It’s not great to be on the receiving end of an insult, but to read others get slammed with one-line comebacks can be quite entertaining. We’ve compiled a list of 40+ moments people were totally crushed by just one punchline on the internet. From food pics to embarrassing moments, this list has it all…
Italicized Twins
Considering the average wait in line to see the Mona Lisa is an hour, these two wanted to make the most of the little time they had by taking a selfie with the famous painting before getting pushed aside.
Not even taking notice of the painting, they were hit with a comment that said their stance resembled italic letters. Despite the poor angle, we’re happy these two got the opportunity to see one of Da Vinci’s most valuable works of art.
2008 Throwback
With the current trending hairstyles of perfect fades, undercuts, and slicked-back dos, it’s safe to say that this guy’s hairdo doesn’t quite fit today’s style. However, it reminded this commenter about the look almost everybody had in 2008.
With the shaggy mullet-like hairstyle, it takes one back in time to the innocent boy band phase. Not too sure if this one comes as an insult or compliment but let’s hope it doesn’t bruise his confidence.
14/14 Basic Babe
Truthfully, it looks as if the blonde girl would fit the definition of a basic girl aka someone who follows mainstream trends. However, this viewer took it to the next level. This girl would be rated 14/14.
For those who are confused, 14 is the most extreme basic end of the pH scale. Don’t worry, she probably didn’t catch on to that either. What’s worse than being insulted is not understanding your insult in the first place.
Missing Goatee
It’s pretty common to leave the hairdresser or barber unhappy, even though you acted as if you weren’t unhappy while in the chair. However, this guy was definitely happy and took to social media to share his fresh haircut.
Although his viewers didn’t quite like his beard trim, one user went so far as to tell him to pull up his beard to cover his chin. Regardless of that overly critical comment, we think he looks pretty good.
Rule Breaker
Each parent has their own take on household rules and discipline. This mother seems to have taken a more strict and supervised route. She went on to list the rules her son has to follow, specifically around screen time.
She probably expected fellow mothers to compliment her and ask for advice. This user thought her rules seemed very similar to those of an old-age home and gave her a quick reminder to have a little fun while young.
Chum Bucket Hamdogs
Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan. This was the case when this user had to do some reshaping to his burger patties after buying hotdog buns by mistake. After seeming fairly proud of his quick thinking, he went to share the funny situation online.
While others found it funny, it wasn’t for the obvious reason. The Chum Bucket is the restaurant in SpongeBob known for its unappealing and foul-tasting food, most of which is made from literal chum. This commenter thought these ‘hamdogs’ would be a perfect addition to the menu.
Hog Rider
The prisoner was trying to intimidate the man by asking if he knew where he was from, and this user took it upon himself to say Clash of Clans. The prisoners’ attempt to scare the man would be an absolute failure if the scenario were true.
For those of you who are unsure of what Clash of Clans is, it’s an online animated game where users build a village and need to defend their land. This prisoner looks exactly like the character Hog Rider. The buff build, beard, and mohawk make him the perfect real-life doppelgänger.
Honesty Is the Best Policy
Friends are important for many reasons and there are plenty of responsibilities they have. For example, making sure you always look good by rating your outfit, even if it means being brutally honest. This guy asked for a simple rate on a 1-10 scale of how his outfit looked.
His friend definitely didn’t hype him up. His outfit was so bad that it didn’t even get a place on the scale. Honesty is always the best policy — although, maybe in this situation, a rating of 1 would’ve been better for his confidence.
Felt Cute, Might Delete Later
Surely, everyone’s aware of the trend used when posting your pictures and captioning them something along the lines of ‘felt cute, might delete later.’ Truthfully, there’s no intention of ever deleting the post. While you might not get comments pleading with you not to delete, you at least get a compliment or two.
This guy didn’t get gushing comments, though. This commenter took the caption pretty seriously and even encouraged him to delete the post sooner. Clearly, the commenter isn’t a fan of the pic. Maybe it’s the pout pose?
Locked Tweet
Electronic Arts is a company that owns a variety of games from FIFA to SIMS. Despite all its popular games and many users, it’s notoriously known for all the additional expenses. From the initial purchasing costs to extras in order to unlock different functions or characters, the costs can add up.
This commenter is clearly fed up and threw some shade at the EA Twitter account after they posted an incomplete sentence. Who knows, maybe EA will hear their fans out and cut back on the costs!
Match-Making Gone Wrong
She clearly couldn’t build up the courage to chat with him in person, so she took to the internet in the hopes of matching with him online. She probably knew she’d get some nasty comments and those people who’d turn it into a joke.
The chances of actually finding the guy were slim but the internet somehow connected them, although she probably wasn’t expecting that to be his response. A public rejection… that’s pretty harsh.
Grow Up
There are most definitely die-hard football fans who take the games and final scores very seriously. When your team loses, there’s nothing that can make the situation better, so it’s just about accepting that your day is ruined.
There’s something understandable about your day being ruined by a football match. But to believe that astrology and zodiac signs have an effect on your personality and future seems like a far reach.
Fashion Forward
Fashion trends come and go, and celebrities often use red-carpet events to push the boundaries and make a statement. Obviously, fashion is subjective and everyone has their own style, so it’s often a hit or miss.
More recently, the fashion industry for men has expanded and moved away from the average black suit. Neil Patrick Harris was caught in this look and, honestly, the comment was the best description of what he looked like.
