When a bully tries to throw shade, a sharp, funny roast can shut them down fast while keeping the vibe light.
These 250+ brutal but humorous roasts are crafted for in-person clashes, texts, or group chats, blending wit, sass, and just enough sting to silence the noise.
Each roast (1 sentence, ~10-20 words) is designed to be quick, clever, and effective without crossing into cruelty, keeping the tone playful yet impactful for any confrontational moment. Check more here 250+ Funny and Sarcastic Responses to “Who Are You

250+ Brutal but Funny Roasts to Silence Bullies Fast
Sharp and Witty
- Your personality’s so dull, it could put a caffeine rush to sleep!
- If brains were Wi-Fi, you’d be stuck on one bar forever.
- Your comeback’s so weak, it needs a nap before it lands.
- Is your ego writing checks your talent can’t cash?
- Your vibe’s so off, even GPS can’t find your charm.
- If shade was an art, you’d be drawing stick figures.
- Your insults are so old, they belong in a history book.
- You’re trying to roast me, but your spark’s out of gas.
- Your brain’s on vacation, but your mouth’s working overtime.
- If wit was a race, you’d be lapped by a snail.
Savage and Playful
- Your confidence is inspiring, but your mirror’s clearly lying.
- You talk big, but your game’s stuck in the kiddie pool.
- Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t toast bread.
- Is your attitude sponsored by a discount drama store?
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a faint flicker.
- Your brain’s so empty, it echoes when you think.
- You’re all talk, but your words are on clearance.
- If sass was cash, you’d be broke and begging.
- Your comeback’s so slow, it’s still stuck in traffic.
- You’re trying to burn me, but you forgot the matches.
Quick and Cutting
- Your jokes are so bad, they make dad jokes cringe.
- If ignorance was a sport, you’d be an Olympian.
- Your shade’s so weak, it needs sunscreen to survive.
- You’re loud, but your point’s lost in the noise.
- Your brain’s so small, it fits in a thimble.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re landing on air.
- Your wit’s so dull, it couldn’t cut butter.
- If brains were fuel, you’d be running on fumes.
- Your insults are so stale, they’re past expiration.
- You’re all bark, but your bite’s got no teeth.
Clever and Sassy
- Your ego’s so big, it needs its own zip code.
- If you were a spice, you’d be plain flour.
- Your roasts are so cold, they’re stuck in the freezer.
- You’re trying to flex, but your muscles are on vacation.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s still buffering from yesterday.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a cloudy day.
- If wit was a game, you’d be benched for life.
- Your insults are so weak, they need a gym membership.
- You’re all talk, but your script’s poorly written.
- Your comeback’s so bad, it’s begging for a rewrite.
Brutal but Funny
- Your personality’s so bland, it makes oatmeal jealous.
- If brains were gold, you’d be panning for crumbs.
- Your roasts are so bad, they’re a fire hazard.
- You’re trying to burn me, but you’re out of fuel.
- Your confidence is bold, but your mirror’s on strike.
- If shade was a skill, you’d be an amateur forever.
- Your brain’s so quiet, it’s practically whispering.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re missing the mark.
- Your insults are so old, they’re collecting dust.
- You’re all noise, but your point’s on mute.
Playful and Sharp
- Your ego’s so inflated, it could float a parade.
- If wit was a test, you’d fail the practice round.
- Your roasts are so weak, they need a power-up.
- You’re trying to shade me, but your bulb’s burnt out.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s stuck in dial-up mode.
- You’re all talk, but your words are out of tune.
- If sass was a crown, you’d be wearing a paper hat.
- Your insults are so dull, they couldn’t cut fog.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s barely a shadow.
- Your comeback’s so lame, it’s limping off stage.
Sassy and Quick
- Your jokes are so bad, they make silence jealous.
- If brains were apps, you’d be stuck on loading.
- Your shade’s so weak, it couldn’t block sunlight.
- You’re trying to roast, but your oven’s unplugged.
- Your ego’s so big, it’s blocking the sun.
- If wit was a race, you’d trip at the start.
- Your insults are so tired, they need a nap.
- You’re all bark, but your bite’s got no fangs.
- Your comeback’s so slow, it’s still warming up.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re soft as pillows.
Witty and Savage
- Your personality’s so flat, it makes pancakes envious.
- If brains were currency, you’d be in debt forever.
- Your roasts are so bad, they’re banned from comedy.
- You’re trying to burn me, but your flame’s extinguished.
- Your confidence is wild, but your mirror’s unemployed.
- If shade was a talent, you’d be talentless.
- Your brain’s so empty, it’s a ghost town.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a dim flicker.
- Your insults are so weak, they need a stretcher.
- You’re all talk, but your script’s a snooze.
Funny and Cutting
- Your ego’s so big, it needs its own orbit.
