Could this be considered a compliment?

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So, my friends and I had a long debate over this and never came up with a definitive answer. A guy I know used this line on a friend of mine recently. She seemed really confused about how to respond, so I'm wondering what you guys think. There's a definite insult in there, but could it also be taken as a slight compliment?

"For a fat chick, you're pretty good lookin'."

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

That's offensive. Not a compliment. It's like saying 'For a retard, I think you're pretty smart' or 'For your ugly face, that makeup looks pretty good on you.' 

I know if someone said that to me I'd sock them in the face.

sunburst · Answer

I think it's an insult disguised as a compliment, so when your friend objects to being insulted, the boy can say, oh, it was a compliment, can't you take a compliment? 

I would reply, "Thanks, and you're pretty handsome for an a**h***."

? · Answer

Its an insult and compliment in one.

SomeGuy · Answer

It's more of an insult than it is as a compliment.

Hope · Answer

It's like a condescending compliment. Like when a girl says "you're pretty sweet for a guy" or a guy says "you're pretty funny...for girl"

tote taube · Answer

no, it is more of an insult

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Could this be considered a compliment?

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