Her date said she was ‘pretty for a dark girl’ — her one-line comeback about his confidence made him regret the backhanded compliment
Compliments aren’t always kind; some come with a touch of shade. A woman named Sophia Kerubo went on a date with a man and spent the time talking and getting to know each other. But one comment from her date caught her off guard. His compliment was meant to praise, but carried a backhanded tone. Kerubo made sure he got a taste of his own medicine, and her clever comeback left him realizing just how inappropriate his remark was. The story that was shared by Kerubo on Threads under the username @kerubosk on February 18, 2026, drew attention for her savage response.
During the date, her companion said something that Kerubo recognized as a backhanded compliment: “You’re pretty for a dark girl.” Rather than reacting angrily, she responded with a clever one-liner, teasing him about his own confidence in light of his receding hairline. "I smiled and said, 'And you’re confident for a man with that hairline,'” the post read. She later explained that the room went uncomfortably quiet, and he struggled to get his words out.
She also pointed out to the man, “See how crazy backhanded compliments sound?” and left him to reflect on his words. Her post highlighted not only the awkwardness of the moment but also how quickly a confident reply can turn the tables. The post resonated with many because it addressed a common issue of subtle, unintended insults wrapped as compliments. Numerous internet users shared their own similar experiences in the comments and praised Kerubo for her quick-witted response.
@frozenfiddlerose recounted, "Girl, I was once hitting it off with a guy in Miami. He said, 'I like your personality, you’re feisty for a Chinese girl, you’re usually so timid.' I instantly got the ick and turned around and left him so fast." @ardrina_deatrice wrote, "Snatched that man’s soul and thank you as I’ve heard that line more times than I care to." @rina_kpopgirl joked, "I hope he [sic] and his hairline learned a lesson."
Sometimes a person ends up on a bad date with a rude individual, but what matters is not letting it slide, which is exactly what happened in a recent incident. Megan Elizabeth had a first date experience that quickly took an unexpected turn. Before they even met, the man messaged her about her appearance, writing, “Please look pretty and don’t show up looking like a goth or something. I don’t like that.” Megan then decided to turn the situation around. She shared a video of herself getting ready, showing her makeup and outfit choices while embracing her own style.
Megan went all out with a bold gothic look, using dark eyeshadow, glossy black lipstick, and black clothing to make her point. She explained, “I decided to get ready and do the exact opposite of what he asked me because I do what I want.” Confident and unbothered, she made it clear that she didn’t care about his opinion of her appearance. She also mentioned she had no issue going on the date alone, saying she would happily enjoy her own company rather than tolerate rudeness.