- If wit was a sport, you’d be benched indefinitely.
- Your roasts are so cold, they’re stuck in Antarctica.
- You’re trying to flex, but your game’s out of shape.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s stuck in slow motion.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s barely a breeze.
- If sass was a prize, you’d get participation only.
- Your insults are so dull, they couldn’t scratch paint.
- You’re all noise, but your point’s out of service.
- Your comeback’s so weak, it’s begging for a boost.
Playful and Clever
- Your personality’s so bland, it makes water jealous.
- If brains were apps, you’d crash on startup.
- Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t toast bread.
- You’re trying to burn me, but your fire’s out.
- Your ego’s so big, it’s crowding the room.
- If wit was a game, you’d be out of lives.
- Your insults are so old, they’re museum exhibits.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a faint glow.
- Your comeback’s so lame, it needs a cane.
- You’re all talk, but your words are on mute.
Savage and Sassy
- Your jokes are so bad, they make crickets cringe.
- If brains were fuel, you’d be stranded forever.
- Your shade’s so weak, it couldn’t dim a candle.
- You’re trying to roast, but your oven’s broken.
- Your confidence is bold, but your mirror’s retired.
- If sass was cash, you’d be begging for change.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s stuck in the Stone Age.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re soft as marshmallows.
- Your insults are so tired, they’re ready for bed.
- You’re all bark, but your bite’s out of service.
Quick and Playful
- Your ego’s so big, it needs its own area code.
- If wit was a test, you’d flunk the warm-up.
- Your roasts are so weak, they need a workout.
- You’re trying to shade me, but your light’s out.
- Your brain’s so small, it fits in a tweet.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a faint haze.
- If sass was a race, you’d be stuck at start.
- Your insults are so dull, they couldn’t cut paper.
- Your comeback’s so slow, it’s still in last place.
- You’re all talk, but your point’s on vacation.
Clever and Brutal
- Your personality’s so dull, it makes cardboard exciting.
- If brains were gold, you’d be digging for scraps.
- Your roasts are so bad, they’re a comedy tragedy.
- You’re trying to burn me, but your spark’s gone.
- Your confidence is wild, but your mirror’s on break.
- If shade was a skill, you’d be an intern.
- Your brain’s so quiet, it’s practically silent.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re missing the target.
- Your insults are so old, they’re collecting pensions.
- You’re all noise, but your point’s out of tune.
Funny and Sassy
- Your ego’s so big, it needs its own planet.
- If wit was a sport, you’d be in last place.
- Your roasts are so cold, they need a blanket.
- You’re trying to flex, but your game’s out of breath.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s stuck in reverse.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s barely a shadow.
- If sass was a crown, you’d wear a knockoff.
- Your insults are so weak, they need a crutch.
- Your comeback’s so lame, it’s limping away.
- You’re all talk, but your script’s a flop.
Sharp and Playful
- Your personality’s so bland, it makes toast jealous.
- If brains were apps, you’d be stuck on update.
- Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t burn paper.
- You’re trying to roast, but your fire’s out cold.
- Your ego’s so big, it’s blocking the view.
- If wit was a game, you’d be out of moves.
- Your insults are so old, they’re in black-and-white.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a dim light.
- Your comeback’s so slow, it’s still in rehearsals.
- You’re all bark, but your bite’s on vacation.
Witty and Quick
- Your jokes are so bad, they make silence golden.
- If brains were fuel, you’d be out of gas.
- Your shade’s so weak, it couldn’t block moonlight.
- You’re trying to burn me, but your flame’s out.
- Your confidence is bold, but your mirror’s broken.
- If sass was a test, you’d fail the intro.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s stuck in first gear.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re soft as cotton.
- Your insults are so tired, they’re ready to retire.
- You’re all talk, but your point’s out of service.
Savage and Funny
- Your personality’s so flat, it makes paper envious.
- If brains were cash, you’d be flat broke.
- Your roasts are so bad, they’re a fire hazard.
- You’re trying to shade me, but your bulb’s burnt out.
- Your ego’s so big, it needs its own galaxy.
- If wit was a race, you’d be left behind.
- Your insults are so weak, they need a stretcher.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s barely a flicker.
- Your comeback’s so lame, it needs a walker.
- You’re all noise, but your point’s on silent.
Playful and Cutting
- Your ego’s so big, it’s crowding the universe.
- If brains were apps, you’d crash on launch.
- Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t toast crumbs.
- You’re trying to burn me, but your fire’s out.
- Your confidence is wild, but your mirror’s unemployed.
- If sass was a prize, you’d get a consolation ribbon.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s stuck in slow motion.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re soft as clouds.
- Your insults are so old, they’re museum relics.
- You’re all talk, but your words are out of tune.
