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Woman Asked For Best Ways To “Rage-Bait” Men, 39 Replies Did Not Disappoint
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Woman Asked For Best Ways To “Rage-Bait” Men, 39 Replies Did Not Disappoint

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Women are agents of chaos… In between working, cooking, cleaning, raising kids, looking good and tackling all the other things on their plates, many still find time to create a little drama when life gets boring. Often, at the expense of the men in their lives.
Whether it’s a casual quip like, “Do you ever wish you were more athletic?” or deliberately infuriating them by playing dumb about finances, ladies are digging deep in their arsenal to find ways to rage-bait men. Just to sit back and watch the male ego short-circuit and the alpha brain do back-flips.
Someone recently asked, "What's something you've said to a man that's absolutely rage bait and has never failed to piss them off?" and the internet went wilder than a guy who has just fallen for the bait. Thousands of women revealed their go-to methods for provoking men and sending them into a complete spiral.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of the best answers for you to scroll through while you plot out your next deliberate argument. Some are funny, others not so much. All are tried-and-tested triggers that these girls swear by for a quick win.
We also unpack whether rage-baiting is harmful or fair game, and what to do when you're on the receiving end of the hook. You'll find that info between the images.

#21

Young man in a brown jacket with a serious expression outdoors, illustrating rage-baits that can ruin a man’s day.
When he says he's an "alpha" male, I respond, "So, Team Jacob?" They never fail to crash out. Or, if they have a wolf tattoo, I always tell them that I love their Twilight tattoo.
85points

#22

Woman using a lawn mower in a garden, illustrating rage-baits from women who know what to say to ruin a man’s day.
I was mowing the lawn when an older man yelled at me because, in order to mow the edge, I had to drive on the street for about two seconds. (Yes, I looked first, but he was flying around a turn). He told my husband that he should be mowing. I looked at him and said, 'My husband just gave himself a manicure (he had just finished cutting his nails), and doesn't want to ruin it.'

They both scowled at me. It was a two-for-one.
85points

#23

Woman Asked For Best Ways To “Rage-Bait” Men, 39 Replies Did Not Disappoint
I wear hearing aids in both ears. Once during an argument I took them out, laid them on the counter and said I don’t want to hear what you have to say anymore and walked away.
84points

#24

Woman Asked For Best Ways To “Rage-Bait” Men, 39 Replies Did Not Disappoint
I work with "an alpha" and every day I tell him I like his top (polo) or his blouse (button down). He ducks when he sees me coming but I always make a point of walking down his aisle to compliment him.
80points

#25

Woman Asked For Best Ways To “Rage-Bait” Men, 39 Replies Did Not Disappoint
I had a customer tell me “not to get smart” with them, I said “but how would you know” *click
76points

#26

Woman Asked For Best Ways To “Rage-Bait” Men, 39 Replies Did Not Disappoint
Easy. Stare at their hair while they’re talking. Then just say “did they mean to cut your hair like that?”
74points

#27

Woman Asked For Best Ways To “Rage-Bait” Men, 39 Replies Did Not Disappoint
"Damn that's a lot of anger. You should get your hormones checked."
73points

#28

Close-up of a man showing anger and frustration, illustrating rage-baits that can ruin a man’s day.
If he’s getting in your face say “imma need you to be like your hairline and take a few steps back.”
71points

#29

Young woman and man talking outdoors, capturing rage-baits from women with attitude to challenge men’s day.
When they approach me for my number I tell them I don't have any cash or spare change. Shocked, hurt, confusion, and they leave me alone.
71points

#30

Two construction workers wearing helmets and safety vests measuring a wall, illustrating rage-baits from women.
I work in construction, and my favorite thing to do when a guy is crashing out on-site is to ask him, 'You're having some big feelings today, huh?' It works every time.
69points

#31

Man showing frustrated expression, reacting to rage-baits from women who know exactly what to say.
Ask him what music he's into, after he's done listing only male musicians and male bands, make sure to say, 'wow you're really into boy bands.'
64points

#32

A Nigerian lady in TT told her husband wisdom is chasing him, but he’s faster.
58points

#33

This is very person specific. Co-worker is Irish and thinks he can get away with anything because of it. When he really pisses me off, I just ask “remind me what part of England are you from?” iykyk
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57points

#34

I gaslit a man for hours at the bar that I didn't know who Tom Brady was and when he showed me a picture I said "ohhhh Giselle's husband???" (This was when they were still together lol)
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56points

#35

I’m a bartender, and when guys hold empty glasses up at me or just gesture for something, I always say, 'Let’s use our big boy words!'"
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53points

#36

Man with serious expression outdoors, illustrating rage-baits from women who know what to say to ruin a man’s day
I ask “If you were athletic, what sport would you play?”
52points

#37

Once I called Travis Kelce 'Taylor Swift's boyfriend,' unironically."
I'm not a Swiftie, but boy, it sent some men into a spiral. I use it pretty often now.
50points

#38

“You look like you’re about to cry” anytime they are having a temper tantrum.
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46points

#39

Man was mansplaining something to me and when he finished I said "oh when I don't understand something I also say it out loud to try and work it out, great that you felt comfortable to say all that in front of me, do you need me to tell where you got it wrong?"
39points
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