Funny Things to Say to a Narcissist (21 Comebacks)

Funny Things to Say to a Narcissist (21 Comebacks)

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You’re looking for some funny things to say to a narcissist to put them in their place. You’ve recognized that they’ve manipulated you and you want to get your own back. If this is the case, we’ve come up with 21 funny things you can say to a narcissist to put them in their place.

There is no foolproof method to make a narcissist stop talking, but there are some possible things you could say that may help. If you want to take away the power from a narcissistic person then you can try telling them that you don’t want to hear about their life or what they have to say this will take the power away from them. However, by the very nature of a narcissist, they will naturally take offense to how you are behaving. Remember a narcissist can be rattled by the littlest of things.

The most important thing to remember is that a narcissist will not change. The best advice we can give anyone is to let them go and move on with your life. Be around people who are fun, honest, and friendly. Next up we will take a look at 21 things you can say to rattle a narcissist.

21 Comebacks For Narcissists

  1. I think you might be overestimating your importance in the world.
  2. I don’t think you’re as great as you think you are.
  3. I think you’re full of yourself.
  4. You’re not as special as you think you are.
  5. I don’t think you’re nearly as important as you make yourself out to be.
  6. You’re not nearly as talented as you think you are.
  7. I bet you’re really good at looking in the mirror.”
  8. You must be really proud of yourself.
  9. I bet you love hearing yourself talk.
  10. I bet you can’t go five minutes without talking about yourself.
  11. I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were so sensitive.
  12. Wow, you’re so self-centered!
  13. I didn’t know you were so full of yourself!
  14. You’re so vain, I bet you think this conversation is about you!
  15. You’re so self-absorbed, you probably don’t even realize how boring you are!
  16. If you were half as good as you think you are you would be twice as good as you actually are.
  17.  Your reflection is starting to look a little dull
  18. I bet even your momma gets tired of hearing you talk about yourself
  19. Are you always this self-absorbed or are you just trying to impress me?
  20. You’re so full of yourself, it’s like you’re trying to inflate your own ego
  21. You’re like a balloon, full of hot air.

I think you might be overestimating your importance in the world.

I think you might be overestimating your importance in the world. You may think you’re the center of attention, but most people don’t really care about you as much as you think they do. You’re not as special or as significant as you believe yourself to be.

I don’t think you’re as great as you think you are.

I think you’re overestimating your own importance and abilities. You’re not as great as you think you are.

I think you’re full of yourself.

I think you’re full of yourself. You’re always talking about how great you are and how everyone loves you. It’s really annoying. You need to learn to humble yourself a bit.

You’re not as special as you think you are.

You’re not as special as you think you are. You’re just another person with an inflated sense of self-importance. You’re nothing special, and you’ll never be as great as you think you are.

I don’t think you’re nearly as important as you make yourself out to be.

I don’t think you’re nearly as important as you make yourself out to be. You’re just a regular person, like everyone else. You’re not special or unique, and you don’t deserve any more attention than anyone else.

You’re not nearly as talented as you think you are.

You’re not that talented really, you need to take a long hard look in the mirror before you try that again.

I bet you’re really good at looking in the mirror.

You’re probably really good at looking in the mirror and admiring yourself. But it’s also funny to think about what a narcissist must look like when they gaze upon their own reflection. Maybe they see someone who is even more perfect than they are in real life. Or maybe they just see themselves for who they really are: an egotistical person who loves nothing more than themselves. In any case, it’s amusing to think about what a narcissist sees when they look in the mirror.

You must be really proud of yourself.

You must be really proud of yourself for doing that or saying that. Get over yourself!

I bet you love hearing yourself talk.

I bet you love hearing yourself talk. It’s like music to your ears, isn’t it? You just can’t get enough of the sound of your own voice. Well, I have some good news for you: I’m all ears! I would love to hear everything you have to say. So go ahead and let loose – I’m all yours!

I bet you can’t go five minutes without talking about yourself.

You’re so vain, you probably think this sentence is about you.

I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were so sensitive.

I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were so sensitive. I was just trying to be funny. I hope you can forgive me.

Wow, you’re so self-centered!

Wow, I didn’t know you were so self-centered!

I didn’t know you were so full of yourself!

I didn’t know you were so full of yourself! You’re always talking about yourself and your accomplishments, and it’s really starting to get old. It’s like you think you’re the only one in the world who matters. Well, news flash: you’re not. Change the record!

You’re so vain, I bet you think this conversation is about you!

  • “You’re so vain, I bet you think this conversation is about you!”
  • “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize you were the expert on everything.”
  • “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were the only person in the world who mattered.”

You’re so self-absorbed, you probably don’t even realize how boring you are!

You’re so self-absorbed, you probably don’t even realize how boring you are! You’re always talking about yourself and your accomplishments, and it’s really tedious. Maybe try listening to others for a change, and you might find that people are actually interested in hearing about what’s going on in your life.

If you were half as good as you think you are you would be twice as good as you actually are.

You’re always talking about how great you are, but if you were actually half as good as you think you are, you’d be twice as good as you are now. It’s funny how that works, isn’t it?

Your reflection is starting to look a little dull.

Your reflection is starting to look a little dull. I mean, it’s still you, but you’re not quite as sparkling as you used to be. Maybe it’s time to give yourself a little makeover.

I bet even your momma gets tired of hearing you talk about yourself.

I bet even your momma gets tired of hearing you talk about yourself all the time. You’re so full of yourself, it’s nauseating. Do you ever think about anyone else besides yourself?

Are you always this self-absorbed or are you just trying to impress me?

Are you always this self-absorbed or are you just trying to impress me? Thanks but no thanks.

You’re so full of yourself, it’s like you’re trying to inflate your own ego Funny Things to Say to a Narcissist

Your ego is so big i surprised your head can fit in the room.

You’re like a balloon, full of hot air.

You’re like a balloon, full of hot air. You’re always talking about yourself and you’re always trying to be the center of attention.

Next up we will take a look at some commonly asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you put someone down after they insult you?

If someone insults you, the best way to put them down is by insulting them back. This will show them that you are not afraid of them and that you are not going to take their insult lightly.

How do you come back to a harsh insult?

If someone has said something mean or hurtful to you, it can be hard to know how to respond. You might feel like you want to retaliate with an insult of your own, but that could just make the situation worse. Instead, try to stay calm and constructive in your response. Explain how the comment made you feel, and why it was inappropriate. This will help the other person understand why their words were hurtful, and hopefully, they’ll apologize. If not, at least you’ll have handled the situation in a mature and level-headed way.

How do you stop people from taking the mickey out of you?

First, try to be aware of what makes you an easy target and work on improving those areas. If you’re always the one getting picked on, try to be more assertive and stand up for yourself. Additionally, try not to let your guard down around people you don’t know well or who you don’t trust. And finally, if someone does take the mickey out of you, don’t get angry or upset – just brush it off and move on.

final thoughts

Relationships with a narcissist can be tricky and sometimes you can’t avoid them. However, there are some funny comebacks you can use when dealing with a narcissist. The important thing to remember most narcissistic behaviors have little or no empathy and will ignore you until they need something from you.

The best thing to do is not to react to their manipulative phrases, set boundaries, and know how to respond to a narcissist. We hope you have found some tips for dealing with a narcissist you may also like to read Things Covert Narcissists Say in an Argument to find out some more tips. Thank you for taking the time to read until next time.

Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor Body Language Expert