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?

Baby Rock Records - Transform your favorite rock music into baby music.

OSIRIS · 05-02-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerblade

Baby Rock Records - Transform your favorite rock music into baby music.

That's awesome!!

quick26 · 05-02-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSIRIS

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

i want a boxer myself. this crack headed neighbor has a brindle looking one. nice dog. he does not take care of it. the dog came to the house the other day and had some kind of sores on it

04-30-2007, 03:22 AM	#1
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 56 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,611	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 __________________ Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt - Herbert Hoover

04-30-2007, 05:55 AM	#2
Hammer DILLIGAF Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 6,297 Images: 12	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Good one __________________ Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

04-30-2007, 06:16 AM	#3
HondaGalToo Let's ride!! Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 49 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 2,327	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

04-30-2007, 06:39 AM	#4
gthotchkiss Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 24 Bike(s): a bike Posts: 516	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? oh, snap gotta remember that one!

04-30-2007, 07:14 AM	#5
ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: Central SC Bike(s): '99 F4 Posts: 9,638 Images: 28	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? So did the show end because she didn't want to admit being a prostitute or she just didn't know what to say? __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X The Motorcycle Addict's Magazine - MCADXmag

04-30-2007, 07:45 AM	#6
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-HMS-Ruckus Posts: 4,777	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Outstanding! __________________ My Gallery http://www.latebraker.com

04-30-2007, 07:48 AM	#7
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 26 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,630	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? i have heard it before, and man is that one great. i would of loved to of seen the look on her face __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

04-30-2007, 08:58 AM	#8
SheepOfBlue Ewe need to know braking do ewe? Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 47 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 8,734	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? She sounds like most of the irrational haters of freedom. And when she gets attacked it will be someone elses fault she was hurt. __________________ Not a crop circle creator

04-30-2007, 09:20 AM	#9
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 1,271	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Excellent. I'm a firm believer that teaching gun safety at an early age prevents many accidents. __________________ CCS#27 CMRA#271 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene, PitBull

04-30-2007, 10:46 AM	#10
nhfirefighter13 Take THAT stupid snow! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,768 Images: 58	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "Ok, so what is the speed of dark?"

05-01-2007, 10:23 AM	#12
CBRVFR Age of bike+rider=76 years. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 56 Bike(s): VFR SV TZ RC30-gratefully Posts: 6,371	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Damn, that's a good one. I'm in awe. __________________ Godspeed, # 20 Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

05-01-2007, 01:23 PM	#13
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 8,554	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". __________________ You got to know, you got to know, the winners say GO-GO-GO...I got no patience, so sick of complacence... -Rage Against the Machine

05-01-2007, 05:20 PM	#14
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 59 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 4,037	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 . . . and Seamus is awesome

05-01-2007, 09:05 PM	#16
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 35 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,146	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Urban Legends Reference Pages: Military (Equipped Quip)

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 Yeah.........so? Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): 2003 CBR954RR Posts: 2,653	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: 56 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,611	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! __________________ Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt - Herbert Hoover

05-02-2007, 09:00 AM	#20
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 35 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,146	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..."

05-02-2007, 09:56 AM	#22
Bourne Yeah.........so? Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): 2003 CBR954RR Posts: 2,653	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Awesome. I think they are the coolest looking dogs.

05-02-2007, 09:57 AM	#23
Bourne Yeah.........so? Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): 2003 CBR954RR Posts: 2,653	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 Yeah.........so? Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): 2003 CBR954RR Posts: 2,653	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 Yeah.........so? Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): 2003 CBR954RR Posts: 2,653	Re: The Best Comeback line ever? Just make sure you never let him outside without a leash or a fence.

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