Our mothers’ advice still rings in our ears:
“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.”
But sometimes our inner-snark gets the best of us.
Here are 47 snarky comments you’re dying to say to your fellow workers – but shouldn’t.
- I like you. You remind me of me when I was young and stupid.
- I don’t know what your problem is, but I’ll bet it’s hard to pronounce.
- How about never? Is never good for you?
- I see you’ve set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
- I’m really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.
- Well, aren’t we a bloody ray of sunshine?
- I’m out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.
- I said, “No.” Which word don’t you understand?
- I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.
- It sounds like English, but I can’t understand a word you’re saying.
- If things get any worse, I’ll have to ask you to stop helping me.
- I can see your point, but I still think you’re full of crap.
- You are validating my inherent mistrust of co-workers.
- I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don’t give a damn.
- I’m already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
- I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
- The fact that no one understands you doesn’t make you an artist.
- Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
- What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?
- I’m not being rude. You’re just insignificant.
- It’s a thankless job, but I’ve got a lot of Karma to burn off.
- Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
- No, my powers can only be used for good.
- You sound reasonable. Did you take your meds today?
- Who me? I just wander from room to room.
- Don’t worry. I forgot your name, too.
- You say I’m a bitch like it’s a bad thing.
- Thank you. We’re all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
- Don’t bother me, I’m living happily ever after.
- This isn’t an office. It’s HELL with fluorescent lighting.
- Therapy is expensive. Popping bubble wrap is cheap. You choose.
- I’m not crazy. I’ve been in a very bad mood for the last 30 years.
- Sarcasm is just one more service I offer.
- Do they ever shut up on your planet?
- Back off!! You’re standing in my aura.
- Well, this day was a total waste of make-up.
- I work 50 hours a week to be this poor.
- I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being smarter.
- Ambivalent? Well, yes and no.
- Earth is full. Go home.
- Aw, did I step on your poor itty bitty ego?
- You are depriving some village of their idiot.
- Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.
- Wait…I’m trying to imagine you with a personality.
- We’ve been friends for a very long time. How about we call it quits?
- Ahhh. I see the SNAFU fairy has visited us again.
- Oh I get it … like humor … but different.