    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get this every time I need to get a blood test...

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    #21

    "Wow! You look really good in clothes!" This was said in front of my new husband. He was a customer of mine, I'm an automobile mechanic and he had never seen me in anything except uniforms before.

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    Hilary Rudd
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use to get that as a nurse !

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once got "I almost didn't recognise you with clothes on" from someone I knew only from swimming. That could be misinterpreted so easily.

    Biofish23
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got that exact comment a couple of times when I was a lifeguard & swimming instructor! Usually immediately followed by some blushing and stammering as they realized how what they just said sounded. I'd laugh and assure them it's ok, I knew what they ment. Once though, I greeted a regular on my way into work while still dressed in my street clothes. He was old enough to be my grandfather, and I had always thought of him as a sweet, friendly old man. He said it to me with a leer that told me he fully intended the double meaning.

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    Rachel Reynolds
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also a mechanic and I ran into one of my co workers at the store. He decided to say "Huh, I've never seen you in clothes before." (Because of our uniforms)

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL! Then you've probably been mistaken for a worker in a store and some shopper starts asking which aisle is this or that located it.

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    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seeing someone out of context can be really weird. I ran into my son's pediatrician at church, but without his white coat and 'scope didn't recognize him. It wasn't until my son (4ish) ran up to him that it clicked.

    #22

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You're so pretty, except you're fat. At least your face is pretty."

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    Speedgoat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure that's a compliment?

    Sarah Morgan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people truly think this is a compliment. I've received similar.

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    Hailey B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone rated girls at my school. I was a 1/10 face because I had a very bad allergic reaction to the food they served for lunch, and I got a 2/10 body because “she’s fat but she’s pretty thick, even if her chest is flatter than your a**.” Guess who didn’t get in trouble for tripping a kid in front of the assistant dean(woman who heard the whole thing)? That’s right! Me! If you rate people based on their looks, either do it in your head, quietly, not at all, or prepare to fight.

    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was in a coffee house type place where folk singer Tim Morgon was singing. He'd banter with the audience. I was a sweet college student and he picked me out to say "You don't sweat much for a fat girl." I was devastated. It still bothers me.

    Samantha Power
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry to read this Dorothy, that was a horrible and mean thing to say, even worse by the fact he said it in front of others. What the hell was he thinking. S x

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    Leslie Crittenden
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandmother used to tell me I'd be pretty if I lost weight, then she'd complain if I didn't take seconds or thirds at dinner. Which way did you want it, Gram?

    Buggycas
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You'd be so pretty if you'd lose weight" my Abuelita... Most of my teen years.

    Mark Howell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slap/Punch (not advocating violence unles needed)

    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess your now former friend then turned bright red.

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    #23

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) A lot of people praise my eyelashes. I am a man, and the only thing I know about my eyelashes is that I have them...One woman told me that when I die, I could donate them to her and she'd get them made up as false lashes. Not creepy at all!

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank goodness she didn't try to rip them off your face!

    GoGoPDX
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am now imagining a trailer for a horror movie where this crazy lady is going around ripping out people's eyelashes in search of the perfect false pair because she has some traumatic even in her youth involving eyelashes that pushed her into this eye raising obsession.

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    Elliot Fowler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly man , you should see this as a good compliment, especially if it is from a woman. It seems to women, eyelashes are considered important and it is not weird for them to compliment each other about it.

    Lori Harper
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother has deep-set eyes with really long eyelashes. Me...not so lucky :-(

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I had a colleague give me the opposite of a compliment once: I had brought my 6mo twins in so my team could see them, and she said "wow, they've got such long lashes! They must get those from their father, right?"... I never went into work without mascara again...

    zak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I (also a man) have gotten eyelash compliments from women a few times. I don't think they're super long or unique or anything, but I dunno lol

    T.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got this compliment several times as well. Mostly because they're longer than average.

    #24

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "Your hair is beautiful. I'd like to ask you out but I would want to control your hair. I'd want to be your hair master."

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are making me feel afraid. Very afraid.

    Leslie Crittenden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh that's really creepy. Hopefully you were safe from him!

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thankfully safe. It was a very short exchange through a dating app

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    laura lee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a dude i never knew existed from my Western Civ course literally cry when I came to class with my hair cut short. It was about 3 feet long and I donated it to Locks of Love (they make wigs for cancer patients) he was so sad. Apparently he lived to smell my hair (it was my first class of the day so it was freshly washed and still partially wet) and worship from afar. He was so beside himself I apologized 🙃

    April Stephens
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The compliment comes across as cute to me, not creepy. I am adjusting my Creepimeter accordingly so that in the future I will find this scary.

    #25

    This was a compliment I received on the "About Me" section on a dating website: "I really like your syntax."

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    Kel_how
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I WISH I could give this compliment on dating websites. Most men I see either write nothing or some garbled nonsense.

    Ogidi Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic compliment. Few have good syntax.

    Jay Dresser
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Articulation is everything, baby.

    #26

    My friend told me I was "Strange, Unusual and very truthful with what I say." She was being nice and said she liked having someone who was different and can trust when they say something.

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    Kaisa Koo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I respect highly this "very truthful" part. It's like a holy value for me.

    Michael Largey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bring very truthful will make you seem strange and unusual in some quarters.

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    My O My
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Were they talking about me?

    #27

    I have twice visited places I once worked at and have been told that "it is a lot less weird around here since you left."

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    Sandy Bobo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok this legit could be said about me and I'd totally take it as a compliment. Lol

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then please don't leave BP, we all seem to prefer weirdness.

