31 of Doctor Who's best insults
Ensure you're never stuck for a witty comeback again with these out-of-this world putdowns...
5. “Do hurry up. A hamster with a blunt penknife would do it quicker.”

The Doctor offers some constructive feedback on K-9's latest rescue attempt. (The Androids of Tara, 1978)
6. “You’re happy to believe in something that’s invisible, but if it’s staring you in the face, nope, can’t see it. There’s a scientific explanation for that: you’re thick.”

The Doctor soft-soaps 'Mickey the idiot' again. (World War Three, 2005)
7. “You weak fool! You craven-hearted spineless poltroon!”

The Master has no time for the Dignity at Work Act. (The Deadly Assassin, 1976)
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