50 Of The Most Brilliant Comebacks Ever Screenshotted, As Shared On The ‘Clever Comebacks’ Twitter Page (New Pics)
Comeback refers to a quick reply to a critical remark which basically shuts down the critic immediately. The best comebacks are always a step ahead in restoring karma, defending the accused ones, and making that snap which is entertaining to anyone who witnesses it.
And since experiencing a real-life clapback which is both fun and witty is somewhat rare, we turn to the internet, or this Twitter page, to be precise, to give ourselves a masterclass in savage comebacks.
Named “Clever Comebacks,” the page is busy sharing exactly what it promises in the title and from 75.5k followers, it seems like it’s doing a pretty good job. More masterclass comebacks from the same account can be found in our previous feature right here!
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Call the fire department, thats is not a burn, thats a frikking forest fire....
In a previous interview, Bored Panda spoke with Abigail Paul, an actress, standup comedian and improviser who has been giving seminars on incorporating theatre techniques for purposes beyond the stage to schools, businesses and organizations.
Abigail argues that the secret to any comeback is connection. “If you are really listening to (and connecting with) another person, you are taking them in fully, aware of who they are, the context in which you are dealing with this person,” she said.
if the shoes are long enough that takes care of social distancing
Moreover, according to the comedian, people do this assessment unconsciously. In fact, we aren't even always aware that we are always sizing up other people. “This is too often because we are so focused on ourselves.” A great comeback feels great because it was earned, Abigail argues. “It was spontaneous. The commenter was probably really listening. It was unique to that moment, set of people, situation,” she told us some time ago.
Yeah, that’s because we’re so.... I can’t be bothered to finish that sentence 🥱😴
One of the biggest challenges in saying a comeback is making sure it doesn’t sound mean. But Abigail reminds us that a comeback is not a clapback. The latter one “is generally sarcastic, but a clapback might be fun among friends.”
At the same time, the context of a situation always matters. “In working on status exercises in improv, we try to get people to see that the easiest way to raise another person's status is to lower their own. We see that in standup comedy too. Usually it works best if the comic is the butt of the joke, not the audience. (There are plenty of exceptions.)”
And also, expecting them to be happy is first of all sexist, and also dumb because how would they be happy when so many problems plague femalekind, like pink tax, groping, jerks like this guy, etc. Today in my bus some guy apparently pulled up the shirt of & touched this girl in her private parts. That girl is a 4th grader, and that guy is that age or younger! (my school goes from Nursery to 12th grade).
Haters gonna hate. Potatoes gonna potate. Karens gonna talk to a lawyer about suing an underage child. Something tells me there's more than just hairstyle why kids call that karen, karen.
While you don’t need to be too self-effacing for a good comeback, if it can lift other people up, the job is done. “When it works well and gains the speaker a laugh and cements the bond that says, we are in this together,” Abigail explained.
While comebacks can be used as an excellent communication tool, listening skills are the most important thing. “Paying attention, making accurate observations about the people in the room, and how they feel—these are the tools that will make a comeback really shine,” Abigail explained.
My granddad died of Parkinson’s so it would be a slap in the face for me if a cure is discovered now
certainly played a part in my communism love story comrade
True beauty comes from the inside. This new gf must be a better person than the ex.
and PASSPORTS! EVERY COUNTRY YOU'VE BEEN TO HAD THOSE!! THE HORRORR
If all women protected their virginities ( I am cringing at this sentence by the way) how would all these studs of men, these players, get their end away?
And that's the question they never answer. I've asked it. Even in my teens.. "How can all women end up virgins till marriage if guys are getting sex before marriage?"
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Aaah the good old myth about how you can check a woman’s virginity, thought we had come further than this 😴
You still think humankind will learn from their past mistakes? That's not how it works.
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I refuse point blank to pass on this virginity myth to my children and frankly tell them all it's a load of b******t. Having consensual sex doesn't change you in any way emotionally, physically or spiritually - it's a perfectly normal thing and there doesn't need to be this shame and stigma attached to it. Doesn't matter if your a boy or girl - it's natural and in no way shameful. Of course I've also explained the very real dangers when it comes to std's, pregnancy, consent etc but they are practical issues - deciding someone's worth as a human based on whether they've experienced completely normal interactions us just abhorrent. This whole idea was never about what's right, it was about controlling women and making them less than their male counterparts - just, enough already - I won't live under such rules and I won't teach my daughters to or my sons that it's ok to think that way
While I agree with the sentiment, it does change people just by virtue of them now having had a new experience. My first time going to a dance was a new experience, which changed me slightly. My first time reading any book changes me slightly, since I’ve experienced something new. But it’s not like someone is fundamentally different for any one experience. But everything we do changes us a bit.
