Even some vegans love a good roast. The more rare and spicy, the better. This has nothing to do with meat. But rather, a slew of well-timed, savage words hurled at someone until they’re crisped to perfection.
This year’s Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart pulled 13,5 million viewers. It was hot on the heels of the Roast of Tom Brady, which saw 13.8 million people tuning in. We’re yet to hear who’ll be the victim of the next celebrity roast, or when it will take place. But that’s okay because from what we’ve gathered, it seems like many ordinary netizens are just as good at holding each other over the coals as the rich and famous.
We has scoured the internet to find the hottest, funniest and most unique comebacks, insults and online roasts out there. And there certainly was no shortage. Here’s an epic compilation that you can come back to whenever your own polite words fail you…
#1 If Only He Put This Time And Effort To Talking To Women
It may seem like anything goes when it comes to insulting someone but that’s simply not true. Often, with celebrity roasts, comedians will be briefed on what not to talk about.
“If there’s something they warn us about or ask us to avoid – don’t make fun of my kids, of my wife, whatever – we’ll honour that. We’ll still make those jokes in the writers room to make each other laugh, like little kids being naughty, but they won’t make it into the script,” reveals Tony Hinchcliffe, a stand-up comedian, writer and podcast host who has worked on several comedy roasts, including the recent Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart.
Known for his no-holds-barred, brutal words, Hinchcliffe is no stranger to controversy. He came under fire yet again for the “sexist” and “racist” jokes he used while roasting Hart in May.
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#3 Savage Reply About Using Umbrellas
Fellow comedian Chelsea Handler, who also took part in The Roast of Kevin Hart, publicly voiced her disgust at Hinchcliffe’s distasteful jabs.
“There was so much disgustingness. I knew it was going to be such a gross vibe that I would be able to elevate it, no problem. … Kevin didn’t deserve that. He deserved an elevated roast,” Handler said, during an episode of Deon Cole’s podcast Funny Knowing You.
She revealed that she took issue with many of the jokes told by both roast hostShane Gillisand Hinchcliffe.
“It’s just everything we know: that they’re racist, that they’re bigots, that they’re sexist,” Handler said. “That they think they’re invincible.”
#4 Sweet Cake Alabama
#5 Follow Me For More Dating Advice!
#6 He Can’t Even Win A War Against Algae
Many accused Hinchcliffe of going “too far” during the roast, and his joke about George Floyd was not well-received. “The Black community is so proud of you right now.George Floydis looking up at us all, laughing so hard he can’t breathe,” said the comedian during his set.
But Kevin Hart later came to his defence, arguing that people should know by now what to expect from Hinchcliffe. He added that Hinchcliffe “arguably had the best set or one of the best sets” of the evening, and that fans of celebrity roasts know why racial humor is on the table.
“Yeah, theGeorge Floydjoke, it wasn’t a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience,” Hart said during an episode of The Breakfast Club with hostCharlamagne tha God. “I wasn’t shocked. That’s what they do. It happens every year when they do a roast. It’s not new.”
#7 Do They Know?
#8 One Must Not Concern Oneself With Studying Women
#9 When Genetics Forget To Cooperate
There’s a reason we get riled up when insulted.
“When someone says something offensive or harmful that hurts us or hurts a member of a community that’s really important to us, our nervous system can get activated,” says Kerry McBroome, a psychologist in Brooklyn. The expert adds that this is why we’re often at a loss for words, or a clever comeback.
“The parts of the brain that are responsible for coming up with clever or witty things to say are just not online—they’re nervous and sensing a threat,” she explains.
#10 A Sweet Suggestion For The Sugar Police
#11 Pride Month Won
#12 Maybe He Should Tell His Family Now
If you’re ever on the receiving end of a sexist or racist joke, you may be so shocked that you’re speechless. But it turns out, hitting back might be easier than you realize… According to psychotherapist Melanie Williams, simply responding with, “Are you okay?” can work wonders.
“There’s so much packed in this short comeback,” she says, adding that the offender is often caught off-guard. Williams suggests that you follow-up with a quick observation: “Just checking, because that was completely inappropriate.”
#13 Its Like A Personal White Noise Generator In There
#14 Ended By Community Notes
#15 A Bright Future Is In Store Here
The expert explains that asking someone if they’re okay immediately lets them know that the spotlight is on them, rather than on whomever or whatever they were talking about. It also highlights that their words were problematic, hopefully prompting them to do some self-reflection.
McBroome’s favorite response to a prejudiced or outright bigoted remark is to smile and say, “Wow, what a wild thing to say out loud.”
“They don’t see it coming, and by throwing them off their rhythm or startling them, they’re able to question something they previously hadn’t questioned,” she explains. The expert adds that this response often forces people to examine their bias and reflect on why something they thought was acceptable to say didn’t go over well.
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#16 So Inspiring
#17 Signed, Sealed, Delivered
#18 The Audacity Of This Unelected Loser
“A lot of times when people say something rude, it’s really impulsive, and they’re not thinking about whether it’s the wisest thing they can say in that situation,” reveals Amanda Stemen, a Los Angeles-based therapist who teaches mindful communication skills.
