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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.

#41 On States Of Matter

A Twitter post stating water freezes at your IQ level, a delicious roast to a comment about university.
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35points

#42 I'm Taken 💀

A text message exchange where one person delivers a clever clapback about still looking at pictures before responding to a You single? question.
34points

#43 On Waterbeds

A social media comment with a delicious roast, saying someone would fill a waterbed with spring water.
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34points

#44 She Asked For It

A social media post with a money riddle and two clever clapback roasts in the replies about dating habits and hot ladies.
31points

#45 Rough Brains Unite

A Twitter reply with a humorous roast: Must be nice having a brain so smooth it just rolls around in your head.
31points

#46 Original Video Was Captioned “POV: You Cut 8 Inches Off Your Hair And Become A New Person”

A blurred woman in a pink shirt receives a funny roast about her hairdresser's job.
31points

#47 On T-Bone Steaks

A well-done T-bone steak, cut into slices on a plate, with a delicious roast in the comments about cooking the plate too.
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30points

#48 Fantastic Baristas And Where To Find Them

A young woman in a Coca-Cola tank top holds a sign for R/RoastMe, featuring a clever clapback about her art degree.
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29points

#49 AI Generated Hand

A photo of a hand with a missing finger joint, and a clever clapback comment stating 'Bro's hand was AI generated'.
28points

#50 Inbred 19th Century Shoe Factory Owner

A screenshot showing a clever clapback, where a user compares someone to an inbred 19th-century shoe factory owner.
28points

#51 Baking

A plate of unseasoned baked chicken and fries on a paper plate, with a funny roast about the bland food.
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28points

#52 On Someone's Bad Singing

A YouTube comment providing a clever clapback, stating, My ears arent bleeding because even the blood doesnt wanna come out and hear this atrocity.
28points

#53 On Galas

An oil painting of people dancing elegantly in a grand ballroom, reminiscent of historical galas, a delicious roast for those not invited.
27points

#54 On The Art Of Teaching

A social media screenshot features a clever clapback about a kid's artwork and art teachers.
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27points

#55 Reddit Just Knew What To Name Op

A screenshot of a Reddit thread showing a clever clapback, where one user delivers a roast to another user's comment about bikes and ABS. The exchange highlights a witty response in a discussion.
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25points

#56 On Hairlines

A close-up of a man's forehead and hairline, illustrating a weird hairline that looks like misaligned Lego hair, a clever clapback.
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24points

#57 This Person Who Did Not Have The Patience For This Gym Bro

A Reddit post about bicep size with a roast comment saying, You have very poor brain genetics.
24points

#58 You Fool. You Absolute Coward. I Will Take Your Bones

A screenshot of a Tumblr post with a grammatical roast and a humorous clapback about taking advice from a misspeller.
24points

#59 Nothing Like Getting Your Fashion Compared To That Of A Poison-Type Pokémon Trainer

A photo of a person in an outfit, with a Reddit comment providing a roast, comparing them to a Pokémon trainer.
23points

#60 Apparently Liquor Named Mallört Is One Of The Most Awful Liquors Existing, And The Reviews Of It Have Me Lmaoo😭💀

A page displaying a list of creative clapback roasts, comparing various things to fermented jolly ranchers, nail polish remover, and more.
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22points
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