Sassy and Clever
- Your jokes are so bad, they make puns cringe.
- If brains were fuel, you’d be stranded on empty.
- Your shade’s so weak, it couldn’t dim a spark.
- You’re trying to roast, but your oven’s unplugged.
- Your ego’s so big, it needs its own continent.
- If wit was a game, you’d be out of plays.
- Your insults are so dull, they couldn’t cut air.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a faint glow.
- Your comeback’s so slow, it’s still in the last century.
- You’re all bark, but your bite’s got no grip.
Quick and Savage
- Your personality’s so dull, it makes dirt exciting.
- If brains were gold, you’d be panning for dust.
- Your roasts are so bad, they’re banned from comedy.
- You’re trying to burn me, but your spark’s gone.
- Your confidence is bold, but your mirror’s retired.
- If shade was a skill, you’d be an amateur.
- Your brain’s so quiet, it’s practically whispering.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re missing the mark.
- Your insults are so old, they’re collecting dust.
- You’re all noise, but your point’s on mute.
Funny and Playful
- Your ego’s so big, it needs its own orbit.
- If wit was a sport, you’d be in last place.
- Your roasts are so cold, they need a blanket.
- You’re trying to flex, but your game’s out of breath.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s stuck in reverse.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s barely a shadow.
- If sass was a crown, you’d wear a knockoff.
- Your insults are so weak, they need a crutch.
- Your comeback’s so lame, it’s limping away.
- You’re all talk, but your script’s a flop.
Clever and Sharp
- Your personality’s so bland, it makes toast jealous.
- If brains were apps, you’d be stuck on update.
- Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t burn paper.
- You’re trying to roast, but your fire’s out cold.
- Your ego’s so big, it’s blocking the view.
- If wit was a game, you’d be out of moves.
- Your insults are so old, they’re in black-and-white.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a dim light.
- Your comeback’s so slow, it’s still in rehearsals.
- You’re all bark, but your bite’s on vacation.
Witty and Sassy
- Your jokes are so bad, they make silence golden.
- If brains were fuel, you’d be out of gas.
- Your shade’s so weak, it couldn’t block moonlight.
- You’re trying to burn me, but your flame’s out.
- Your confidence is bold, but your mirror’s broken.
- If sass was a test, you’d fail the intro.
- Your brain’s so slow, it’s stuck in first gear.
- You’re throwing punches, but they’re soft as cotton.
- Your insults are so tired, they’re ready to retire.
- You’re all talk, but your point’s out of service.
Brutal and Playful
- Your personality’s so flat, it makes paper envious.
- If brains were cash, you’d be flat broke.
- Your roasts are so bad, they’re a fire hazard.
- You’re trying to shade me, but your bulb’s burnt out.
- Your ego’s so big, it needs its own galaxy.
- If wit was a race, you’d be left behind.
- Your insults are so weak, they need a stretcher.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s barely a flicker.
- Your comeback’s so lame, it needs a walker.
- You’re all noise, but your point’s on silent.
Random Funny Roasts
- Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t toast a marshmallow.
- If brains were apps, you’d be stuck on loading.
- You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a faint breeze.
- Your ego’s so big, it’s crowding the universe.
- Your insults are so old, they’re ready for a museum.
- If wit was a test, you’d flunk the practice round.
- Your comeback’s so slow, it’s still stuck in traffic.
- You’re trying to burn me, but your fire’s out cold.
- Your personality’s so dull, it makes cardboard jealous.
- You’re all talk, but your point’s lost in space.
Why These Roasts Shine
Balancing Brutal and Funny
Roasts like “Your personality’s so dull, it could put a caffeine rush to sleep!” (brutal) and “If wit was a race, you’d be lapped by a snail” (funny) pack a punch while keeping it playful.
Perfect for Quick Comebacks
Use “Your comeback’s so weak, it needs a nap before it lands” in a group chat or “Your ego’s so big, it needs its own zip code” in person for instant impact.
Timing for Maximum Effect
Fire off “Your roasts are so bad, they make dad jokes cringe” right after a bully’s weak jab for a quick shutdown.
Keeping It Playful
Avoid mean-spirited jabs. Go for “If brains were Wi-Fi, you’d be stuck on one bar” or “Your shade’s so weak, it needs sunscreen” for humor over hurt.
Personalizing the Roast
Tailor “Your insults are so old, [Name], they belong in a museum” for a specific bully or “Your vibe’s so off, it needs a GPS” for a group setting.
Delivery Tips
Say “Your brain’s so slow, it’s still buffering from yesterday” with a smirk or text “Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t toast bread” with a playful tone.
Context Matters
Use “Your ego’s so big, it’s blocking the sun” for casual banter or “If wit was a test, you’d fail the warm-up” for a sharper clapback.
