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Technically, insulting someone is incredibly rude. But when done skillfully enough, it can honestly be kind of impressive—even a real testament to brains and wit.

The trouble is, in the heat of the moment, it’s hard to come up with something truly worthwhile. That’s why one TikTok user asked people to share insults so intelligent, you don’t realize you’ve been roasted until three thoughts later.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the cleverest responses. You might want to bookmark these for when your enemies least expect it.

#1

Woman holding a coffee cup and gesturing while sharing epic burns that turn insults into high art during a casual talk. I can see you are committed to your current level of understanding.

jaimethemermaid , KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA/Pexels Report

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    #2

    Man in yellow hoodie making a finger gun gesture, illustrating epic burns turning insults into high art in a casual setting. I admire your courage to speak in the absence of knowledge

    reema.14 , cottonbro studio/Pexels Report

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an opinion, so my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.

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    #3

    Young woman holding coffee cup, listening intently during a conversation showcasing epic burns and witty insults. your approach to critical thinking is impressively minimalistic

    -ANTHONY- , Mikhail Nilov/Pexels Report

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that’s well harsh , and not in the least bit subtle 😂

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    #4

    Man with serious expression during a tense conversation, illustrating epic burns and creative insults in dialogue. "I admire that you don‘t let facts interfere with your opinion"

    Jumul35 , Vitaly Gariev/Pexels Report

    Douglas Gold
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Get your facts first, then distort them as you please." Mark Twain.

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    #5

    Young man in red shirt with hand on face showing frustration, illustrating epic burns and verbal insults concept. Thank you for helping me, it was like doing it myself only harder.

    cut2mushrooms , Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels Report

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    #6

    "I would agree with you but then we would both be wrong"

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    Gordon
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OR... Of course you can disagree with me, I can't force you to be right.

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    #7

    Man with curly hair and beard, wearing a black shirt, listening intently during a conversation about epic burns. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you.

    akkadian1 , Kampus Production/Pexels Report

    Ray Bolen
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a shirt (that my wife won't let me wear outside) with this.

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    #8

    Young man listening intently during a lively conversation about epic burns that turned insults into high art. “I don’t have the time or the crayons to explain this to you.”

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

    I was sat down by HR for an email that included, "The last three emails with instructions for this haven't worked for you, so let me try to Sesame Street you through it."

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    #9

    Woman with serious expression listening intently during a conversation, illustrating epic burns and clever insults concept. It's impossible to underestimate you.

    andacuppajoe , Alex Green/Pexels Report

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    #10

    Two men in a serious conversation with one showing a thoughtful expression, illustrating epic burns in intense dialogue. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

    andacuppajoe , Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels Report

    #11

    Young man with curly hair wearing a checkered shirt engaged in a serious conversation illustrating epic burns and insults. the bar is set so low and yet you brought a shovel

    LadyDragonWitch🇨🇦 , Mike Jones/Pexels Report

    Kirsten Kerkhof
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bar is so low it is a tripping hazard in Hell.

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    #12

    Two women sitting by a water body, one comforting the other, illustrating epic burns turning insults into high art. I'm jealous of everyone that hasn't met you

    masterchung83 , RDNE Stock project/Pexels Report

    LinkTheHylian
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a lot of people to be jealous of. It's also a lot of effort. Better to ignore them and go to sleep.

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    #13

    My all-time favorite, “You have delusions of adequacy”

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    #14

    Your contribution to this conversation is like a cat bringing me a dead mouse. I can see that YOU'RE proud and I love that for you.

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    #15

    Young man with curly hair wearing a maroon shirt, engaged in conversation, illustrating epic burns in a casual setting. Don't let my knowledge get in the way of your confidence

    betty19502 , Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels Report

    Yayheterogeneity
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice one, too. For all professionals dealing with Facebook pros 🙈

    #16

    Man in a dark shirt holding his forehead in frustration, illustrating epic burns that turned insults into high art. when someone says "do you know who I am." My favorite reply is "no, but I bet those who do are envious of me."

    inevitable_donut , Timur Weber/Pexels Report

    Tim Gibbs
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always ask if they have amnesia and would they like an ambulance?! 🤣

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    #17

    You wouldn’t be able to pour water out of a bucket if the instructions were on the bottom

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    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard this one as "couldn't pour p**s out of a boot if the instructions were on the heel"

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    #18

    Street sign instructing to push button for warning lights, symbolizing epic burns that turned insults into high art. You're the reason instructions have pictures.

    theo.sagni , Tnarg/Pexels Report

    #19

    Two women engaged in a conversation, illustrating the power of epic burns that turned insults into high art moments. You've mastered the tone of authority without the inconvenience of depth.

    waynejones1977 , cottonbro studio/Pexels Report

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That has a nice touch of elegance.

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    #20

    As an outsider, what are your views on intelligence?

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    Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no clue what intelligence means and have no intention of learning.

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    #21

    Young man making a skeptical face with fists on cheeks, illustrating epic burns and clever insults concept. Nothing lights up a room like your absence.

    antoniollia , Igor Mashkov/Pexels Report

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    #22

    someone said I ate the bowl of wisdom with a fork🥺😭😂

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always liked asking the misguided or delusional,, "What the color is the sun on your home planet?".

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    #23

    I respect your tenacity in protecting your opinion from the facts

    Jade Rewilding ✍🏽🐈‍⬛♠️💖💫🦋 Report

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is sooo relevant today.

    #24

    “The reason you get so lost in thought is that it’s unfamiliar territory”

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    #25

    Young man in suit looking frustrated while resting head on hand, symbolizing epic burns and sharp insults. “Somewhere out there is a tree, working tirelessly to provide you oxygen to breath and speak… i believe you owe it an apology on wasting it’s efforts.”

