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You know the feeling. You get into an argument with someone, the two of you are going at each other back and forth, and they get you so riled up that you suddenly can't think of a good comeback until long after the fight is over.

There's actually a French term for this called l'esprit de l'escalier. It describes the feeling you get when you come up with the perfect reply after the fact.

We've all been there. It's devastating.

So let's take a moment and pay our respects to and celebrate the really good comebacks—the ultimate expressions of wit and cleverness. Taken from the appropriately titled subreddit r/MurderedByWords, here are some of the best ways people have ended their disagreements.

#2

Deutscher Patriotismus vs. American Patriotism

Deutscher Patriotismus vs. American Patriotism

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"Educate Your Self"

"Educate Your Self"

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That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People

That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People

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Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

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Stephanie Did It
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And polio, measles, pneumonia, diptheria, influenza? Oh and that pesky Bubonic Plague. A healthy gut sure worked there.

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#6

Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember this from a few weeks ago! After all, ii did say I wanted to, given its a brilliant comeback :D

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#8

This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame

This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame

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Jihana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like for some people the concept of consent is a pretty hard one to grasp...

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#9

In The Interests Of Public Safety

In The Interests Of Public Safety

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#11

Bye Bye Trash!!

Bye Bye Trash!!

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He himself is both a boob and an ass. If he can find a like minded friend they'd make an interesting pair 😂

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#13

Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped

Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped

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Monday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I ask again...why would they give us FREE microchips with our vaccinations? If they wanted to microchip us you'd better believe they're going to make us pay for it too.

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#14

"I Don’t Understand Marches"

"I Don’t Understand Marches"

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Monday
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does Tomi still have a job? I feel like I could write a bloody book about the moronic things I've seen from her on this website alone...Did she just never learn how to think...or at the very least google...before she speaks/posts?

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#15

Your Bigotry Is Showing

Your Bigotry Is Showing

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Toujin C'Thlu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stuff like this also shows how mentally stuck in the past conservatives are. They honestly think scenes like this will actually scare people as much it scares them.

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#16

America, F**k Yeah!

America, F**k Yeah!

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Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sad that someone let alone a child needs to do this. This is a government and school funding issue.

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#17

Babies Are Not A Plaything

Babies Are Not A Plaything

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Scagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Regardless of context, I think the reply was justified. As someone who can't have kids, I am sick to the back teeth of people asking me when and why we don't have kids. Mind your own business.

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$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!

$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

7 out of ten dollars? Smh is that really what they think? I pay around 19-21% and get a lot of it back in tax credits. Do you think it's the 'ism' that makes ppl think socialism is communism? We could always try calling it socialocracy

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#21

Let's Blame Children's Knees For Making Men Uncomfortable

Let's Blame Children's Knees For Making Men Uncomfortable

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do they not filter out the weirdos who apply to be teachers? Or are they just good at hiding it?

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#22

God Is A White Man

God Is A White Man

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Nikki Sevven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny, I've read the Bible many times, and have yet to come across the chapter and verse where God mandates that white men be in the majority. Anyone?

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#23

America Was Not Started By Protestors!

America Was Not Started By Protestors!

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Joe Reaves
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They also boycotted British goods and stores who sold British goods. So, cancel culture.

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A Head
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good lord, the founding of the USA was nothing but one big protest.

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Elisabeth Harris
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What do they think the American Revolution was a peaceful turntable face-off between us and the British?

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Donkey boi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me at the Boston Tea party: ...Ok, hear me out. So, instead of throwing the tea in the harbour... we just... say we did! I mean, people worked hard to get this. Why waste it? The King is literally on the other side of an ocean, he'll never know. We'll get painters to come-up with this whole scene, think of some clever speech, it'll be grand!

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WhatEvenIsLife
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really, really wish that we as a society forced people to read a f*****g book now and then.

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Orange Juice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dang. That one was good. But really, protests are not bad and can even be beneficial. It's when people become violent and destructive that they are no longer right.

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alwaysMispelled
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummmm, 1. Puritans 2. Amer Revolution Geez Louise, elementary schools are failing us

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Ryan Deschanel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

America and "colonies betraying their legitimate government" are not synonyms.

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tw 72
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet another example of Trump having no clue about what America is all about, how it started, what it stands for.

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Paulina
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also: given that whole "storming the capitol" thing, this tweet did not age well 😂

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Alex Mont
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Technically, they were freedom fighters not protestors. Big difference is the term "fight"

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TrashPandaSociety
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about the English ---->Protestants <------- that left England because they wanted religious freedom???!!!

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cccooper
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wasn’t the ultimate protest leaving a religiously controlling country to travel across the world to start a new life despite hardships?

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Katie Lutesinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Trump: No More Bullshit"?? Hoo boy. The guy's supporters really thought he was truthful just because he didn't make any effort to hide his complete contempt for everyone who isn't him. That's setting the bar so low ants wouldn't fit under it.

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#24

Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?

Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I heard he apparently was breathing air in those two weeks, so hold ur breath and I'll get back to u asap....

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Jeepers Creepers

Jeepers Creepers

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This, right? Taking strangers pics is not very subtle! Especially this well framed, poor dude. Now I wonder about genders reversed: guy taking picture of young woman with such inference? Well if I find that creepy (which I do), then by all logic this is equally as creepy (which it is)

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#27

There's No Vaccination For That

There's No Vaccination For That

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Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr

Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr

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Perry Sologia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was a kid working at a gas station, if the power failed, you cranked it by hand. Lot of years ago, mind

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“We Follow Biblical Rules”

“We Follow Biblical Rules”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The word “homosexual” wasn’t added into the Bible until 1942. Can we not hide behind religion to excuse our homophobia, thank you.

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#37

Can't Say Much, Can We?

Can't Say Much, Can We?

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Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude

Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude

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