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Best comebacks please

55 replies

ChoochooMcGoo · 16/11/2019 12:58

Let's say someone has behaved really badly and you just cannot let it pass without confronting them. They've caused a lot of hurt to a lot of people and have been manipulative.

When you confront them and they say you have no right to judge them what would your best comeback be?

This person uses this line a lot to deflect from answering a question so need a good response to shut it down.

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Notthetoothfairy · 16/11/2019 14:38

We need more info. Generally though I agree with the PP who said it makes more sense to help the victim of this behaviour remove themselves (it doesn’t sound like the one you want to confront cares about your opinion or will be affected by it).

churchandstate · 16/11/2019 14:53

It depends what they did.

Fcukthisshit · 16/11/2019 15:08

I’d go with “what I’m saying to you is based on facts not judgement”

PurpleDaisies · 16/11/2019 15:10

They won’t give a shit. People like this never do.

NorthEndGal · 16/11/2019 15:11

You look them straight in the eye, and say, "When I see shit behavior, I speak up"

peanutbutterkid · 16/11/2019 15:12

"I don't like what you did & I have the right to tell you so," is my first thought.

snowball28 · 16/11/2019 15:13

@ISmellBabies nevertheless in one of my faves! I like to use it a lot in arsey emails 😂

churchandstate · 16/11/2019 15:16

But usually, if someone says “You have no right to judge”, my answer would be “And yet here we are.”

CallMeRachel · 16/11/2019 15:20

"You have no right to judge me"

Your comeback..."Really? Well Karma will do the work anyway, you piece of shit" Wink

DeRigueurMortis · 16/11/2019 15:25

"I don't just have a right to judge your behaviour, I have a responsibility to judge you when it comes to protecting myself and those I love from your words and actions.

No-one is exempt from the judgement of others, it's fundamental part of all social interactions that dictates who we trust, what be share and invest of ourselves in others.

You say I don't have a right to judge you, but the reverse is true in that you don't have a right to exempt yourself or your behaviour from being judged."

MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 16/11/2019 15:49

I have the right to judge because you’re a fucking arsehole and I’m not.

frankiefirstyear · 16/11/2019 15:57

@Thelonewanderer 👏😄

NaviSprite · 16/11/2019 16:05

“What I am telling you aren’t judgements, they’re facts and the fact is, your behaviour is damaging to a person I love and I will not stand back and say nothing whilst you perpetuate this cycle.”

Ohyesiam · 16/11/2019 16:06

“ is pointing out the facts judging? I’m saying what I see “

Don’t expect them to agree, but have your say.

lexiepuppy · 16/11/2019 16:06

I'd say.......
Maybe I will be the judge, jury and executioner so you better run along with your BS.

FizzyGreenWater · 16/11/2019 16:46

'You've no right to judge me'

'Well sadly it's a bit late for that (laugh)'

MadamShazam · 16/11/2019 16:49

I am judging you, as are most people, because you sir/madam, are a complete and utter cunt.

bloggalicious · 16/11/2019 17:02

The most effective way to get results is to approach things in a positive way and use tact, kindness and humour to bring about change. People don’t do it because they feel annoyed and want to hurt the person back, regardless of whether that is counterproductive or not.

mbosnz · 16/11/2019 17:23

'I'm quite sure you judge people. In fact I know you do. And guess what? People have the same right to judge you. And they do. I'm doing it right now. And you're just going to have to deal with that petal. Your shit stinks just the same as everybody elses, whether you like it or not'.

PanicAndRun · 16/11/2019 17:29

"Tell you the truth about your behaviour and the consequences of that is not judging."

TheRobinIsBobbingAlong · 16/11/2019 17:29

"Darling, if you were being judged you'd be voted off every time."

Dieu · 16/11/2019 19:04

Have you always completely lacked self-awareness?

Tistheseason17 · 16/11/2019 19:14

I'm Judgy McJudgeface and I only judge those that need judgement and you are guilty of being an unpleasant, self serving narcissist.

Then walk away without letting them have a comeback.

The most irritating thing you can do is walk away without allowing them to respond. Grin

If you get caught... say, I'm sorry, I can't hear you... I can only hear nice people... then walk!! Repeat if she keeps going on.

tensmum1964 · 16/11/2019 22:47

I have an absolute right to say what I think, and I think......

Redshoesandtheblues · 21/11/2019 13:58

Has the showdown happened yet?

Im with DeRigueurMortis, we all instinctively judge from our own moral compass or judgement level. If it on different level, then keep to the facts. But we all have different levels of judgement. It's natural.