The internet is a public place, which means (consider this a friendly PSA!) anything you post online could be met with a comment that outshines it and takes all the glory.
Chances are, it might even find its way to the Facebook page ‘Epic Top Comments 2.0,’ where the funniest, sharpest, and wittiest replies get their moment of fame. We’ve rounded up some of their top picks, so if you need inspiration for clever comebacks to leave on Bored Panda articles, just keep scrolling!
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I wish I had even half the sharpness of these commenters who effortlessly win the internet with their replies! But if you’re like me and feeling a little daunted about landing a knockout joke, don’t worry—humor is a muscle that can be stretched. It just takes a little time, practice, and effort.
This... this guy is real... I thought it was those net adds that always use the same people...
Fresh fruits, fresh veggies, yeah... that's easily gonna cost your first born
The Big Belly Comedy Club has some fantastic tips on how to be funnier—not on the stage, but in everyday conversations. The first step is finding your unique sense of humor. “In comedy, we call this finding your comedic voice,” says the club.
What does ‘finding your comedic voice’ mean exactly? Well, everyone has their own comedic style. You can tune into yours by noticing what makes you laugh and which funny thoughts pop into your mind. Maybe you’re naturally sarcastic, self-deprecating, or prefer to be uplifting. By becoming more aware of what you find funny, you can gradually start weaving it into your conversations and comments.
Remember to consider who you’re speaking to, too. “What makes your friends or colleagues laugh may not have the same effect on a different group of people,” says Big Belly Comedy Club. If you’re aiming for a funny comment, keep the context, the person who posted, and even the group in mind to nail the right tone.
For more inspiration, watch comedy shows, stand-up routines, and sitcoms. Pay attention to not just the jokes but also the timing, delivery, and wordplay. Try to incorporate some of these techniques into your own interactions, and spend time around people you find funny to pick up on what makes them shine.
I'd be more concerned about those radioactive presents by the fireplace. Looks like they're about to reach critical mass.
And don’t underestimate the power of memorizing and having a few jokes up your sleeve. “While canned jokes are not always funny,” Big Belly Comedy Club reminds us, “having a few well-timed and appropriate jokes can lighten the mood and bring laughter to social situations.”
Now it’s time for practice—after all, theory will only get you so far. “Like any skill, developing your sense of humor requires practice. Look for opportunities to make others laugh, whether it’s through casual conversations, presentations, or social gatherings,” says the team at Big Belly. “The more you practice, the more comfortable and confident you will become in using humor.”
Me too, and I'm a vegetarian. I'd be there cheering them on!! VEGAN KARENS!!!
That said, don’t overdo it. Trying too hard to turn every moment into a joke can backfire and come across as desperate. “Let humor arise naturally in conversations and use it as a way to connect with others, rather than as a performance to impress,” advises Big Belly Comedy Club.
Hopefully, with these tips, you’ll be on your way to becoming the wittiest friend—and maybe, just maybe, we’ll see your clever replies on the ‘Epic Top Comments 2.0’ page soon!
Worked in a 100 yr old school. Took me a LONG time to swap out all the painted switch and outlet plates. My God people, it's a screwdriver, not a computer program. Paint the wall, by the time you get to the end the paint is dry enough to reattach the plates.
And whenever you reach into the drawer for a spoon without looking, it's always the one you get first.
Of all the garbage shows my wife makes me watch this one irks me the most. Just terrible acting, terrible plots, terrible dialogue, ridiculous clown costumes. Just complete garbage.
Your comment made me laugh so much that I had problem breathing for a few seconds
My chrome extensions like Dark Reader and uBlock Origin just out here laughing at them.
On Firefox here but also same, exact same add-ons. Highly recommend for Chrome and Firefox users to get these two things, and we can still be angry about this stupid decision.
They’ll give up up eventually. We killed the ‘shopping’ posts and we’ll kill this too so long as nobody buys it.
We didn't kill the shopping posts, they're just disguising them better now. I don't see this nonsense getting any better. With the downgrades in content and the pushing for premium they're going to see some serious drop-off in visits.
