Subject: Insults (Page 17)

He's as big as a gorilla and as strong as a gorilla; if he was as smart as a gorilla he'd be fine.

college football coach

Everyone has his day and some days last longer than others.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

Dennis has become like a prostitute, but now it's gotten ridiculous, to the point where he will do anything humanly possible to make money.

(1963 – ) American professional basketball player & sports personality

It's bad when they don't perform your operas – but when they do, it's far worse.

(1835 – 1921) French Late-Romantic composer, conductor & pianist

The right honorable and learned gentleman has twice crossed the floor of this House, each time leaving behind a trail of slime.

(1863 – 1945) British politician & statesman

His ears made him look like a taxicab with both doors open.

(1905 – 1976) industrialist, aviator, engineer, film producer & philanthropist

The baby is fine; the only problem is that he looks like Edward G. Robinson.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

If he ever had a bright idea it would be beginner's luck.

(1956 – ) American lawyer & novelist

And I think I'll call it Superstar? Jesus Christ!

British writer & comedian

[businesman] Sir Martin Sorrell is more arrogant than the entire French nation put together.


businessman & CEO

There's always something fishy about the French.

(1899 – 1973) English playwright, actor, composer, director & songwriter

No wonder Bob Geldof is such an expert on famine… he’s been dining off I Don’t Like Mondays for 30 years.

(1975 – ) English comedian, actor & writer

Literary diarrhea.

(1899 – 1973) English playwright, actor, composer, director & songwriter

He couldn't mastermind an electric bulb into a socket.

(1891 – 1951) comedian, singer, theater & film actress

His ignorance covers the world like a blanket, and there’s scarcely a hole in it anywhere.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Actress Mary Anderson: Mr. Hitchcock, what do you think is my best side?
Hitchcock: My dear, you're sitting on it.

(1899 – 1980) English filmmaker & producer

Joan Rivers’s face hasn’t just had a lift, it’s taken the elevator all the way to the top floor without stopping.

(1939 – ) Australian author, critic, broadcaster, poet & memoirist

A pin-stripin' polo-playin' umbrella-totin' Ivy-leaguer, born with a silver spoon so far in his mouth that you couldn't get it out with a crowbar.

(1941 – ) politician & attorney

A sheep in sheep’s clothing.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

Dancing with her was like moving a piano.

(1885 – 1933) columnist & writer

[Walking Tall] stars The Rock, but The Wood might be a better description of his performance.

film reviewer & critic