Sometimes what we think is a compliment can actually come across as the opposite. One particular phrase − "you look great for your age" − particularly stings.
During a recent appearance on "Live with Kelly and Mark," Howie Mandel shared his disdain for the comment. The comedian and longtime "America's Got Talent" judge turned 70 in November.
"That doesn't make any sense," co-host Kelly Ripa said in amazement at Mandel's age, to which he replied, "What do you mean it doesn't make any sense?"
Co-host Mark Consuelos attempted to clarify the comment by complimenting Mandel's appearance, remarking he "look[ed] great," but the explanation didn't sit well with Mandel.
"I look great? That doesn't mean anything to me," Mandel said. "I don't like that because that's a caveat. Because when you tell somebody you're 70, they go, 'You look great [for your age].'"