    JonathanL , Yan Krukau/Pexels Report

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    #26

    Two women in a tense conversation, one holding her head, illustrating the impact of epic burns and insults. I wish i didn't have common sense, you seem so happy

    unc_rollin , Karolina Grabowska www.kaboompics.com/Pexels Report

    AndyR
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Picture definitely made me look twice

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    #27

    “The majority of people would certainly agree with you” is the maddest anyone has ever gotten at me.

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    #28

    "Some people bring Joy wherever they go. Others, whenever."

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    #29

    You are our competitors greatest asset

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago

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    You just complimented him, W*F?

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    #30

    My favorite one from that thread was "You fill a much needed void."

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    #31

    Listening to you speak makes me envy the deaf

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago

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    I see you found a way around that. 😁

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    #32

    Don’t be embarrassed about who you are. Leave that to your parents

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love to embarrass my parents, revenge is sweet!

    #33

    I won’t argue, you seem very committed to this version of reality.

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    LinkTheHylian
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage

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    #34

    Man in a pink polo shirt sitting thoughtfully on a couch, representing epic burns that turned insults into art. “It was wonderful to meet you, you’ve made me reconsider my standards”

    Kraken_of_Chaos , RDNE Stock project/Pexels Report

    #35

    i admire your consistency most people stop when they realise they're wrong

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    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who was it who said "Consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds"?

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    #36

    It's cute how you state the obvious with such a sense of discovery.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Made me think of "ten thousand" from XKCD! See pic below

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    #37

    you have a unique way of speaking, that makes people appreciate your silence😎

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    #38

    You may need to take a break from sharing opinions today.

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    #39

    It's interesting what you've done with your education.

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    Adam Zad
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's interesting what you've done without an education

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    #40

    Your Holidays are our Holidays 🫶

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very sneaky. How many of you out there had to think about that one for a bit? (Cmon, you know you did).

    #41

    you haven't been yourself lately - we've all noticed the improvement!

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    #42

    Light travels faster than sound that's why you apear bright until you speak

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    #43

    "You're truly unforgettable to everyone around you. Trust me, we've tried!" "You sure are proud of those 8 pretty crayons in your 64 pack, huh?" "That's very brave of you to have that opinion in this day and age."

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, in this day and age...

    #44

    “your parents change the subject when people ask about you, eh?”

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    #45

    I wish we could be better strangers

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    #46

    Young woman showing an epic burn with a serious expression during a heated conversation at home. Your food for thought leaves everyone still hungry

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    #47

    Wisdom has always chased you, but you were faster

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    #49

    Your mind is such a peaceful place, no thoughts to bother you.

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago

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    And you just had to go and ruin it 🙂‍↔️

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    #50

    I'll come visit you again when I need a break from reality!!😂😂😂

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    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you. You call me when the shuttle lands. 🛸

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    #51

    Your willingness to not be hindered by reason is astonishing.

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    #52

    You have a unique way of contributing without adding much.

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    #53

    A mind so serene even thoughts refused to intrude😌

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    #54

    “I appreciate you sharing that. It’s always interesting to see how confidently someone can misunderstand something.”

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    #55

    “Thank you, you always cease to amaze me.”

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    #56

    great! you and my bungalow have something in common nothing upstairs 💔

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    #57

    I hope you appreciate the fact breathing is involuntary.

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    #58

    "you have strayed far from the shores of sanity" Niklaus Michaelson

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    #59

    Order sense, I will pay.

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    #60

    it amazes me how talented you are at crafting conversation into capital punishment

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    #61

    You have something most people don’t have, the ability to consistently lower the bar.

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    #62

    You explain things with the passion of someone who has never been interrupted by facts

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    #63

    if thinking was a crime you wouldn't be guilty 😂

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    #64

    Your confidence far exceeds your demonstrated performance

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their confidence is often their performance

    #65

    ur consistency on inaccuracies is amazingly accurate

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    #66

    Your opinion precedes your reasoning!

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    #67

    “You speak with the confidence of someone who’s never been questioned.”

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    #68

    I admire your ability to hear yourself talk and be satisfied with the results

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    #69

    "I like how you can live a life free from the burden of excess knowledge!" "I love how you operate on vibes instead of facts, very retro!"

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that was the extent of your vocabulary

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    #70

    You absolutely light up every room you walk out of.

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    #71

    "you're proof that this company is an equal opportunity employer"

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    #72

    The only reason i understand you sometimes is because I studied Animal Science

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    Ronnie Row
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    1 week ago

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    I know people dumber...

    #73

    You're making me feel smarter🙄

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    #74

    When it was raining Sense , you had an umbrella.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or in an bunker, like the Danish series "the rain"

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    #75

    You took the scenic route to the same point, except now we are all tired

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    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "He would start at Point A, yes! And then he might take a drive down to the lake and feed the ducks... eventually winding up at the infinitely unpopular Point C, simply because the baguettes were fresher and less expensive." --KITH

    #76

    I admire your ability to make decisions without any regards to decorum.

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    David Paterson
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I, on the other hand, admire your ability to make decisions without any regards to mathematics.

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    #77

    “Please try not to live up to my current expectations”

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you know why I'm always disappointed in people

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    #78

    Your Shadow is an improvement.

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    #79

    my favourite Irish one is you don't sweat much for a big Girl

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    Ronnie Row
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you already familiar with all these posts? 😁

    #80

    You had to be physically strong to survive in this world

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