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[–] thisguy1092@lemmy.world 77 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

It’s hard to underestimate you

[–] dragnucs@lemmy.ml 24 points 2 weeks ago

This is very powerfull because it has no slurs, polite, does jot compare you to something like a 8 years old insult and makes you think about for a moment. When the meaning sinks in you realize its power and it hurts.

Insults that compare you to something aren't that powerful.

Insults that describe you, like this one, have a great impact.

[–] fossphi@lemm.ee 14 points 2 weeks ago

Holy shit, this is crushingly depressing. And wasn't even directed at me.

[–] rustyricotta@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

From a certain angle it could be a compliment. "I know how good you are, so I can't undersell you"

Use that angle when someone calls you out on this insult.

[–] thisguy1092@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Nah man, this is a straight punch to the soul lol

[–] Today@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago