'I hope the rest of your day is as pleasant as you are': 25+ Smart alecks who had the perfect comebacks

Don't mess with these people: they've got some quick and witty comebacks.

When your friends are messing with you or a stranger is shouting at you, that's the time to come up with a witty reply. That's a lot easier said than done. It must be a universal experience to have nothing to say in that moment, then six hours later while you're in the shower, you suddenly think of the perfect comeback. But then it's too late!

That's why it's extra satisfying when you do come up with a hilarious response on the spot. It makes you look suave and makes the other person look silly. These people below shared some great stories of the times they or their friends got the last word in the best way.

No one is better at instantly funny comebacks than dads. It's as if the moment they're handed their first child, they suddenly become a beacon of puns and dad jokes. You can truly never win against them.

Scroll down to check out these amazing stories. Then, read this story of the worker whose boss insisted they come to work during a terrible snow storm…too bad it took a full eight hours to get to the office!

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