what's the worst compliment you've ever received?

[DrFaroohk]

I get told I look like various fat people...John Candy, Meatloaf, John Goodman, etc....

[AnaKhouri]

One of my co-workers once told a customer, "Did anyone ever tell you, you look like Carrot Top?"

He said, "No, and I hope nobody ever does again!"

...she thought Carrot Top was hot.

[taxguykarl]

Maybe not necessarialy bad--but seriously odd.
Background:
The new franchise owner hired a lound-mouthed whiny harpy with a whole host of health problems (likely diet-related as neither I nor my CW's had ever seen her put anything in her mouth that wasn't either deep-fried or heavily-processed). She was later fired for claiming to be the SM and having hospitals and labs bill the organization (not to mention encouraging her family to do the same)--see my post under getting fired.

The former franchise owner (who still kept in touch with us after he sold the office) spoke of her: "If [taxguykarl] doesn't like her she must realy be bad."

My response: "An odd tribute, but I accept."

[WhiteRose]

if you're nice and accepting and friendly to everyone EXCEPT this one fat entitlement cow, everyone else should follow suit...

[Pagan]

I had a friend tell me that I reminded her of the girl in the white outfit from the "Legs" video by ZZ Top?

Following on from Raps, there's one mate I had who 'confided' in me some time back that at first he thought I was an arrogant prick, but after we sat down and had a chat, he thought I was pretty ok.

You mean you're not?

Hmm, I used to be told all the time that I looked exactly like Michael Jackson!

At least that changed a bit when I started wearing some makeup to work. Now I get told more-often I have more of a Liza Minelli look going.

I don't know what to say to those....

[smileyeagle1021]

Well, now you know why you don't get hit on by guys often enough.

^-.-^

that's the thing, I do...
and I think I can add to my terrible compliments the
"I'd so go out with you if you lived in (insert city here)"
Gah, I'm starting to understand how Tantalus felt
I'm still undecided which is worse, having no one interested in you or only having people you can't have who are interested in you...

[MercenaryMuffin]

From a few weeks ago:

SC: "Oh, hey, I remember you!"
Me: "You do?"
SC: "Oh, yes. You're not as fat as you used to be!"



Gee, thanks, lady. I may have a few extra pounds (which I'm trying to lose), but I'm by no means some land whale. Sheesh.
Thanks for the...compliment?

[taxguykarl]

if you're nice and accepting and friendly to everyone EXCEPT this one fat entitlement cow, everyone else should follow suit...

Don't go insulting noble bovines, by equating them with her!

[Iris Kojiro]

From a few weeks ago:

SC: "Oh, hey, I remember you!"
Me: "You do?"
SC: "Oh, yes. You're not as fat as you used to be!"

I'm always nervous when I want to compliment someone on their weight loss, but even I know that this is not a very good way to word it!

[Calud]

I'm always nervous when I want to compliment someone on their weight loss, but even I know that this is not a very good way to word it!

How about: You look good. Have you lost weight?

If they have, they will be happy someone noticed, if they haven't, they still will be happy that someone thinks they have.

[Peppergirl]

I get told I look like various fat people...John Candy, Meatloaf, John Goodman, etc....

Actually...on Meatloaf...yumm.

Mmmmm....Sorrry, what?

[Peppergirl]

I'm always nervous when I want to compliment someone on their weight loss, but even I know that this is not a very good way to word it!

I've recently lost a bit and I am thrilled when it's noticed. Most of them say 'wow! have you lost weight? you look awesome!'

Works for me!

[JLRodgers]

I've been "complimented" before along the lines of "you have good fasion/decorating sense, for a guy" (normally when picking out colors that match - I have women ask me what will look good on them/what color should be used/etc), and "you'll make a woman a good wife some day" (normally after they see I can cook, and well)

[Rapscallion]

I got told today that someone had been warned that I was wearing shorts. Heh. Love it!

Rapscallion

[infinitemonkies]

I was at a wedding today (really long day for me, work all night, sleep 2 hours, go to wedding/reception/nap for an hour, go to work all night) and someone's date asked the bride "So how many nice dresses did you try on before you settled for that one?"