Failed Attempt
Just like fashion trends, there are hairstyles that come in and out of fashion. From shaggy wolf cuts to perfect fades, there’s a style for everyone. But obviously, in order for a style to start trending, there needs to be someone who creates it.
Maybe this guy was trying to start a trend? However, it seems pretty unlikely that this style will catch on. There wasn’t much that needed to be said because his hairstyle was perfectly summed up with one emoji.
No Hair Up There
This man literally has enough body hair that he wouldn’t need to wear clothes during winter. It seems as if he has trimmed the hair around his neckline. Imagine the patterns and designs he could create!
But what’s probably the funniest part, and surprisingly not mentioned, is the drastic difference between his incredibly hairy chest and how bald his head is. Maybe there’s a better way to repurpose the hair he trims off?
Handsomely Hairy
This person posted a little public appreciation for her man and all that he does for her. That’s super sweet, right? Well, obviously with the trolls on the internet, there’d be someone who’d have something negative to say.
Surely, they could’ve at least compared him to Wolverine or something else a little more masculine than just an animated dog? Sometimes jealousy makes people nasty.
Kanye Kicks
Kanye West has a reputation for his unique sense of style and his clothing line. Most of the shoes he creates have a chunky vibe and are made of foam-like material. It’s pretty unclear whether this comment was aimed to insult Kanye or help him add a new shoe to his line.
Regardless of the intention, these boots would fit perfectly into Kanye’s clothing line. Despite them looking like evil villain boots, they’d probably sell out quickly, considering the influence Kanye has on his fans.
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
This picture is confusing on so many levels! It makes viewers wonder if he’s a giant or maybe she’s way below average height. It’d seem more realistic if they were father and daughter, or even siblings with a big age gap, to explain the extreme height difference.
However, from her caption, we know they’re actually a couple. This commenter summed up their height difference in the funniest way possible!
Little White Lie
In the hopes of finding her prince charming, this girl shared her preference for a man who doesn’t share much on social media. Sometimes, in order to show your interest and win over the girl, a few white lies need to be shared to have a fighting chance.
It seems this guy’s white lie was a bit far-fetched. If you’re going to be dishonest, at least try not to have obvious contradicting evidence for all to see.
Instant Disappointment
McDonald’s is one of the largest, and greatest, fast-food chains. Whether you prefer a Big Mac or chicken nuggets, or just want perfectly salted skinny fries, it’s a firm favorite. They weren’t wrong that just a few emojis are enough of a description.
However, nine out of ten times when one is at McDonald’s, their ice cream machine is broken. When you crave a McFlurry and hear that the machine is out of order, it’s an instant disappointment. Clearly, this guy has had that exact experience.
Lacrosse Defined
With lacrosse having the reputation of being a wealthy man’s sport, not only is the equipment needed to play expensive but the sport is only played in a few countries. Considering most movies portray lacrosse players as well-mannered, private school boys, there’s no surprise this comment was made.
It may be his innocent face, the combed hair, or his preppy style, with a sweater layered over his collared shirt. This man really fits the stereotypical definition of a lacrosse player!
Unlike
It’s a fair assumption to say most people end up going back a few years while looking at someone’s social media profile. Although their 2010 outfit may be pretty embarrassing, there’s nothing more awkward than accidentally liking the picture…
It’s also made so much worse when the person notices and then says something about it. But for this person, it wasn’t an accident and it’s doubtful that they were the one left feeling awkward.
Here Comes the Purge
From thriller to horror, the Purge mask is well-known amongst fanatics of the like. With its distinct features, dark prominent eyebrows, and devilish grin with a set of eye-piercing pearly whites — anyone would run from the sight.
Although the heading is about the end of this couple’s relationship, it’s difficult to notice anything other than their uncanny resemblance to the Purge mask. Although it’s a little insensitive to the situation, the commenter can’t be blamed. Surely, everyone else was thinking the same thing.
Ratty Review
When going to dine at a new restaurant, it’s very important to check out the menu, just to avoid disappointment — especially if you’re a picky eater. It’s also wise to ask others about their experiences or to check out the reviews left online.
This customer clearly didn’t enjoy their experience, leaving a one-star rating after they saw a rat at the restaurant. One would assume that the owner would make every effort to apologize, but that just wasn’t the case with this owner. He obviously doesn’t take criticism well.
Too Attractive for This Crime
There ain’t nothing wrong with being your own hype man! Every once in a while, we all need a confidence boost. And who better to sell yourself than the person who knows you best — you!
Unfortunately for this person, they were quickly shot down. Hopefully, the commentator was a friend trying to create some online banter. Nevertheless, there’ll be plenty of people who’d agree with the comment!
Grab the Pitchforks
There’s a bit to unpack in this image. It’s not just the fact that the men truly do look like they’d be perfect villagers in a live-action Shrek remake. They have the perfect haircuts and we can imagine them running with pitchforks. It’s like they were destined to play the role.
However, the fact that they were arrested for driving a horse and buggy is the icing on the cake. Not only do they look the part, but they could also continue riding their horse and buggy and it’d fit right in on the set of Shrek.
Three-Piece, Please
A three-piece suit definitely catches not just a girl’s eye but the eyes of all those who pass by. With everyone dressed up at a wedding, one can really stand out with a well-fitted suit. But don’t be fooled, this isn’t daily attire.
Aside from the fact that it’s hot and uncomfortable, if a man was spotted during daytime hours dressed like that, it’d be for one of a few reasons. You’re probably the gentleman who works at the valet. Hopefully, he’d get a good tip after spending the day in a three-piece suit.
