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!
Some people think banter is just fun and games, until it turns into a full-on public demolition derby. On r/MurderedByWords, the whole point is to capture those moments where someone’s comeback lands so perfectly it basically gets a trophy for accuracy.
The fights in this collection are messy in the real way, not the “oops I posted the wrong thing” way. You’ve got a response that starts strong and then fizzles into chaos, someone getting absolutely roasted for talking about creepy children’s beauty pageants, and even a thread where the “debate” somehow veers into dark, unhinged territory.
And once you see how fast these lines turn into crowd favorites, you’ll get why everyone keeps coming back for the next one.
1. Brutal Takedown With An Incredibly Accurate Burn
Zeuspooff2. Without Support From Mom And Dad
beerbellybegone3. On A Post Discussing Those Creepy Children's Beauty Pageants In The US And Diddling Kids
Jaegerbalm
4. Breed Some Friends
DrewBk
5. Musk Fan Getting M**dered
Bruisss
6. Aussies Would Like To Have A Word
CuriousA1
7. The Response To A Hateful Lady Starts Out Pretty Strong, Loses Me A Bit In The Middle, And Then Ends With A Boom
mlilstix
8. Is It Possible To M**der Future Children With Words?
Sptsjunkie
9. It’s Okay Jesse
saveyourtissues
10. Science V Politics V Religion
Discordant_Rhyme
That’s when the brutal takedown with the “incredibly accurate burn” sets the tone, because nobody’s here to be polite.
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
sunset_bay
12. Idk If Repost But
wrongfulStick310
13. What's Your Excuse?
beerbellybegone
14. He Seems To Be Struggling
Zealousideal_Talk479
15. A Congratulations At Least
TheBlueWizardo
16. Cyanide Is Biologically Natural
beerbellybegone
17. Capitalism Is Love, Capitalism Is Life
beerbellybegone
18. Red State vs. Blue State Problems
saveyourtissues
19. You're A Figment Of Imagination
beerbellybegone
20. They Didn't See This One Coming
chacal_lachaise
Then the comments spiral into family drama, like the “without support from mom and dad” jab and the “Parental Disparages” energy showing up right on schedule.
Also, this fairness fight is right in the same lane as the AITA dinner debate over suggesting friends straddle the bill.
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
_rmbler
22. Largest Landowner Gets Owned
AidanGsRedditAccount
23. Transphobic Aunt Called Out By An Actual Good Twitter User, Vaush
JustYourBiBestie
24. Remember When People Hid Their Bigotry?
beerbellybegone
25. Parental Disparages
Quiet_Counter_1125
26. Seriously? Ireland?!
Ordinary_Truth787
27. Must Be Icing Themselves After That Roasting
Freeziac
28. In Response To Putting Down American Olympic Champions
ascendingisborn
29. Apparently, Stars Are The Work Of The Devil
TheGreatZarquon
30. People In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones
BelleAriel
31. Courage Is All You Need? Huh?
ztaker
32. M**dered By Tasty Words
hexadecimal0xFF
33. Self-Made Success Story
bfly1800
34. Yes, She Deserves Better
reddit.com
35. One Hour Dry Burgers
beerbellybegone
36. It's Not The Piece Of Plastic
sdadima
37. Grandma's Taking No Prisoners
AlertYogurtcloset992
38. Your Personal Life Is Your Own; You Don't Owe Anyone An Answer
beerbellybegone
39. Tate Exposed As A Submissive Beta
unique_useyourname
40. When Trying To Be An As**ole Misfires
beerbellybegone
After that, the thread hits full chaos mode, from the “Musk fan getting m**dered” moment to the “Is it possible to m**der future children with words?” line that leaves everyone stunned.
And just when you think it’s done, the banter crowns itself with hits like “Look who just discovered consent” and the “boom” ending from the hateful lady comeback.</p>
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.
The family dinner might be over, but the internet’s still serving burns.
Want more banter with stakes, read how OP tried to dodge another cooking disaster with a friend.
