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Having a good comeback to anything is a skill that doesn’t come easy to some people. At least to me anyway. Sometimes I wish a spider would bite me, and I would magically turn into a master of quick and witty remarks. Which, let’s be honest, would probably up my quality of life only slightly.

However, some folks are naturally born this way. Luckily for us, they occasionally put their superpowers to noble use by shutting down online absurdity. Today, we have an impressive collection of some of the best savage comebacks that might inspire you to sharpen your wits and get your keyboard ready to fight some internet trolls.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    last time that italy and germany showed too much patriotism in that way didnt end well

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    If you ever suffered from “l’esprit de l’escalier” or "the wit of the staircase," that is, thinking of a comeback once you’ve reached the stairwell of your home, don’t worry; experts have several tips that can help with that. 

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    They emphasize that in order to have a witty answer, timing is everything. This means that your remark should be as fast as the words that took you by surprise. The key to doing that is honing your listening skills so that you can essentially respond at lightning speed.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's done in the name of Christianity by people calling themselves Christian is truly heartbreaking

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    Luckily, people tend to think faster than others speak, giving the hearer additional time to come up with a reply, even though they might look as if they are still listening. This is especially handy when a conversation turns sour and someone needs to defend themselves. 

    Such a skill can definitely be improved with practice. One strategy for better listening skills is playing a game of one-word volleyball, where two people are telling a story by quickly taking turns and adding words to what the other said before them. The simple exercise forces players to be less focused on what they are going to say and instead helps them listen and respond to others spontaneously.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men, you can't give birth. Sit down when abortion is discussed.

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    Belina Raffy, the CEO of Maffick, who often uses improv skills in business, adds that not overthinking the situation is key. “You’re taking yourself out of unfolding reality if you think too much,” she told Mental Floss. It’s important to be in the moment and to deliver an answer that is relevant in the instant. After all, a comeback that is off-topic most likely won’t be effective or amusing.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and then they do terrorist attacks yelling " in the name of nooothiiiing "

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    In addition, if you find yourself thinking about the reply too much, chances are you may end up saying nothing at all. Meanwhile, putting too much pressure on yourself can make your mind go blank, similar to a fight-or-flight situation. In a quick and witty comeback, this is the opposite effect you want to achieve, so try not to take it so seriously and just let your personality shine through.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HTF do people think up cr@p like this, look at it and think ‘yep, I’ve nailed that, now just let me post it’. One of the clearest negatives about everyone having a voice is that everyone has a voice, which is great unless you’re a f***** moron

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    Something else that might help with quick-wittedness is expanding your knowledge, whether that’s learning new things or techniques from your comedy heroes. For this, you may want to watch some comedy specials or your favorite sitcoms. It’s not necessarily about memorizing certain lines or imitating them, but picking up certain subtleties like amusing observations or timing. 

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Far-right activist Laura Loomer. She was banned from Uber and Lyft after this and then tweeted “@Uber banned me but they will never ban any of their Islamic drivers who are raping women and refusing service to Jews. #BoycottUber.” woman is revolting.

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    Even if you wish to pass certain comebacks as your own, there’s no shame in doing that. Winston Churchill, who was famous for them, has borrowed a lot of them. One of his well-known lines was in response to politician Bessie Braddock’s remark, “Sir, you are drunk.” The PM replied, “And you, Bessie, are ugly. But I shall be sober in the morning, and you will still be ugly.”

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The shutdown response is perfect - every job requires someone to do it, folks gotta make their coin how they can. No delivery ppl, no deliveries and idiots like the OP would be the first and loudest to complain

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    This iconic phrase was copied from American actor and comedian W.C. Fields. Despite this, it took quick thinking to recall and adapt the quote in the moment, which is why Churchill was considered a master of timing. “It was an off-the-cuff recall of something he had synthesized, composed earlier, and that he was waiting to perform,” Tim Riley, director and chief curator at the National Churchill Museum, said.

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    Lastly, as with any skill, practice is what makes one improve. For a quick-wit exercise, Hack Spirit recommends trying to make a mental note of something you’ve heard a person say during the day. Then set a timer for 5 minutes and try to come up with as many witty things as you can during that time. Some of them might not be that good yet, and that’s totally fine. The activity is all about training your brain, and over time, you will get better.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    moral of the story, don't have friends. Then you can have 100% of that cake and get fat! :D

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    Your Bigotry Is Showing

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is exactly what most sane people want. People with different cultures, beliefs, sexual preferences, styles etc etc, getting along and don't fight. Respect, understanding and honor are rare, but hopefully it will be common in the future.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's no mention of any lesbian students at the school losing control, so maybe it isn't the clothes that are the problem?

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the obvious hate and bile in the first message, this comeback is 100% class and hats off to them.

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    4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pride month, lots of colours all over the place, crazy decorations, weird and wonderful people coming out and enjoying themselves, what's not to like?

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister tripped and split her face open on easter. My next door neighbor had an easter party that included an egg hunt. After all the candy was found each kid took a small percentage of their candy and combined it to make a portion for my sister who didn't participate in the egg hunt for obvious reasons. THAT'S SOCIALISM. No kid was mad because we all understood that my sister deserved to also get candy even though she didn't search for the eggs.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the photoshopped one where the tweet says that the robotics team set fire to the insurance company's HQ

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mmmmhhhh, nice d**k, can I ..... yeah we're surrounded you're right, i forgot

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have more guns in private ownership than at any time in our history. We only restrict what type of guns people can have, have strong requirements for how those guns are stored, and don't allow people who can't pass a background and psychological check to own them. We also don't fetishise guns. They're a tool for doing a thing, nothing more.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The right to free health care, the right to have at least 28 days paid leave, the right to not be fired just because my employer doesn't like me is pretty sweet to be honest.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    failure of obamacare ? where ? when ? you mean the fakenews from kolonel Von Shitzpantz before killing it

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How the f**k do vaccines *weaken* your immune system??? That's like the exact opposite of how they actually do work. Huh?????????

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only place I expect a doctor to be a medical doctor and anyone else to say they're not a medical doctor is in a f*****g hospital.

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to a conversion camp when I was 19! It was a load of b******t but on the upside, I slept with half a dozen men which was great fun. I'm still gay by the way, it had the opposite outcome they were wanting.

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    4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought snowflakes are not people who disagree, but people who are offended and angry because you don't agree with them.

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    Pot, Meet Kettle

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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Homeless charities supply phones to people, because they understand (unlike fückwit above) that it's barely possible to survive without a phone these days if you have a home, impossible if you don't.

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