I help run a martial arts school and we have a large afterschool program. I am the friendly, outgoing one who chats up all the parents, smooths over any issues and generally makes sure everyone is happy.

There was one parent who has always been rather standoffish. When someone acts cold or distant, I chalk it up to them being shy or introverted and I rarely take it personally. Over the 6 months or so, she has really started to come around, chatting with me while her kids get their shoes on, smiling a lot more, just being much friendly in general. I figured she was one of the rare people that is very slow to warm up -- no big deal.

Until Friday.

Friday she looked at me and said, "You know. I find it much easier to take you seriously now that you are not so big." She held her arms out and rounded as if to mime a big, fat person (which, to her defense, I was).

I looked at her, smiled, and before I could stop myself, I said, "You know what? I found it much easier to take YOU seriously when I *WAS* big.", and I held out my arms to mimic hers.

Silly bitch.

Trust me. She understood.

Call me nieve, but I am always shocked that someone could say something so mean as that woman. I would have stood there, my mouth gaping, and probably said, "Really?...you really just said that?" Then walked off.

Reminds me of that movie Mean Girls and my high school experience, Shame on her.

How much you want to bet that while she was vocal with her thoughts, plenty of other people think just like her but know enough to keep it to themselves.

This just made my day.

How much you want to bet that while she was vocal with her thoughts, plenty of other people think just like her but know enough to keep it to themselves.

No, I don't agree. At least not the people I associate with. I prefer to think better of people, personally.

A case of Karate-Mouth -- Chop, chop! Good for you.

The other day some one commented on great I look "now" and I said, "Oh, I know -- a lot of people like me so much better now." It wasn't very nice of me but it's the way it went down. And sadly, I think it's true. Not for my real friends, of course, or any one I want in my life, but for those peripheral contacts out in the world. Is it because I'm shiny and happy, not hiding under my overweight anymore? Or is it just that I am more acceptable. Interesting things to ponder!

People are stupid.

Dying........... You have got to be kidding me ........... fairly certain that she'll think twice before she opens her mouth and says something so stupid and insensitive ! What is WRONG with people that they dont think before they speak ? Good for you for biting back !! You go girl !! (P.S., and I thought I was quick to respond ! You've got me beat ! Love the sarcasm !)

Wow. Just wow.

Laughing hysterically .... Well said!

You really did show great restraint.....What a shallow B***H!

Ooohhhh no she didn't....I'm sorry you went through this

Ooohhhh no she didn't....I'm sorry you went through this

Oh, not me. I thought it was hysterical. I am far too bitchy to give much credence to such booshit.

:lol: awesome comeback!!!

People never cease to amaze me! Ignorance at its best! You can think whatever you want but some thoughts need to be kept to yourself. Some people need to adhere to the #STFU rule! Smh

Ignorance. That's the word.