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In ancient times, almost every battle began with a verbal confrontation - two representatives of each army gathered in the field between the armies prepared for battle, and began to shower each other with insults, and the wittier each remark was, the more inspired the warriors would be for the upcoming battle. So it was in the ancient world, so it was in the early Middle Ages, so it was in the days of knights and samurai.

Now, unfortunately, this noble art is almost forgotten, and the battles have gradually moved to the internet. And still, the ability to completely demolish any opponent with just one witty phrase, to make them choke on a retort, remains no less valuable - even if it no longer brings victory on the battlefield.

There's an entire community on Reddit called r/Comebacks dedicated to the most unexpected, impactful, and incredible comebacks ever said, written, or typed. As of today, there are 14.8K members in the community, and hundreds of genuine combo-breaking masterpieces of wit.

Bored Panda has compiled for you this brilliant selection of the most popular and delightful pearls that are likely to have you in stitches. So sit back, make sure you're not chewing or drinking anything right now - and start scrolling this list! Have fun or die laughing!

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Ruby
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please apply aloe vera to wound immediately

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    yeeyee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This… this is how you answer a question.

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    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Irish I never read that terrible line

    SheamusFanFrom1987
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from Norway, because Norway am I seeing this guy getting any action tonight XP

    ShaZam Beaubien
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm american, and ahhh .... yeah, I got nothing.

    NH9
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am Pakistani and I am paking up and leaving

    Family Osborne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I American't with this guy🤦🏼‍♀️

    the shrimp whisperer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when they ask me where im from i'm absolutely saying i'm american't

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    Worst Cop in Britain
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You must be from Africa because Kenya not?!

    SilverIsGold
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My girl ask me to philippine up her a*s

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That opening comment was beyond cringe-worthy.

    Emma S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from Sweden. As in I'm Swedone here.

    Isaac Harvey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think we are United on this front.

    Unnamed Hooman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m from Canada, Can-you get the heck out

    Roger9er
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Dutch. Ditch this guy.

    Diego,Laura
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm okay, he's not in Oklahoma...

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In what parallel universe to cringe pickup lines like that actually work>

    Martin Řezáč
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also the "your" is obsolete, isnt it?

    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect response - the exact sort of thing I'd think to say half an hour too late.

    Pumpkin Spice
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    are you asian? no? okay sorry i was wondering bc i'm looking for some people who are asian, my mongolian friend feels kinda lonely and she misses talking with other asians. yeah, i get it. ok. have a great day bye!!

    BG
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only Fools Russian

    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago

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    Headless chicken
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m irish S As S S S S S S S S S S S S S As A S S S S As As S S Ss S Just irish, there is no joke

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    James A Tipton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll wear an ugly mask just to make sure you don't talk to me.

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    Ruby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, they're not wrong though.

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    u/_Clex_ Report

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Thanks, as we're on the topic of unwanted medical advice, you should probably get tested for hypertension with all that salt in your diet." Can be a good comeback.

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vote blue, can't keep a dead body on board after that burn.

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    Ruby
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say apply cold water, but I think their IQ will do it for them.

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