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40 Times People Got Dragged Back To Earth With The Help Of Hilariously Savage Comebacks
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a heated argument, feeling like a deer caught in the headlights, desperately searching for a snappy reply? But here's the thing: that clever comeback doesn't always arrive when we need it most. Instead, it often sneaks up on us when we least expect it. We've all been there, haven't we? But today, let’s pay a tribute to the champions of banter.
Introducing the subreddit r/MurderedByWords, a treasure trove for “well-constructed put-downs, comebacks, and counter-arguments”. We’ve collected some of the most brilliant ways people have ended disagreements. So buckle up and get ready to dive into the art of winning an argument with style.
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Transphobic Aunt Called Out By An Actual Good Twitter User Vaush
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A Congratulations At Least
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They Didn't See This One Coming
The subreddit r/MurderedByWords was created back in 2016 and it didn't take much time for it to attract a significant following. Currently, they have a whopping 2.8 million members who share and admire the art of clever comebacks.
"The way we see it, a murder should (but doesn't always have to) be more than a quick response or retort. The best murders are well-constructed, thought-out responses that leave the opening argument completely without any ability to reply. In other words, their point has been totally demolished. Now, obviously, there's more than one way to murder with words, and sometimes a quick rapier thrust or stab to the heart (a short, swift reply) can be just as deadly as a drawn-out murder, and you'll frequently see both types in this sub," the moderators of the subreddit have previously told Bored Panda.
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Look Who Just Discovered Consent
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M**dered By Tasty Words
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Aussies Would Like To Have A Word
While ruthless put-downs might be entertaining online, things work differently when you argue with someone face-to-face. As tension rises and responses become quite personal, you might find yourself seeking common ground rather than tearing each other down.
Arguments can happen unexpectedly in various places: between partners, friends, family members, at work, or even with strangers you've just met. When emotions run high, it's not always easy to keep yourself from losing control. Nevertheless, the wise choice would be to exercise restraint and self-control in such situations.
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Musk Fan Getting M**dered
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Capitalism Is Love, Capitalism Is Life
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One Hour Dry Burgers
Clever put-downs or comebacks might end an argument for good. However, have you ever found yourself re-running the same fight with your partner or family member? It sounds too familiar, right? According to Linda Blair, a chartered clinical psychologist, you don’t have to go on like this. There are many ways to stop the endless quarrel.
Blair, in her insightful piece for The Guardian, suggests six techniques to consider to bring closure to a seemingly endless argument:
- The DIY approach - Let go of the things that bother you by realizing that the problem lies not in your partner's actions, but in how you react and get annoyed by them.
- The digging-under approach - If you want to figure out what your argument is really about, your job is to discover the underlying difference that is causing it.
- The ring-fencing game - You can have an argument at set times and for a set duration.
- The balancing act - Each partner chooses a behavior they find annoying in the other and suggests a positive alternative. Then, whenever the argument comes up, both partners agree to act in the positive manner instead of arguing.
- Fifty shades of grey - To approach your argument more calmly, agree to take a break whenever it starts. Wait for at least 20 minutes to let emotions settle down and clear your mind. Then, come together and each suggest five ways the other person could behave or react that wouldn't be upsetting. Keep talking until you find a compromise that works for both of you.
- The debating game - Both individuals should try to see things from their partner's perspective. Take turns arguing from the other person's side, spending about 10 minutes or until you feel you've explored all perspectives. Then share with your partner what you have learned from this exercise.
You can read more about it here.
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Grandma's Taking No Prisoners
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On A Post Discussing Those Creepy Children's Beauty Pageants In The Us And Diddling Kids
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Cyanide Is Biologically Natural
Monday 1 year ago
Homosexuality is a fantastic way for nature to slow down population growth. Given how overpopulated some parts of the world has become I'd say we'd be better off as a species if more people were homosexual. Now if we can just get rid of b******t laws that make it hard for gays to adopt we could reduce the number of kids in the foster system too.
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The Response To A Hateful Lady, Starts Out Pretty Strong, Loses Me A Bit In The Middle, And Then Ends With A Boom
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You're A Figment Of Imagination
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Without Support From Mom And Dad
StumblingThroughLife 1 year ago
Another one who confuses Socialism with Communism. Oh dear. 🙄 "In brief, Communism backs full control of the Government across all standards of production and other resources. Socialism exercises adaptable forms of controlling the State."
