A good insult is a demonstration of power. A bad insult is a demonstration of powerlessness. This is true whether you’re punching up or down. (I recommend you punch up.) If you want your insults to ...

Sticks and stones can break your bones and unfortunately, as all the insult-slingers of the world apparently know, words hurt too. But there are better and worse ways to respond to an insult, and ...

Last week, in lieu of some truly astonishing discussions about "legitimate rape," I wrote a guide to talking about women's issues for the many folks who seem intent on continually inserting their feet ...

Insulting words come in many forms. There are outright mean insults and cut deep, "funny" insults that come under the guise of joking, and degrading words that come from people who are naturally ...

When someone delivers a hurtful insult, it can often leave us lost for words. In fact, it might even cause 'deep and enduring' mental health scars akin to those from physical abuse. But now, a ...