ADVERTISEMENT

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

FloatingSpaceTrash Report

#3

"Educate Your Self"

"Educate Your Self"

reddit.com , twitter.com Report

#4

That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People

That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People

reddit.com Report

#5

Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

NuclearEnt Report

Add photo comments
POST
ortaduchess avatar
Stephanie Did It
Community Member
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.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#6

Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
laurencaswell4 avatar
Lauren Caswell
Community Member
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

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#8

This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame

This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame

abdirahmanmahdi Report

Add photo comments
POST
jihana avatar
Jihana
Community Member
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...

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#9

In The Interests Of Public Safety

In The Interests Of Public Safety

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#11

Bye Bye Trash!!

Bye Bye Trash!!

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
laurencaswell4 avatar
Lauren Caswell
Community Member
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 😂

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#13

Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped

Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
wendillon avatar
Monday
Community Member
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.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

"I Don’t Understand Marches"

"I Don’t Understand Marches"

MonMatMagMasMic Report

Add photo comments
POST
wendillon avatar
Monday
Community Member
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?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#15

Your Bigotry Is Showing

Your Bigotry Is Showing

beerbellybegone Report

Add photo comments
POST
toujincthlu avatar
Toujin C'Thlu
Community Member
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.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#16

America, F**k Yeah!

America, F**k Yeah!

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
james_fox1984 avatar
Foxxy (The Original)
Community Member
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.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#17

Babies Are Not A Plaything

Babies Are Not A Plaything

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
jmscargill avatar
Scagsy
Community Member
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.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#20

$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!

$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
laurencaswell4 avatar
Lauren Caswell
Community Member
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

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#21

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

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

reddit.com , www.newstalk.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
laurencaswell4 avatar
Lauren Caswell
Community Member
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?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#22

God Is A White Man

God Is A White Man

beerbellybegone Report

Add photo comments
POST
lunanik avatar
Nikki Sevven
Community Member
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?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#23

America Was Not Started By Protestors!

America Was Not Started By Protestors!

PhaedrusZenn Report

#24

Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?

Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?

beerbellybegone Report

Add photo comments
POST
laurencaswell4 avatar
Lauren Caswell
Community Member
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....

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#26

Jeepers Creepers

Jeepers Creepers

beerbellybegone Report

Add photo comments
POST
laurencaswell4 avatar
Lauren Caswell
Community Member
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)

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#27

There's No Vaccination For That

There's No Vaccination For That

reddit.com Report

#29

Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr

Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
perrysologia avatar
Perry Sologia
Community Member
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

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#33

“We Follow Biblical Rules”

“We Follow Biblical Rules”

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
belnorth-defender avatar
labaguette🥖️‍🥖️‍
Community Member
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.

skwirril avatar
nickyoldfielddesciple avatar
IlovemydogShilo
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also as in the words of Jesus himself “Love One Another As I Have Loved You ❤️🙏🏻

infectedvoice avatar
InfectedVoice
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bible is a made up book of magic spells and talking snakes, pretty much every species of animal in nature has been shown to enjoy a bit of gay love, I will believe nature over some guy on a cloud, and anyway, if god is real, surely he made gay people just as he made everyone else.

makaylargardner avatar
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People like the second person bring a bad name to religion because they use it to excuse their behavior. I don't like people like that.

mike_loux avatar
Mike Loux
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And make sure when your daughter gets married, you get the appropriate number of cows and goats squared away, if you're gonna be pedantic about that biblical crap.

coricox avatar
Cori
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm agnostic and not prone to quoting the bible. That being said, I do have one that is at the core of my personal life principles and it definitely applies here. It's something along the lines of 'don't concern yourself with the splinter in your neighbor's eye until you remove the plank from your own.' In other words, you aren't perfect either lady, so worry about your own shortcomings before you start pointing fingers and the supposed shortcomings of others.

hallalexandra avatar
Alex Hall
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bible was written by men. In fact, most of the new testament was written by unknown authors. Mark's writings differ wildly from that of the other three. There were countless translations, by monks and men who did not and could not accurately translate the "originial" words of the unknown authors, and, naturally, countless errors. Despite all of this, folks are willing to pin their entire approach to life and to their fellow humans based on one centuries-old game of telephone. I won't even get into the clear and obvious manipulation of this book in order to belittle and suppress the "other."

mriche avatar
Memere
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very true, and some translations may have been correct but went against the desires/beliefs of the ruling monarchy or the head of the church at the time, so 'adjustments' were made. As I said in an earlier comment, the bible is purely man's interpretation of the ancient writings of men. Could be the Dead Sea scrolls were someone's collection of best seller fiction of the times, lol

Load More Replies...
curtisgcarey avatar
Curtis Carey
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope. The word “homosexual” has never been mentioned in the Bible. Ever. Unless you’re reading one that has been “translated” to somehow reflect modern day homophobia.