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It's Not The Piece Of Plastic
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When Trying To Be An As**ole Misfires
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Self-Made Success Story
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Your Personal Life Is Your Own, You Don't Owe Anyone An Answer
Frances M 1 year ago
If I saw a gap I a resume I’d ask about it because you never know when they took that time to do something amazing that would help with the role you are looking to fill. A missing year? Did they travel? Learn a new skill? Become stronger in themselves? I once interviewed someone who didn’t put down education he did because it was not in my country, everything counts and makes you the person you are. The gaps count in all sorts of ways, some bad, some amazingly good.
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Remember When People Hid Their Bigotry?
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Breed Some Friends
Anyone-for-tea? 1 year ago
Sadness and confusion? Have you met my cats? They are a delight! And my niblings and godchildren are lovely too!
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Brutal Takedown With An Incredibly Accurate Burn
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Must Be Icing Themselves After That Roasting
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It’s Okay Jesse
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Parental Disparages
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Red State vs. Blue State Problems
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People In Glass Houses Shouldn‘T Throw Stones
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Courage Is All You Need? Huh?
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Seriously? Ireland?!
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Idk If Repost But
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago (edited)
If these are the Vietnamese ones, my friend (who is from there) says they are rice patty rats and totally different to what westerners perceive as a rat, and they taste good. I want to try them still so bad
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Apparently Stars Are The Work Of The Devil
Mørkesverd 1 year ago
I mean, he was never going to fail there. Rolled a natural 20 on his charisma check.
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Largest Landowner Gets Owned
#33
Twitter Is Amazing... Random Person Explaining An Astronaut How Space Works
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In Response To Putting Down American Olympic Champions
Anne Jones 1 year ago
I’m a Brit so I have no idea who these people are (except Biden. I know he’s the president of America).
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Tate Exposed As A Submissive Beta
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Yes, She Deserves Better
Stardust she/her 1 year ago
I hate the caste system so much! In the past it wasn’t rigid so you could do intercaste marriage but then all this corruption made it rigid
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Science V Politics V Religion
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He Seems To Be Struggling
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Is It Possible To M**der Future Children With Words?
Jennifer Smith 1 year ago
Paranormal Park. The blue haired kid is transgender.
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Tee Rat 1 year ago
And Bugs and Daffy taught me that seeking hilarious revenge was normal. Bad parenting, dad.
Jennifer Smith 1 year ago
The show is called Paranormal Park. Really cute show with a talking pug.
CatWoman1014 1 year ago
I’m surprised I haven’t seen backlash about “The owl house” on Disney+. It’s not only about witches and sorcery, but the main character is a lesbian. It’s a cute show. I’ve watched it a few times with my daughter if anyone is into cartoons.
Depressed Owl 1 year ago
I love The Owl House. But the main character is Bi not Lesbian.
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Prince of Darkness 1 year ago
"george" is a perfect example of why we need to implement retroactive abortion
Firefly1617 1 year ago
Good show, got a season 2 a while back. Think season 3 might've been cancelled though ;-;
Sandra Llewelyn 1 year ago
Just wait until that person has children and just need a bit of peace and quiet......
Harvey Vostrejs 1 year ago
This show is Deadend Paranormal Park!!! It's amaizng. It has trans rep, queer rep, neurodivergent rep, and more! It also has amazing music and talented singers. One of the best shows I've seen in a long time. Highly reccomend!
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Lana Lana Banana 1 year ago (edited)
Hopefully there are people like me who read comments before looking at posts. Let me warn you that most of them are funny but there are some sad, sad things on here. A couple mentions of suicide and gun violence - Things that do NOT belong on a list with this title. I was cracking up then all of a sudden I felt like I got hit by a semi.
Em 1 year ago
That is unfortunately very common on Bored Panda, at least on lists like this one. They censor some words, but don't give any warning about the content. Some kind of heads up in the form of a disclaimer in the title would probably be a good idea.
Load More Replies... Diego 1 year ago
How come most of these are just shots at conservatives? I’m not one to choose sides but it felt more one sided. We need all around laughs.
Lana Lana Banana 1 year ago (edited)
Hopefully there are people like me who read comments before looking at posts. Let me warn you that most of them are funny but there are some sad, sad things on here. A couple mentions of suicide and gun violence - Things that do NOT belong on a list with this title. I was cracking up then all of a sudden I felt like I got hit by a semi.
Em 1 year ago
That is unfortunately very common on Bored Panda, at least on lists like this one. They censor some words, but don't give any warning about the content. Some kind of heads up in the form of a disclaimer in the title would probably be a good idea.
Load More Replies... Diego 1 year ago
How come most of these are just shots at conservatives? I’m not one to choose sides but it felt more one sided. We need all around laughs.
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