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    Hagen Radcliffe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is indeed a compliment. Who wants to work at a “less weird” place? Gimme weird people alllll the time!

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would enjoy hearing this even if it was definitely not meant as a compliment. Perhaps especially so.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meaning there's no more spontaneous joy & frivolity?

    Fester Sixonesixonethree
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be proud to receive this compliment! :)

    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was told “ it hasn’t been the same since you left” oh well 🤷🏻‍♀️

    #28

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You ar not as ugly as most gingers and lucky you 're a woman, and you only have freckles on your face...."

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    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder what he meant. Gingers are gorgeous.

    Featherytoad
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of the most beautiful women are gingers. Beautiful skin.

    Yoga Kitty
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gingers are awesome and freckles are cute - there is no way to change my opinion!

    Samantha Power
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a horrible and tacky thing to say, sending hug x

    My Art Sucks
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever said this, I’m not letting my shoulder freckles listen to them.

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you are lucky that I am not violent.

    MellonCollie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love freckles. Especially guys with freckles.

    Aqsa Azam
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro, I love gingers. They are all very attractive

    Crouching hippo hidden panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a freckled ginger, all over, I take second hand offense

    Stephanie Paich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saying "you're not as ugly as..." is not a compliment

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    #29

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "Your voice is much bigger than your body." Still not 100% sure it was a compliment. Low key bothers me occasionally.

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    Gabby Ghoul
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the first time we heard my puppy bark. We all wondered how did that huge bark come out of that tiny body?

    Cass Malone
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Naw, it's a compliment. Just means you have an unexpected voice

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an unusual voice which people say is very soothing. I often did voiceover work and once worked in a call center. The weirdest compliment I've ever received was from a guy who said, "Wow, you give good phone!"

    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably means your volume does not fit your physical description. Like Amy Winehouse. Kind of petite but powerful voice. I'd consider it an awkward complement, shouldn't bother you.

    Mary Leverett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was working logistics in a military hospital, one of my duties was a daily report phone call. The young enlisted woman & I got to the point we'd trade jokes back & forth. One day, she had business in my office, so stopped by to meet - told me I didn't sound so skinny (I'm 5'6", at the time was ~ 115 lbs). Another time, my first-ever mammogram, technician told me I had dense breasts, like a teenager (I was mid 30's at the time) 😉

    #30

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You look like a beautiful vampire." (I have very pale skin)

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    Joybug
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have actually gotten that comment and used that reply.

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    Lawrence Thatcher
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whereas I get told I look like an ugly vampire...

    Catarina
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "sire you look like the pissboy!" " Well and you look like a buckett of s**t!"

    #31

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "Your scleras are so white, you must be very healthy!"

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    Laura Ketteridge
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm.. white scleras can be an indication of health. But it can also be down to the amount of melanin their body produces. There is a correlation between the lightness of a person's skin, and the lightness of their scleras.

    Lizzy Crit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could also mean you're anemic, lack of visible vessels

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you . Surprised I knew what you were talking about?

    #32

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) “I love your new glasses. They make you look smart.”

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    Theoretical Empiricist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Here's where I got them. You clearly need a pair."

    Nitro Codes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I probably have dropped the second sentence.

    Mud spider
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this actually happened once friend: I like your glasses! They make you look so smart! Other friend: don’t let looks decisive you.. IM SORRY I DIDNT MEAN IT LIKE THAT

    𝙰𝚠𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝟸𝟺/𝟽
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝’𝚜 𝚋𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚜𝚊𝚢𝚒𝚗𝚐, “ 𝙷𝙴𝚈, 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚜𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚝, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚖 𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚎.“ 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗.

    Poly Amorous
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Controversial here, but I really don't think that's true. I say this to my friends all the time whenever they get new glasses, and they both ways took it taking it as a compliment, as well I would too.

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    Omiyaru
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a comment on what you formerly looked like, they are just saying gives off the air of a learned individual.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha! Note: I was getting basically A's in every college class I took. Half of my classes I wore Levi's, a T-shirt & high tops, no make up & my hair in a ponytail. The other half I dressed a bit more on the "business casual" side, hair & makeup done, wearing clear lens "nerd" glasses. Hmmm. Guess in which classes the profs treated me with more respect?

    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom when I got my first (and current) glasses - oh they look nice on you, you appear smarter with them. Thanks mom?

    MellonCollie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol my dad said that to me the other day about my new glasses. Good thing he's my dad and I know he can be a little awkward like that.

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    #33

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "If you were a superhero, you'd be Deadpool." Still don't know how to take it, DP is a bad @ss, but that skin condition...

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    ThePanInPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be flattered, tbh. Deadpool rules, I hope whoever said it to you meant it in a good way!

    Dom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Means you look like an avocado had sex with an uglier avocado

    ComfyPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was an avocado hate f*****g a road map????

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    BasedWang12.3
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only superhero worth paying any attention to

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you have a darkly sarcastic wit?

    maragato
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's because of the way you talk

    #34

    "You smell... *Long sniff* Like champagne and roses." I still do not know what that means.

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    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviusly you have never smelled the scent of roses or drunk champagne. Both are sensations to make you happy.

    My Art Sucks
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, I once told my friend they smelled like water and mints, champagne and roses isn’t that bad

    Mandy Shelden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had a man I'd just met that night come up to me at the bar, take a big whiff, and say, "You smell f***in' laundered fresh!"

    Nicole Bryan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok but it seriously bothers me when I can't place what something smells like!

    #35

    My endodontist told me, while I was being prepped for oral surgery, I had "nice, long roots." Thanks?

