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Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

Women are agents of chaos… In between working, cooking, cleaning, raising kids, looking good and tackling all the other things on their plates, many still find time to create a little drama when life gets boring. Often, at the expense of the men in their lives.

Whether it’s a casual quip like, “Do you ever wish you were more athletic?” or deliberately infuriating them by playing dumb about finances, ladies are digging deep in their arsenal to find ways to rage-bait men. Just to sit back and watch the male ego short-circuit and the alpha brain do back-flips.

Someone recently asked, "What's something you've said to a man that's absolutely rage bait and has never failed to piss them off?" and the internet went wilder than a guy who has just fallen for the bait. Thousands of women revealed their go-to methods for provoking men and sending them into a complete spiral.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of the best answers for you to scroll through while you plot out your next deliberate argument. Some are funny, others not so much. All are tried-and-tested triggers that these girls swear by for a quick win.

We also unpack whether rage-baiting is harmful or fair game, and what to do when you're on the receiving end of the hook. You'll find that info between the images.

#1

Young woman with short blonde hair and glasses posing confidently, related to rage-baiting men topic. When men used to tell me I looked better when I didn’t wear my glasses, I’d respond with 'You also look better when I don't wear my glasses.'

authorardow , YuriArcursPeopleimages/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #2

    Smiling man with beard outdoors during sunset, representing reactions to rage-bait men discussions. when they tell you to smile more reply back with "you first" and when they smile say "good boy" and walk away.

    Devon , JoseCalsina/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #3

    Two people wearing helmets and life jackets in a blue raft navigating a river, capturing rage-baiting men activity outdoors. We were rafting and a man was trying to make fun of his wife for forgetting to pack his water shoes and I was like, wow that’s embarrassing you don’t know how to pack shoes and need your wife to do it for you. She laughed, he did not.

    ElmAndHound , lightpoet/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #4

    Close-up of a stressed man holding his head, illustrating reactions related to rage-baiting men in online discussions. I was wearing a NY hat and he said “quick name 5 players on that team” l said “quick name 5 women that feel safe around you”.

    mmmaremaremare , jm_video/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #5

    Man looking surprised while talking to woman in front of a window, illustrating rage-bait interactions between men and women. My ex husband called me a "_" (fill in the blank) laughed and told him I'd been called worse. He said what. I said his wife.

    Kayla, RN , StockRocketStudio/Freepik (not the actual photo) Report

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    #6

    Young man with brown hair and beard wearing a dark sweater, looking thoughtfully into the distance during a casual event. He told me that women should stay home and look after the kids. I told him, 'Your salary and status in life should match that.' Silence.

    e_m_k_a_h , Prostock-studio/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #7

    Middle-aged man wearing glasses and a striped tie working at desk, illustrating rage-bait men concept in office setting. A boss told me I'd look better with make up on. I told him he'd look better with hair. He just walked away and never brought it up again. Mind you I was 21, tan, fit, and living in Huntington Beach.

    Beatthebugs2 , DragonImages/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #8

    Woman in medical scrubs carrying a red backpack inside an ambulance, illustrating rage-bait men topic concept. Whenever (an old man) asks why they sent a female on the ambulance I always tell them they’ve always relied on a woman to take care of them, why change the status quo now?

    jena , GSR-PhotoStudio/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #9

    Man wrapped in a white blanket looking confused and frustrated indoors, illustrating rage-bait reactions from men. When an ex started a fight for no reason, I held my finger up, said, 'Wait a second,' walked away, and came back with a blanket. I placed it on his shoulders and told him, 'Now, you're super mad.'
    I've never seen a man go red SO fast.

    ladybug.royal , alexlucru123/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #10

    Man standing by open truck door outdoors, illustrating concepts related to rage-baiting men and reactions. Referring to their lifted pick-up truck as “gender affirming care.”

    Virginia🇨🇦 , LightFieldStudios/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #11

    Man in beige suit with slicked-back hair looking attentive during a professional indoor conversation about rage-bait and men. Refer to their job as a "male" job..."this is Jason, he's a male engineer."

    Gen X Queen🇦🇺 , ckstockphoto/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #12

    German Shepherd dog outdoors with tongue out, symbolizing focus on rage-bait men in social media discussions. I had a random dude being condescing about my German shepherd being “a lot of dog” for me. My highly titled, nationally placed GSD that I bred and trained myself. I said, “well they do need a handler that’s a clear and consistent communicator, so they actually do amazing with women.”

    Big Woof & Little Floof , KaterynaKet/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #13

    Man holding a thermos outdoors, smiling and talking to a woman, illustrating engagement in rage-baiting men discussion. I’m 6’1” and men in public will gaggle at me like I’m a circus animal. They’ll ask me how tall I am and I’ll say something completely wrong like 5’8” and slowly watch their confusion turn to anger as they reevaluate their own height.