Her go-to response when someone mutters something offensive under their breath, or out loud in a room full of people, is, “Could you repeat that? I don’t think I heard you correctly.”
#19 Hm
#20 Media’s Selective Outrage
#21 Brother You’re Imprisoned By A Honda Accord
Stemen says by asking someone to repeat themself, you’re extending an opportunity to rethink and rephrase what they said.
“Often, they’ll realize there are a bunch of people around, and they don’t want to say it louder, because the shame is going to kick in,” she adds. “It deescalates the situation.”
Another therapist Jessica Good agrees that the best comeback to an insult is one that spurs the person to reflect. “What was you intention with that comments?” is what Good suggests you say…
#22 Texas Teacher Controversy
#23 10/10 For The Burn
#24 Best Bus Driver Ever
This comeback is both effective and therapeutic, she says because “it makes them say the quiet part out loud.”
She recommends responding in a calm voice with a curious tone, adding that you should make eye contact to show that you’re confident.
At best, she says, the person might pause and reflect on their statement. Or they might deny that they were intending to cause hurt or harm. Either way, they’ll be aware that their behavior hasn’t gone unnoticed, and that you’re not afraid to call them out on it.
#25 School Choice
#26 This Would’ve Added The Spice It Desperately Needed
#27 Don’t Be A Kevin
#28 He’s Wasting It
#29 The Ugly Truth
#30 Truly, A Way With Words
#31 Absolute Accurate
#32 Animals Download Skills At Birth, Humans Still Buffering At 25
#33 Being A Good Guy Is Not Good Either
#34 Taking Out The Trash, One Search At A Time
#35 A Person Who Thinks All The Time
#36 Groot Found The Poor Copper Of The Hitites
#37 I Mean She Really Didnt Hit Then
#38 Hm
#39 Power Rangers Insult
#40 It Could Be True
#41 LOL Ok Buddy, So How Exactly Does A Freezer Burn Things?
#42 Storm In A Utah Teacup
#43 Cold Heart And Empty Brain
#44 Your Taste In Music
#45 Mix It Up, Quick Mom Joke Here
#46 Now They Want Dei
#47 Worlds Greatest Comeback
#48 Everything Else Is Wet Except For The Ladies
#49 I Can Hear The Sound
#50 May Be The Best Response Ive Ever Read
#51 First Comment That Didn’t Have “Harry Potter” In It
#52 A Neglected Hamsters
#53 Captain Holt Casually Dropping Bombs
#54 Finally Caught One In The Wild
#55 Don’t Even Have To Open It To Know It Won’t Be Good
#56 Movie Review For “It Ends With Us”
#57 Had A Feeling There’d Be Strong Feelings About This Here
#58 The Accuracy Is Insane
#59 Yeah, I See It
#60 False Advertising
#61 Dave Chapelle And Joe Rogan
#62 Hmm
#63 Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee
#64 The Confidence With Which “If You Ever Feel Useless” Was Written Is Commendable Though
#65 Hm
#66 Gta 5 Has Been Out For 13+ Years
#67 Brett Favre Is That Rich Guy Who Stole From Welfare
#68 You Tea Towel
#69 The Activities Have Value Because A Human Perform Them
#70 Predicting The Future Of Carbon Monoxide
#71 To Be A Catch
#72 No Mercy Wth 💀
#73 $800 Billion And Still Posting Like He’s Unemployed
#74 Randomized Character Having Mumble Rap Career Sim 2
#75 Color Pick And Get The Same Color Code
#76 Myspace Tom Gives A Well Deserved Response
#77 Epic
#78 Crazy Insult Found Under A Video Of A Blind Guy Reacting To A Comment Of Someone Saying He’s Faking Being Blind
#79 Very Big If True
#80 She Can’t Handle A Booger Joke Become Real One!
#81 Hmm
#82 Creative Analogy In A Yelp Review
#83 Even His Hairline Got Commitment Issues
#84 A Strangely Accurate Description Of Dave Portnoy
#85 Dad Giving His Son Some Subtle Hints
#86 Hm
#87 Clever Comeback
#88 Not Exactly An Insult, But The “Basedest” Comment I’ve Have Saw
#89 Africans Have So Much Inspiration When It Comes To Insults
#90 Digital Water Splash
#91 You Look Like A Memory
#92 That Must’ve Hurt
#93 God Forbid A Girl Have Preferences
#94 Where My Hug At
#95 Do You Miss Reading Foolishness In The Old And Now Buried Yahoo Answer?
#96 Elegant Way Of Calling Someone Smelly, Although The Emojis Sort Of Spoil The Insult
#97 They Really Are Brave
#98 Bro’s Living On Daily Rewards
#99 Hmm
#100 Bts Fans Dont Play
#101 Accurate Description Of Michael Cera
#102 *in Joe Swanson’s Voice* “Hey Peter”
#103 He Looks Like He Could Smell The Future With That Beak
#104 We Need To Bust, Adam
#105 New One For Me At Least
#106 Hmm
#107 She Saw The Opportunity And Took It!
