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Kelly1109
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I need a witty comeback...
Kelly1109
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Ok so I was in a meeting today with my VP and 3 other female co-workers. My VP says to me "How are you today?" And one of my female co-workers busts out "Fat. Can't you see?" She was obviously just trying to make a joke but I was a little taken off guard and said "Well yes, I'm pregnant - that's going to happen." I just wish I had a wittier comeback. She's made comments all day today about my belly & I have 15 more weeks left! She's the type of girl to continue to say things like that so I need some arsenal.
Background - I was a size 2 pre-pregnancy and have gained 20lbs. so far - not ideal - but hey I'm fine with it. She is probably a size 0-2 and had a baby a year ago and gained 50lbs (although says she was all baby...) but lost it all.
Any good comebacks???
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Re: I need a witty comeback...
Good comeback besides punching her in the mouth? I can't think of any.
GEEZ - what is with people ... when is it appropriate to call someone fat, especially when they are pregnant.
BFP #1 11/28/09 ~ EDD 8/6/10 ~ DS Born 8/9/10
BFP #2 8/27/13 ~ EDD 5/8/14 ~ Natural MC 9/18/13 at 6 weeks, 6 days
BFP#3 3/28/14 ~ EDD 12/7/14 ~ DD Born 11/21/14
BFP#4 6/15/17 ~ EDD 2/20/18
I like that one hahah
I'd say something like "It's called being pregnant, you're familiar with the experience. As I recall, you gained quite a bit of weight yourself!" or, I might ask her if she remembers how she felt when people commented on her weight while she was pg, just to remind her that it gets old really quickly. You could say that too- "You know, the weight comments are getting a bit old"
Sorry she's being so annoying. I hope you can get the point across.
Are you friends with this girl? If so, tell her that you would appreciate her keeping her comments to herself (and I'd say she's probably not a very good friend).
If not, then next time she says something, take the high road and say something like "not fat, just pregnant with a healthy baby"....I'm sure the VP was uncomfortable as well and you showing the maturity to subtly put her in her place will score you points.
Of course, I agree with a pp that said "besides punch her in the mouth"......I would have been sorely tempted.
"Yup, given the economy I thought it wise to have a back up plan in case something happens here. My OB ok'd sumo wrestling so I'm exploring that option."
"Really, you think? My doctors don't have a problem with my current stats. Perhaps I should give you their number so you can express your concerns to them?"
"I read that the world's record for the largest belly in a singleton birth is [insert made up number]. DH & I decided to break that record so we could have our 15 minutes of fame and DC has an interesting story for cocktail parties when s/he is older."
"That's just a mean thing to say." (I find retorts like this most effective since you are clearly taking the high road and pointing out what an a$$hat the person is being.
"I figure if you can lose the baby weight, it won't be hard for me too either." Although she'll remember this one and if you don't lose the baby weight, she'll haunt you forever about it.
"Are you jealous you aren't pregnant? Because I don't understand why my belly is so fascinating to you."
BFP #2 10/13/2009 on our 2nd Wedding Anniversary
Discovered TWINS during the 6w u/s - what a shocker!
Delivered on 5/19/2010 at 34 weeks due to pre-e and HELLP syndrome
The Bump MoM Recipe Collection
I like this one!
I can't believe how rude people are! My bosses wife just said told me I'd better slow down or delivering this baby is gonna be very painful! Are you kidding me? It's going to be painful no matter what! Mind you I'm 22 weeks and have gained 14 lbs so far so I didn't think it was too bad! Sorry, I got off on my rant!
I would say "ya, and I've only gained 20lbs...I could only imagine how you felt after gaining 50!"
This !!
I'm pregnant, my belly will eventually go away. Too bad the same can't be said for your face.
This is perfect!!!!!
this is my favorite!
I would have said "think fast" and then immediately throat-punched her.
Me too...I would totally have said this without a second thought. Rude B!tch.
Thanks everyone! I love the comebacks! I will definitely have to save them as I have a feeling this is going to be the subject of conversation for awhile. She did respond when our male VP said something like "Wow - that was uncalled for". Her response was "Well when I was pregnant I got comments all the time." Which she did - but they were from our male, immature, young 20 something co-workers, not me. Luckily my VP did stick up for me saying how he thought I looked good pregant.
FYI - I do think she's somewhat jealous of me being pregnant because unfortunately she just had a miscarriage 2 weeks ago. Which, I was the one who organized flowers to her house, covered for her while she was gone and was there for her to talk to about it.
i would tell her..."hey, at least i can lose the weight, but you can't lose ugly."
i could never really be that mean, but i bet it would shut her up!!
Well, you could have said "Um, I think he/she was talking to me" (implying that she was calling herself fat) or you could have looked her up and down and shrug and say "It could be worse"