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    WhatEvenIsLife
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must happen a lot with medical professionals. I was getting some cavities filled and the dentist told me three times during the procedure that I have "a very strong tongue."

    Yettichild
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last time I had a root canal the endodontist said I was his favorite tooth of the month. He likes the weird ones. I had an extra branch of nerve and they bent at a 90° angle.

    Mandy Shelden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dentist once told me I have a nice uvula.

    Sandy Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Long roots caused me to have two root canals in the same TOOTH! No thanks

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ironically, I've had 2 root canals on the same tooth and I am currently in the middle of the implant process. The long roots keep the tooth (and discomfort) alive for a long time.

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    TheElderNom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After pulling out a wisdom tooth my dentist commented that it was the cutest wisdom tooth he'd ever seen since it was so tiny. Still hurt like hell for the years it took growing out.

    Hagen Radcliffe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually I think that’s kinda cute. Almost an awkward flirt. Better than mean short roots anyway.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to have a tooth extracted. The roots were ridiculously long. Side note: while going under I started singing "Sweet Painted Lady" by Elton John. When I came to the doctor complimented me on my lovely singing voice. Awkward.

    #36

    “A Bit Weird, But Okay”: Our Community Shares The Weirdest Compliments They Ever Received (40 Stories) "You've got nice legs, for a fat person."

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    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The better to stomp you with my dear.

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "That was almost complementary, for an ill-mannered lout."

    ButterflyMcQueen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anything that includes,"for a ______ person" is not a compliment.

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, I turned around to see who it was. Since I didn't recognize him I just gave him the stink eye, turned my back on him and walked away.

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    meow point1
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of when Worf thought a woman's legs were hot "for a human".

    Puppeteer Saint
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You're pretty nice, for an a***ole."

    Featherytoad
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people just don't have that switch in their brain.

    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I first met my husband (I’m 4’9) he told me I had long legs for a short person

    Lyoness
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You have nice (name a body part), for a shallow a$$hat."

    laura lee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If at any time your compliment has a "for a" "if you'd" or "but" in it, just stop.

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    #37

    You are better at sports than other Indian girls. Like wtf

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    Alex Schroeder
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's two very specific qualifiers. how many Indian girls that play sports does he know to think he has the right to judge them and stereotype him?

    Lea Panthera
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, excuse you? I'll have you know that I'm decent at badminton and my friend's the best cross country runner in her school! And we're both Indian!

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also run cross country, I play tennis and volleyball. That guy was just a d******d that's terrible at complimenting

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    #38

    1. "Usually, I don't like people like you but you are cool though." 2. "You're so different than I imagined."

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    Shadow_ Leaf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an introvert, I've definitely said these many times

    Kaz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was younger I was a Goth (in the 80s). I was in the ladies toilet at a club and was chatting away with another girl (as you do) and she said "I didn't think people like you were nice". I was often referred to as the weird one too. I didn't mind that. 53 now and still weird and proud.

    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People waste a lot of time in their lives assuming stuff about other people and getting it all wrong in the process. It's plain stupid imho. Stay weird 🤟

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    Hey!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my daughter was in primary school, kids would switch houses when they were playing and my husband would usually do the run-around. I met one dad at a teacher/parents thing and said: "You're not at all what I imagined!". He was in a 3-piece suit and I always imagined him in shorts and sandals. He chuckled and said "Is it a let-down for you?". Nope. I was a bit embarrassed, got red in the face, then look-up to see another dad, just looking at us shocked. My husband, as usual, just laughed. He knows me well.

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "people like you"?? gives off very judgy vibes

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My college roommate said these to me too.

    #39

    Friend said that I have a beautiful neck and asked if she could stroke/touch it?

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    𝙰𝚠𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝟸𝟺/𝟽
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚞𝚙 𝚆𝙴𝙸𝚁𝙳!

    Ogidi Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? Maybe it was just a strokable throat. Or maybe the pal is attracted to her/him.

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    Vicki Doggurl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some rando lady asked if my arm was as soft as it looked and started petting me before I could respond!

    Mud spider
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once told my friend he had a “bendy neck” 😂😂

    Deson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww. I honestly wish I had some one who would ask me that. I'm a guy with a short beard.

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they didn't ask if they could bite it!

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    #40

    An old family friend once said to me: "I see you took my advice and didn't lose any weight since I last saw you!" I replied back: "I see you took my advice and got older!"

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    Laura Ketteridge
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps, instead "I see you took my advice and got older, but you've taken it a little bit too far."

    #41

    Dang you're so purty,one of them big ol' healthy gals.

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    Thomas Sweda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No downside here. Sounds all good !

    #42

    That I remind them of canned beans. I don't even know how to respond to that.

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    Joybug
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if it was me, be glad, I LOVE canned beans.

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha! Spot on buddy, I'm delicious, satisfying and induce really gross farts

    #43

    “You have such a Roman nose” let’s just be honest… it’s just a big f*@#ing nose

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have said classical profile...

    HarriMissesScotland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and it roams all over your face...sorry, I just had to do it.

    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish someone would say that to me, but I have such a little nose, that nobody ever notices it

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tiny noses are so cute! I wanted a nose job until I was in early 20's, but now I don't mind it so much. Even went and got it pierced on my 37th bday :p

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    Dorothy Parker
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Roman nose is beautiful. No put down there.

    #44

    I shaved my head and people keep telling me I have a nice round head... which is understandable I guess but also its very strange

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    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have a nice round head, and yes I envy people who do.

