The Best Comeback line ever?

oldfogey · 04-30-2007, 03:22 AM

"The Best Comeback Line Ever

This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of an ABC interview between a female broadcaster and General Cosgrove who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military headquarters.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?
GENERAL COSGROVE: We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery, and shooting.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?
GENERAL COSGROVE: I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don't you admit that this is a terribly
dangerous activity to be teaching children?
GENERAL COSGROVE: I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you're equipping them to become
violent killers.
GENERAL COSGROVE: Well, Ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?

The radio went silent and the interview ended."
I thought you gun owners would like that one!

source: Iain Dale's Diary

Hammer · 04-30-2007, 05:55 AM

Good one

HondaGalToo · 04-30-2007, 06:16 AM

gthotchkiss · 04-30-2007, 06:39 AM

oh, snap

gotta remember that one!

ND4SPD · 04-30-2007, 07:14 AM

So did the show end because she didn't want to admit being a prostitute or she just didn't know what to say?

bwhip · 04-30-2007, 07:45 AM

Outstanding!

quick26 · 04-30-2007, 07:48 AM

i have heard it before, and man is that one great. i would of loved to of seen the look on her face

SheepOfBlue · 04-30-2007, 08:58 AM

She sounds like most of the irrational haters of freedom. And when she gets attacked it will be someone elses fault she was hurt.

TornadoB8 · 04-30-2007, 09:20 AM

Excellent. I'm a firm believer that teaching gun safety at an early age prevents many accidents.

nhfirefighter13 · 04-30-2007, 10:46 AM

Tuffy6969 · 04-30-2007, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

She sounds like most of the irrational haters of freedom. And when she gets attacked it will be someone elses fault she was hurt.

Got that right my blue friend.

CBRVFR · 05-01-2007, 10:23 AM

Damn, that's a good one. I'm in awe.

luvtolean · 05-01-2007, 01:23 PM

My favorite quip of all time might be one of Churchill's.

A young politician had insulted him in the house. He went up to his house to apologize and Churchill was taking a dump when he arrived.

When asked what to tell the waiting young politician Churchill replied, "Tell him I can only handle one shit at a time".

abtech · 05-01-2007, 05:20 PM

Actually, I think this gentleman is quoting Churchhill with his reply. I'll check, but I think that response predated this discussion by at least 50 years.

Leelover · 05-01-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TornadoB8

Excellent. I'm a firm believer that teaching gun safety at an early age prevents many accidents.

It is a responsibility that has fallen in disrepute.

Thanks for posting that OF, that was great

tigerblade · 05-01-2007, 09:05 PM

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Military (Equipped Quip)

ISIS · 05-01-2007, 10:22 PM

True story....

Osiris and I went out with another couple to one of our local favorite pizza places a couple of months ago...

The other girl on this outing had never been to this place and we assured her that they made the best pizza & breadsticks in town..(which is true)...

Well, we were seated...15 minutes went by and finally someone came to take our drink orders....15 more minutes went by...others were seated and received their drinks...and finally our drinks came and then we ordered our food...

Osiris and his friend ordered a pizza and breadsticks...We (the girls) both ordered subs or something different (can't really remember the details)...Well, the pizza came (45 minutes later) ... several other tables had already eaten and left...my food finally came...and 10 minutes after that, the other girl we were with got her food...

Of course, we complained about how long it took to the waitress on several occasions during this outing...

When the waitress finally came with our girlfriend's food (after we had almost finished eating)....She asked us "So, how is everything?", and without missing a beat, our friend (the girl that was just given her food) said "Um, I don't know, I just got my food..haven't had a chance to try it yet..."

It was soooo f!@king funny...It was probably one of those times that you have to be there to appreciate it...but it was hilarious...

When we were leaving, there was a calendar on the counter opened to November 2007...I pointed it out to the other girl and said "Holy shit...we've been in here for months, it's already November!

Bourne · 05-01-2007, 10:44 PM

Is that Boxer your pooch?

Man, I've always wanted one of those.

oldfogey · 05-02-2007, 04:14 AM

Abtech, tigerblade, thanks for digging up the murky origins of this story. Another example of the old ones being the best ones, then!

tigerblade · 05-02-2007, 09:00 AM

I don't know if it qualifies as a "comeback", but here's another true story (as my father relayed it). Some old farmers were in the local coffee shop when one apparently didn't think the waitress poured him a full cup.

Farmer: "Excuse me, but I didn't want any cream."

Waitress: "I didn't give you any cream."

Farmer: "Well, you left enough room for it..."

OSIRIS · 05-02-2007, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

Is that Boxer your pooch?

Man, I've always wanted one of those.

Yeah...he's still a baby...a little over 5 months old.

Bourne · 05-02-2007, 09:56 AM

Awesome. I think they are the coolest looking dogs.

Bourne · 05-02-2007, 09:57 AM

My favorite comeback line is "nanny nanny boo boo, stick your head in doo doo".

