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You can’t write the perfect comeback. These gems typically come from a creative, quick-witted mind that can deliver sick burns at will, like Oprah Winfrey giving out brand-new cars to her studio audience. 

You can, however, draw inspiration from the best ones online. Here are some of those we’ve collected and compiled into this list, which you can bookmark for future reference. Feel free to analyze them anytime and see why these work so well. 

But in the meantime, you can read through them and be thoroughly entertained, too. 

#1

The Thinker statue by Rodin, a powerful image representing thoughtful comebacks and turning insults into art. “all quiet on the frontal lobe” is one i heard today and i can’t get over it

𓁣𓂀𓋹 zephyr 𓅀𓌏ᛉ , Fernando Santander / Unsplash Report

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    #2

    A person standing under a large, ancient tree, signifying profound comebacks and turning insults into art. “Somewhere out there is a tree providing you oxygen find it and apologize”

    Lyssa , gillystewart / Unsplash Report

    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have heard "You should be carrying around a potted plant to make up the oxygen you waste."

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    #3

    Shakespeare's gems: "Let's meet as little as we can." "I do desire we may be better strangers."

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    Noelle
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That strangers line... that hits me hard. I 100% needed this in my arsenal

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    #4

    A smiling woman wearing a headset and looking at a computer, showcasing a positive attitude for amazing comebacks. As a person who worked in a call center my favorite was “I can explain it for you, but I cannot understand it for you”

    Ses❤️ , Getty Images / Unsplash Report

    #5

    Young man scratching his head, looking thoughtful, representing comebacks and turning insults into art. my personal fav "when the wind blows, does your head whistle?"

    wakawaka , africaimages / Envato Report

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    #6

    A hospital patient receiving medical care, showcasing the idea of amazing comebacks. “I’m not saying you’re the dumbest person in the world, but you better hope the dumbest person in the world doesn’t die” I heard an old white guy say it and I bust out laughing every time I think of or hear it

    Alt_Gamer_Girl , engin akyurt / Unsplash Report

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it funnier because the old guy was white or because he was old?

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    #7

    Silhouette of a person jumping across a cliff at sunset, symbolizing amazing comebacks. “Ur probably the first person ive met to reach their full potential “

    JAHEIM , jigsawstocker / Magnific Report

    #8

    Orangutan covering its eyes, depicting an amazing comeback from embarrassment. Turning insults into art. “I love that you don’t let facts get in the way of your opinions”

    CallmeJo , Getty Images / Unsplash Report

    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this one is appropriate for a certain Captain that often visits this site.

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    #9

    A man standing in a doorway, silhouetted against a bright room, symbolizing emerging with amazing comebacks. I'm sure you brighten every room you leave

    ScoobySnacks , amoon ra / Unsplash Report

    SM
    Community Member
    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about "The IQ of the room goes up every time you leave a room, even when you were the only one in the room."

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    #10

    A woman shrugging with a confused expression, perhaps after an amazing comeback or insult. “I’d agree with you but then we’d both be wrong.”

    Natasha D House Out , ShiftDrive / Envato Report

    Cuppa tea?
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have saying about arguing. When someone say, please let's stop arguing, I respond: I'm not arguing. If I would be arguing, that means I would be wrong. But I'm not neither.

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    #11

    A woman looking stressed and checking her watch, an expression often seen before amazing comebacks. "I would insult you, but then id have to explain the insult to you and I just dont have that kind of time."

    Gremmy , krakenimages.com / Magnific Report

    #12

    A woman with a confused expression on her face, possibly reacting to an insult, demonstrating amazing comebacks. "I know you tried your best, that's what makes it so disappointing"

    Cade , Vitaly Gariev / Unsplash Report

    Edo Sayle
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely savage. Also, I'm stealing this :)

    #13

    A person writing in a notebook with BUSINESS PLAN visible, highlighting strategic thinking for amazing comebacks. “You should start a business… and mind it” is my favorite

    Sirena LaRee , Curated Lifestyle / Unsplash Report

    #14

    A person with short hair and closed eyes, seemingly in a moment of calm, perhaps before delivering an amazing comeback. U have a unique way of speaking that makes people appreciate your silence

    Ricky , magnific / Magnific Report

    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Silence is golden. Try being the golden one.

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    #15

    Two US pennies on a light surface. This image symbolizes the value in amazing comebacks. heard this one recently "your two cents is why they're getting rid of pennies"

    TisJustAFable✨️ , PublicDomainPictures / Pixabay Report

    Ghostchaplain16
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump's people make no cents/sense. Interchangeable truths

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    #16

    „I would explain it slower, but I don't believe speed is the problem.”

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    #17

    “You couldn’t dump water out of a boot even if the instructions were on the bottom”

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A variation on “can’t pour p**s out of a boot”.

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    #18

    A man with messy hair and glasses smiling with hands on his chest, showing sincerity in amazing comebacks. “I really admire your courage to speak in the absence of knowledge"

    thatboymoving , wayhomestudio / Magnific Report

    #19

    A man with a beard and closed eyes, hand covering his face. This image reflects the intensity of comebacks. “I envy the people that don’t know you”

    mxjaine , A. C. / Unsplash Report

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Can I buy back my introduction to you?" - Groucho Marx

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    #20

    Collection of colorful glass marbles, symbolizing amazing comebacks and turning insults into art with vibrant patterns. “As sharp as a marble”

    Livia , gurble / Unsplash Report

    Hyacinth (Any pronouns)
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my favorites is any variation on 'dumber than a bag of hammers', 'bag of hair' is a fun one, 'bag of bricks' has a good rhythm to it, and so on.

