The 25 Greatest Insults from All of History
Filmmakers love basing villains on people who pissed them off in real life
Is there anything more satisfying in this universe than a well-crafted insult? A decent put-down is a unique thing of beauty, something to savor like an exquisite bottle of wine. When someone insults you with the appropriate combination of creativity and humor, you can’t get upset. You can only say, “Sick burn,” and walk away.
There have been plenty of jaw-dropping zingers and comebacks in history, but here are 25 of the most memorable…