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82 Clever Burns That Are So Brutal, You Can Feel It Through The Screen
Funny,JokesJUL 30, 2026

82 Clever Burns That Are So Brutal, You Can Feel It Through The Screen

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People fight all the time, but not everyone does it with fists. Some draw the line earlier and use only their words. However, don't underestimate the damage they can inflict.
To show you that words can hurt just as much and, in many cases, even more than punches, we collected a list of the most brutal roasts we found online.
It's always impressive to meet a person who seems to find the perfect phrase to express themselves, and when they do it so quickly and accurately, it leaves absolutely no chance for a comeback.

#21 How Much Of Your Life?

A Twitter screenshot showing a roast and a clever clapback regarding bringing a book to the bar and gesturing for earbuds.
59points

#22 Didn’t See That Coming

A social media post with a clever clapback about parents changing the conversation when someone's name comes up at dinner parties.
56points

#23 I Strive To Be This Creative

A Reddit post showing a pathetic meal with a comment below that provides a clever clapback, Chief seagull at the local rubbish repository.
55points

#24 Gonna Be A Bloodbath

A meme with a news update about an American Squid Game series and a user comment about roasts or clapbacks.
54points

#25 Power Rangers Insult 🤌

A Reddit post from jstlouis16, a roast stating People like you are the reason the power rangers had to shout their colors.
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53points

#26 Literally In His Name

A Facebook comment section featuring a clever clapback roast where one user points out the irony of another's name, Rich Morony.
51points

#27 On Growing Hair

A Reddit post from r/AskMen asking about skin without hair, followed by a clever clapback roast.
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51points

#28 Instagram Comments Are Brutal

An Instagram Reels screenshot with a roast in the comments about jumping in an abandoned mansion pool and brain-eating amoebas.
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50points

#29 That's One Way Of Putting It

A Reddit post shows a church with a handicap ramp and parking, followed by a clever clapback.
47points

#30 The Worst Kind Of Beans

A meme featuring a tired-looking dog with a humorous comment comparing it to refried beans, showcasing a roast.
46points

#31 Something Something Football

A tweet from addison raetheon, an excellent clapback about soccer being boring.
44points

#32 This Was Blunt Indeed

A text message conversation where one person delivers a clever clapback, stating an echo in a ravine would be a better conversation.
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42points

#33 Lolololol... I Think Even Cynthia And Ariana Would Laugh At This One

Two women, one with a shaved head and nose ring, the other with a high ponytail, sitting side-by-side, prompting a clever clapback.
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41points

#34 This One Got A Chuckle Out Of Me Before The Stand-Up Even Started

Bob Odenkirk performing stand-up comedy, with a humorous comment below about him being Gods first draft of Chris Evans, a clever clapback.
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40points

#35 Common Gamer Fate

A screenshot of a tweet showing a clever clapback, where a dentist roasts a gamer about grinding teeth and decay. The tweet displays a humorous interaction with a sharp, witty comeback.
39points

#36 On Warnings

A Reddit comment delivering a clever clapback, stating, you're the reason packets of peanuts say warning: contains peanuts.
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38points

#37 Bathrooms

A social media screenshot displaying a clever clapback, suggesting a diaper for a personal bathroom.
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38points

#38 If He's Single What Hope Is There For The Rest Of Us

A man with a beard and shaggy hair holds a sign, with a clever clapback about being from Jumanji.
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38points

#39 He Does Have A Point :)

A Reddit comment delivers a roast about punctuation, asking if they broke up with it.
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36points

#40 Tragedeigh - A Name That Has Been Deliberately Misspelled To Appear Unique

A Reddit post showing a series of clever clapback roasts in the comments, including one about Kardashians as Transformers.
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35points
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