When Ryan Lochte apologized for his claims that he and three other American swimmers were robbed at gunpoint during a night out at the Rio Olympic Games, fans and critics were not in a forgiving mood. In fact, many were quick to dissect some of his words and phrasings, saying it didn't appear as if the apology was sincere or even, in some respects, an apology at all.

If you haven't read it yet, Lochte posted the full text of the apology on his Instagram. Below, some choice retorts from Twitter and Instagram.

"I want to apologize for my behavior last weekend..."

"I want to apologize..." never works as well as "I'm sorry I lied." Reminds me of the great apology scene in Road To Perdition. #lochte — Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) August 19, 2016

"....for not being more careful and candid in how I described the events of that early morning..."

For not being "more careful and candid..." That's how 32yr old kids say 'Truthful'? Got it. @RyanLochte https://t.co/pcrMooElba — AR (@tennismatador) August 19, 2016

"...and for my role in taking the focus away from the many athletes fulfilling their dreams of participating in the Olympics.

Ryan Lochte: "I'm so sorry that you caught me lying, it was something you shouldn't have done and I wish we could not focus on this anymore" — Rich (@Rich_Morrow) August 19, 2016