    Sarah Beaulieu
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a dent in the back of my head but didn't realize how big it really was until I shaved my head 😂

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    Miz Chelle
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My head has never been shaved, but I do feel the bumps on top that are the baby devil horns starting to grow... 😈

    #45

    You're the prettiest person I've seen in a wheelchair. Seriously? Just because I get around differently than most people by using a wheelchair doesn't mean I need to be reminded about it constantly. My wheelchair and disability doesn't define who I am, I am so much more.

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    Samantha Power
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is an extremely insensitive comment indeed. Hugs x

    MacKenzie Moore
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh, honey, your the stupidest a*****e I've ever met. ironic isn't it?

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    response: you're the creepiest ass I've seen without a wheelchair??

    Leslie Crittenden
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And whether you use a wheelchair has nothing to do with prettiness! What is WRONG with people?

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you are ugly. Talking about the one who said that NOT the person in the wheelchair!!!!

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you trying to say I'm ugly? Please explain your comment.

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    #46

    “You smell different when you’re awake.”

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    My O My
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How old were you when someone said that to you? Up to 3 yo and from mom or dad it's perfectly fine

    #47

    "Your bones are so pronounced!" - the dental hygienist as she had her fingers in my mouth and feeling my gums.

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    Jon Steensen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In general, just don't say anything to people while your fingers are in their mounth. I get it, you want to be nice and chat a bit to ease a situation that could otherwise be streesful, but if we are to have conversation while you have your fingers in my mouth, I will end up biting you.

    #48

    When I was 17 a friend of mine said:"I wish I was as good in putting people off as you are."

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    Jason Marin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like it should be on a shirt.

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    haha! I'll have to remember this one for ppl who tick me off

    #49

    "You look more human than usual" For context, I have a severe iron deficiency that makes my skin deathly pale and that day I was wearing foundation darker than my skin color

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    #50

    Hey you're just a normal guy, I didn't expect that.

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    #51

    I've been told I have nice ear canals by my doctor at least twice in my life

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    Alice
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have been told the opposite, the exact words of my doctor were "your ear canals are very tortuous, the Minotaur wouldn't find his way in this labyrinth!"

    #52

    Was on a 5 hour flight from Hong Kong. I sat next to an elderly lady who was flying alone. We started a conversation and she seemed nice. Then she said: "You're very pretty, but you're fat." I just smiled uncomfortably, put on my headphones and watched movies for the rest of the flight.

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    Laura Ketteridge
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not rude in certain cultures. It's a statement of fact. She might even have been trying to show concern.

    Andrew Pugg
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone called me fat once so I said I can loose my weight but you can't change your ugliness

    Alma Muminovic
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should of just responded, thanks and your very old but your rude.

    #53

    "I like your big bird shoes!"- a random person at harps, I was wearing yellow converse. and I have small feet.

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    #54

    A girl once told me she liked my accent. I didn't have a different accent from her I just can't talk right.

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    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be so hard on yourself! Enjoy he compliment!

    Laura Jackson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a very twangy southern accent. On the phone one night with a patient's son (I'm a retired geriatric nurse) from New Hampshire updating him on mom's condition. He stops me in the middle of my sentence and tells me that I have a voice "like taffy slowly being pulled on a hot summer day". Is that a good thing? All I can think of is hot and sticky. That's been over 16 years ago and it still creeps into the front of my head at times, lol.

    #55

    when I was like 4-5, I was looking at the toys in Target and some woman passes, runs her hand along my ponytail, saying "I love your hair!!" it was strange, but it was funny :]

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    MotherMayhem
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I probably would have turned around and bit her 🤣🤣

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    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was on a train in Egypt, and a whole group of kids got on behind me, ran by and touched my hair, and got back off. I mean, I did have amazing blond hair (very much past tense) but it was still odd though a little charming.

    Strawberry Pizza
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought your pfp was Toothless for a second lol

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    *Displayname*=idk
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    :] same. It was an elderly women though at a UIL competition.

    Lawrence Thatcher
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason, ever since I went bald people seem to do this to me a lot less often. Weird. /s

    #56

    An older female colleague introduced me to my new (very) senior boss (already high in his 80s): "Sir, have you met Yoga Kitty, she is from our new plant..." His response: "Yes, I already noticed her - she's the one with the nice breasts!" Hmm, thanks... I guess?

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    Nitro Codes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Creep. Make sure he's not a sex offender. I am not joking.

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's long dead by now, this was roundabout 20 years ago - different times!

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    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The conversation got even better afterwards! To overcome the ringing silence after his comment my colleague proceeded to introduce my boss to him: "And this is Mr. XYZ, our new head of sales, also from our new plant..." to which he replied: "Well, they could have kept him over there - we already have enough old men here!" So, I guess I still got the better reviews in this case...

    Hagen Radcliffe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Freakin’ old men in power positions. Disgusting.

    Banana Peehole
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Already high in his 80s? That's a little late in the game. 🤣

    Thomas Sweda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s OK. At 80, he really can’t do anything about it.

    Laura Ketteridge
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Excuse me. It is not acceptable to comment on such things."

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    #57

    At the gym: "You could balance a Buick on your butt!" While getting a massage: "You have very elegant toes."

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    Hagen Radcliffe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Elegant toes are Avery good thing. Most toes are gross!

    #58

    Apparently I have a cute sneeze. Thanks?

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    Nitro Codes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who the hell notices AND mentions this kind of stuff? I notice it, but probably won't mention it...

    Jennifer Johnson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol, my husband's sneezes have been know to scare people and have caused a few shrieks

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    #59

    My ex grandmother in law told me I was bigger than I looked, while out shopping with me getting clothes. It was over 20 years ago! I’ve never forgotten that!

