ECH, in answer to your question...

[Don Coyote]

but the thing is, I'm not crazy. And I insulted them in calm, mocking tones. Never raised my voice, never gave the impression of impending violence.

not so much "YOU FUCKING HIPSTER FUCKBAG LOOK AT YOU YOU STUPID SHITWRINKLE!!!!"

but more "Hey, those neon pink sunglasses really bring out the color of your flaming vagina. Also, your mom called, she wants her bike back. I lied, she didn't call, she just yelled to me from my bathroom while she was emptying all the semen from her diaphragm."

I see.

[BabylonHoruv]

but the thing is, I'm not crazy. And I insulted them in calm, mocking tones. Never raised my voice, never gave the impression of impending violence.

not so much "YOU FUCKING HIPSTER FUCKBAG LOOK AT YOU YOU STUPID SHITWRINKLE!!!!"

but more "Hey, those neon pink sunglasses really bring out the color of your flaming vagina. Also, your mom called, she wants her bike back. I lied, she didn't call, she just yelled to me from my bathroom while she was emptying all the semen from her diaphragm."

Sounds like verbal humiliation.  You realize they probably went home and masturbated about it right? 

[Requia ☣]

I think you'd have better luck talking about how awesome they are for being so trendy.

[East Coast Hustle]

I think you'd have better luck talking about how awesome they are for being so trendy.

you know, I'm a little embarrassed that I didn't think of that.