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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP back.  All of the above has been tried over the years.  I really, really need a blunt snappy comeback.  It's the only thing she will respond to and the one thing I can't come up with myself.

Anyone?[/quote]

I think we need more context. I can think of snippy comebacks for a variety of topics, but not one universal catch all.

If you're pregnant and she's inundating you with outdated concerns to have a talk about with you - "Hm, you should write ACOG about that" or "Oh, yes I heard that that used to be recommended, but the recommendations have since changed. I'm sure ACOG has a public affairs contact if you're interested."

If she disagrees about some aspect of your parenting or how you run your household, I've resorted to "Oh, actually, we've decided that [husband] is in charge of that. I'll let him know you want to discuss it."

If she tried to get on everyone else's case and got shut down and is now turning to you to have a talk with, then "sure, I'll get in line behind [husband], [SIL], and [BIL]."[/quote]

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