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    Random Toad
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺.

    Octavia Hansen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could buy her some clothes in a smaller size, telling her that as she shrinks with age that they will fit her later . . .

    BAWK BAWK BAKAW
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why the actual f**k would you do that. literally get clothes that fit you and stop being an a-hole to people about their size

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    Annette Easton
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex MIL said something similar. First she told me that she had decided that I wasn't fat, I was just retaining a lot of water but she'd find some herbal medicines for that. Then a few days later she said that she had changed her mind and I WAS indeed fat, but it was because I had low self-esteem.

    #60

    "You're not as gay as I pictured in my head." Ugh. Which is why I usually don't tell anyone

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    Sandy Bobo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a lesbian who constantly got told I didn't look "gay" when some creeeeepppyyyy guy hit on me. Now I have super short hair. Sad I had to fill a stereotype just to be left tf alone.

    Sundew the Lesbian Dragon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I HATE the a-holes who say you don’t look or are too smart to be lesbian!😡

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    Reading-under-Sequoias🫶🇺🇦
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone: You dont look aroace. Me: Oh sorry. *Fades from existence*

    Queerios
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://preview.redd.it/haop2lclpee21.jpg?auto=webp&s=a729eac521de5a5cb8b6a14d6d84dcd2880115d2

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    HammerzToe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and your reply... "And after opening your mouth I realized you're not as smart as I thought."

    Mark Howell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad that this kind of comment happens. Live and let live is my motto

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what??? lol. I dont know how ppl actually go by stereotypes, but I NEVER assume someone's sexuality/gender based on their femininity or masculinity. Not a good indicator. I've know girly lesbians and macho gay men and straight men who happen to be effeminate, talkative and fun. Some of these "weird compliments" seem like backhanded judgment to me.

    Jon Steensen
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Gay" is really a rather large spectrum that stretches all the way from bare-chested men with their buttocks exposed riding down the street on top of an open wan wearing heavy makeup and feathered boas to someone living a quiet life in the suburbs acting like anybody else, and where you would have no chance of guessing their sexual preference before they told you. Gay men are just as diverse a collection as heteros. sexual prefence is only a small of a personality, and isn't nassesarily linked to many of the other traits.

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    #61

    My friend to this one good looking but snotty girl who had a bit of acne: "Your face is as smooth as a baby's bottom....with diaper rash." I thought that was a bit much though.

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I had heard a friend of mine say such a thing, I would not like to continue the friendship.

    Featherytoad
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a good one. That's funny.

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you had nothing better to discuss?

    #62

    You’re strong for a girl. (Most Christian, sexist, and stupid guy I’ve ever met.)

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    Goose
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly though what's wrong with being a Christian. I mean I get it if it's one of the annoying Christians but c'mon. You cant put us all in that group.

    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very sorry goose. Didn’t mean it that way. He was looking at me and said that. He thought I was weak. He was one of the bishops who thought women as toys.

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    antisocialRiot
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I would have told him he was pretty strong for a girl, too.

    Brandy P
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the Christians I know (unfortunately my entire family) are incredibly sexist.

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not Christian at all to be such a douchecanoe

    My Art Sucks
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a VERY GAY Catholic let me share a story. One time, I was hanging out with my friends in a public place. This guy came up to us with some of his friends, and yelled “wrist check!”, so, you know the normal. I just ignored him and let my friends engage. Well, after the whole routine of telling us we were going to hell, it was unnatural, ect. ect., he raised one of those plastic and metal folding chairs over out heads. So, obviously, we had to get rid of him now. So what did we do, we each pretend to reach for a razor in out bags (don’t worry, none of us had any), and he went away pretty quickly. Didn’t stop him from approaching and messing with us for the rest of the night. Remember, God loves everyone, he makes no mistakes, and people like that obviously didn’t take in the teachings the way it was intended. Sadly, pro-life, racist, and homophobic Christians are now the poster children for the faith. You are loved and I hope you have a good rest of you day/evening/night.

    maper sam
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what does being christian have to do with it?

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    #63

    I was told by several family members that I am their favorite bc I don't tell people what they want to hear, but I'm blunt and severely honest. Even when they don't want to hear it and they get mad at me or hate me for it, they appreciate that I tell them what they need to hear instead of placating them.

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    𝙸'𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚘𝚋!(new account)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea, I tried being blunt and honest, cause I couldn't stand one of my friend's behavior, and they just recently told me I lost their trust because of something very small I said during that time. I gotta learn how to choose friends more wisely. Cause it's hard when a lot of things I do or say hurts his feelings. I'll say: "what up weirdo" and he'll take it to heart.

    Aria Lake
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a line between being honest and being rude and you cross it. Small help there : don't use something true, something they are like race, gender, sexual orientation, body to mock them. It's only fun for bullies. And makes you a bully btw.

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    Jon Steensen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The real art is to tell people the things that they don't want to hear, but need to hear, in a gentle way that won't make them feel hurt. Telling the truth may sometimes be a good thing, but being blunt rarely is. Brutal honnesty is not a virtue, it is just being incosiderate, and a sign of social tonedeathness. The same point can often be delivered in a number of different ways, but not all of them will have the same end result relationshipwise.

    Thomas Sweda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s b******t. They would like to rip your eyeballs out.

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    𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚍𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚍. 𝕌𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕝 𝕀 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕜 𝕠𝕗 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥!

