Wilkes Jokes

THE abuse can be an art if it is spontaneous, cool and hits the mark fairly and squarely.
A lot of abuse has been traded between leaders of political parties and their traducers. Some of it is spontaneous but always angry and way off the mark.
, ^ Among some juicy insults is an exchange between the notorious John Wilkes and the Earl of Sandwich. Once Wilkes taunted the Earl,' I predict, Sir, that you will die by hanging or from some loathsome disease.'
Replied the Earl of Sandwich, "That depends, my dear Sir, on whether I embrace your principles or your mistress.'
Now, that is foul-mouthing with panache!