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

    Germany has every right to be patriotic. Despite the fact they murdered my great grandparents, their two youngest kids and had my grandmother doing slave labour in a concentration camp for 4 years, that Germany is long gone. The new Germany is a great example of how to run a country.

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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. 

    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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    6 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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    6 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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    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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    SCamp
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    6 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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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah be disabled 9-5 you have no right being disabled outside business hours..

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

    I think the first poster is insinuating that disabled people don't work so have availability to do all the things while abled bodied people are working, which is ableist and why the response is fire.

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

    I am disabled and use the handicap parking from time to time. Now excuse me while I go howl at the moon.

    Cathy Homan
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Seattle the only 2 vans belonging to yellow cab that are accessible only run 8am-7pm. 80% of the time I have to wait hours for one. No scheduling either. So if you want to go somewhere downtown either walk a mile or 2 from the bus stop, up or down a steep hill, or figure out how to use your mobility device on stairs.

    Regina Holt
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, I lost my leg in the war, I can no longer work an overnight shift. Brilliant.

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

    Disabled people are only disabled between the hours of 9 to 5.

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

    I've seen this a few times and I still laugh every time I see it. True brilliance.

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

    i often don't wake up until after 5pm, daniel, because i'm, you know, disabled, and have various conditions that mean i don't and in fact CAN'T follow a b******t "normal" schedule

    Zoey Miller
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like Florida man in my area, he pushes all the carts into disabled parking spaces as a "first amendment protest" that disabled parking spaces discriminate against non-disabled people.... Welcome to Florida.

    Devon Archer
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a werewolf I find this a little offensive. WHERE IS MY PARKING SPOT!?!

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

    WELL SAID! This muppet probably thinks the visually challenged should only play golf at night.

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

    As a disabled person who drives, THIS! I need to remember this for the future! Lol

    Phil Vaive
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had an argument with some neighbours online about leaving power cords across the sidewalk (for block heaters), and how that could be a hazard for those with disabilites. They said that disabled and blind people shouldn't have to be outside when it's cold enough to need to plug the car in. They really didn't see how they were being unreasonable and ableist.

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

    Well, I cannot see any reason for someone like you being alive, so...

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

    Oh, it’s disabled people ? Not cars ? No wonder I got all those citations.

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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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    6 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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    6 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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    Cactuar Jon
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    6 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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    BoredPossum
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    6 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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    Michael Largey
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    6 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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    Adam S
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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    Ranger Kanootsen
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    6 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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    6 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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    6 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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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have depression and panic disorder and I have both. Yes, running helps lift my mood but it's temporary and it's not always possible to run. Fluoxetine keeps my mood stable and allows me to function day to day (despite some side effects). Things are not always as simple as they seem.

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

    All my partners have been attractive because i'm attracted to them. If you aren't who gives a flying f attraction is more than just physical attributes its seeing someone as a whole for who they really are.

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

    I'm about as repulsed by babies as can be, but this just looks like someone going insane commenting on someone excitedly showing off their baby pictures.

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    Rayne OfSalt
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm still mad that I never got the 5G Wi-Fi and magnetic superpowers from the vaccines that anti-vaxxers promised I was going to get.

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

    Don't you remember that this was exactly the tactic that a famous Prime Minister wanted to adopt? It is called flock immunity irc. There also was another famous Chief of State that wanted to couple it with bleach shots.

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

    She was in a place where she should not have been, inciting violence.

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    Maybe She's Just Not Getting Any

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

    Ugh, if only more Karens used condoms. But more importantly, you can avoid STIs by not having sex and there's no issue, it isn't practical to stop breathing to avoid airborne disease.

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

    Ladies, dump your friends who encourage this b******t. This is how stalking is normalised.

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