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30 Times The True Gold Was Hidden In The Post Replies, As Shared On “Successful Ratios” Twitter Page
When you think about it, Twitter is one of those social media platforms that truly reflects life. People over there laugh, cry, blare their outrage, and find reasons to unite. However, it’s also the place where typing 280 characters can lead to an argument with half of the world and provoke an avalanche of razor-sharp remarks.
If you’ve ever scrolled through your Twitter feed, you probably came across the word “ratio” at least once or twice. According to Merriam-Webster, “ratio” took on new life in March 2017 and started referring to tweets that receive more critical or negative replies than likes or retweets. There’s also another meaning — when a reply gets more likes than the original post.
Feeling confused? Just take a look at the Successful Ratios account full of examples of how people’s ridiculous and controversial tweets got ratioed in the best possible way. So get ready to dive into some of the best posts we’ve collected right below, upvote your favorites as you go, and share your thoughts about them in the comments!
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I didn't know there were lunar new year gatekeepers as well. Should we let anybody just decide what they can gatekeep? Surely not! WHO GATEKEEPS THE GATEKEEPERS?
As a person of jewish descent I remind everyone that only jewish people are allowed to make references to Jesus in any context whatsoever.
My mom is Chinese and not from China but Panama. Does that mean my mom isn't allowed to celebrate? Guess what, Kassy? We celebrate every lunar New Year with a feast and gift exchange. Stuff it, gatekeeper b***h!
All I read was "blah blah blah me me me me me more righteous than you me me me blah blah blah woke"
Perfect! (I know I am posting too late for anybody to read this, but I need to chime in - these self-righteous people have gone too far. I'm a lifelong liberal who has misgivings about where good intentions are leading us.)
Um, hell. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Hasn't anybody ever told you?
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By that same token does it mean that no one can use forks unless they were invented in whatever area?
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Thank you so much Andy. I'll raise a glass to you and your very good health.
I think that anyone should be able to celebrate new year, but that won't stop me from cringing at people who eat Panda Express to try to celebrate and stuff like that. I think it's a good thing to learn about Asian culture from
Andy you are awesome! Why wouldn’t anyone want to share their culture with others!
Yeah....I think the entire earth can appreciate our moon. Do you own it? I think not.
kassy, I was not aware that there was a World government that passed laws that were binding worldwide.
Yeah like a stranger online can just tell people what they can and cannot do, we aren't ur kids lmao
Well... the lunar/geo/solar movements started before you were mentally aware, like your mental awareness is in the last 15 minutes, you know......or less.
Friendly Reminder I refused his kind invitation just so I can celebrate Lunar New Year in direct contradiction to 'kassy' the Karen from above!!!
Some parts of culture are open to be shared and some are not. Check with someone from that culture and participate respectfully as appropriate :)
Sorry but China really has no right to be proud about this when meanwhile they're literally putting people in camps
It’s no surprise that Twitter is winning over more and more people each day for being an efficient tool for communication. People over there can quickly share the newest events, call out false information, and spark heated discussions. Yet, not all tweets are equal. Some users send out lousy tweets for the whole world to read without thinking twice. Such opinions often provoke a significant response and receive hundreds of thousands of critical replies, which is proof right there that something went horribly wrong.
Luckily, some people decide to stand up against such nonsense and come up with creative and quick-witted retorts that get a deluge of positive reactions. And no wonder why — seeing a person one-upping someone who’s clearly wrong is a feeling like no other. However, to receive more likes than the original post, your reply has to be razor-sharp to shut down the person arrogantly flaunting their ignorance.
Aw, Clay Higgins clearly though he was being clever (big miss with that word salad) and The Dictionary put it so beautifully! Love it.
I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but I agree with red flag on this one!
Previously, we spoke to Abigail Paul, a standup comedian, improviser, and actress, about humorous comebacks and how people could improve their comedy skills. She was kind enough to share her thoughts on why people leave comments in the first place. “Today’s reader has the advantage over their predecessor that they feel part of the action,” she told Bored Panda.
“In comedy, we are always looking to create content that an audience member will relate to, so when someone leaves a fantastic comment on an article or picture, it helps us feel connected, a little less alone,” Abigail mentioned. “It shows us that someone else, maybe many people, think the same way we do. We take great comfort in not being alone on our ideas.”
The standup comedian said that the secret to a successful comment is probably equal parts true and surprising. An unexpected reply “that just has shock value isn’t as highly regarded as one that is embedded in truth.”
“In comedy terms, your picture or article you are commenting on is your setup. Your witty comment is the punchline,” she explained. “There are lots of ways to be funny, but a great punchline will usually have excellent use of wordplay, exaggeration, or make an analogy to something else so the reader can maybe see the topic in a new light.”
His shirt isn't a threat though. It means "vote to stop them from killing us". It's also not directed at white middle schoolers.
“The most important thing is usually an element of surprise. Good comedy writers use misdirection as well as a magician does. We think we see you going to one place and you go somewhere unexpected. Audiences love a twist,” Abigail said, saying that true crime podcasts are a great example.
According to her, leaving a comment and letting out a laugh or two allow us to better bond with other people. “Comedy is the most fun thing humans can share (besides pizza),” she said. “The pandemic has forced a lot of comedy experiences online. It hurt live comedy a lot, but new spaces have thrived online because people need to connect and laugh. The upside is you can find ways to be funny at home in your PJs.”
I don't even understand why Butterfinger still exists. I have never met anyone in my life who eats them.
If you want to improve at writing clever and funny comments online, you need to practice. “Comedy is a skill,” Abigail told us. “The more you write, the better you usually get.” But it’s important “not to get too precious about your work. Notice which clever comments you are writing get lots of likes or replies, and see if you can dissect why that comment is working.”
“If something isn’t working, don’t worry too much about why. A lot of good writing is throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks.” She advised you to focus on what works and try to replicate your own formula. “Also — edit. Are there any words you can take out, but the comment is still really funny? Then do. The more concise you are, the better it is for your reader.”
technically, it's true, she's not free to go round for exemple :p
Celebrating weight loss is what??? Why would a person trying to become healthier be a bad thing?!
I would have put continuous diarrhoea so that you leave a sticky brown vapour trail as you fly that drifts down to the crowds below as you pass
Note: this post originally had 36 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
These really weren't that interesting, entertaining, or funny. Sorry.
It's when the reply has more likes than the original.
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Just more proof that brands shouldn’t have official Twitter accounts.
Getting more upvotes than someone else does not mean you are right.
These really weren't that interesting, entertaining, or funny. Sorry.
It's when the reply has more likes than the original.
Load More Replies... Just more proof that brands shouldn’t have official Twitter accounts.
Getting more upvotes than someone else does not mean you are right.