Avoiding Overly Harsh Roasts
Skip cruel personal attacks. Opt for “Your comeback’s so lame, it’s limping off stage” or “You’re all talk, but your script’s a flop” for wit without malice.
Handling Repeated Bullying
Vary with “Your shade’s so weak, it couldn’t dim a candle” or “Your brain’s so empty, it echoes when you think” to keep responses fresh.
Building Confidence
Use “Your insults are so dull, they couldn’t cut butter” to assert yourself or “You’re throwing shade, but it’s just a faint flicker” to deflect with humor.
Quick-Hit Roasts
For fast clapbacks, use “Your wit’s so dull, it couldn’t cut fog” or “Your roasts are so bad, they’re a fire hazard” for instant zingers.
Bonus Content: Amplify Your Roasts
5 Scenarios for Using Roasts
- Group Chat Jab: Fire back “Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t toast bread” to a bully’s text.
- In-Person Taunt: Say “If brains were Wi-Fi, you’d be stuck on one bar” during a face-to-face jab.
- Social Media Shade: Reply “Your shade’s so weak, it needs sunscreen” to a snarky comment.
- Classroom Bully: Use “Your comeback’s so slow, it’s still stuck in traffic” in a school setting.
- Workplace Dig: Clap back “Your ego’s so big, it needs its own zip code” to a coworker’s barb.
5 Ways to Elevate Your Roasts
- Add Sass: Pair “Your personality’s so bland, it makes oatmeal jealous” with a confident smirk.
- Match the Vibe: Use “Your insults are so old, they’re museum exhibits” for playful banter or “Your brain’s so slow, it’s buffering” for sharper moments.
- Stay Concise: Go for “Your wit’s so dull, it couldn’t cut butter” for quick impact.
- Be Specific: Add their name to “[Name], your roasts are so bad, they’re a fire hazard” for a personal zing.
- Show Confidence: Deliver “You’re throwing shade, but it’s barely a shadow” with a cool, calm tone.
5 Roasts to Avoid
- Too Personal: Skip body or family jabs; use “Your roasts are so weak, they need a gym” instead.
- Too Mean: Avoid cruel attacks; try “Your comeback’s so lame, it needs a cane” for humor.
- Too Vague: Don’t say “You’re dumb”; go “If brains were apps, you’d crash on startup.”
- Too Long: Skip rants; use “Your shade’s so weak, it couldn’t dim a spark” for brevity.
- Too Harsh: Avoid spite; try “Your ego’s so big, it’s blocking the sun” for wit.
5 Follow-Up Actions to Stay Cool
- After “Your brain’s so empty, it echoes,” walk away with a smile to keep it light.
- Post “Your roasts are so bad, they’re banned from comedy,” pivot to a positive topic.
- Following “Your shade’s so weak, it needs sunscreen,” laugh it off to diffuse tension.
- After “Your comeback’s so slow, it’s in last place,” stay calm to show confidence.
- Post “Your insults are so dull, they couldn’t cut fog,” engage others to shift focus.
5 Tips for Crafting Your Own Roasts
- Blend Brutal and Funny: Model “Your personality’s so dull, it makes cardboard jealous” or “Your wit’s so weak, it needs a crutch.”
- Keep It Short: Try “Your roasts are so bad, they couldn’t toast crumbs” for quick zingers.
- Highlight Wit: Go for “If brains were fuel, you’d be stranded on empty” for cleverness.
- Match the Tone: Use “Your ego’s so big, it’s crowding the room” for playful jabs or “Your shade’s so weak, it’s a flicker” for sharper hits.
- Spark Laughter: Pair “Your comeback’s so lame, it’s limping away” with a cheeky, confident delivery.
Conclusion
These 250+ brutal but funny roasts are perfect for silencing bullies with wit and humor in texts, chats, or face-to-face moments. From sassy to clever, they’ll shut down shade while keeping it light. Want more comeback tips? Check our guides for witty conversation starters!
FAQs
- Q. How do I pick a roast for a bully?
Choose “Your roasts are so weak, they couldn’t toast bread” for light jabs or “Your brain’s so slow, it’s buffering” for sharper hits. - Q. What’s a good roast for a quick comeback?
Try “Your shade’s so weak, it needs sunscreen” for instant wit. - Q. Can these work for different situations?
Yes! Use “Your ego’s so big, it’s blocking the sun” for casual banter or “Your insults are so old, they’re museum exhibits” for heated moments. - Q. How do I make roasts more personal?
Add their name to “[Name], your wit’s so dull, it couldn’t cut fog” or reference their jab. - Q. Are these suitable for all bully encounters?
Use playful ones like “Your comeback’s so lame, it needs a cane” for light moments or savage ones like “If brains were gold, you’d be broke” for tougher clashes.