She boasted some of the shows best zingers characterized by punchiness, brevity, and impeccable timing.
The wicked.TheSophia Petrillo remains a beloved force fromThe Golden Girlsto this day.
So, lets break down Sophias best insults and comebacks.
Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty as Blanche and Sophia in ‘The Golden Girls’ | IMDb
Thank you, you bed-hopping relic.
Blanche notes that she wont take it personally then, to which Sophia replies with this pithy insult.
Sophia often slut-shamed Blanche, finding any opportunity she could to chastise the sexually liberated woman.
While we dont approve of that, we cant help but relish in the whip-smart commentary.
A little.
And without a moments hesitation without allowing any saccharine sentiment to sink into the atmosphere Sophia replies A little.
Dorothy knows her mother loves her, and this cantankerous disposition is just part of who Sophia is.
I cant believe these dumb cops would think anyone would pay money to sleep with you.
After Blanche, Dorothy, and Rose are wrongfully arrested for prostitution, Sophia comes to bail them out.
These three old geezers?
Get out of town.
Jealousy is a very ugly thing, Dorothy, and so are you in anything backless.
Dorothy was a tall woman with a wide-shouldered frame, and the show made many jokes about this.
(Too many if you ask us).
However, Sophias delivery often retained a splash of flippant mockery, which worked to lessen the blow.
It didnt feel as harsh slipping from her wrinkled lips.
Open to everyone day or night.
Yet another attack at Blanche, this one followed Blanches comment that she treats her body like a temple.
Need we say more?
Youre only gonna sit in an inch of water?
I think theres a connection between your brain and wallpaper paste.
She never was the sharpest tool in the shed.
She goes on to make this comment, for insulting Roses intelligence is just too easy.
The opportunities are always there, and Sophia isnt one to miss a beat or sacrifice a burn.
Youd kill your sister over a pamphlet?
Sophia, once again, with no time to spare, drops this comment.
Dorothy can never seem to get a date, and Sophia is hyperaware of that fact.
Never stopped you from wearing it on your head.
While at a baseball game, Stan notes that Americas favorite pastime should be played on real grass.
He hates artificial turf.
Sophia then hits him with this.
He wasnt a great husband when they were together and then he cheated on her with a younger woman.
If anyone deserves Sophias wrath and all the crotchety character-building cracks it is Stan.
