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.
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A Very Important Point
Deutscher Patriotismus vs. American Patriotism
"Educate Your Self"
Say it louder for the ones in the back. Not that they listen to sense.
That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People
What does being transgender have to do with trust. Makes no sense to me.
Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated
And polio, measles, pneumonia, diptheria, influenza? Oh and that pesky Bubonic Plague. A healthy gut sure worked there.
Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile
I remember this from a few weeks ago! After all, ii did say I wanted to, given its a brilliant comeback :D
The Best Putdowns Come From The Truth
This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame
In The Interests Of Public Safety
I'd Expect No Less At Dollar General
Bye Bye Trash!!
He himself is both a boob and an ass. If he can find a like minded friend they'd make an interesting pair 😂
Waddaya Say, Then?
Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped
"I Don’t Understand Marches"
Your Bigotry Is Showing
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.
America, F**k Yeah!
It's sad that someone let alone a child needs to do this. This is a government and school funding issue.
Babies Are Not A Plaything
Girls Have Ankles Too
Tomi Lahren
$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!
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
Let's Blame Children's Knees For Making Men Uncomfortable
Do they not filter out the weirdos who apply to be teachers? Or are they just good at hiding it?
God Is A White Man
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?
America Was Not Started By Protestors!
Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?
I heard he apparently was breathing air in those two weeks, so hold ur breath and I'll get back to u asap....
So Cold It Burns
Jeepers Creepers
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)
There's No Vaccination For That
What's sad is that her children have to suffer for her to be proven an idiot.
I'll Bet They Do, At Least The Senior Ncos
Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr
When I was a kid working at a gas station, if the power failed, you cranked it by hand. Lot of years ago, mind
Something About Bootstraps
Not Sure You Are Doing It Right
Exercise By Jumping Into Conclusion
“We Follow Biblical Rules”
The word “homosexual” wasn’t added into the Bible until 1942. Can we not hide behind religion to excuse our homophobia, thank you.
Not true. The word has never been in the Bible.
Load More Replies...and go to bed with your father to give him male children if his wife is dead
And if your wife doesn't give you children, put her aside and marry her sister.
Load More Replies...Also as in the words of Jesus himself “Love One Another As I Have Loved You ❤️🙏🏻
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.
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.
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.
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."
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...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.
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...Hopefully she went through all their closets to remove all the clothes made of mixed fibers, too.
I'm not normally gonna do this but for once, i'm siding with siwa. It's a great shirt.
Watch what happens when she becomes an adult and you're no longer involved in her life.
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.
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...Sir, Judas kissed Jesus on the face and he was fine with that until he got crucified.
Nope - the word “homosexual” has never been mentioned in the Bible. Ever. Unless you’re reading a “translated” version reflecting modern day homophobia.
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”.
Don't judge people because of their religious beliefs. Like if they don't want to watch JoJo anymore let them be.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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...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
I started watching dance moms edits on YouTube and i love it.
Load More Replies...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?
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.
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...
And This Is The Truth
That'll Show Them!
No Second Chances For Her!
Can't Say Much, Can We?
Why Even Publish This Story?
Nice Try
Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude
That Went Over Like A Lead Balloon
That’s A Lotta Damage
Inconvenient At Worst
Wait until they find the truth about the nation wide conspiracy you call Santa Claus
My Dad Hasn’t Paid Child Support In Years And Posted This. I Had To Respond
Murdered By Logic, As Well
When it's cold it's coz the big ball in the sky is angered! If we harass our enemies perhaps it shall return! I think we angered it with the panels! *sob*
Anti-Vax Logic
Please Stop Calling People You Disagree With That
Probably Not Even The Full 30 Minutes
Xena Slays Hercules! (Lucy Lawless vs. Kevin Sorbo)
Why Are People Still On The Side Of The Billionaires?
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Personally Replies To A Hater
Thank you! Lol I love Jacinda, she reacts as any other person, repeat that again person, would. Ppl pigeonhole her by gender can go shove themselves, as they bounce off her like water off a duck's back. Great role model for young women :)
Peon's Don't Deserve Dignity
Meanwhile Jeff Bezos makes $2,489 per second while his warehouse workers rely on food stamps.
Tinder Convo. Murdered By Two Letters. New Record? Likely Can't Ever Be Beaten
Twitter Used Guillotine! It’s A One Hit Ko!
He’s Definitely Not Making Into Smash Now
Amazing Observation
Anti-Masker vs. A Hedge
To be fair to the tweeter, in the UK (don't know about other countries) you do not have to wear a mask outside. Walking in the countryside less so. I've had a jogger almost fall into a ditch trying to avoid me on a country lane, and this was after I'd moved right to the side to allow him to pass. Some people just like extremes I guess.
They Have To, It's The Law
I’m gonna get downvoted into oblivion but i think that decriminalizing ALL drugs is a terrible idea.
I Use Capital Letters To Sound Smarter
The Difference Between Appropriation And Appreciation
When Did They Start Calling Us Doomers?
But antimaskers and antivaxxers don't believe in math or science because they flunked it in school.
Nike Tried To Disown The Shoes Funnily Enough
Pick Me, Pick Me!
Space Ned Flanders Responds To A Comment On A Post About A Plaque On The Moon.
Orbit??! But, but that implies spherical! Stop talking madness you crazy dude
I Used My Argument To Destroy My Argument
Omg!!! Not a bad idea at all! A logic test, of which they clearly lack!
Did Not Know That About The First Computer Virus
Brandy Is Not Having It
Why Is Tucker Carlson?
Wine Is Thicker Than Blood
Being in a bad place yourself is no excuse to hurt others, especially those who depend on you. If you're a parent falling into a toxic spiral, don't be afraid to get help for yourself & your kids before it's too late. Neither of you deserve to be in pain & there are people out there who want to help.
"In His Samarra Hometown, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Was Known As The Local Cleric. To The FBI, He's The Militant Leader Who Was An Iraqi Terrorist And Headed Isis."
Seriously, Read Or Be Read.
I Can't Make Titles
It's That Simple
Much Ado About Something
[insert Mildly Interesting Title]
Poor Washed-Up Has-Been Whining About Back In The Day
Bored Panda has enough material to make a whole post on Tomi Lahren's ramblings
Bored Panda has enough material to make a whole post on Tomi Lahren's ramblings