Is Imitation Really the Sincerest Form of Flattery?

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:12 pm

It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but is it really?

What do you think?

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:14 pm

I guess it would depend on what about you they are imitating..!! :yh_rotfl

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:18 pm

Well theres a few here that have picked up some really posh words I use

so glad to see that I do have my uses regardless of the rumours:D

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:41 pm

If they are imitating something good, I think that is cool. If they go around eating candy all day long like me, well, that's not a good thing.

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:15 pm

G-man;1054718 wrote: It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but is it really?

What do you think?

Depending on what type of imitation,

it could be mockery or just plain laziness

on the part of the imitator to think for themselves.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:22 pm

G-man;1054718 wrote: It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but is it really?

What do you think?

-Imitation in flattering someone, we have all done, personally I would never say anything to anyone to hurt them.

so what if its fake, why not make someone's day brighter?

-not everyone is beautiful or handsome physically in their looks, its just nice to hear a compliment from time to time....we all need that.

and when I say something, it is sincerely said and meant.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:30 am

If the imitation is meant in a good way that is good in spirit, then yes.

If the imitation is meant to cause you embarrassment, then no.

Milly · Post by **Milly** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:38 am

JAB;1054773 wrote: It depends. If someone went out and bought an item that I have, I might say they appreciated my good taste. If they went about duplicating everything I bought then...well, that would just be too weird. :p

Agreed....

I used to live over the road from a lady who over a period of months began to look like my identical twin! :-2

Try as she might though, she could never be anything more than a cheap copy ...:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:27 am

I would have said yes until I found someone rifling through my trash recently. When I confronted him he told me he was collecting DNA samples and had plans to clone me.

At first I thought "hey...another Nomad...kool" them after thinking about it I started feeling like maybe thats not such a good idea.

I felt better after playing Kill The Clones on my X Box though.

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:32 am

Milly;1054878 wrote: Agreed....

I used to live over the road from a lady who over a period of months began to look like my identical twin! :-2

Try as she might though, she could never be anything more than a cheap copy ...:wah:

You're lucky it was just a neighbor, my mother used to do this to me. I'd find a gorgeous coat and the next thing I knew, she bought the same one. On family outings we looked like we purchased our clothes at a two for one sale. :-5

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:58 am

I guess it is a form of flattery but I don't really like when people copy me. I like doing my own thing so it's weird to see someone else doing what I'm doing. :-3

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:15 am

sunny104;1055110 wrote: I guess it is a form of flattery but I don't really like when people copy me. I like doing my own thing so it's weird to see someone else doing what I'm doing. :-3
I guess it is a form of flattery but I don't really like when people copy me. I like doing my own thing so it's weird to see someone else doing what I'm doing.:-3

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:21 am

YZGI;1055218 wrote: I guess it is a form of flattery but I don't really like when people copy me. I like doing my own thing so it's weird to see someone else doing what I'm doing.:-3

:D :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:38 am

G-man;1054718 wrote: It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but is it really?

What do you think?

what is your opinion?

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:05 am

Wow, no one ever tries to copy anything about me..:-2

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:47 am

Odie;1055235 wrote: what is your opinion?

I do what I do, better than anyone else possibly could, so generally when somebody imitates or impersonates me it's a pale comparison to the real thing. So it never seems to be flattering in the least. I will admit that Koan does some really good impressions of me from time to time, though. :wah: She really knows me, though. Not many folks truly know me that well.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:08 pm

G-man;1055535 wrote: I do what I do, better than anyone else possibly could, so generally when somebody imitates or impersonates me it's a pale comparison to the real thing. So it never seems to be flattering in the least. I will admit that Koan does some really good impressions of me from time to time, though. :wah: She really knows me, though. Not many folks truly know me that well.

:driving:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:16 pm

jimbo;1054909 wrote: exactly what nomad said :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

exactly what jimbo said

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