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    #64

    Someone said to me I was odd. This was most likely because I told them I was learning Ancient Greek. Σ'αγαπώ

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    LillieMean
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have very beautiful ovaries, said the gynecologist to me. Good to know that I am beautiful inside?

    Madeleine Flowers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm working on learning Greek, but I'm horrible at it.

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's ok, I'm still not that good, but I'm getting better and I have been doing it for 2 and a half years.

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    basil
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ancient Greek is so cool! I'm learning too but I just started a few months ago and I'm not very far along. Unfortunately, my school doesn't offer classes in Greek

    #65

    I was eating lunch at my high school a while back and someone who I’d never really talked to came up to me and said ‘You’re long.’ There were many moments of awkward silence before he just spun around and walked off.

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not everybody can think up a good way to make contact

    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they said to themselves, "You dummy!"

    #66

    Try to think of anything said about you as a compliment. Because it might be meant as one, and even if it isn't it will make you much more happy to think that is is.

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    Snorkeldorf
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once an obviously inebriated guy sat next to me at a bar and said "You're very beautiful." I'm sure I blushed and I know I said "Thank you." He then went on to say "You have a big nose, but you're very beautiful.". Even at the time, it made me laugh. Decades later, it still makes me laugh and smile. I know it was intended to be a compliment and while it was certainly off the wall, it was still appreciated.

    #67

    Being told, “You’re so goofy and silly, how are you still single?” I don’t think goofy is a plus for most high school boys but oh well.

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    Featherytoad
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you kidding? My husband was the goofiest person I knew. It rubbed off on me. We were in our mid and late 20's when we met but, that was a big attraction for me. He made me laugh a lot. We often said "nobody else would ever put up with our goofy asses". Stay goofy and silly, someone is out there for you that will appreciate it.

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    3 years ago

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    #68

    "Hmmm... Maybe your taste in music isn't so terrible, after all." (From a good friend upon learning I enjoyed listening to bands like The Granberries and not just Victorian light operas)

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    Donkey boi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean 'The Cranberries', right?

    Emmett O'Brian
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You haven't heard of the Granberries? Betty White was their bassist and the covered Cranberries songs. (Now I want this to be a thing)

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    Moosy Girl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Victorian light operas? Like… Gilbert and Sullivan? Victor Herbert?

    SobyKay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When The Cranberries reach pension age

    Thomas Sweda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about Miles, and Trane, and the M.J.Q. ?

    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I must confess I don't know any of these gentlemen. Surnames would help?..

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    #69

    my grandmother thought I was wearing makeup, I have never ever in my life worn makeup. she also said that my eyebrows were something people strive for, my eyebrows are very bushy, and she thought I was wearing lipstick.

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    WhatEvenIsLife
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got a pleasant accidental compliment from an esthetician one time. I was getting a facial and she told me she was just going to remove my eye makeup first. I told her I wasn't wearing any and she went ahead and wiped down my eyes anyway. Then she said, "Oh! You're really not wearing any!" My eyelashes are long and thick, so that actually wasn't the first time someone had assumed I was wearing mascara. Both of my parents have very petty eyes. Thanks, genetics! :)

    Bisexual Tiger 🇺🇦
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    don't you hate it when your eyes are so petty that it holds a grudge against the other (this is just a joke lol)

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucky you. I have to wear makeup if I want anyone to notice me. My natural colours are so bland

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you pass the inspection? She didn't.

    ThatBiBookLover
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was friends with a person for 3 years. Then one day, while we were working on a project, she looks at me then exclaims “OH MY GOD YOUR EYELASHES ARE SO PRETTY!!!” I’m like… thanks? She then proceeded to ask me to give them to her and if I don’t she will rip them off my face. But we are best friends, and make comments like this to each other, so it was funny :D

    #70

    "You're not as dumb as you look." I assume it was a quotation from something on TV.

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    Theoretical Empiricist
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's an accurate assessment, work on ways to leverage it.

    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago

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    And you are as dumb as you look.

    𝙰𝚠𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝟸𝟺/𝟽
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝙴𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚎, 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚜𝚊𝚢 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚎?

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    #71

    My friend was over one time and out of no wear just touches my cheek and says " you have a very soft face." Still don't know how I feel about that

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    Thomas Sweda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda depends if it was a boy or a girl doesn’t it .

    Mark Howell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on how you feel towards them, gender doesn't matter if you in love

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are in my space and it makes me uncomfortable.

    #72

    “You’re hotter than the Florida sun… at night… in the middle of winter…” “Maybe not ALL Christian’s are bad…” “You’re pretty tall for a short person!” “You’re the smartest woman I’ve ever met!”(I got a 32% on the math test before this) “Dang you look so smart with your glasses on! Still ugly, but smart!”

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    #73

    Someone told me I have a voice like HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey. I don't....I think I don't.

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    Mark Howell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm afraid. I'm afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. ..

    Katie Lutesinger
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My creator taught me to sing a song. Would you like to hear it?

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    #74

    I got complimented on my saliva production once at the dentist.

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    #75

    When I was 12. We all got matching long-johns for Christmas with those funny button down drop-drawers in the back. I thought it would be fun to, well, try it out. Unbuttoned them, did my business, and made my way to the fireplace for Christmas Eve pictures. "HEY Mikey!" my sister shouted after the picture. "Nice Caboose!" .... oh boy. It seems I forgot to button up my drawers and my butt was indeed hanging out!

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝....

    Lawrence Thatcher
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was clearly talking about the train set he got for Christmas

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    #76

    Working as a golf caddy and an old man who I wasn’t even caddying for gave me a dollar tip for “being pretty.” I’m one dollar pretty!

