Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

Ever had a heated online argument with a stranger, only to think of the perfect comeback three days later? Well, on the internet clock, a few days might as well be an eternity, and everyone’s already moved on.

But over on r/clevercomebacks, wasting time is unheard of. With over 2 million members, this subreddit is full of sharp retorts for any situation. At Bored Panda, we’re big fans. So we’ve rounded up the best comebacks they have to offer. Keep reading, you might just find the right response to silence that next awkward comment.

#1

Do You Have One?

Text conversation showcasing a savage response to a request for a purebred British Shorthair cat for aesthetic reasons.

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    #2

    Kid Has A Bright And Shocking Future In Front Of Him

    Savage response to a dad's post about his son eating electrical cords; clever pun about grounding involved.

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    #3

    What A Good Reply

    Savage response to a tweet with contrasting biblical quote, highlighting political actions and consequences.

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    #4

    You're The Problem

    Savage response: A person highlights why someone’s negative experience with feminists might be due to their own demeanor.

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    #5

    Whatever Your Weakness, There's A Hellion To Exploit It

    Barista wearing glasses and apron pours milk into a coffee cup; part of a savage response on minimum wage debate.

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    #6

    Why Would They Need To Am I Rite?

    Savage response to parking comment, highlighting absurdity with a clever retort about disabilities and werewolves.

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    #7

    Yep May Be It Is True

    Savage response tweet to a comment about the National Guard and the Capitol.

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    #8

    Never Underestimate A Woman

    Savage response on Twitter: Lady told to "sit down," responds by revealing she's a retired Colonel.

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    #9

    Just Another Reason To Keep My Purple Hair

    A savage response to a tweet about unnatural hair colors and aposematism in a social media exchange.

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    #10

    “Migrants Can’t Assimilate Into Society”

    Savage response to a tweet about third-world migrants, highlighting academic and literary achievements.

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    #11

    Well Then Rip

    Savage response to a comment about not accepting a jacket from a non-cute person in a lecture.

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    #12

    Keep Your Stick On The Ice

    Savage response to a question about same-s*x marriage views, emphasizing Canadian perspective with humor about hockey.

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    #13

    Not Be A Baby Machine

    Savage response to a tweet about women's roles, highlighting education over traditional gender expectations.

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    #14

    Oof. That Burn Needs Some Love

    Savage response on Twitter about misconceptions of American Christianity, with a witty comment on healthcare.

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    #15

    Please Wear A Mask And Stay Safe

    Savage response to a sign questioning mask-wearing, comparing it to questioning sober driving safety measures.

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    #16

    Room Temperature IQ

    Savage response highlighting differences in rights between USA and UK about cheese and gun rights.

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    #17

    Who Orders Small Coffee Anyway?

    Savage response to a jerk: a coffee shop sign with prices based on politeness and a witty online comeback comment.

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    #18

    Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

    Savage response to a letter in a newspaper, addressing a parent's concern about their son's sexuality.

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    #19

    It Was Social Distancing Haha

    Savage response to a question comparing cavemen and dinosaur survival, highlighting a humorous social distancing comment.

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    #20

    Definitely Atheists That Do This

    Savage response to jerk on atheism, featuring sarcastic commentary on atheists' behavior.

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    #21

    They Also Don't Come In Exciting Anime

    Savage response to a fact about British kids identifying Pokémon better than common wildlife species.

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    #22

    British Museum

    Savage response to a tweet asking about things that feel British but aren't, mentioning the British Museum's contents.

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    #23

    Idk If This Has Been Posted Before, But I Love His Little Smile

    Savage response in an interview about parallel universes highlights wit and humor.

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    #24

    Look Before You Leap

    Savage response to a tweet questioning faith and vaccines, suggesting hope glasses aren't prescription.

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    #25

    I Hope This Hasn’t Been Done Before

    Savage memed images showing sheep labeled "Your Friends" and lions labeled "My Friends," followed by a Lion King scene.

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    #26

    Stealing The Rainbow

    Savage response to a tweet about cultural appropriation of the rainbow by the LGBTQ community.

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    #27

    Separate Payments

    Savage response to child's ripped allowance shown in tweets, highlighting clever comebacks to jerks.

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    #28

    Big Footprints To Fill

    Savage response to a corporate tweet about reducing emissions with a sarcastic pledge not to spill oil.

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    #29

    Comeback

    Savage response to a comment about objectification and consent on Twitter.

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    #30

    Comeback

    Savage response: A witty comeback to a comment about gender and virginity on Twitter.

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    #31

    Can Anyone Show Martha The Original Constitution ?

    Tweets showing a savage response to a political statement about rewriting the U.S. Constitution.

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    #32

    True Perfection Has Been Achieved

    Savage Twitter response to a feminist challenge, with humorous reply mentioning Whitney Houston.

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    #33

    Illegal Plants

    Savage response comparing plant legality to divine actions in an anonymous online thread.

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    #34

    I Hate Anti-Maskers

    Pink shirt with bold text, and a savage response comment questioning education.

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