That’s what’s known as l’esprit d’escalier - “the spirit of the staircase”. You’re at a party, and someone makes a smart remark to you, and you don’t come up with the right reply until your going down the stairs as you leave. It’s about the only useful phrase adopted from the French language.
The Germans call it Treppenwitz - “stairway witch”.
Llewellenbruce over 13 years ago
I bet that tasted good Earl.
comicgos over 13 years ago
What are you gonna do?
thirdguy over 13 years ago
TIming is everything!
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
I seem to have the same kind of timing Earl…and the comebacks aren’t always so worth waiting for. And neither was that one.
wicky over 13 years ago
Sounds like that there Kentucky jelly.
TexTech over 13 years ago
FishStix, that comeback could be liberating, indeed. It could liberate your head from your body!
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
Or your manhood.
ilsapadu over 13 years ago
I think of really funny comebacks everyday right after I click off the comics comments and go on about my day.
odeliasimone over 13 years ago
I guess I would have to say the next time Earl wants a meal, he would be told if he wants it done, then get it done!
ChukLitl Premium Member over 13 years ago
She thought he was going to, but we all get confused sometimes.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
Me too ilsapadu!!! Always when it’s too late…lol
vzs1022 over 13 years ago
Me too, Earl!
Wildmustang1262 over 13 years ago
Ughhh! That must be so terrible taste with that tube of Preparation-H! Maybe Earl still itches his butt sorely. Hee hee hee heeeee….. :-D
runar over 13 years ago
That’s what’s known as l’esprit d’escalier - “the spirit of the staircase”. You’re at a party, and someone makes a smart remark to you, and you don’t come up with the right reply until your going down the stairs as you leave. It’s about the only useful phrase adopted from the French language.
The Germans call it Treppenwitz - “stairway witch”.
COWBOY7 over 13 years ago
Don’t worry Earl. She hasn’t been back to nag you about the yard work.
JP Steve Premium Member over 13 years ago
I can come up with smarta$$ comments here, but the rest of you have already gone to bed!
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
Go for it JP Steve.