These Funny Comebacks And Insults Are What Our Minds Are Really Made Of

Sometimes when we’re peeved, our minds can go to some pretty dark places. If you can dig up some dark humor while you’re there, you’ll feel much better! We’ve compiled a list of good roasts and comebacks to mutter under your breath the next time someone pisses you off. Whether you’ve gotta deal with kids who just won’t put their crap away or need an office joke for that coworker who drives you crazy, there’s something on this list for every situation. Repeat as many times as you need until you no longer give AF.

Better yet, why wait until confrontation arises to get a whirl out of these? There’s no better roast than a roast between good friends, and this is most definitely a list from which you can bounce off each other. And if there are no friends available, you can always pull up a chair and get practicing for your special appearance on an episode of Comedy Central Roast. Or pretend you’re on an episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race and you just spit back an already iconic burn. A girl can dream, right?

Reminder: While we all need to blow off steam from time to time (moms especially!), bullying or being mean isn’t cool. Save these roasting jokes and comebacks for the privacy of your own home, or for people who’ll understand that they’re just that — jokes. After all, their hilarity will be much better appreciated that way.

Read on to learn some of the best roasts and insults that will get you through a day where you don’t feel like being as sweet as a Georgia peach.

If I throw a stick, will you leave?

You’re a gray sprinkle on a rainbow cupcake.

If your brain was dynamite, there wouldn’t be enough to blow your hat off.

You are more disappointing than an unsalted pretzel.

Light travels faster than sound, which is why you seemed bright until you spoke.

We were happily married for one month, but unfortunately, we’ve been married for 10 years.

Your kid is so annoying he makes his Happy Meal cry.

You have so many gaps in your teeth it looks like your tongue is in jail.

Your secrets are always safe with me. I never even listen when you tell me them.

I’ll never forget the first time we met. But I’ll keep trying.

I forgot the world revolves around you. My apologies! How silly of me.

I only take you everywhere I go just so I don’t have to kiss you goodbye.

Hold still. I’m trying to imagine you with a personality.

Our kid must have gotten his brain from you! I still have mine.

Your face makes onions cry.

The only way my husband would ever get hurt during an activity is if the TV exploded.

You look so pretty. Not at all gross today.

It’s impossible to underestimate you.

Her teeth were so bad she could eat an apple through a fence.

I’m not insulting you; I’m describing you.

I’m not a nerd; I’m just smarter than you.

Don’t be ashamed of who you are. That’s your parents’ job.

Your face is just fine, but we’ll have to put a bag over that personality.

You bring everyone so much joy… when you leave the room.

I thought of you today. It reminded me to take out the trash.

Don’t worry about me. Worry about your eyebrows.

You are the human version of period cramps.

If you’re going to be two-faced, at least make one of them pretty.

You are like a cloud. When you disappear, it’s a beautiful day.

I’d rather treat my baby’s diaper rash than have lunch with you.

Don’t worry — the first 40 years of childhood are always the hardest.

I may love to shop, but I will never buy your bull.

I love what you’ve done with your hair. How do you get it to come out of your nostrils like that?

OH MY GOD! IT SPEAKS!

“Check your lipstick before you come for me.” — Naomi Smalls, RuPaul’s Drag Race

“It looks like she went into Claire’s Boutique, fell on a sale rack, and said, ‘I’ll take it!’” — Bianca Del Rio, RuPaul’s Drag Race

“Is your ass jealous of the amount of shit that comes out of your mouth?” — Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Oblivion

“Go back to Party City, where you belong!” — Phi Phi O’Hara, RuPaul’s Drag Race

“Where’d you get your outfits, girl, American Apparently Not?” — Trixie Mattel, RuPaul’s Drag Race

“Impersonating Beyoncé is not your destiny, child.” — RuPaul, RuPaul’s Drag Race

“Don’t get bitter, just get better.” — Alyssa Edwards, RuPaul’s Drag Race

Child, I’ve forgotten more than you ever knew.

You just might be why the middle finger was invented in the first place.

I know you are, but what am I?

I see no evil, and I definitely don’t hear your evil.

You have miles to go before you reach mediocre.

When you look in the mirror, say hi to the clown you see in there for me, would ya?

Bye, hope to see you never.

Complete this sentence for me: “I never want to see you ____!”

Remember that time you were saying that thing I didn’t care about? Yeah… that is now. 51. I was today years old when I realized I didn’t like you.

N’Sync said it best: “BYE, BYE, BYE.”

Wish I had a flip phone so I could slam it shut on this conversation.

How many licks till I get to the interesting part of this conversation?

Wow, your maker really didn’t waste time giving you a personality, huh?

You’re cute. Like my dog. He also always chases his tail for entertainment.

Someday you’ll go far… and I really hope you stay there.

Oh, I’m sorry. Did the middle of my sentence interrupt the beginning of yours?

You bring everyone so much joy! You know, when you leave the room. But, still.

Oops, my bad. I could’ve sworn I was dealing with an adult.

Did I invite you to the barbecue? Then why are you all up in my grill?

I’m an acquired taste. If you don’t like me, acquire some taste.

Somewhere out there is a tree tirelessly producing oxygen for you. You owe it an apology.

Yeah? Well, you smell like hot dog water.

*Thumbs down*

That sounds like a you problem.

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.

Oh, you don’t like being treated the way you treat me? That must suck.

“I’ve been called worse things by better men.” (FUN FACT: Pierre Trudeau, a Canadian politician, used this clap back after learning that Richard Nixon had insulted him. The political shade!)

Well, the jerk store called. They’re running out of you.

“What, like it’s hard?” — Elle Woods, Legally Blonde

Sorry, not sorry.

I’m busy right now; can I ignore you another time?

If you have a problem with me, write the problem on a piece of paper, fold it, and shove it up your ass.

You have an entire life to be an idiot. Why not take today off?76. No matter how much a snake sheds its skin, it’s still a snake.

Some people are like slinkies — not really good for much, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.

You’re the reason this country has to put directions on shampoo.

Of course I’m talking like an idiot… how else could you understand me?

Are you almost done with all of this drama? Because I need an intermission.

I’d give you a nasty look, but you’ve already got one.

If I wanted to hear from an asshole, I’d fart.

Your birth certificate is an apology letter from the condom factory.

Your family tree must be a cactus because everybody on it is a prick.

Wow, I bet you even fart glitter!

I guess if you actually ever spoke your mind, you’d really be speechless.

Since you know it all, you should know when to shut up.

Life is full of disappointments, and I just added you to the list.

I treasure the time I don’t spend with you.

I was going to make a joke about your life, but I see life beat me to the punch.

The last time I saw something like you… I flushed.

The only work-life balance I want is being away from you.

When you start talking, I stop listening.

Feed your own ego. I’m busy.

You look like something that came out of a slow cooker.

If laughter is the best medicine, your face must be curing the world.

I think I’ve seen you before, but I’m pretty sure I had to pay admission last time.

I’m jealous of people that don’t know you!

If I had a face like yours, I’d sue my parents.

You’re so ugly, you scared the crap out of the toilet.