A: You are stupid.
Me: My granny told me wisdom could manifest as so-called ‘stupidity’ after one has experienced enough sadness and happiness in life.
Me: So, thank you for the compliment!
A: …

In a market, disruption is a Validation Strategy. New products that shake things up often get negative feedback. This backlash might be seen as a sign of success if it indicates that the product is so innovative or disruptive that it threatens the status quo or existing industries.