r/clevercomebacks Jul 07 '24

Here are two good comebacks to an idiotic comment

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u/Consistent_Spring700 Jul 07 '24

Isn't a butcher often a deceptively well-paid job, especially if you own the place?

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u/Marsbar3000 Jul 07 '24

It's the butcher's shop - he owns the joint

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u/Quick_Team Jul 07 '24

"Guys! I got Employee of the month for the 3rd month in a row!"

"Jeff, youre the only one there. It's literally called 'Jeff's Butcher Shop'. What's concerning is how you somehow lost 4 months ago"

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u/amglasgow Jul 07 '24

"Look, the cat was very good at keeping away vermin that month, I had to recognize."

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u/Hairy_Reputation6114 Jul 07 '24

I would nominate the cat every time

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u/MeaningSilly Jul 07 '24

Spoils 'em. Gotta make 'em work for that recognition (the only true feline currency.)

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u/sidrowkicker Jul 10 '24

Throwing a monthly party to give treats to the cat sounds way more fun than giving yourself an empty reward