I don’t understand the vitriol for the shopping posts. BP does have to make money _somehow_. I would rather an obvious thing like that that can be ignored if one wants than pop up ads. Plus, if they made enough money from shopping posts, maybe they would have fewer popups.
I think that hiding dark mode behind a premium paywall is an absolute garbage move.
I'm not at all tech-minded and have no idea what dark mode even is.
Load More Replies...dark mode for me is basically life. white background=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA to me
"We notice you are using an adblocker" Too darn right I am, I'm not paying just to go adfree, even though it's an adblocker that can be detected. however, there are ways round it, you must be cunning and stealthy, fellow pandas, but there are ways. For the time being.
Oh... you had to mess with it? ublock plus an open source app and a 30 dollar raspberry pi with said blocking software.
Load More Replies...I had to google raspberry pi, but something I might have to follow through, as more and more sites either demand you pay not to have ads, or just shove ads at you. Thanks!
If I want dark mode I can just lower my screen brightness. Job done.
Why is so much of Bored Panda a repeat of what I read the last time I read Bored Panda?
"Dark Reader" works (on my desktop), it's a browser extension. I've given up going through any BP on my tablet, the ads are unbearable.
Fun but way too many posts bashing food just for being vegan. Seriously, try it. I'm not saying become vegan, I'm just saying, TRY THIS FOOD. It's absolutely amazing.
I'm not vegan, but I eat some vegan food. But I eat meat as well. I only have meat or fish once a day.
Load More Replies...So many of these comments are just straight on bullying or showing that the commenter has no idea what they're commenting on.
Or, and please hear me out, they're just tongue-in-cheek jokey comments.
Load More Replies...Your comment made me laugh so much that I had problem breathing for a few seconds
My chrome extensions like Dark Reader and uBlock Origin just out here laughing at them.
On Firefox here but also same, exact same add-ons. Highly recommend for Chrome and Firefox users to get these two things, and we can still be angry about this stupid decision.
They’ll give up up eventually. We killed the ‘shopping’ posts and we’ll kill this too so long as nobody buys it.
We didn't kill the shopping posts, they're just disguising them better now. I don't see this nonsense getting any better. With the downgrades in content and the pushing for premium they're going to see some serious drop-off in visits.
I don’t understand the vitriol for the shopping posts. BP does have to make money _somehow_. I would rather an obvious thing like that that can be ignored if one wants than pop up ads. Plus, if they made enough money from shopping posts, maybe they would have fewer popups.
I think that hiding dark mode behind a premium paywall is an absolute garbage move.
I'm not at all tech-minded and have no idea what dark mode even is.
Load More Replies...dark mode for me is basically life. white background=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA to me
"We notice you are using an adblocker" Too darn right I am, I'm not paying just to go adfree, even though it's an adblocker that can be detected. however, there are ways round it, you must be cunning and stealthy, fellow pandas, but there are ways. For the time being.
Oh... you had to mess with it? ublock plus an open source app and a 30 dollar raspberry pi with said blocking software.
Load More Replies...I had to google raspberry pi, but something I might have to follow through, as more and more sites either demand you pay not to have ads, or just shove ads at you. Thanks!
If I want dark mode I can just lower my screen brightness. Job done.
Why is so much of Bored Panda a repeat of what I read the last time I read Bored Panda?
"Dark Reader" works (on my desktop), it's a browser extension. I've given up going through any BP on my tablet, the ads are unbearable.
Fun but way too many posts bashing food just for being vegan. Seriously, try it. I'm not saying become vegan, I'm just saying, TRY THIS FOOD. It's absolutely amazing.
I'm not vegan, but I eat some vegan food. But I eat meat as well. I only have meat or fish once a day.
Load More Replies...So many of these comments are just straight on bullying or showing that the commenter has no idea what they're commenting on.
Or, and please hear me out, they're just tongue-in-cheek jokey comments.
Load More Replies...