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Haters, bullies, pests. Annoying people come in many forms, and we all have to deal with them now and then. A quick, sharp roast is sometimes enough to send them off with their tails between their legs, and seeing them go is oh so satisfying. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the quickest and cleverest comebacks to send your haters packing.

Things You Should Know

  • Use comebacks that allow you to exit the situation, rather than escalating it.
  • Avoid being insensitive about a person’s appearance, home life, or other factors that they can’t control.
  • Talk to a counselor or trusted adult if someone won’t stop harassing you.
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“I can’t wait until 10 seconds from now, when I’m not talking to you.”

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    What do you say when someone keeps copying everything you say?
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    Crack a joke about them idolizing you or wanting to be you. Say something along the lines of "I just knew that someday everyone would look up to me" or "I must be really cool if you're trying this hard to be just like me."
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    What good comeback can you use when someone is interrupting you?
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    Just simply interrupt them back. But not too much, a fight might break out. Just stop talking to them and say something like "Why are you interrupting me? I won't listen to you or talk to you because this isn't good for me or you" or " Say all you need to say right now so you won't need to interrupt me."
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    What do you say when someone says "your voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard"?
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    Say, "Oh I'm sorry, I think your hearings gone cuckoo! Well, suits your personality!"
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Tips

  • The best comeback can be no comeback at all. When you waste energy arguing with a hater, you’re playing right into their hand. They just want to get a rise out of you, and dissing them right back might be exactly what they want. It’s better to ignore your haters and end that cycle before it begins.[4] If someone’s constantly on your back, talk to a counselor or a trusted friend or adult to solve the situation.
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Luke Smith, MFA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Luke Smith, MFA. Luke Smith is a wikiHow Staff Writer. He's worked for literary agents, publishing houses, and with many authors, and his writing has been featured in a number of literary magazines. Now, Luke writes for the content team at wikiHow and hopes to help readers expand both their skillsets and the bounds of their curiosity. Luke earned his MFA from the University of Montana. This article has been viewed 336,258 times.
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Dealing with a hater? One of the most satisfying things you can do is drop a devastating comeback right before you walk away. Remember, you’re trying to shut down the conversation, not escalate the fight. Try patting your pockets and saying, “Oh, will you look at that—I’m fresh out of craps to give.” Or you could try something like, “I’m sorry, did you have something useful or interesting to say? I’m still waiting.” You can also catch a hater off guard by calling them out without being mean. For instance, try saying “Are you okay? You seem really bitter,” or “You must be going through a lot if you feel the need to be so unkind.” Alternatively, try brushing them off with a lighthearted comment that lets them know they can’t get under your skin, like “Let’s agree to disagree. I can’t force you to be right!”

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