40 People Who Destroyed Themselves To Insult Someone Else, Shared In This Online Group
InterviewThere are people out there who are willing to sacrifice pretty much anything—their pride, their self-respect, their reputation—for the sake of a good joke. They’re the everyday self-deprecating heroes of the internet who keep us chuckling even when the skies are grey and the chips are down.
That’s where the ‘Kamikaze By Words’ subreddit comes in. It’s a 433,000-member-strong online community that celebrates social media users who insult themselves in order to insult someone else. Someone who usually deserves it. Or, to put it more poetically, it’s “taking down the ship” in order to sink the captain.
The sub has been making people laugh since 2018, and it has collected some truly amazing posts in its 4-year tenure. What started out as an inside joke between friends eventually blossomed into a large community. We’re featuring the best of the best posts, all for the sake of your entertainment, dear Pandas. Scroll down to check them out and remember to upvote your fave ones. Got any similar stories to tell? You can share ‘em in the comments.
Meanwhile, Bored Panda got in touch with the mod team running ‘Kamikaze By Words’, as well as with comedy writer and aspiring pop-star Ariane Sherine to have a chat about self-deprecating humor. You’ll find both interviews below.
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Rumor Kamikaze
Research shows that one way to spot a self-aware leader with high emotional intelligence is to see if they make self-deprecating jokes. This type of humor indicates that they’re aware of their flaws and can talk about them with a laugh and a smile. However, at the same time, self-deprecation can be taken too far. For instance, if it becomes a reflex and if you actually start believing in the punchlines, it’s time to self-reflect and switch tracks.
The lead moderator running ‘Kamikaze By Words’ shared with Bored Panda that the subreddit “didn't actually start as a self-deprecating r/suicidebywords derivative.” They revealed that “it was initially set up as an inside joke between my friends and me about people essentially ‘canceling’ themselves.”
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The group of friends started talking about ‘Kamikaze’ out of their general interest in Japanese culture and customs. “There's even an unofficial KamikazeByWords Discord that's honestly just a bunch of people watching anime and unsubtitled Japanese dramas. Bit of a mystery that one, but I guess the Japanese themes stuck around with the core members,” they noted the strong link to Japanese culture.
2 For The Price Of 1
British Kamikazebywords
Gandhi agrees from the grave...he would have found Brexit most interesting...so you want to brake free from an domineering power? go figure
I don't think you understand Europe very well if you consider the European Union a domineering power 😂. Quite the opposite, it's a collobaration...
Load More Replies...Funny, since the history of the British Isles from pre-history to the 14th Century is way worse than that of the U.S. Is there any white person there who isn't descended from any number of invaders from various parts of Europe?
Religious freedom mean anything to you..some of us truly are grateful to Britain for that or just plain freedom, period
Load More Replies...Yep, would need to extend the year beyond 365 days to mark each event.
You sound like a first grade asshole and apparently you don't mind showing it to all! (your asshole I mean!)
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Load More Replies...For some reason people on this thread get really upset when you point out that most Americans aren't British,. Super weird and over sensitive. Grow some skin.
Actually, all Englishmen are descendants ofGermanic tribes before countries even existed, if you go backfar enough. Look up the origin of the English language; then forget what the point was to begin with.
Load More Replies...I mean thanksgiving was literally a celebration feast for the triumph over the natives, soooo Go britain
If Tatar kid started talk about Tatar-Mongol rule in this manner, i'd be like wtf, pal?! And it lasted for good 2,5 centuries
But... the anniversary was when Columbus arrived and the Spanish and French started killing and looting. Thanksgiving is a long time later. It is about British citizens deserting oppression and nearly dying off in a new place, so the natives helped them and everyone was friends for one great feast the next year. That's why it's called Thanks-giving.
Hate to point out it was not the British who took over the "New World", it was the people who call themselves now the "US" and ruined the country. Learn your own history.
If you mean the commonwealth, membership is voluntary, independent and equal. Countries are free to leave at any time (and have done at times, and some have joined). As Tee Witt points out it IS through choice. Talking about the indigenous people of the lands that were conquered - yes that was awful, no justification for what was done then at all. However, generally speaking, they are not the ancestors of today's British people. They are the ancestors of today's US citizens etc. Maybe that's why the US is how it is... have a look at a map of the areas they have all their military bases today.
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The lead mod of r/KamikazeByWords told Bored Panda about their friend who everyone calls ‘Wide Dangelo.’ “He's not actually overweight or anything, he just has the tendency to walk really broadly. The shoulders of that small man are an awesome sight to behold honestly. From every person I've ever met, every single person in our circle, not one man stands with more confidence, cracking self-deprecating jokes one after another,” they shared.
“But he stands, he makes fun of how he stands, but he stands broadly and proudly. And honestly, I think the world needs to know of people like him; whilst making fun of his own little quirks he stands there, widely. Absolutely legend,” the moderator told Bored Panda that self-deprecating humor has to be balanced out with pure, undiluted confidence.
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Comedy expert Ariane, who lives and works in London, was kind enough to share her opinion on self-deprecating jokes, the type of humor that ‘Kamikaze By Words’ lives and breathes. Bored Panda was curious to get her take on where the line lies between just enough self-deprecation and way too much of it.
“I guess you draw the line if you start actually believing your words and feeling bad about yourself! Self-deprecation in the name of comedy is great, but self-talk is a powerful thing and putting yourself down all the time may have an effect on your self-esteem. I think it’s fine as long as it’s clearly a joke,” she explained to Bored Panda.
Sucks To Suck Am I Right?
