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50 People Who Delivered Comebacks So Brutally Genius, Even Their Enemies Laughed (New Pics)
Grab your aloe, your lotion, and maybe even a fan. Because things are about to get scorching.
Welcome to the world of clever insults, where wit meets savagery in the most unexpectedly hilarious ways. They come straight from the Rare Insults subreddit, a place where internet users gather the sharpest jabs, wittiest comebacks, and most poetic takedowns ever seen online.
We’ve rounded up some of the best to share with you. So scroll down, admire the craftsmanship, and maybe even take notes—these burns are too good to waste.
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#1
Also Zero Jail Time
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#2
You Don't Have To Pay For It
Insults can come in many forms, but just because words don’t leave visible marks doesn’t mean they don’t pack a punch.
In fact, a well-aimed verbal jab can haunt you for years—like those 3 a.m. memories that crawl back when you can’t sleep, reminding you of that joke a classmate made at your expense in 7th grade.
#3
Some People Actually Need Reality Checks More Than Anything Else!
#4
Get Them Off Their High Horse
In the long term, these put-downs can chip away at our confidence and happiness, explains Neel Burton, a psychiatrist, philosopher, and writer, in a piece for Psychology Today. Even casual digs and microaggressions can, over time, lead to feelings of isolation, anger, anxiety, and depression.
#5
A Rare Insult Underneath A Rare Insult
#6
Nahh That's Crazy
So while it’s entertaining to watch someone else deliver a savage comeback, it’s a different story when we’re the ones on the receiving end. How do we handle it?
Burton outlines six options to consider:
- Anger
- Acceptance
- Returning the insult
- Humor
- Ignoring the insult
- Rebuking the insulter
#8
Musk Insults Are Always Funny
#9
Homeschooled By A Pigeon
#10
Ended His Papacy Right There
Let’s break them down.
Anger, according to Burton, is actually a weak response to an insult.
Because it shows that we take the insult, and therefore the insulter, seriously. It implies we believe there might be some truth to what was said. Plus, it throws us off balance, which not only feels awful but can also encourage more insults to come our way.
So while it’s natural to feel hurt, letting rage take over doesn’t exactly look cool.
#11
Who’s A Good Boy?
#13
I Can Confirm That This Is True
Acceptance might seem like the weaker choice, yet Burton believes it’s actually the most powerful way to respond.
“If the insult is true or largely true, the person it came from is reasonable, and his or her motive is worthy, then the insult is not an insult but a statement of fact, and, moreover, one that could be very helpful to us,” he says.
It might actually help us grow if we’re open to constructive criticism.
“On the other hand, if you think that the person who insulted you is unworthy of your consideration, you have no reason to take offence, just as you have no reason to take offence at a naughty child or a barking dog,” Burton says.
#14
She Got Cooked
#15
Insults Are Best Served Cold
#16
Shots Have Been Fired
Then there’s the classic move: returning the insult.
A sharp comeback can feel satisfying, but to land well, it needs to be clever and quick. Burton reminds us, however, that trading insults puts us on the same level as the insulter:
Doing this gives them, their actions, and their words more importance than they deserve. Firing back can also hurt the other person (who’s likely pretty sensitive) and might lead to even more back-and-forth.
That said, if you can spin it with humor, it can lighten the moment without turning it into a fight. Humor defuses tension while undercutting the sting of the insult, and it doesn’t have to be a direct hit back.
#17
Gotta Respect The Culture
BK BigFish 6 months ago
"Jaywalking" is not illegal in most of the world. It was not illegal in the US, until pedestrians started getting injured and killed by the newfangled cars driven by the rich - then laws were passed, pushed by the rich, so that they would no longer be at fault when they ran over pedestrians. It became the fault of the poor pedestrian, not the wealthy driver.
#18
Don’t Belittle The Imp
#19
Andrew’s Tate’s Delusions Meet Their Fate
Of course, there’s always the option to ignore the insult, whether that means keeping a straight face, closing the tab, or blocking the person entirely. Showing that it didn’t matter to you can be the most powerful statement of all.
However, ignoring isn’t always the best approach, especially in professional settings. In these cases, it’s often better to have a calm but firm conversation to reassert your boundaries.
#20
Damn Girl
#21
A Double-Ended Rarity
#22
Where Is The Lie?
Ignoring the insult works well with strangers but may not be a sensible or viable strategy when it comes to people with whom we have an ongoing personal or professional relationship. In such cases, it may be preferable to “have a quiet word” in a bid to reassert our boundaries.
#23
The Last Man Standing(With Hair)
#24
They Would Whistle
Craig Reynolds 6 months ago
Wait until he discovers negative numbers. His one synapse will go from a misfire to an implosion...
