James Blunt's best ever (non-sweary) Twitter comebacks

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For so long, it wasn't exactly cool to admit to being a James Blunt fan.

But slowly and surely, he started to gain a cult following as more and more people discovered his Twitter feed - and his ability to put down the haters.

Now the singer, who served in the army and went to boarding school, has got into a public row with Labour MP Chris Bryant over "privilege" in the arts.

In an open letter, he has called the politician a "prejudiced wazzock" for saying his "ilk" dominated the arts.

With this insult in mind, let's take a look at some of Blunt's other comebacks.

He's not afraid to take a stance on controversial political campaigns

Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading: "Time to legalise assisted dying. RT @IndyMusic: Noel Gallagher says he cannot live in a world where Ed Sheeran sells out Wembley Stadium"Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt

He gives credit where credit's due

Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading "Mainly coz it's by Daniel Powter. RT @lenacoleman Pretty sure playing James Blunt's 'Bad Day' on loop is not an option"Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt

Even when it would be easy to just accept the compliment

Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading: "A tune by James Morrison. @KyleB_96: James blunt - broken strings is a tune"Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt
Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading: "The Scots have taste. RT @heatherhjordisX: Why is james blunt not touring in scotland??????"Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt

He's handy to have around in a medical emergency

Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading: "And I'd willingly hold your hair back. RT @feebee02 @mmmhotbreakfast If a man quoted a James Blunt song for me I think I'd vomit!"Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt

And prioritises health fitness over fun and frivolity

Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading "I'm not playing. This is a serious workout. RT @chappell_lewis James Blunt is playing in the gym. This is unaccaptable."Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt

Although modesty may not be his strong suit...

Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading: "Yet so many people bought it, bought it. RT @yanto1973: That James Blunt song is utterly horrific, horrific."Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt

...He certainly knows how to find the silver lining

Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading: "And no mortgage. RT @hettjones: James Blunt just has an annoying face and a highly iritating voice"Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt

And he's never, ever afraid to just say it like it is

Tweet from @JamesBlunt reading: "I love that you're not ashamed to admit you have both. RT @EugeneBarnardo I love James Blunt as much as I love herpes."Image source, Twitter/@JamesBlunt

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