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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?
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!
i live in america, and i agree. people are so stupid here
Load More Replies...Are you seriously trying to argue Russia is more civilized in the United States? Gay marriage versus “ Gay Russians don’t exist” We also managed to vote our cult of personality out of office.
When deciding if a country is civilized or not, I look at the civilians, not the government, which the civilians have little control over in some countries. The civilians of Russia are probably more civilized than the US's civilians, but definitely not the government.
Load More Replies...Seriously tired of how much this site glorifies hating the US. Even more than Putin and he's causing a massive war and worldwide tragedy. Still, it is full of hate for the US. I'd buy the whole idea of people saying they're just being honest with their criticisms, but almost no other countries are mentioned and some messed up things happen in all countries of the world people. But still, it's like all hate must be focused on the US and it's just so...tiring. I'm from the US and see all the same problems and am as angered and saddened as everyone, but there are a lot of us TRYING OKAY?? It's going to take a LONG F*****G time to get to where we should be. And there's a lot of GOOD going on too. But all I ever see here is people spewing the same things from the past tying our feet down so we can't move forward and covering us in sh*t we can't do anything about so we're branded forever. Jesus, most citizens really are just like you. We're people too.
Also US wasnt at war with a nation. They were at war (not a good one) with a fringe group that even the nation of Iraq and Afghanistan did not support.
Something tells me 'Red' is the kid that always picked up his toys and went home when he didn't get his way as a child LOL!!!
i agree and i live here (also, trying to convince myself to just go ahead and move somewhere else with internet and bored panda)
That's a good question - from the dictionary: "A civilized society or country has a well developed system of government, culture, and way of life and that treats the people who live there fairly". By that definition, Russia isn't civilized, and as such the original statement is false.
Load More Replies...Never mind the comback, why the hell would OP even say something like this?!
Stupid statement and devalues world wide forced displacement. I can't believe how angry that has made me feel.
the first two are both idiots. Only red flag has a good point here :-D
Anyone that says America is uncivilized has never actually been to an uncivilized country.
I don't consider a country that allows gays to be thrown off buildings or allow women freedom, to be a civilized country
This reminds me of a quote attributed to Gandhi: "Mr. Gandhi, what do you think of civilization in the West? "I think it would be a good idea.'"
I'm American and I'll agree with the red flag. But then again, humans aren't civilized, we're just barbarians in nicer clothes.
Nations all over the world should probably spend more on education. Just saying.
I'll say this about Americans, we cannot seem to learn responsibly for our glorious freedoms. Damn us.
LOL...OH YOU ARE SERIOUS! GET YOUR HEAD EXAMINED. WITHOUT THESE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE WORLD WOULD BE SUCKING NAZI ARSSSS.....
Lol that’s exactly what Republicans are trying to reinstate in the US! Grow up.
Load More Replies...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.
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.
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.