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When we're little, we're taught not to swear, insult, or bully people. Not all of those lessons stick, but sometimes, that's a good thing. Hurling insults at somebody for no reason is, of course, rude. But coming up with creative insults to entertain others is akin to a good joke from a comedian.

We recently came across two Instagram pages that share clever insults and roasts that would probably do quite well in a stand-up comic's routine. Witty wordplay, creative comparisons, and linguistic flair that would make creative writing post-grads jealous – sometimes these insults can be found in the wild online.

#1

Mugshots of four men, part of a news story about drunk driving a horse and buggy, generating rare burns online.

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TheBadHalfofHel
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13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If in MI, horse and buggy, and drunk - Amish teens on a Friday.

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    #2

    John Venn from St Johns Removals, a man with a unique look that hits so hard, delivering burns.

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    Brittany Grawe
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A venn diagram of bill Clinton and the queen and John venn is the middle bit

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    #3

    A Twitter exchange featuring a rare burn: A man's drink choice prompts a witty comeback about fruit being tasty.

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    ADHD
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    upvote if Victor is tiresome AF, dude needs to give it a rest.

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    #4

    Mark Zuckerberg in a video call, below a burn comment: He looks like he's suppressing the urge to blink horizontally.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
    Premium
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you explain uncanny valley with just one image?

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    #7

    A meme of The Rock in four movie scenes, with a comment delivering a rare burn about his similar roles.

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    James Twong
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Rock is always a guarantee that the film is going to be forgettable at best.

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    #9

    Three men posing, with the rightmost having an unusual facial appearance, prompting a question about rare burns.

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    liam newton-harding
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your entire “personality” is in your upper arms.

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    #10

    A rare burn meme shows Jeri A Moore and Phil Sonher discussing college debt, with Phil delivering a witty rare burn.

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    Laszlo Larthlanc
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't tell how out of touch you are when you're this out of touch, and you can't be told, either.

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    #15

    A man with an intense facial expression, a true rare burn, looking at the camera. The meme asks, What it look like I do for a living?

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A prison guard. An angry cop in a large city. Way too ethnic to be ICE, so I give up.

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    #16

    A man in a hat and glasses, wearing a Let's Go Brandon shirt, receiving a rare burn about his chest.

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    ADHD
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    with Agolf Twitlers cuts to what little health care they get, dude is likely d**d by now.

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    #17

    Billie Eilish reacting to a mean tweet that hits hard, showcasing a painful burn, in front of a brick wall.

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    B Parke
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Celebrities reading mean tweets is hilarious!

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    #18

    A user comment delivers a rare burn to two women on a podcast. It's a burn that hits so hard.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one I heard as a kid: If brains were dynamite, you couldn't blow a hole in a paper bag.

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    #21

    A girl takes a selfie, sticking out her tongue. Her shadow behind her casts a unique shape, a rare burn.

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    G A
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always find it deeply unattractive when a woman pokes her tongue out in pics. One reason I always hated Scary Spice. She did it every d**n pic.

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    #22

    A Reddit screenshot showing a rare burn: A user shares their girlfriend is 5'10" and they are 5'2". Another user replies, "What's it like being in a long distance relationship?" This hit so hard.

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    Chris the Bobcat
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dating a taller woman is fun. Lots of surprise motorboating during hugs.

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    #23

    Close-up of a person with a bright red face and glasses, similar to a Tupperware burn from spaghetti, a rare burn.

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    A. Br.
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He taught tRump everything he knows about makeup

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    #24

    A man posts a confident selfie saying I'm a snack, but a reply delivers a rare burn about forgotten pantry snacks.

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    elianah howey
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanna scroll but I don’t wanna leave you guys alone with it…

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    #26

    A smiling person holding a r/Roastme sign with a viral comment: "Who you trying to contact with them antennas? his dad." A rare burn.

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    Laszlo Larthlanc
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know...he looks as if he might actually be a nice guy.

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    #28

    A girl and a man with a distinct hairline. The comment is a rare burn, hitting hard with humor.

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    Laszlo Larthlanc
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks as if she's being held against her will

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    #30

    A man, identified as Pete Davidson, looks on screen. Below, a comment says Ellen's looking rough. A rare burn.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thought this was going to be another nasty Pete comment, but it was directed at Ellen, so go for it.

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    #32

    A woman and her cat react to a comment saying the cat looks in debt. A rare burn.

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    MeFromTheFBI
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too, we’re in this together random depressed cat

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    #33

    Two women with exaggerated facial features in a car, with a comment below that delivers rare burns.

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    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if she's got enough nuts packed in there for later

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    #37

    A man with long hair in a kitchen, holding a frying pan. A comment below says he looks homeless. Rare Burns.

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    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    asmongold looks homeless in every video, that or he sells weed

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    #38

    A person in a pinstripe suit and tie on a screen, with a comment below that reads: Rare Burns.

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    Pferdchen
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminded me of Bud Cort in Harold and Maude, but how many people know that movie these days?

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    #47

    A man in a studio setting, with a comment saying he looks like Obama and Waluigi. This is a rare burn.

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    Woof Yo
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His name is Ted Williams, also known as "The Man with the Golden Voice," an American announcer and radio personality who gained viral fame in 2011 after a video of him panhandling in Columbus, Ohio, showcased his unique, professional radio voice. Following his viral success, he secured voice-over work for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kraft Foods.His journey has included significant challenges with d**g and alcohol a*******n, leading to stints in rehabilitation. As of early 2026, he continues to work in broadcasting and voice-over industries while managing his personal health.

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    #51

    A cook in a chef hat raising her arms in a messy kitchen, representing one of the rare burns in life.

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    Laszlo Larthlanc
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks as if the happy ones are winning. What else could matter?

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    #53

    Screenshot of tweets, one including a rare burn: It's detestable that you don't rent out that forehead to drive-in movie theaters on the weekends.

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    Chris the Bobcat
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    barron is the sole reason Brylcreem is still in business.

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    #56

    A woman with long, grey hair reacting to a burn in a YouTube comment section, demonstrating rare burns.

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    B Parke
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, she's motion activated. Cackles and the eyes flash when you walk past.

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    #61

    A man speaking into a microphone, with a YouTube comment below him that says he sounds like Mickey Mouse. This is one of the rare burns.

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    Sandwich Saturdays
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to know who this is so I can listen for myself, first world problems I know

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