OSIRIS · 05-02-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

Awesome. I think they are the coolest looking dogs.

Thanks! He's named Hayden after a motorcycle racer

Bourne · 05-02-2007, 10:01 AM

Just try to go easy on the angry shit. You don't want to damage him for life.

OSIRIS · 05-02-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

Just try to go easy on the angry shit. You don't want to damage him for life.

I play him sweet death metal lullabies while I'm gone...is that bad?

Bourne · 05-02-2007, 10:09 AM

Just make sure you never let him outside without a leash or a fence.

tigerblade · 05-02-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSIRIS

I play him sweet death metal lullabies while I'm gone...is that bad?

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04-30-2007, 03:22 AM	#1
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 55 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,052	The Best Comeback line ever? "The Best Comeback Line Ever This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of an ABC interview between a female broadcaster and General Cosgrove who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military headquarters. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base? GENERAL COSGROVE: We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery, and shooting. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it? GENERAL COSGROVE: I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children? GENERAL COSGROVE: I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you're equipping them to become violent killers. GENERAL COSGROVE: Well, Ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you? The radio went silent and the interview ended." I thought you gun owners would like that one! source: Iain Dale's Diary __________________ Nothing is more obstinate than a fashionable consensus. - Margaret Thatcher

04-30-2007, 05:55 AM	#2
Hammer Not Me! Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,604	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Good one __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

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luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 5,822	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? My favorite quip of all time might be one of Churchill's. A young politician had insulted him in the house. He went up to his house to apologize and Churchill was taking a dump when he arrived. When asked what to tell the waiting young politician Churchill replied, "Tell him I can only handle one shit at a time". __________________ "Nothing happens unless first we dream." – Carl Sandburg

05-01-2007, 05:20 PM	#14
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,119	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Actually, I think this gentleman is quoting Churchhill with his reply. I'll check, but I think that response predated this discussion by at least 50 years. __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

05-01-2007, 09:05 PM	#16
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 34 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Urban Legends Reference Pages: Military (Equipped Quip) __________________ Seems that doomsday's come early this year

05-01-2007, 10:22 PM	#17
ISIS I love the mountains... Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Honda CBR600rr Posts: 152	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? True story.... Osiris and I went out with another couple to one of our local favorite pizza places a couple of months ago... The other girl on this outing had never been to this place and we assured her that they made the best pizza & breadsticks in town..(which is true)... Well, we were seated...15 minutes went by and finally someone came to take our drink orders....15 more minutes went by...others were seated and received their drinks...and finally our drinks came and then we ordered our food... Osiris and his friend ordered a pizza and breadsticks...We (the girls) both ordered subs or something different (can't really remember the details)...Well, the pizza came (45 minutes later) ... several other tables had already eaten and left...my food finally came...and 10 minutes after that, the other girl we were with got her food... Of course, we complained about how long it took to the waitress on several occasions during this outing... When the waitress finally came with our girlfriend's food (after we had almost finished eating)....She asked us "So, how is everything?", and without missing a beat, our friend (the girl that was just given her food) said "Um, I don't know, I just got my food..haven't had a chance to try it yet..." It was soooo f!@king funny...It was probably one of those times that you have to be there to appreciate it...but it was hilarious... When we were leaving, there was a calendar on the counter opened to November 2007...I pointed it out to the other girl and said "Holy shit...we've been in here for months, it's already November! __________________ It is a common delusion that you make things better by talking about them. - Dame Rose Macaulay

05-01-2007, 10:44 PM	#18
Bourne Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): mine Posts: 1,806	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Is that Boxer your pooch? Man, I've always wanted one of those.

05-02-2007, 04:14 AM	#19
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 55 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,052	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Abtech, tigerblade, thanks for digging up the murky origins of this story. Another example of the old ones being the best ones, then! __________________ Nothing is more obstinate than a fashionable consensus. - Margaret Thatcher

05-02-2007, 09:00 AM	#20
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 34 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? I don't know if it qualifies as a "comeback", but here's another true story (as my father relayed it). Some old farmers were in the local coffee shop when one apparently didn't think the waitress poured him a full cup. Farmer: "Excuse me, but I didn't want any cream." Waitress: "I didn't give you any cream." Farmer: "Well, you left enough room for it..." __________________ Seems that doomsday's come early this year

05-02-2007, 09:56 AM	#22
Bourne Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): mine Posts: 1,806	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Awesome. I think they are the coolest looking dogs.

05-02-2007, 09:57 AM	#23
Bourne Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): mine Posts: 1,806	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? My favorite comeback line is "nanny nanny boo boo, stick your head in doo doo".

05-02-2007, 10:01 AM	#25
Bourne Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): mine Posts: 1,806	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Just try to go easy on the angry shit. You don't want to damage him for life.

05-02-2007, 10:09 AM	#27
Bourne Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): mine Posts: 1,806	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Just make sure you never let him outside without a leash or a fence.