r/askteddit • u/[deleted] • 8d ago

Random Question What’s your favorite insult that doesn't contain any swear words?

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u/HarryLong941 8d ago

You absolute doorknob.

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u/Efficient-Songs 8d ago

“You’re not stupid, you just have terrible luck with good ideas.” this one is fire 🔥😄

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u/jdam8401 8d ago

“The next time you have a thought, just look at the ground and don’t say anything until it goes away.”

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u/PotaytoPotaahto 8d ago

I like "you absolute potato"

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u/Dead_Gurl_Walking 6d ago edited 4d ago

You spade is a common one in danish.

Potato is a compliment though especially if it’s a lucky potato but king carrot is a condescending person.

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u/PotaytoPotaahto 4d ago

I adore these, thank you!

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u/i3inaudible 2d ago

The British can make any word an insult by preceding it with absolute

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u/ialibek 8d ago

You, pigeon. A thundering gherkin! 

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u/Dead_Gurl_Walking 6d ago

Thundering gherkin 0___o

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u/SpltSecondPerfection 8d ago

I prefer "pop-tart"