Do you insult and make fun of others to feel superior?

Alyosha · 36-40, M

No. I insult and make fun of others because all other outlets to dealing with their ridiculousness are blocked.

No. I’ve gotten to the point in my life where I try to avoid people whose beliefs are such that I might feel tempted to insult or ridicule them, because I prefer to like and respect people. I don’t see putting people down as a positive thing, not on any level. 🙁

FreddieUK · 70-79, M

I mock opinions sometimes, but try hard never to personalise. Unfortunately, sometimes people think a strong rebuttal to a debating point is a personal attack.

I have nothing to be superior about.

Cigarguy · 41-45, M

No I've been teased and made fun of most of my life, so I know how bad it feels

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Nope! I endeavor to not at least make overt insults.

That the facts maybe insulting is not my fault. Hiding or smoothing over those facts is even more insulting.

This point of view I consider a "principle".

https://similarworlds.com/mental-health/psychology/5488016-Psychology-sociology-Hierarchy-of-principles-values-and

DancingStarGoddess ·

No, I don't need or want to tear other people down. But I occasionally make a light hearted joke.

idc about being insulted or made fun of, there's nothing about myself I'm ashamed of so it wouldn't even make me feel badly. 🤷🏾

deadmoon · 31-35, F

Let’s just say that while I don’t necessarily go around looking for a fight myself, if a fight does find me… I make sure to finish it.

I don’t do it gratuitously, but I do know how to bruise an ego and put someone in their place when I have to. I just try not to be the person who throws the first stone.

durinsBane1983 · 46-50, M

i do confess i have done that in my distant past, but we all make mistakes and i try not to do it anymore.

FrugalNoodle · 46-50, M

Never knowingly, my head is not always with it and I may speak untactfully and when aware of my blunders I feel anything but superior.

TexChik · F

IRL?? Never. On here, with individuals who have done that to me? Absolutely

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

Not to feel superior but I have insulted people when they hurt me or others or animals.

Magenta · F

Try not to, but I see others do it. Catty.😶

wildbill83 · 41-45, M

No, I know I'm superior, I make fun of others for amusement & to pass the time... 😎

RogueLodyte · M

🙄 Yep... next question.

GunFinger · F

As far as I know, I don't.

Ferric67 · M

Never

Adogslife · 61-69, M

No, I’d rather be kind

mindstruggle

Nah, I'd feel bad.

H1raeth · 36-40, M

I'm pretty much innocent of doing that for most my life.

stayfickle · 26-30, F

Nope. Though playful banter and debate is much better hahahaha to address superiority sometimes.

Wallflow3r · 31-35, F

Never

Dreamy2077 · 31-35, T

No. I do it for banter.

Kiesel · 56-60, M

Nope
Never

WormMan · 56-60, M

No, not my style

MsSwan

Not to feel superior.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

I would feel vastly worse and not superior if I engage in that kind of behavior.

Nitedoc · 51-55, M

No, I don't do that!

YoMomma ·

no for other reasons.. but i avoid it sometimes to not offend the unfortunate but i show no restraint when they are evil because i am already offended at them

Likestoenjoylife · 51-55, M

No I grew up!

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

No, the feeling of superiority is just an unexpected side-effect.

Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M

No need.

ElwoodBlues · M

Nope. I never throw the first insult. I do often respond to insults with facts mixed with insults though.

SchoolBelle · 61-69, F

No, I already feel superior. It is nothing to do with others.

Mamapolo2016 · F

No. It has never made me feel taller standing on someone else’s neck.

People who do always turn out to be useless. Our current leader is a good example.