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    Kriptson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol! Had the same experience working @ a restaurant in NC, older guy says "you got a beautiful Carolina smile" Me: "I'm from New Jersey" ...tip went down dramatically after that revelation. I need to learn how to people and just say thank you :/

    #77

    More like what I say to some of my clients (I’m a tattooist). Sometimes their skin is just soooo satisfying to tattoo that I drop “Ohhh, you have such nice skin” and it really comes off like I might throw them in a well Buffalo Bill style.

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A tattooist who worked on me once said "I only see the skin; I only see the job", though this was to put me at my ease when I had to take my shirt off in front of him.

    Jill Chambers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mwa ha haa [rubs hands together].

    #78

    When I lived in Copenhagen I was told by a classmate's mom that I behaved like a girl from way out in the countryside. The word in Danish that she used is not usually used in a positive way ("bondsk"). I know she meant it in a nice way but it still felt weird. I have given many guys the compliment that they have a handsome/amazing nose. I'm a nasophiliac and I notice noses. Lol. I'm sure almost all of them found it weird.

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    Talira Kerouac
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no visible eyebrows and got tired of drawing them on all the time so just stopped doing that!! Freedom!!!!!!! Hence, I ALWAYS notice othets' crazy eyebrows!!!!! They even have a special section for this on Reddit!!!!!! Check it out!!! Omg, don't people ever look in the mirror?😜😳

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    #79

    A new student assistant, who I had not yet met, sidled up to me and said, " I bet you were a Pagan." As well as being the Graduation Supervisor, I also taught Humanities and Fine Arts. Every semester I showed The Holy Grail before teaching the Dark and Middle Ages. She and I became very close.

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    #80

    Oh yeah, and this one- "your butt sure looks good naked, not flat like it looks in jeans"

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    #81

    "How come a beautiful girl like you could have hurt herself like that?"

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    Charlotte Grace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No no no, I do not like that!! Reminds me of when an old male psychiatrist said to me "But you're so pretty, why would you cut yourself? Would you cut your face?" after he stroked the scars on my thighs... 🤮

    Mark Howell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ask not the reason, why the pain? I have been there and comment like this really drop you down that black hole that caused it.

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got his deploma online, buy one, get one free?

    Evy Cl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nah his degree was in his cereal box, as a prize

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    #82

    This random girl that I didn't even know walked up and started playing with my hair (at the time it was medium length, mid-way between my shoulders and ears. It's curly, sometimes it would look like I used a curling iron on it.) Her: Huh, your hair is super pretty! Me: uh............. thanks? Her: *STILL PLAYING WITH IT* do you use a curling iron? Me: no... I just brush it when I get up.... Her: huh.... *plays with it more then walks away* Me:..........????? We were in gym. In middle school. I didn't even know her name.

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    Sundew the Lesbian Dragon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also have mid length curly hair, and this is why I NEVER wear it down

    🦋vall🦋シ︎
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens to me all the time it's so annoying

    Kriptson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personal boundaries violation!!! Look don't touch... most of us were raised with this notion

    #83

    Sitting in a bathroom stall at a convenience store, a woman says”Ma’am I love your piercings, did they hurt?” Um, thanks, yes, please excuse the toilet flushing.

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    Thomas Sweda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would sticking a piece of metal, completely through an earlobe hurt ?

    Yoga Kitty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not think they were necessarily talking about pierced earlobes, though. I get that question from time to time in the sauna...

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    Mark Howell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Judging from the comments, where was the piercing?

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    3 years ago

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    Madeleine Flowers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, did you just write 'This comment has been deleted but not really.' in italic font, and then ACTUALLY delete it?

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    #84

    [When I was 12 my dad and sister said] ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ That i was weird/unique because 12 year olds should not like to clean, or love looking at cleaning products to test.... :>

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    𝙸'𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚘𝚋!(new account)
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds like their problem lol. I personally do this sometimes too. So far since I've switched to using those scrub daddy sponges, gotta say I like the rough side of it, but don't like the soft side of it. It doesn't pick up grease as well as the scotch-brite sponge does. I gotta find a product that has a combination of the 2. You have any preferences?

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you are talking about scrub mommy's. If you find the real scrub daddys they are hard on both sides, but you can control the firmness with water temp.

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    just another teen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ does any one else see that

    #85

    "you look like the undertaker from Black Butler. But like, with the hair and stuff, y'know?" So i look like a like a creepy guy with bangs and a corpse fetish? Thanks. If they hadn't of added the last part i would of felt great.

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    antisocialRiot
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is it the last part that bothers you? The hair is the most normal part about him.

    #86

    "You have teeth/look like a bunny!" One of my friends in 5th grade called me that because I have an overbite and she thought it was cute ig

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    #87

    Coworker asked my age, I reluctantly said "30" and she said "Oh! That's ok, you would never know it" for context she was 27 and all my other coworkers low 20s. I'm like......ok?????

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are asked another time, add 10 years and hear them compliment your youthful looks

    #88

    stranger on a bus told me (in a complimentary way) that my ears are really small?

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    #89

    "You're...pale and interesting." From my Gran, who loves but doesn't like me.

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    #90

    My love for you is like a cumquat.

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    ThePanInPanda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their love is... tangy? Australian? Orange?

    Seán Hannan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that should be kumquat? Otherwise, this person is very sick.

    #91

    I've been complemented on three things in my life. Once I've been told I have nice hair (normal) Several times I've been told I have nice arms. (I'm rather muscular) But the one I get the most, probably over thirty times, is that I have nice eyebrows. (Oddly enough)

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    Kimberly Lorton
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a wonderful compliment! I should know... i don't have any! But the ones i draw on are complimented all the time!

