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.
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I admire your courage to speak in the absence of knowledge
I have an opinion, so my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.
"I admire that you don‘t let facts interfere with your opinion"
Thank you for helping me, it was like doing it myself only harder.
“I don’t have the time or the crayons to explain this to you.”
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."
It's impossible to underestimate you.
I'm jealous of everyone that hasn't met you
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.
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.
Don't let my knowledge get in the way of your confidence
when someone says "do you know who I am." My favorite reply is "no, but I bet those who do are envious of me."
You wouldn’t be able to pour water out of a bucket if the instructions were on the bottom
I've heard this one as "couldn't pour p**s out of a boot if the instructions were on the heel"
You've mastered the tone of authority without the inconvenience of depth.
As an outsider, what are your views on intelligence?
I have no clue what intelligence means and have no intention of learning.
Nothing lights up a room like your absence.
I respect your tenacity in protecting your opinion from the facts
“The reason you get so lost in thought is that it’s unfamiliar territory”
“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.”
I wish i didn't have common sense, you seem so happy
“The majority of people would certainly agree with you” is the maddest anyone has ever gotten at me.
"Some people bring Joy wherever they go. Others, whenever."
You are our competitors greatest asset
My favorite one from that thread was "You fill a much needed void."
Listening to you speak makes me envy the deaf
Don’t be embarrassed about who you are. Leave that to your parents
I won’t argue, you seem very committed to this version of reality.
“It was wonderful to meet you, you’ve made me reconsider my standards”
i admire your consistency most people stop when they realise they're wrong
Who was it who said "Consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds"?
You may need to take a break from sharing opinions today.
Your Holidays are our Holidays 🫶
Very sneaky. How many of you out there had to think about that one for a bit? (Cmon, you know you did).
you haven't been yourself lately - we've all noticed the improvement!
"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."
“your parents change the subject when people ask about you, eh?”
Your food for thought leaves everyone still hungry
You are a living proof that God has a sense of Humor🤣
Your mind is such a peaceful place, no thoughts to bother you.
You have a unique way of contributing without adding much.
A mind so serene even thoughts refused to intrude😌
“I appreciate you sharing that. It’s always interesting to see how confidently someone can misunderstand something.”
“Thank you, you always cease to amaze me.”
great! you and my bungalow have something in common nothing upstairs 💔
I hope you appreciate the fact breathing is involuntary.
"you have strayed far from the shores of sanity" Niklaus Michaelson
it amazes me how talented you are at crafting conversation into capital punishment
if thinking was a crime you wouldn't be guilty 😂
Your confidence far exceeds your demonstrated performance
“You speak with the confidence of someone who’s never been questioned.”
"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!"
The only reason i understand you sometimes is because I studied Animal Science
You took the scenic route to the same point, except now we are all tired
"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
I admire your ability to make decisions without any regards to decorum.
I, on the other hand, admire your ability to make decisions without any regards to mathematics.
“Please try not to live up to my current expectations”
my favourite Irish one is you don't sweat much for a big Girl
You had to be physically strong to survive in this world
A friend of mine used to say whenever a car overtook him, "I don't know what you're rushing for, you'll be no f*****g use when you get there"
Overheard ... "ah, sweetie, you're not pretty enough to be that stupid."
Ever popular: "The teacher always handed your tests back face down, didn't she?"
Ignorance is bliss. No wonder you look so happy. Or "Nice to see you here. It's a night off for someone, isn't it?" - Jimmy Carr
"Your firm would be very lucky if you could get this candidate to work for you."
When they were passing out brains, you thought they said trains and you missed yours
"I can't dumb it down to your level as I'm scared of heights"
"I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception." - Groucho
What is the reason that the user Ronnie Row is being downvoted on every comment??
I think there are many, many people who need a refresher in the use of commas.
A friend of mine used to say whenever a car overtook him, "I don't know what you're rushing for, you'll be no f*****g use when you get there"
Overheard ... "ah, sweetie, you're not pretty enough to be that stupid."
Ever popular: "The teacher always handed your tests back face down, didn't she?"
Ignorance is bliss. No wonder you look so happy. Or "Nice to see you here. It's a night off for someone, isn't it?" - Jimmy Carr
"Your firm would be very lucky if you could get this candidate to work for you."
When they were passing out brains, you thought they said trains and you missed yours
"I can't dumb it down to your level as I'm scared of heights"
"I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception." - Groucho
What is the reason that the user Ronnie Row is being downvoted on every comment??
I think there are many, many people who need a refresher in the use of commas.