Load More Replies... But you can't tell if a woman is virgin or not! Hymen tests have repeatedly being proven to be absolutely rubbish! Just a shame so many people still believe this cr@p
According to doctors, some females aren't even born with hymens. It's uncommon.
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Okay so here's the thing about the virginity myth that many people, particularly male people, seem to have not realized even after thousands of years of this what-the-fūckery: If a woman's/girl's value is immediately diminished by her having PIV sex for the first time, the only logical explanation is that it's the pęnis that causes said diminished value. It's the literal only way possible to accomplish this. So let's stop pretending that yiz are jaunting around with a magic wand in your pants when in reality it's more of a "driving a brand new car off the lot" situation.
People need to learn the truth about hymens. Do a little reading and the concept of female virginity gets a bit more ridiculous.
As a mum to 3 girls I tell the being a virgin does not make you better or worse than another woman And that sex should always be consensual And that all times should be special not just your first ( there mid teens so not getting into casual sec yet as I know it's not an issue) I just want them to feel happy with them selves and never let another person decide there worth over sex
Ahem, attention men! You can not actually test a woman for virginity! This is a myth! The hymen is not some magic s3x indicator. Some women can still have an intact hymen after s3x. Many women/girls have ruptured the hymen and have no idea, because s3x is not involved. Strenuous exercise, a hard fall, all kinds of things can do it. Some women require surgery because the hymen can't be broken and some virtually don't have one. Bodies are wildly variable. Let go of the virginity thing. It's stupid.
I grew up riding horses. One of Im sure many things that can break the hymen. This is so ridiculous that someone would still believe this.
"God meant for women to be more chaste" just makes God controlling imo
I would have no issue with men having to be virgins longer. Chaste men would be a nice thing.
Someone get an Urn! That wasn't a burn, that was a goddayoum cremation (I know how to spell goddamn)
So if myself and the rest of the women are supposed to be chaste then are the men supposed to f**k.. each other?
The thing is... there is no way to check whether a woman is a virgin either. The whole "broken hymen" myth is a myth. And if your partner bleeds when you penetrate her, honey, it is not because she is a virgin. It is because she is not turned on and you suck at sex. Congrats, a*****e, now step away from the pussy.
Same way you do with a man, you ask her. (Seriously, why would you want to "check"?) If you want to know what some twits think proves virginity (it doesn't btw) google the myth of the hymen.
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If God wouldn't just gave up after trying to kill us one time He would kill all of us and make a new set of people so often we would get used to death of human race like is a common thing.
well it involves a time machine, some ballpoint pens and a whole lot of dumplings. Who's with me?
I get so mad at this, if the rest of the clothes turned back, why didn’t the shoe? And also if the shoe didn’t turn back when it fell off, why didn’t she take off other things so they would stay?
do. not. put. the. salmon. in. the. wet. towels. and. then. the. microwave.
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Frank Zappa once said when you reduce a concept to a bumper sticker mentality you are in deep s**t. Lots of snappy comebacks though.
Yeah I feel like I saw all these before. Here. On BP.
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Lol once in class my teacher said the name of some show that I forgot it’s name, and one kid was like,” lemme guess, an old person show,” and the teacher just stopped in her tracks but she is a nice teacher so she didn’t take it too seriously and later she was talking about discounts, and said that there are discounts for people like senior discounts and she said specifically to the one kid that no, she isn’t old enough for it not expecting anything, and he said “really?” It was hilarious lol
Including all the religious posts, seems you just wanted to start a thread on bulling 😂 man, this comment section was harsh! edit: why the down votes? I never said I didn't agree with it, only stated the bullying.
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Likely because, sadly, they are presenting themselves often as the most ridiculous figures in our modern society today. When you spout fully ignorant rhetoric about atheists or women or groups of people in general, why would you be surprised you're going to get owned?
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Frank Zappa once said when you reduce a concept to a bumper sticker mentality you are in deep s**t. Lots of snappy comebacks though.
Yeah I feel like I saw all these before. Here. On BP.
Load More Replies... Lol once in class my teacher said the name of some show that I forgot it’s name, and one kid was like,” lemme guess, an old person show,” and the teacher just stopped in her tracks but she is a nice teacher so she didn’t take it too seriously and later she was talking about discounts, and said that there are discounts for people like senior discounts and she said specifically to the one kid that no, she isn’t old enough for it not expecting anything, and he said “really?” It was hilarious lol
Including all the religious posts, seems you just wanted to start a thread on bulling 😂 man, this comment section was harsh! edit: why the down votes? I never said I didn't agree with it, only stated the bullying.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Load More Replies... Likely because, sadly, they are presenting themselves often as the most ridiculous figures in our modern society today. When you spout fully ignorant rhetoric about atheists or women or groups of people in general, why would you be surprised you're going to get owned?
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