“Bored Panda Best Comment Awards”: 50 Funny Times The Comments Made Our Posts So Much Better (New Pics)
Ah, the comment section—it’s full of life. Sometimes, people there spark conversations about a variety of social issues. Other times, they’re going livid over someone else’s opinion. Or maybe they’re simply enjoying a spicy argument and, of course, grabbing a box of metaphorical popcorn along the way. And when the comments tend to go from plain insulting to inspiring in mere seconds, we’re sure glad they’re there.
Our readers have proven time and again how curious, funny, and wholesome they can be. Some of you commenters offer even better content than the picture itself. To celebrate your creativity and wit, we have compiled a list of some of the best and most upvoted comments we found floating around our page.
We here at Bored Panda love clever humor, and we know that you do too. So continue scrolling, see if yours made the list, and share even more hilarious wisdom under the pics below! Also, be sure to check out Part 1 of this post right here.
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i actually agree with with last bit about abortion it should be women that make those decisions or talk about it
To learn more about witty comments and how to improve our comedy skills, we spoke to Abigail Paul, a standup comedian, improviser, and actress with an irreverent and original comedy brain. Having performed improvisation, standup comedy, and theatre in venues all over Germany, the US, and the EU, she was kind enough to share her thoughts on why people leave comments in the first place.
“Today’s reader has the advantage over their predecessor that they feel part of the action,” she said. “In comedy, we are always looking to create content that an audience member will relate to, so when someone leaves a fantastic comment on an article or picture, it helps us feel connected, a little less alone.”
“It shows us that someone else, maybe many people, think the same way we do,” Abigail mentioned. “We take great comfort in not being alone on our ideas.”
The standup comedian revealed that the secret to a successful comment is probably equal parts true and surprising. An unexpected remark “that just has shock value isn’t as highly regarded as one that is embedded in truth.”
“In comedy terms, your picture or article you are commenting on is your setup. Your witty comment is the punchline,” she explained. “There are lots of ways to be funny, but a great punchline will usually have excellent use of wordplay, exaggeration, or make an analogy to something else so the reader can maybe see the topic in a new light.”
Well, the natives here in the US were more curious than frightened, and look where that got us. It definitely was the right reaction.
“The most important thing is usually an element of surprise. Good comedy writers use misdirect as well as a magician does. We think we see you going to one place and you go somewhere unexpected. Audiences love a twist,” Abigail said, providing true crime podcasts as an example.
According to her, leaving a comment and letting out a few chuckles helps us bond with others. “Comedy is the most fun thing humans can share (besides pizza),” she said. “The pandemic has forced a lot of comedy experiences online. It hurt live comedy a lot, but new spaces have thrived online because people need to connect and laugh. The upside is you can find ways to be funny at home in your PJs.”
come people wake up she survived all 3 ships sinking am i the only one thinking maybe she sank them all
If you want to improve at writing clever comments online, you need to practice. “Comedy is a skill,” Abigail told us. “The more you write, the better you usually get.” But it’s important “not to get too precious about your work. Notice which clever comments you are writing get lots of likes or replies, and see if you can dissect why that comment is working.”
“If something isn’t working, don’t worry too much about why. A lot of good writing is throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks.” She advised you to focus on what works and try to replicate your own formula. “Also - edit. Are there any words you can take out, but the comment is still really funny? Then do. The more concise you are, the better it is for your reader.”
Don't they have cliff sensors? Mine does. Won't even come within 30cm of a step 1cm high.
Abigail is now busy with her new organization in Frankfurt called English Comedy Frankfurt, aiming to bring fun shows with diverse audiences and comedians. So if you want some tips on writing for standup, be sure to check out her website and follow her work on Twitter.
It looks like that one little square in a rubik's cube that you just can't match!
Judging by the cobwebs on the books; perhaps everyone there is stupid.
I think this is the 4th or 5th time I have seen this pic on BP so far lol
Oh god this is terrifyingly funny I can't stop my laughter HUUULP
It's not an inventor of that... thing, it's Sam Chui, aviation journalist, yet someone wishes him everything the worst. That's... not nice.
I rememebr already laughing at this at the original post and now for the second round: bwahahaha
Without being sarcastic, I'd like to say that I'm surprised... and a little proud to be featured in this post.
