Oh, I love the ping, the pong, the tennis match, the lion’s den that is dealing with reader comments, day in and day out. Most are anonymous. Some lack a sense of humor. Most are sweet or positive or at least constructive and respectful. But once in a while you encounter one that’s so brutally condescending—and funny—that it achieves a Zen-like chrysalis of dialogue perfection.

To, wit:

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