The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Retort

Following comment is made to someone who has insulted you:

"I resemble that remark."

The slip of the tongue is intentional.

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James Callow comment:

Sense?

Classification?

The words Tongue Twister have been crossed out.

Where learned: NEW YORK ; Syracuse University ; Syracuse

Keyword(s): INSULT ; Language ; PLAY ON WORDS ; PUN ; Resemble ; Resent ; RETORT ; WORDPLAY