I like puns that are terrible. People that turn their nose up at these need to Czech their privilege.
As someone who grew up in Western Australia, this image terrifies me
If that's a subconscious strategy, is the teenage boys' tendency to drown themselves in enough Axe Body Spray for their date to carry that scent for a week a conscious strategy?
Or how baby helicopters are prevented . This does look like the top of a very large condom.
And there isn't a dog in the neighbourhood going to tease him about it.
Never understood the appeal of ripped jeans but ok. This is next level though 😶
...With at least 3 different armed response signs cable-tied to said fence.
I love that someone noticed this before messing it up, decided it needed to be captured, and then got in and drove off!
Madam Pomfrey : With all due respect Professor Dumbledore, I would like to request yet again for a change in the staircases!
This was great, and why I love BP. The people here post the most funny things and there's always someone here that makes me laugh !
We need more lists like this! A ton of people on BP are hilarious!
I was kind of hoping to see some of the ogs here (like Foxxy the original!) but at least there are some lesser known pandas on here! good job :D
Great list, just a bit cringe for me that all the replies are trying too hard to out-do the ones that made the list.
Is Foxxy or Foxy THE ORIGINAL kicked of this site? She was once commenting on nearly every article getting loads of upvotes (didn't matter what she wrote). She is not on this list and I havent seen her in a while.
And that’s why I read Bored Panda daily. A lot of people here are smart and have a brilliant sense of humor.
Someone should post the most stupid comments, sometimes the comments are as funny as the stupid statement above
Special shout out to anyone who comments "boop" on a picture showing a dog's nose. I don't know why, but I love that so much. It's not original like the ones on this list, but it's tradition, and the cuteness of imagining booping the snoot gives me an endorphin rush every time, so thank you.
Very clever, Pandas. Party! I looked through my notifications from the last month, and by comparison, my top comment had a paltry 29 upvotes. You're internet superstars!
Sum Guy's comment on the picture of the two people has only 60 votes, when all the others have at least 200. Methinks there's a bit of bias going on here.
That was a walk down memory lane! Meta articles like this one should happen more often.
Just no, there is NOTHING more irritating than people commenting on posts like they think they're funny.
Loved this list. I saw comments on one yesterday that had me laughing for an hour. My husband kept asking if I was ok... and what was I on because I was giggling to myself so long.
How ever read each and ever comment to make this post deserves a medal and ice cream
The article is represented by the spelling of disapprove in a example that actually doesn’t make the list. Great work BP.
This was great, and why I love BP. The people here post the most funny things and there's always someone here that makes me laugh !
We need more lists like this! A ton of people on BP are hilarious!
I was kind of hoping to see some of the ogs here (like Foxxy the original!) but at least there are some lesser known pandas on here! good job :D
Great list, just a bit cringe for me that all the replies are trying too hard to out-do the ones that made the list.
Is Foxxy or Foxy THE ORIGINAL kicked of this site? She was once commenting on nearly every article getting loads of upvotes (didn't matter what she wrote). She is not on this list and I havent seen her in a while.
And that’s why I read Bored Panda daily. A lot of people here are smart and have a brilliant sense of humor.
Someone should post the most stupid comments, sometimes the comments are as funny as the stupid statement above
Special shout out to anyone who comments "boop" on a picture showing a dog's nose. I don't know why, but I love that so much. It's not original like the ones on this list, but it's tradition, and the cuteness of imagining booping the snoot gives me an endorphin rush every time, so thank you.
Very clever, Pandas. Party! I looked through my notifications from the last month, and by comparison, my top comment had a paltry 29 upvotes. You're internet superstars!
Sum Guy's comment on the picture of the two people has only 60 votes, when all the others have at least 200. Methinks there's a bit of bias going on here.
That was a walk down memory lane! Meta articles like this one should happen more often.
Just no, there is NOTHING more irritating than people commenting on posts like they think they're funny.
Loved this list. I saw comments on one yesterday that had me laughing for an hour. My husband kept asking if I was ok... and what was I on because I was giggling to myself so long.
How ever read each and ever comment to make this post deserves a medal and ice cream
The article is represented by the spelling of disapprove in a example that actually doesn’t make the list. Great work BP.
