Have you ever said something very hurtful to someone only to say, “just kidding?” Or have you had it done to you?
Just kidding.
There is a lot of truth in jest. Be it a personal private truth or how you really feel about someone or something.
Just kidding.
People think they are being funny, cute, or a wise ‘guy’.
Just kidding.
What about backhanded compliments? That dress looks amazing on you.
Just kidding.
You know I’m only playing. Right?
Just kidding.
Trying to make you smile.
Just kidding.
You are too up tight. I’m only playing.
Just kidding.
Why do you have to take EVERYTHING out of context?
Just kidding.
Where is your sense of humor?
Just kidding.
Poetry & More 
Here’s one: You’re too sensitive.
I just dumped another “friend” for this type of humor. No loss.
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So very true. It’s much easier to watch what you say in the first place than the massive amounts of energy it takes to try to apologize for that ‘cute, witty, heat of the moment’ statement.
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I’m done with trying to “understand” people who use this tactic. It’s not my problem – it’s theirs. And now, they’re alone.
All alone.
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Amen. I agree.
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In the words of my brother who is usually and idiot but says smart things now and then:
If you want to revenge someone, leave them alone.
All alone.
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Wise words. That’s usually what people that do that to you are looking for; a reaction, a rise of some kind.
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I don’t really care what they’re trying to do? I’m tired of pretending that I don’t mind their “jokes” in order to have a friend, who isn’t a friend at all.
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