Oh Niles, Never Change
Did Her Dirty
According to Ariane, we could all do with a laugh and should take ourselves less seriously. That means being able to poke fun at ourselves.
“I think being able to laugh at ourselves and our flaws is generally a positive thing. Barack Obama used to do it all the time and it was charming and disarming. However, it’s when you stop laughing at yourself and start berating yourself that it’s time to stop,” she told Bored Panda that we have to be honest with ourselves if we’re criticizing ourselves or still focusing on the humor, as we should.
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These Flat Earthers
Ariane also revealed to Bored Panda some standup comedy secrets. “In standup, you can either be high-level (superior to the audience) or low-level (inferior). Both can work really well,” she said.
“My first joke, back in 2003, was ‘I’m half-Iranian, half-American—so basically, I hate myself.’ I followed it up with, ‘I hate myself so much, I put anthrax in my self-addressed envelopes.’ The thing with standup is that even if you’re being down on yourself and self-deprecating, you also have to be really confident,” she pointed out the paradox. “The audience will sense if you don’t have faith in your jokes and will be less willing to laugh at them—they might even turn on you.”
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Gamer Martyrdom
The head mod of r/KamikazeByWords had this to add about internet culture as it stands in 2021 and 2022. “Not many people talk about this, but I feel like we have to accept that in 2021 ‘jannie’ (as in ‘internet janitor’) has become a slur. Just look at the people that use it and you immediately notice anything from racism to transphobia. Especially the latter, since a lot of Reddit's best moderators are trans themselves, and ‘jannie’ has almost trans-hate in and of itself.”
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As A Tall Guy Whooo That One Even Hurt Me
I’ve Never Been So Offended By Something I 100% Agree With
If you’re planning on joining the ‘Kamikaze By Words’ community and sharing some posts, make sure that they actually “contain a Kamikaze.” In other words, the mods point out that the insult has to have “a clear secondary target.” What’s more, the insult actually has to affect both the secondary target and the person who’s doing the insulting in the first place.
The jokes also can’t be low-quality junk. And you should steer clear of controversial posts that delve into politics or religion. The sub might be all about insults, but everyone still has to be civil!
An Accidental One At Best
I love these guys!!! Their videos are just hilarious! And the thing with classical musicians being depressed... I learned piano, "just for fun". Wasn't fun. I'm depressed. THANK YOU PIANO!!!
Could Be Any One Of Us
Ah Yes, *t Poses*
That Hurt
Ruining Your Reputation To Win A Lawsuit
Interesting.. Saw On Fb
Unless it's one of those guys that seriously can't take the hint. They're out there, we've all experienced them.
Dafuq Dey Doin Ova Dere
Dundundunduuunnnnn
He Said It Not Me...
He Took Dogecoin Down With Him
Hopefully I Got It First Lol, But I Saw This In A Massive Brits vs. Americans Thread
Taking Both Dads Down At Once, Originally Seen On R/Clevercomebacks
Nobody Loves Me...
I would suggest Nobody, that you test your sense of humour in a non-live situation first.
High Standards
I Think This Belongs Here
Truly Unfortunate Choice Of Words
Tinder
Woaw That Hurts
Fairly Certain This Belongs Here
Lol. People are so sensitive today Im surprised they get out of bed in the morning.
It Be That Way Sometimes
Was Told To Post Here
200 Iq Comeback
Billie Eilish Winning Grammys
People in the comments should stop being haters. I personally don't like some of her music either, but I still have a ton of respect for her.
That's One Way To Do It
I Mean, If His Channel Is Only Enjoyed By Mentally Ill Children... It Makes Sense
iPhone 11 Design.
What Do You Even Say
They're Like Twigs
Never mind the legs. Why is he wearing shoes in the shower? Also; could his legs hold the weight of all that hair getting wet?
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Took All Of Reddit With Them
Ancient Kamikaze
I Mean..he’s Not Wrong
Same, Dude Same...
Hunting Pedos In Kids Chat
The Only One He'll Come In Contact With
He looks like he wouldn't even get to touch a pussy if he worked in an animal shelter.
You've Won.. But At What Cost?
What's That Strong Taste That I'm Tasting?
Cover your mouth with your ELBOW! YOU TOUCH S**T WITH YOUR HANDS!!! This makes me so MAD. My dad does it and bugs me so much. Anyway...
Found This
The same time they stopped teaching idiots who get triggered over small grammar problems
Hope This Hasn’t Been Posted Here Before
Why is pedophile censored? Following this line of censoring words like politician, billionaire, Andrew and Maxwell should also be censored.
The Hardest Choices Require The Strongest Will
In the mean tweets vid she lost it laughing. Even she thought that was bloody funny
Was Told This Belongs Here
R.i.p. Gpa
Cringe
Only real losers actually look at lists like this in the morning instead of talking to people. I am losers.
Yes me too. Let us join forces and become one comrade
Load More Replies...Friday night, And I am here on Bored Panda. My laundry has been dry for almost an hour now. I am 38 and live with my parents. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Yeah, I'm much happier reading on Bored Panda than actually interacting with people.
People? I have cats and the internet. What is this "people" you speak of?
Load More Replies...Only real losers actually look at lists like this in the morning instead of talking to people. I am losers.
Yes me too. Let us join forces and become one comrade
Load More Replies...Friday night, And I am here on Bored Panda. My laundry has been dry for almost an hour now. I am 38 and live with my parents. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Yeah, I'm much happier reading on Bored Panda than actually interacting with people.
People? I have cats and the internet. What is this "people" you speak of?
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