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In ancient times, almost every battle began with a verbal confrontation - two representatives of each army gathered in the field between the armies prepared for battle, and began to shower each other with insults, and the wittier each remark was, the more inspired the warriors would be for the upcoming battle. So it was in the ancient world, so it was in the early Middle Ages, so it was in the days of knights and samurai.

Now, unfortunately, this noble art is almost forgotten, and the battles have gradually moved to the internet. And still, the ability to completely demolish any opponent with just one witty phrase, to make them choke on a retort, remains no less valuable - even if it no longer brings victory on the battlefield.

There's an entire community on Reddit called r/Comebacks dedicated to the most unexpected, impactful, and incredible comebacks ever said, written, or typed. As of today, there are 14.8K members in the community, and hundreds of genuine combo-breaking masterpieces of wit.

Bored Panda has compiled for you this brilliant selection of the most popular and delightful pearls that are likely to have you in stitches. So sit back, make sure you're not chewing or drinking anything right now - and start scrolling this list! Have fun or die laughing!

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from Norway, because Norway am I seeing this guy getting any action tonight XP

    David
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In what parallel universe to cringe pickup lines like that actually work>

    Sue Denham
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect response - the exact sort of thing I'd think to say half an hour too late.

    Pumpkin Spice
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    are you asian? no? okay sorry i was wondering bc i'm looking for some people who are asian, my mongolian friend feels kinda lonely and she misses talking with other asians. yeah, i get it. ok. have a great day bye!!

    Austin Sauce
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    Headless chicken
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m irish S As S S S S S S S S S S S S S As A S S S S As As S S Ss S Just irish, there is no joke

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    DennyS (denzoren)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Thanks, as we're on the topic of unwanted medical advice, you should probably get tested for hypertension with all that salt in your diet." Can be a good comeback.

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    Ruby
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say apply cold water, but I think their IQ will do it for them.

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