Words, words, words.

From concepts abstract to concrete, our words have the power to pack a serious punch. There comes a time when every person on the internet is faced with their very first flame war. It’s a right of passage for any web surfer out there – old and young, big and small.

Here are 12 people who totally owned another person on the internet with the power of language.

1. Woah, this one

We should all aspire to be as quick-witted as this wordsmith.

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2. Here comes the math!

Pro tip: don’t use statistics in your rhetoric if you can’t back them up.

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3. Spit those facts

People are coming in super quick with the reality checks here.

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4. Awww

Give this guy here an award!

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5. A tale of two fast food joints

Wendy’s… I didn’t know you had it in you!

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6. That’s science, folks

Who knew that climate change was a lot more complicated than warmer weather?

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7. That’s not how physics works

Ever feel bad about yourself? Just remember, at least you’re not a flat earther.

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8. Oops!

Sometimes subtitles help you understand what’s going on! It’s a double-intake of the same info!

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9. Now THAT is a hilarious troll.

Get it? GET IT?!?!

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10. LOL

Yep, this is real. As it turns out, a lot of people who are worried about the vaccine have probably put a lot more questionable things in their bodies.

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11. Sick burn

Mom is always right.

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12. When life imitates art

Here’s the basic model of any NPC.

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So, that was an epic truckload of word-y goodness. Study up here, folks, if you also hope to be as witty and sharp as these pros right here.

Have you ever totally owned somebody on the internet with words? Share your story with us in the comments!