    Kayak , vadymvdrobot/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #14

    Woman smiling and holding a smartphone outdoors, engaging with content about ways to rage-bait men and reactions. Halfway through them mansplaining I say “it’s fine if you don’t know, I’ll just google it.”

    Jewelz , zamrznutitonovi/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #15

    Woman sitting at a bar with colorful lighting, illustrating ways to rage-bait men in a social setting. A man once told me that drinking wasn't 'cute.' I told him I wasn't trying to be cute, I was trying to be drunk, so being around him would be more enjoyable.

    megsblit , s_kawee/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #16

    Man in denim jacket with serious expression, illustrating reactions to rage-baiting men in social discussions. “Let’s talk about this when you’re less emotional”

    Itsmebeccap , Tirachard/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #17

    Young man in a striped shirt indoors, representing reactions to rage-bait men in a casual setting. Told an opinionated coworker “I’m not taking advice from a guy who looks like he owes his grandma money.” Dude flipped his 💩. Mission accomplished.

    Cindy Shackels Almanza , pondsaksit/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #18

    Young man outdoors in a brown jacket, representing the concept of rage-bait men in a casual winter setting. When he says he's an "alpha" male, I respond, "So, Team Jacob?" They never fail to crash out. Or, if they have a wolf tattoo, I always tell them that I love their Twilight tattoo.

    Jennifer Brothers , Lionsgate Report

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    #19

    Woman mowing lawn with a red mower, illustrating ways to rage-bait men in an outdoor garden setting. I was mowing the lawn when an older man yelled at me because, in order to mow the edge, I had to drive on the street for about two seconds. (Yes, I looked first, but he was flying around a turn). He told my husband that he should be mowing. I looked at him and said, 'My husband just gave himself a manicure (he had just finished cutting his nails), and doesn't want to ruin it.'

    They both scowled at me. It was a two-for-one.

    insanelayne213 , astrakanimages/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #20

    Close-up of woman wearing beige hearing aid behind ear with brown hair tied back in a ponytail against light background relevant to rage-bait men topic. I wear hearing aids in both ears. Once during an argument I took them out, laid them on the counter and said I don’t want to hear what you have to say anymore and walked away.

    MrsKoolaid , wirestock/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #21

    Man in a brown polo shirt looking thoughtful, illustrating reactions to rage-bait men in a casual setting. I work with "an alpha" and every day I tell him I like his top (polo) or his blouse (button down). He ducks when he sees me coming but I always make a point of walking down his aisle to compliment him.

    Katie Noel Lund , DragonImages/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #22

    A woman smiling confidently during a conversation, illustrating strategies to rage-bait men in a casual setting. I had a customer tell me “not to get smart” with them, I said “but how would you know” *click

    Jennifer Kersey Crittenden , oneinchpunchphotos/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #23

    Man standing confidently against a textured wall, illustrating the concept of rage-bait men in social interactions. Easy. Stare at their hair while they’re talking. Then just say “did they mean to cut your hair like that?”

    Ri , ASphotostudio/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #24

    Close-up of a man’s facial expression showing frustration, illustrating the concept of rage-baiting men in online discussions. If he’s getting in your face say “imma need you to be like your hairline and take a few steps back.”

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    #25

    Young woman and man talking outdoors on a sunny day, illustrating interaction related to rage-bait men conversation. When they approach me for my number I tell them I don't have any cash or spare change. Shocked, hurt, confusion, and they leave me alone.

    VeeBaby , valeriygoncharukphoto/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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    #26

    Woman construction worker wearing a white helmet and orange vest measuring a wooden plank while a male colleague assists nearby. I work in construction, and my favorite thing to do when a guy is crashing out on-site is to ask him, 'You're having some big feelings today, huh?' It works every time.

    jrealzzz , wosunan/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #27

    Frustrated man with beard in a gray shirt gesturing, representing reactions to rage-baiting strategies aimed at men. Ask him what music he's into, after he's done listing only male musicians and male bands, make sure to say, 'wow you're really into boy bands.'

    SuzySwitch , jm_video/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

    #28

    A Nigerian lady in TT told her husband wisdom is chasing him, but he’s faster.

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    #29

    I’m a bartender, and when guys hold empty glasses up at me or just gesture for something, I always say, 'Let’s use our big boy words!'"

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    #30

    Young man with short hair and beard wearing a denim shirt, posing outdoors on a blurred city street background. I ask “If you were athletic, what sport would you play?”


    tanishaD , JoseCalsina/Envato (not the actual photo) Report

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