c_s_e_ avatar
C.S. E.
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, you already bought the product. Already gave her your money. Get over yourself.

jessienotarus avatar
jubilee avatar
Baby Panda
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ikr i disliked her because of her childish bows and glitter and gender roles but ya know i have more respect now

Load More Replies...
phantasteek avatar
ChickyChicky
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully she went through all their closets to remove all the clothes made of mixed fibers, too.

maxthompson avatar
Max Thompson
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not normally gonna do this but for once, i'm siding with siwa. It's a great shirt.

debbyexplosion avatar
Debby Hartinger
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Watch what happens when she becomes an adult and you're no longer involved in her life.

candacealagappan avatar
Candace Alagappan
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am a Christian. Do not hate on me for my religion. Just to be clear, most Christians, including all the ones I know, are not homophobic. To all the gay, bisexuals and lesbians: We do not hate you; you are beautiful. No one is perfect. We do not hate you, but in our opinion, what you are doing is against what we believe. TLDR: Christians don't hate gay people.

mriche avatar
Memere
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You & other Christians may not hate gay people, and I know many Christians just like you. However, the leaders of most religions do hate them, and there are thousands of so-called Christians who do & they actively/openly express their hatred - ever heard of the Westboro Baptist Church?

Load More Replies...
baconycakes1337 avatar
Bacony Cakes
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sir, Judas kissed Jesus on the face and he was fine with that until he got crucified.

curtisgcarey avatar
Curtis Carey
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope - the word “homosexual” has never been mentioned in the Bible. Ever. Unless you’re reading a “translated” version reflecting modern day homophobia.

blasphemousriots avatar
Rick
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did Jo Siwa ever claim to represent the Bible? If she did, maybe this person has a point but I’m not aware of any modern day celebrity who builds a career on “I represent the Bible”.

sissypiny avatar
sissy piny
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't judge people because of their religious beliefs. Like if they don't want to watch JoJo anymore let them be.

graceskerp avatar
Grace Skerp
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Biblical principles allow fathers to sell their daughters in slavery.

paige_garberding avatar
Paige Garberding
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In truth, the Bible says nothing about homosexuality. "What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality." Daniel A. Helminiak Ph.D. It's been mistranslated and misinterpreted for so long, the truth is now only accessible in the original language. Eye-opening, fascinating read.

dinastavola avatar
BabaBizzle
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully her #1 fan daughter doesn’t decide she isn’t a blind follower of a book written by someone ages ago which a bunch of stupid sheep follow instead of using common sense and empathy toward their fellow humans. If “god” hates gays, why did their invisible buddy create them?

landaulitewski avatar
Jonathan
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For goodness sake, when is it gonna be widely known that that verse in the bible supposedly about homosexuality was misinterpreted and it was actually about paedophilia?! There is NOTHING wrong with homosexuality!

dfreg avatar
Leodavinci
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The funny thing... everyone is going to be judged anyway. Being a Christian does not mean you won't be judged. Everyone's name is in the Book of Judgement.

idrow avatar
Id row
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reason #488 why religion should be abolished. These idiots wouldn't have it to try to justify their will full ignorance, they'd have to claim full responsibility for their actions.

americanhoneybadger612 avatar
Commander Rex
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No... this is just a group of bad apples. I’m very much left leaning and atheist, but I’m very “believe what you want to, unless it harms somebody else”. It’s not the religion, it’s the people.

Load More Replies...
brendanroberts avatar
Brendan
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the t shirt! If I were a gay cousin, I'd totally wear it.

annalessens avatar
Anna Lessens
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If being gay is a sin remember Jesus said " you who has not sinned be the first to cast a stone" .. And no one could punish that woman, cos to do so would be hypocrisy

kelly_hartle avatar
Kelly Hartle
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Homosexuality was well known in Jesus' time, yet he never said a word about it. The Greeks and Romans even thought men who didn't take a male lover was weird. Which part of the Bible is she talking about?

jaybird3939 avatar
Jaybird3939
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a way to make sure you won't see your child after she turns 18. You'll be sitting home with your Bible and wondering why you haven't seen her in years.

inkslingerkate avatar
M Kate McCulloch
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and the issue in soddom and gamorrah wasn't homosexuality, it was rape. so how bout instead of teaching hate teach respect... goes a long way...

samuelchen avatar
*me*
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH GOD NO NOT JOJO SIWA HELP ME PLEASE BLEACH MY EYES WHATK DID I JUST SEE

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#37

Can't Say Much, Can We?

Can't Say Much, Can We?

reddit.com Report

#40

Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude

Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude

reddit.com , twitter.com Report

Note: this post originally had 76 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda