People are sharing the meanest backhanded compliments they've received

LONDON -- Compliments are great, except when they're actually insults in disguise.

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People have been sharing the most offensive backhanded compliments they've ever received using the hashtag #CrappyCompliments, which was kicked off by Midnighton Comedy Central.

Since then, the hashtag has trended globally and people from around the world have been sharing their crappiest compliments. From remarks about appearance, intelligence, personality and relationship status; these insults that masquerade as compliments can be really hurtful and detrimental to self esteem.

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Through the hashtag, people are lifting the lid on the most brazen remarks they've ever received, and they're pretty outrageous.

Naturally there were "compliments" about people's appearance.

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Comments about size

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And gender

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Not to mention personality

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Charming!

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