    #21

    “i see you've set boundaries between yourself and common sense "

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    #22

    A thoughtful man in a green shirt looking out a window, reflecting on amazing comebacks. “You possess a mind that is completely unburdened by the complications of thought”

    The Swedish Fish , magnific / Magnific Report

    SM
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must be so much easier to live in a world that is only black and white.

    #23

    “I see you’re committed to your current level of understanding”

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    #24

    This is my work insult: That’s an interesting conclusion you have come to considering the resources available to you.

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    #25

    “Now that you’ve made the wrong answer obvious to everyone we can continue”

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    #26

    Working with you is like working alone but harder

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    #27

    “I know you’re trying YOUR best but can you try someone else’s?”

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    #28

    Besides the obvious what would you change about yourself

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    #29

    Your learning curve must be a circle

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    #30

    I admire your simplicity when it comes to critical thinking

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    Nikolaj Christensen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You manage to think critically, good job! But why only in regards to the wrong things!"

    #31

    I love telling people. "I hope you have the day you deserve."

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    Noelle
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of them will never even know you insulted them. That's the great part.

    #32

    “and you were the fastest swimmer?”

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    David Jeffery
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cough cough - Riley Gaines - cough cough. Yes, I know the joke is about s***m but I just couldn't resist

    #33

    A man with a pained expression, possibly contemplating how to deliver amazing comebacks. “I expect nothing from you and you somehow still manage to let me down”

    zack sanchez , sammywilliams / Unsplash Report

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    David Niven on Errol Flynn: "As a friend, Errol was absolutely reliable. He would always let you down."

    #34

    A man with a kind smile, hands on his chest, embodying the feeling of amazing comebacks. “thank you for showing me the person i don’t want to be”

    RITZ Crackers , cookie_studio / Magnific Report

    #35

    A custom car parked in a damaged area, symbolizing a strong comeback from adversity. Someone called someone a Honda civic on here once and it still makes me giggle

    Mattttie 🐆💋 , Willian Cittadin / Unsplash Report

    Rex-a-Roni
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve often said “Katie Holmes is the most unremarkable person on the planet. She’s the human equivalent of the Honda Accord.” …though I’m sure it could apply to other people as well.

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    #36

    A child's drawing of a sad face, illustrating a moment before an amazing comeback. Somebody told me I look like a left handed drawing

    anditsjustjay , wanaktek / Envato Report

    KitchenToto
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why insult someone about their looks?

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    #37

    I’m jealous of the people that haven’t met you yet

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    #38

    “It must be so peaceful inside your mind”

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    #39

    I saw someone get called an irregular verb earlier today

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    Pawsome
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Irregular verbs were the bane of my existence, both in French (I already knew them and they still made me want to run far, far away) and in English.

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    #40

    Silhouette of a woman meditating at sunset, finding an amazing comeback through peace. Turning insults into art. girl i was told by a kid "my aura has ads"

    yejoo , kjpargeter / Magnific Report

    Mark Alexander
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those people are Internet "influencers".

    #41

    A runner at sunset, moving with purpose. This image captures the essence of amazing comebacks. “Intelligence is chasing you, but you are faster”

    jennyferjones2 , jcomp / Magnific Report

    #42

    A woman with a magnifying glass by a tree, metaphorically searching for amazing comebacks. If brains were measured in cotton, you’d have enough to make a tampon for a flea

    mcr_mama26 , magnific / Magnific Report

    David Jeffery
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If brains were dynamite you couldn't blow a part in your hair

    #43

    Someone said I “look like I earn Monopoly money”

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    #44

    A person standing on concrete blocks with a water background, symbolizing making amazing comebacks. Someone said “whatever makes u feel taller”

    Jadeybug , magnific / Magnific Report

    #45

    Shake ya head and let me know if you hear rocks

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    #46

    I read somewhere “I want you to be a pallbearer at my funeral so you can let me down one more time”

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    #47

    My home girl loves calling people “facially challenged” and honestly it’s always stuck with me

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    #48

    “You have a brilliant future behind you.”

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    #49

    Woman listening intently to a man, suggesting an amazing comeback through dialogue. Turning insults into art. Not arguing with someone who should’ve been swallowed

    Ozzy , Drazen Zigic / Magnific Report

    #50

    calling someone a busted radiator has been mine lately

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    Beak Hookage
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I called someone a useless incompetent sack of potatoes once.

    #51

    The answer is trying to catch you but you’re just too fast!

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    #52

    Man drinking water, representing an amazing comeback from a dry spell. Turned insults into art. Heard someone say “you make water look like it has calories” and I haven’t been the same since

    Kyla , Lazy_Bear / Envato Report

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have those glasses, just the thing for mulled wine

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    #53

    Ed Sheeran performing live with a guitar and microphone, bathed in purple light, embodying artistic comebacks. “Not even Ed Sheeran could describe the Shape Of u”

    kellyrutherforddd , NRK P3 / Flickr Report

    #54

    "You couldn't find your way out of a wet paper bag, with scissors in both hands."

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I see, somebody forgot to wet the paper bag".

    #55

    “I see you’re allergic to effort”

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    #56

    As my Grammy said “you’re as sharp as a circle”

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    #57

    my sister calls me a "troglodyte" on the regular

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    #58

    Telling a man that you love his pixie cut

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    SM
    Community Member
    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally would just laugh at this one. I'm not sure what kind how this person thinks this is an insult. If anything, it seems like they are insulting themselves.

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    #59

    Close-up of a man with yellowed teeth and a beard, showing a wide smile that might be part of an amazing comeback. keep smiling yellow is my favorite color

    chukwusom48 , pch.vector / Magnific Report

    Pawsome
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to admit that I never like ones that go for physical features :/

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