#25
On A Post Regarding Power Outlets
And at the end of the day, we don’t have to take offence at an insult at all.
“Offence exists not in the insult but in our reaction to it, and our reactions are completely within our control. It is unreasonable to expect a boor to be anything but a boor; if we take offence at his bad behavior, we have only ourselves to blame,” says Burton.
So whether you’re watching someone deliver a clever insult online or dealing with one yourself, remember: the real power lies in how you choose to respond.
#26
What A Revelation
#27
This Burn Is Perfect
#28
Yes Sure That Is Quite A Long Long Time
#29
I Can’t Unsee This
#30
We Have Mr. Oblivious Here
Apatheist Account2 6 months ago
I once went to a hotel that had no mirrors, but I left quickly - I couldn't see myself staying there.
#31
He Might Need Epidurals After That
#32
Barbara Wasn't Playin Around
Snazzy Smurf 6 months ago
Barbara came back with gloves on,.earrings off, and Vaseline on her face.
#33
Throwback To The Best Insult I’ve Ever Seen
ElfVibratorGlitter 6 months ago
Got to remember "zap me daddy" for the next time I use the microwave.
#34
Damn, That Hurts!
#35
A Reasonable Read
Doctor Strange 6 months ago
The terms alpha and omega were from a study based on wolves in captivity. Its rather like deciding you know everything about human social interactions because you studied prison yards. In reality, wolf packs are a family. The 'alphas' are the parents. So the guy you see wandering around the amusement pack, waist pack full of snacks, making sure his kids are hydrated, happy, and having a good time? That is the truest alpha male you will ever meet.
#36
Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting
#37
Cold. Just Cold
#38
That’s A No Brainer
Doctor Strange 6 months ago
I prefer "if brains were dynamite, they wouldn't have enough to blow their nose."
#39
She Would Make A K**ling
#41
Gx Got No Chill
#42
Just Ain't Worthy
#43
She Was Burned Twice
Doctor Strange 6 months ago
"The last time you had a portrait done, it required neither hammer nor nails, for it hung itself."
#44
He Didn't Even Try The Fresh Basil:
#45
Why Am I Always Behind Them?
Glen Ellyn 6 months ago
To be fair, I haven't flown for a couple of decades, so I might be a bit lost at first. But then again, I'd do some research beforehand if I do need to fly again.,
#46
Typical Father Daughter Banter
#47
I Spit Out My Water
#48
Got Destroyed By A Doctor
RU Mymudder 6 months ago
Sounds like when my hubs got a mri for prostate cancer…unremarkable testicles. He hasn’t lived that one down. 😂
#49
The Shade Of It All
#50
I Can't Unsee This
#51
Lesson Was Learnt That Day
#52
Who's Putting These Quarters Behind My Ear?
#53
Neckst Level Insult
#54
He Really Does
#55
What A Creative Insult
#56
The Many Iterations On Jared Leto
2econdSelf 6 months ago
I’m wondering how her obesity was relevant to the story 🤔 Not offended (or obese), just curious.
#58
Mr. Beast
Luke Branwen 6 months ago
Those soulless, expressionless eyes combined with that dead smile... creepy, creepy human being.
#59
Sounds About Right
#60
Due To Some Personal Reasons!
#61
Truth Or Dare
#63
Stumbled Upon This
#64
When Petabytes Aren't Enough
#65
He Ain’t Wrong Though
#67
He's Out Of Line, But
Richienotsorich 6 months ago
Would be very easy to deliver a baby with a head shaped like that!
#68
"Larval State Of The British"
#69
Well Damn Ref Do Something
#70
I'd Say She's From The Sims, But This Is Fair Too
Macky McLemore 6 months ago
I don't know who she is, but she does literally look like a Sim 4 character.
#71
On Katy Perry's Recent Tour Choreography
#72
I Can't Unsee That Image Now
Richienotsorich 6 months ago
With a unique head shape like that, Spiderman's identity would be in jeopardy immediately.
#73
"You Look Like You Snuck On Earth"
#74
One That Would Get Turned Off After A While
#75
I'm Sorry The Underage Girl Isn't Hot Enough For You
Charity Angel 6 months ago
I feel I should point out that they're an "underage person" - Bella Ramsey is non-binary. They're also not actually underage.
#76
It's Isreally Bad
#77
Acting As A Torture Device
#78
Most Replaceable Guy
#79
If You Know You Know
#80
The Homeless Man Knows His Statistics
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Mel in Georgia 6 months ago
Ok, a lot of these were pretty funny ... Thanks for the giggles, Oleksandra!
Mel in Georgia 6 months ago
Ok, a lot of these were pretty funny ... Thanks for the giggles, Oleksandra!
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