30 Rude or Thoughtless Remarks & Their True Meanings Revealed

Mean People Unmasked

Have you ever had trouble understanding rude or thoughtless remarks, even as you're making them? Do you ever feel unfairly criticized, discouraged by put downs or surrounded by negativity? Then this, my mean or clueless friends, is the article for you.

If you're the pessimistic ejaculator, find out what you're revealing about yourself. And if you're on the receiving end of the spite stick, use this secret knowledge to arm yourself with optimism. After reading this article, you will feel free to laugh out loud at pessimistic people because you'll know their secrets. (Added bonus: it's guaranteed to drive them crazy.)

Some people routinely disguise negativity as a question or as a seemingly innocent statement, joke or warning. The first line gives an example of a rude or thoughtless remark. The second line translates it into what the offender is really saying.

You have way too much time on your hands.
I do not possess the ability to think beyond the depth of my cereal bowl.

I need some space.
I am much too self-centered and obnoxious to put any effort into anyone except myself.

Is that what you're wearing?
My total lack of imagination will never allow me to appreciate true beauty or creativity.

That isn't really your color is it?
I am color-blind and sensitivity-stupid.

Are you an idiot?
I am an idiot. But now I feel less alone.

Do you have your head up your ass?
Because of my inability to communicate, no one ever understands me.

Are you really going to eat that doughnut/potato chip/box of chocolates?
I am always hungry, but I am afraid to put anything that tastes good in my mouth, since people would then realize what a greedy little pig I really am.

That will never work.
I would never have the guts to try that.

You don't really want to do that, do you?
I don't want you to do that because there's nothing in it for me.

It's not rocket science.
I don't understand it either.

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
I with I'd thought of it.

You're beyond help.
Even if I knew how, I am too lazy to help you.

They really pay you to do that?
I hate my job, and I don't make enough money.