    #92

    I was walking to work one day and passed by this older couple. We exchanged good mornings with each other. Then, out the blue, the lady says "Mmm, I bet you smell good too!" I just do that WTF in my head and smile, and say, "uhh, yeah. Showered and everything."

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    #93

    Really annoying back handed compliment - I was at a specialist Dentist having a painful procedure and I had a mouth full of instruments. The Dentist told his Assistant 'she is such a beautiful woman when she smiles' I felt upset that he would talk over me like I wasn't there, and did he expect me to smile under the circumstances. Not Professional at all.

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    Luna78
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The compliment during that would make me really uncomfortable, too.

    Liky K
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "He would talk over me" I thought you said you had a mouth full of instruments, how were you talking?

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wasn't able to talk, he was talking with his assistant as I mentioned :)

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why be upset over such a handsome compliment

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Susanne, yes a nice compliment but not appropriate at the time. It felt uncomfortable to me.

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    Owen Jarvis
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like there's a lot of creepy Dentists out there

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    #94

    A female friend was told by a guy she had been dating, "You're the marrying kind." No more dates for Mr. Smooth.

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    Owen Jarvis
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see a problem here if their dating? Unless it was really early on.

    #95

    “Omg your voice is so adorable!” and “aww you have such a cute voice! I have a squeaky voice for a boy which is really embarrassing 😖

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like they need to learn the art of complimenting.

    #96

    A friend once told me I have cute toe fingers. 😅

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    Zoe's Mom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was told I have nice toe cleavage. 😒

    #97

    I had someone tell me once that I “could wear things that would make other people look hideous”. Thanks, I think?

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    Me Oh My
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They mean that you can look amazing in anything, even a potato sack! Like Marilyn Monroe!

    #98

    My first office job, at a car lot, I was getting stuff out of supply closet, the boss says, I'll bet you look pretty nice naked. A very sexist place, way before any movement calling him out. The sales guys would have me page Mr. Hunt. Paging Mike Hunt!

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you would look nice at a great distance from me.

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    #99

    Ya know, in your own way, you're kind of pretty.

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    #100

    I saw a woman I know and said “oh Helen, you look so beautiful today “. She replied well you’re pretty, but just on the inside. I about choked on my coffee.

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    #101

    You’re a really good singer. You should join our punk rock band…(in high school).

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    Artsy Bookworm
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once I was in the school bus sitting next to this kid who was four years younger than me who was my best friend. A classmate of mine was sitting on the next seat talking to this guy on whom I had a major crush. My classmate looks at me and states 'You have a variety nose.' My crush turns around and laughs and says 'yeah, you do'. My friend almost pissed himself laughing. To be fair though I do have a weird nose. It's a bit long and slightly crooked...

    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like you handled it with grace and dignity since you know your nose is perfect'

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    #102

    I like your butt. ( I was in front of my mom, dad, sister, and niece!)

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    Banana Peehole
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well then put your butt away! Don't just get it out in front of the family! 😁

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    #103

    We don't think of you as a girl. Or as a guy. You're neuter.

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    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I smiled and said, "OK. Thanks?".... because WTF wasn'tw a thing yet!

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    #104

    I have "child bearing hips".

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    Virginie Michaud
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's bulls**t. Been told that. Needed a c-section anyway. Women aren't mares, to be asessed on baby popping qualities. 🤮

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    #105

    You don't look Mexican.

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    Seán Hannan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is that supposed to be a compliment?

    #106

    I was a bartender and invited to a wedding reception of the daughter of a customer with whom I was friends. It was a rather upscale occasion and I was nicely dressed. A few of my bar customers were also there. One man who was a steady customer and friendly did not even say hello to me. I felt totally ignored. We were all seated at a long table and suddenly from out of nowhere he shouted...."Hi Betty! I didn't recognize you with clothes on!"

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    Seán Hannan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not meant to be a compliment (or a diss). It's just an old joke.

    #107

    A dentist once told me i had a "beautiful bite".

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    #108

    "my cousins are weird, and when I told them about you, they felt better àbout themselves." Not really a compliment but at least I'm making someone feel better lol

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you? How do you feel about yourself?

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    #109

    Someone told my friend he was "soft".

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    Micah Chips 🇺🇦
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    like a literal soft texture, soft-hearted, or soft aesthetic?

    #110

    I am trans and genderfluid, and I finally got my mom to let get my haircut. She told me that I had such a feminine face I didn't look anything like a boy even with my hair cut. My brother told me I had an "aunt" haircut (my sister is pregnant) My sister told me I looked like Audrey Hepburn. And the entire time my grandma was here she kept telling me what a pretty girl I was and how my dad would be chasing away boys when I'm older.

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    Kim Kermes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They meant well. Sigh. It gets better, really.

    #111

    MIL: Wow! Is your hair growing? Me: Usually Husband: literal LOL MIL: meant as compliment! ???

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    #112

    A few weeks ago I was at Kroger with my 4 year old. An older lady commented on how cute she was & I thanked her. She then told me she loved my hair color (I'm a natural redhead). I thanked her again and said "it's always been like this." Her next comment completely threw me off. She said "well you paid for it." I must have momentarily made a face because she then said "oh is it natural?" Well obviously.

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    #113

    “You used to have such nice legs when you were skinny”.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still do have nice legs , see how they can walk me away from you if you don't keep your opinion to yourself?

    #114

    "Tú tiene uvas grandes"

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