How do I become more witty... especially with comebacks?

[her209]

ATOT is a great place to practice but I can't go around saying "This conversation is worthless without PICS!" in real life.

 

[Lonyo]

"Your mom", "so's your face" and "that's what she said" are my favourites

 

[bignateyk]

If I wanted comeback, id take it off your FACE!


OHHHHHHH BURN!!!11!!1!

 

[yllus]

I've recently started replying to comments like "why, I believe that man is having an epileptic seizure" with something along the lines of "YOU'RE having an epileptic seizure."

The odd thing is I'm not lying for the sake of a odd thread reply. I've actually taken to doing this lately.

 

[YoungGun21]

Originally posted by: yllus
I've recently started replying to comments like "why, I believe that man is having an epileptic seizure" with something along the lines of "YOU'RE having an epileptic seizure."

The odd thing is I'm not lying for the sake of a odd thread reply. I've actually taken to doing this lately.

My friends do this alot, it gets annoying.

 

[wkabel23]

Don't be afraid to say things (in a crowd you know), don't overthink your response, be timely with a response, etc.

You might have to face it though; some people aren't as witty as others.

 

[dugweb]

rather than trying to be witty all the time, save that energy/wit and make one really good/funny comment per day.

constant sarcasm is annoying as hell.

 

[FoBoT]

you're either born with it, like some of us, or you aren't
just accept your place with the less funny

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Try this: "The jerk store called - they're running out of you!" If that doesn't work, just say "I slept with your wife!"

 

[andylawcc]

walk into a barber shop and watch them sistahs start dissing each other

 

[mugs]

1. Think of a good comeback after the fact.
2. Manipulate a future situation so you can use the comeback that you came up with in step 1.

For an example, see DonVito's post.

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
you're either born with it, like some of us, or you aren't
just accept your place with the less funny

QFT

In my experience, either you have it or you don't.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: DonVito
Try this: "The jerk store called - they're running out of you!" If that doesn't work, just say "I slept with your wife!"

This was my first thought when I read the thread title! :laugh:

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
you're either born with it, like some of us, or you aren't
just accept your place with the less funny

You beat me to it. Though I was going to say: Either you have it or you don't, you don't.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: wkabel23
Don't be afraid to say things (in a crowd you know), don't overthink your response, be timely with a response, etc.

You might have to face it though; some people aren't as witty as others.

You are right. Saying the right thing a the right time in the right way is a timeless art.

 

[FoBoT]

you can always be the setup guy, look for opportunity to do the setup for the funny guy
nothing wrong with being the wing man

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: mugs
1. Think of a good comeback after the fact.
2. Manipulate a future situation so you can use the comeback that you came up with in step 1.

For an example, see DonVito's post.

Well, I did make a reference to George's obsession with the porn star name "Buck Naked" during a "Why do porn stars have funny names?" conversation.