Category Archives: Insults Shakespeare-style

Shakespeare’s Optimal Comeback, Insult or Retort to Stupid Remark

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jimmie

“Thy lips rot off” (Timon of Athens act 4, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  Excellent way out when you cannot immediately come up with a retort to a witticism or accusing remark of which you are the subject. Equally usable during a presentation when you are fielding a nasty comment by an obnoxious party in Read More

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Shakespeare, King Lear, Powerful Insult and Elegant Verbal Self Defense

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jimmie

“O Goneril! You are not worth the dust which the rude wind Blows in your face.” (King Lear act 4, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Superb and elegant insult that can be delivered directly to your despicable opponent or included in a political speech. Just change “Goneril” and substitute with the applicable name. Given, for Read More

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Seven Ages of Man, take 1, the infant

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jimmie

“… At first the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms…” (As You Like It, act 2, sc. 7) In this and some following posts we will review, one by one, the seven ages of man. Today it’s the first, the infant. The complete sequence is recorded at the end of this post. The Read More

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All Words, no Substance, Character defined

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jimmie

“I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart: but the saying is true, ‘The empty vessel makes the greatest sound’.” (King Henry V, act 4, sc. 4) Tips for Use.   Sarcastic comment on a loud character, especially if he thinks highly of himself.  Possible answer to the question, Read More

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Verbal Self Defense, Shakespeare style

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jimmie

“…what man of good temper would endure this tempest of exclamation?” (KHIV.p2 act 2, sc. 1)  Tips for use. Here in the US we are in the midst of the so-called presidential elections. They are ‘so-called’ because of the massive pretense involved.  The equally so-called ‘people’ are invited to vote for one of two candidates Read More

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Nonsense! Or Senseless Speaking

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jimmie

 “… senseless speaking or a speaking such As sense cannot untie.” (Cymbeline act 5 sc. 4) Tips for Use. That many speak nonsense or don’t know what they are talking about requires no explanation or proof. Turn on any TV channel and  masochistically listen to the typical declarations of sundry politicians. Generalities, platitudes, untruths, statements Read More

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Authority, a dog obeyed in office

Posted on March 3, 2012 by jimmie

K. LEAR  Thou hast seen a farmer’s dog bark at a beggar? GLOUCESTER  Ay, sir. K. LEAR  And the creature run from the cur? There thou mightst behold the great image of authority: a dog’s obeyed in office. (King Lear act 4 sc.6)
 Tips for Use. A healthy lack of respect for pomp and authority Read More

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Your Opinion on current Politicians or Government or both

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jimmie

“ ‘Tis the times’ plague, when madmen lead the blind.” (King Lear act 4 sc.1) Tips for use. Your opinion of current politicians or of the current political situation or of the management in your company. In the play. Gloucester (blind) is led by Edgar (his son) who pretends to be mad.

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Say No to Fast Food

Posted on February 6, 2012 by jimmie

“…on the Alps 
It is reported thou didst eat strange flesh,
 Which some did die to look on:” (AC.1.4) Tips for use. A good reason for not eating fast food. You can quote the observation about Antony. Or you could just say, “This is food which some did die to look on.” Equally applicable to Read More

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