Here Are 40 Comebacks That Were So Savagely Funny They Were Crowned The Champions Of Banter

These people have been dragged back to earth by force!

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a heated argument, feeling like a deer in headlights, desperately trying to conjure a clever comeback? The reality is that a sharp retort often eludes us when we need it most.

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More often than not, these comebacks catch us off guard. Haven't we all experienced that moment?

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Today, we celebrate the masters of banter as we explore insights from Dr. John Gottman, a renowned marriage researcher who states, "The best responses are not just quick jabs but well-thought-out comebacks that dismantle the original argument."

“Effective communication is about more than just winning an argument; it’s about understanding and connection,” Dr. Gottman emphasizes.

We've gathered some of the most inventive ways people have navigated conflicts. So buckle up and prepare to refine your skills in winning arguments with elegance.

1. Brutal Takedown With An Incredibly Accurate Burn

1. Brutal Takedown With An Incredibly Accurate BurnZeuspooff
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2. Without Support From Mom And Dad

2. Without Support From Mom And Dadbeerbellybegone
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3. On A Post Discussing Those Creepy Children's Beauty Pageants In The US And Diddling Kids

3. On A Post Discussing Those Creepy Children's Beauty Pageants In The US And Diddling KidsJaegerbalm

4. Breed Some Friends

4. Breed Some FriendsDrewBk

5. Musk Fan Getting M**dered

5. Musk Fan Getting M**deredBruisss

6. Aussies Would Like To Have A Word

6. Aussies Would Like To Have A WordCuriousA1

7. The Response To A Hateful Lady Starts Out Pretty Strong, Loses Me A Bit In The Middle, And Then Ends With A Boom

7. The Response To A Hateful Lady Starts Out Pretty Strong, Loses Me A Bit In The Middle, And Then Ends With A Boommlilstix

8. Is It Possible To M**der Future Children With Words?

8. Is It Possible To M**der Future Children With Words?Sptsjunkie

9. It’s Okay Jesse

9. It’s Okay Jessesaveyourtissues

10. Science V Politics V Religion

10. Science V Politics V ReligionDiscordant_Rhyme

Although vicious insults can be amusing on the internet, when you debate with someone in person, things go differently. Instead of tearing each other down as the tension builds and the reactions become very personal, you may find yourself looking for areas of agreement.

11. Look Who Just Discovered Consent

11. Look Who Just Discovered Consentsunset_bay

12. Idk If Repost But

12. Idk If Repost ButwrongfulStick310

13. What's Your Excuse?

13. What's Your Excuse?beerbellybegone

14. He Seems To Be Struggling

14. He Seems To Be StrugglingZealousideal_Talk479

15. A Congratulations At Least

15. A Congratulations At LeastTheBlueWizardo

16. Cyanide Is Biologically Natural

16. Cyanide Is Biologically Naturalbeerbellybegone

17. Capitalism Is Love, Capitalism Is Life

17. Capitalism Is Love, Capitalism Is Lifebeerbellybegone

18. Red State vs. Blue State Problems

18. Red State vs. Blue State Problemssaveyourtissues

19. You're A Figment Of Imagination

19. You're A Figment Of Imaginationbeerbellybegone

20. They Didn't See This One Coming

20. They Didn't See This One Comingchacal_lachaise

It didn't take long for the subreddit r/MurderedByWords, which was founded in 2016, to gain a sizable following. They currently have an astounding 2.9 million members who appreciate and share the craft of deft comebacks.

21. Twitter Is Amazing... Random Person Explaining To An Astronaut How Space Works

21. Twitter Is Amazing... Random Person Explaining To An Astronaut How Space Works_rmbler

22. Largest Landowner Gets Owned

22. Largest Landowner Gets OwnedAidanGsRedditAccount

23. Transphobic Aunt Called Out By An Actual Good Twitter User, Vaush

23. Transphobic Aunt Called Out By An Actual Good Twitter User, VaushJustYourBiBestie

24. Remember When People Hid Their Bigotry?

24. Remember When People Hid Their Bigotry?beerbellybegone

25. Parental Disparages

25. Parental DisparagesQuiet_Counter_1125

26. Seriously? Ireland?!

26. Seriously? Ireland?!Ordinary_Truth787

27. Must Be Icing Themselves After That Roasting

27. Must Be Icing Themselves After That RoastingFreeziac

28. In Response To Putting Down American Olympic Champions

28. In Response To Putting Down American Olympic Championsascendingisborn

29. Apparently, Stars Are The Work Of The Devil

29. Apparently, Stars Are The Work Of The DevilTheGreatZarquon

30. People In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones

30. People In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw StonesBelleAriel

31. Courage Is All You Need? Huh?

31. Courage Is All You Need? Huh?ztaker

32. M**dered By Tasty Words

32. M**dered By Tasty Wordshexadecimal0xFF

33. Self-Made Success Story

33. Self-Made Success Storybfly1800

34. Yes, She Deserves Better

34. Yes, She Deserves Betterreddit.com

35. One Hour Dry Burgers

35. One Hour Dry Burgersbeerbellybegone

36. It's Not The Piece Of Plastic

36. It's Not The Piece Of Plasticsdadima

37. Grandma's Taking No Prisoners

37. Grandma's Taking No PrisonersAlertYogurtcloset992

38. Your Personal Life Is Your Own; You Don't Owe Anyone An Answer

38. Your Personal Life Is Your Own; You Don't Owe Anyone An Answerbeerbellybegone

39. Tate Exposed As A Submissive Beta

39. Tate Exposed As A Submissive Betaunique_useyourname

40. When Trying To Be An As**ole Misfires

40. When Trying To Be An As**ole Misfiresbeerbellybegone

Unexpected arguments can arise with strangers you've just met, as well as with friends, family, coworkers, and partners. Regaining control over your emotions is not always simple when they are running high.

Still, under these kinds of circumstances, it would be prudent to use moderation and self-control. Leave your thoughts about these comebacks in the comments section and share them with your loved ones too.

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