You'll never catch us condoning punching down or malicious bullying. However, we just can't help but lol when we see a YouTube influencer or high profile CEO or anonymous dumbass get brutally burned on the internet. Chances are, half the people getting roasted won't even see the joke, so what's the harm in enjoying some quality ownage? Contributors to r/rareinsults do a great job of cataloging instances of people getting annihilated in the comments by witty words. We've collected some of our favorite screenshots of killer insults found in the wild.
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People like to talk real big on the internet but fortunately for us, sometimes these people get completely shut down and called out on their bullsh*t. And we're thankful for that because it's so satisfying to see it happen - even if it's not in real life. If people aren't at least trying to lie properly, they deserve for us to laugh at them. So here we are, to do just that.
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Only masochists and the truly thick-skinned are brave enough to post their selfies tor/RoastMe, and even then, many regret the decision after experiencing burns so spicy, they develop new insecurities they never had before. We've got a handful of painful roasts people shared after one redditor asked r/RoastMe veterans which comments destroyed them the most.
We here at Memebase aren't into bullying, and avoid confrontation, but damn do we enjoy these brutal insults vicariously. This batch of burns is creative, bitingly funny, and sometimes even cringey. But we have to hand it to the brave and imaginative souls responsible for these roasts.
Everyone's dreamt up the perfect clever comeback to someone who says something dumb and deserves to be owned, but we can't all be masters of wit all the time. We've collected a bunch of examples of times people served up some satisfying comebacks and retorts for the whole internet to see. We could probably learn a thing or two from these savages.
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Anyone who is well-versed in the art of the subtweet can probably appreciate a good starter pack meme. Say there's some jerk you want to roast without calling them out by name—just concoct a scathing starter pack meme loosely based on their worst qualities. But be careful, even the most specific spicy memes can make a few innocent bystanders feel personally attacked. That said, the punchline of a starter pack meme doesn't always depend on roasting particular kind of person. Some of our favorites are simply relatable in an amusingly wholesome way. Check out some of the funny starter pack memes we picked out for those who'll never tire of the classic format.
Do you ever come up with the perfect clever comeback after the moment is long gone? Like all the traumatizing times the bully in school humiliated you in front of all your friends and you just stood there at a loss for words, only to come up with a scathing retort a week later after you'd replayed the moment over and over again in your mind. We can't all be quick on our feet, but some sharp-witted out there who show up in the comments section can teach us a thing or two. Thanks to r/clevercomebacks, We've got some examples of sassy insult-wizards of the internet doing their worst. Take notes.
If the internet's good for anything, it's watching strangers get wrecked and roasted in public forums, tweets, and comments. You'll never catch us condoning cyberbullying—threatening people online is never cool and that's not what this is about. But sometimes you gotta appreciate the trolls who are dedicated to crafting the perfect harmless burn. Whether a good insult is dished out in the style of an epic rant or terse jibe, we love to see how creative those rude internet poets can get in the comments section.
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As writer and director Joss Whedon comes under fire for a history of alleged abuse and misconduct, Twitter is taking the opportunity to burn Whedon's notably goofy writing style through a clever snowclone meme. The first examples of the meme seem to have come from @MeganBitchell, who posted stills from Silence of the Lambs and Saw captioned with Whedon-esque dialogue.
Once well-known for girlbossing his femme characters and fancying himself a champion of feminism, Whedon's 'wokeness' and stylistic instincts have become somewhat of a joke in light of recent accusations. The fact that people can parody his dialogue with little effort makes the meme even funnier. Try it out—it works on literally any movie.
Some people never learn that if they say something stupid on the internet, chances are someone out there is going to destroy them with words, screenshot the exchange, and then immortalize that moment forever on Reddit. Not gonna lie, we love to see it. Who doesn't enjoy coming across a clever comment or comeback so spicy that you feel the urge to virtually high-flve the OP?
We've got a quality batch of witty retorts to stupid statements and those funny comments that get tucked away in long threads.
Some insults are just so beautifully poetic that you can't even be mad about them. All you can really do is nod your head and say, "touche" while you stare off pensively into the distance. The following examples demonstrate flawless execution, grace, and poise and we certainly think they're deserving of our recognition!
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If you're a fan of self-deprecating humor you'll absolutely love these brutal self-owns from r/suicidebywords. The subreddit is dedicated to people who go out of their way to mock themselves, sometimes to extremely dark results. We've put together some of their freshest masochistic tidbits, but there's loads more where these come. And they bring the pain.
Stereotypes can often be hurtful and offensive, but satirical 'starter pack' memes that make generalizations about extremely specific interest groups are pretty damn funny. Some of them are so specified, that imagining the personal beef someone must have had to make the meme in the first place is amusing in itself. Take a look at some fresh examples we gathered from r/starterpacks.
Back in 2018, researchers at the University of Michigan created the world's smallest computer, measuring just 1x1 mm. Unfortunately, the tiny device loses all of its programming and data as soon as it's turned off, so it's up in the air as to whether it actually has the "minimum functionality required" to count as a legitimate microcomputer. But fortunately for us, it's become part of this new dank meme, which features a picture of the tiny computer next to a grain of rice. Scroll down to see some of our favorite examples!
