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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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Paulo Freitas 3 years ago
Call the fire department, thats is not a burn, thats a frikking forest fire....
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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.
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The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
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.
#7
Hotdogking 3 years 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.)”
#10
girlsrock4ever 3 years ago
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).
#11
Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago (edited)
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.
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Hotdogking 3 years ago
My granddad died of Parkinson’s so it would be a slap in the face for me if a cure is discovered now
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The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
certainly played a part in my communism love story comrade
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The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
Imagine if no one could have guns full stop. Then I feel like this wouldn't really be a problem
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ginger a. freckleburger 3 years ago
Absolutely scorched! Burnt like my dad's bbq! OVER-ROASTED TO THE MAX!!!
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Robert T 3 years ago (edited)
Not automatically you don't. It has to be requested. You can also get one for a 60th wedding anniversary and I'm gutted I didn't do it for my parents, as it would have been one of the last ones from the Queen.
Izzy the B Weirdo 3 years ago
I was going to do it for my grandparents, but then she passed just as I was starting my research on how to do it... never mind.
Load More Replies... The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
And it is not as polite or as formal as the queen's letter
GemmaL 3 years ago
For those who don't get it, Prince Andrew is the late Queens son and a massive pedo basically. It came to light that he was involved in super shady sh*t with underage girls and the royal family protected him. It's an absolute disgrace.
Kharyss 3 years ago
The allegation was made by one woman and she actually wasn’t underage. The age of consent in the uk is 16. I believe she was 17. Not saying it’s right that rich men in their 40’s sleep with teenagers, but it’s certainly not pedophilia.
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Lily from England 3 years ago
Prince Andrew. Bored panda would probably ban me for trying to explain. 🙈
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Susan Teter 3 years ago
DAMN...I GOTTA STRETCH BEFORE I LAUGH THAT HARD. I THINK I PULLED MY SPLEEN!!!
Mary Rogers 3 years ago (edited)
Google Prince Andrew. Wikipedia give the sordid details.
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Alexander Izzo 3 years ago
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO me dying during class rn
Melissa Hamed 2 years ago
The queen didn't make it to 100 so why is she sending out cards to people that made it that far.
Shelley Dawson 3 years ago
That's supposed to be a clever comeback? It is incredibly inaccurate and slanderous. But it's funny so it doesn't matter, is that it? What about your other visitors to E[stein's places? Ex-presidents, millionaires and billionaires and most American!! Keep your own house clean before picking on one man. And by the way, in England, 16 is absolutely legal.
#25
Marleinah Smith 3 years ago
True beauty comes from the inside. This new gf must be a better person than the ex.
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The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
and PASSPORTS! EVERY COUNTRY YOU'VE BEEN TO HAD THOSE!! THE HORRORR
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The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
well it involves a time machine, some ballpoint pens and a whole lot of dumplings. Who's with me?
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#39
The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
EXACTLY SHE'S NOT GOING TO TRADE THE LITERAL BEST SURNAME
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#42
Autistic apricot 3 years ago (edited)
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?
#43
The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
do. not. put. the. salmon. in. the. wet. towels. and. then. the. microwave.
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#52
The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
I mean considering people die for worthless causes I might call it a loss.
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#54
indiecognition 3 years ago
Does it matter if a mind is changed when it never gets used anyway?
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N Miller 3 years ago
The person asking the question also has no idea that Musk isn't an inventor, but an investor. That wealth grows over time and get-rich-quick schemes are 99% scams. They probably believe in pulling oneself up by the bootstraps and the American Dream is still attainable. Bless 'em
#62
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
personally I'd feel safer as an african with their tyres gone. At least I won't get shot for walking in the street.
#63
The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
I mean... It was an effective move by the PR department
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#65
cadena kuhn 3 years ago
I once took a book to a bar. Bf and his friend wanted to go play pool. I wasn't playing so I brought my book. A guy came over and grabbed my book saying he needed to know what was so interesting I was reading it in a bar
#69
MarchingBanda786 3 years ago
I read this as “you can’t even afford half a roommate” at first 💀
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#73
The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
ma'am I'll have you know you just used several pronouns
#74
The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
and that's why we don't give strangers our Venmo, always give social security number first-so you can trust them.
#77
The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
Sir this is the maths department for a highschool they're not supposed to learn about that for another few years
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Kevin J. Henning 3 years ago
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.
Pink kitty 3 years ago
Yeah I feel like I saw all these before. Here. On BP.
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hi myself, gay weirdo🇺🇦️ 3 years ago
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
Squee She 3 years ago (edited)
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.
Jameson Lechner 3 years ago
Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Yeah, okay. 3 years ago
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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Kevin J. Henning 3 years ago
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.
Pink kitty 3 years ago
Yeah I feel like I saw all these before. Here. On BP.
Load More Replies... hi myself, gay weirdo🇺🇦️ 3 years ago
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
Squee She 3 years ago (edited)
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.
Jameson Lechner 3 years ago
Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Load More Replies... Yeah, okay. 3 years ago
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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