[al_c]

I absolutely agree, but the challenge has been made. I gotta find something.

[I see my hands]

"the challenge has been made. I gotta find something"

Make a statement that matters. Tell the jerk to go to Hell and then walk away. It's the only possible way you can make a difference in his thinking.

[I see my hands]

"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.
Answer a fool as his folly deserves, Lest he be wise in his own eyes."

!?!?!?

Follow your own advice. Don't be so insecure.

(I know, I know, you're not insecure.)