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Some people just looove talking. Like your auntie Betsie who just created a FB account and floods it with posts on chemtrails, or that entitled anti-masker who believes wearing a face covering impinges on their rights. Or many other loud ones on social media who can’t miss a chance to spread some misinformation on drinking bleach to prevent COVID-19. 

But the world is the place of karma, and if there’s yin, there’s always yang. That means that if you throw some nonsense out there into the world, it may come back and hit you like a boomerang. 

To show you how it works in practice, Bored Panda compiled a mesmerizing collection from the witty subreddit called “Murdered By Words.” It’s a prominent corner of the internet entirely devoted to put-downs, comebacks, and counter-arguments.

Discover more in 50 Notorious Comebacks That Shut People Down Immediately

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#1

I'm Gonna Take The Surgeon's Side On This One

Twitter exchange showing a witty comeback about mask struggles, illustrating notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately.

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    Disabled Parking Should Only Be Valid During Business Hours 9 To 5

    Screenshot of a Twitter exchange showing notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately in a witty reply.

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    #3

    Murdered By The Word Of God.

    Car bumper sticker referencing Psalm 109:8 used as a notorious comeback to shut people down immediately.

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    Being in an argument, whether voluntarily or not, is one of the most emotionally draining situations you can get yourself into. It raises your blood pressure, and you may feel trapped by the opponent trying to prove their point no matter what.

    It gets even more frustrating when the person you’re arguing with is proving a point that, in your eyes, doesn’t make any sense to begin with. Whether it’s anti-maskers, anti-vaxers, flat-earthers, or conspiracy theorists, anyone can have their own opinion, but as such, everyone can stand up for their own beliefs.

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    Luckily, there’re some tricks you should know to winning an argument. According to Susan Krauss Whitbourne, a professor emerita of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, you should start by knowing your facts.

    “How many times have you made a claim about some piece of trivia only to realize, as soon as you’ve made that claim, that you’re completely wrong?” Such a situation doesn’t lead you anywhere and gives your opponent a straight shot to winning.

    #4

    Murdered By Laws

    Tweet exchange showing a political comeback highlighting government ethics rules to shut down public endorsements.

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    #5

    Maybe Not The First, But Definitely The Most Famous

    Screenshot of a social media exchange featuring a sharp comeback about statues of Jesus and social justice points.

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    #6

    The Fact That He Never Removed The Post Surprises Me

    Screenshot of social media posts showing notorious comebacks that quickly shut people down in online conversations.

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    Seeing other person’s perspective may also help you in an argument. “You don’t have to agree with a foe in order to see his or her perspective,” says Susan.

    “However, if you want to win an argument, you do need to be able to see the world the way your opponent does. Stepping into the mental set of those you argue with allows you to figure out what’s influencing them.”

    If you figure out what’s triggering the person you’re arguing with, you can direct your focus there and showing a little empathy never hurt anybody.

    #7

    That Backfired

    Screenshot of Twitter comebacks showing witty replies that exemplify notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately.

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    #8

    I Love Arnold's Wholesome Murders

    Screenshot of famous Arnold Schwarzenegger comeback comment using humor and advice to shut down insults effectively.

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    #9

    Good Old Meghan Mccain

    Tweets showing a notorious comeback where Kristen Bartlett calmly shuts down Meghan McCain’s dramatic claim about Manhattan.

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    And the third thing is to remember that “Becoming defensive is one of the worst ways to win an argument.” Letting your opponent see that you've dug into your position with no other alternatives may lift the argument from bad to ugly. Moreover, if you let the other person realize that you’re open-minded, even if you're pretending to be, the argument may resolve itself. 

    #10

    That's Just How It Is Though, Isn't It?

    Tweet screenshot showing a man’s photo in a news post about a controversial incident with a sharp, notorious comeback comment.

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    #11

    An Effortless Genocide

    Tweet by Libertarian-In-Chief delivering a notorious comeback about skills and job security in a bold social media post.

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    #12

    Very Strange, Indeed

    Twitter conversation showing a notorious comeback that immediately shuts down an offensive statement about family and BLM.

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    #13

    Your “Logic” Deserves A Slap In The Face

    Twitter exchange featuring a notorious comeback about student loan debt policy and a sharp rebuttal response.

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    #14

    Taken To School.

    Tweet exchange showing a sharp comeback about military service versus student debt in a notorious comebacks thread.

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    #15

    I Lol'd Hard

    Twitter exchange showing a scientific comeback explaining the melting point of gold, an example of notorious comebacks.

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    #16

    That Moment When An Anti-Vaxx Mom Is Called Out On Facebook By Her Son's Pediatric Nurse

    Facebook exchange showing a heated debate as a nurse gives a sharp comeback in a notorious comeback thread.

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    #17

    Video Games Cause Violence

    Twitter exchange showing a witty comeback listing empathetic video games, illustrating notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately.

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    #18

    Murdered By Kindness.

    Facebook comment exchange showing a witty and thoughtful comeback that immediately shuts down negativity.

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    #19

    Just Pulled The Lever To The Verbal Guillotine.

    Tweet screenshot showing a young girl smiling and a comment illustrating notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately.

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    #20

    Mmm Spicy

    Comparison of printer costs and student tuition highlighting witty comebacks and saving money through notorious comebacks.

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    #21

    Well, When You Put It That Way...

    Tweet showing a notorious comeback mocking Florida abortion bill with sharp and immediate humor.

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    #22

    This Guy Wants All The Cake.

    Screenshot of Twitter comebacks about birthday cake sharing, showcasing notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately.

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    #23

    Wise Advice!

    Two Twitter comebacks displayed as examples of notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately in casual conversation.

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    #24

    The Ramsays Has The Best Insults

    A man interviewing a girl using a microphone with a notorious comeback caption in a casual indoor setting.

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    #25

    Short And To The Point

    Young girl wearing a black shirt with a witty comeback about being unvaccinated, showcasing notorious comebacks that shut people down.

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    #26

    Kill Theirs Or Educate Ours?

    Tweet showing a witty and notorious comeback comparing defense spending to grocery expenses to shut people down.

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    #27

    Ain't No Right Way

    Man sitting at a table with phone flipped over, illustrating one of the notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately.

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    #28

    Is It True

    Screenshot of a social media post showing a heated debate with notorious comebacks that shut people down immediately.

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    #29

    We The People

    Screenshot of a social media post debate featuring a comeback about individual rights vs collective good.

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    #30

    Murdered With One Word Almost 3 Years Later

    Screenshot of a notorious comeback on Twitter asking about impeaching a president for gross incompetence.

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