21 people share their favorite sneaky comeback that doesn't seem like an insult.

We all have at least one enemy we'd love to burn with a hilarious backhanded comment or seemingly harmless 'observation'...

So, when a Reddit user asked the pettiest group of internet strangers on the wonderful world of the internet what their favorite snarky and snide insult in disguise is, people were ready to share.

1.

From the movie Spanglish 'Maybe your low self esteem is just common sense.' - Unknownkowalski

2.

Idk why but hitting people with a really dry “Good talk.” Does the job real well - New_Trick_8795

3.

I once called someone too stupid to insult and they said thank you - JishBroggs

4.

You're a good motivation to study. - Born_Collection3963

5.

I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you - kokirikorok

6.

I wish I had the confidence to wear that. - whyunoletmepost

7.

I’m certain you tried your best. - WeirdIndependent1656

8.

On a letter of recommendation: 'I would gladly recommend this employee to another manager.' - lendergle

9.

I had a coworker come up to me when I was new and say, ' You know. I don't care what all the other guys say, you're a hell of a worker man.'

And he had like a mischievous smile and I was just like thank you man, appreciate that. I didn't realize till break that he was saying everyone talks sh*t about you and started cracking up that I just took it as a compliment. - SirMook

10.

I hope the rest of your day is as pleasant as you are. - Astramancer_

11.

I will give your suggestion all of the consideration which it deserves. ;-) - cafwen

12.

You help me work on my self control. - nabuhabu

13.

It's hard to underestimate you - Library_Easy

14.

You continue to meet expectations. - Appropriate_Day2144

15.

It's impressive how you manage to stay so confident. - FelixCulpa01

16.

My personal favorite? Wisdom has been chasing you but you have always been faster. - curvyinfiltration36

17.

“I’ve been called worse by better people” - mck2018

18.

”That’s nice dear” aka the granny version of ”cool story bro” - ahjteam

19.

A friend of mine once dominated in a game and got:'I hope you have a warm pillow tonight.' I kinda like this one...- At0micPizza

20.

I can’t wait to remember you - Hebrewsuperman

21.

'You're at the top of the bell-curve' - kolarisk