Some people will call you lazy, just because you like to lounge around on your days off. Of course, that doesn't make you lazy. It just makes you good at enjoying a vacation. Whether of not you're legitimately lazy, here are a few of the best comebacks to use the next time someone calls you that:
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1. I’m Too Lazy to Think of a Comeback
You might as well prove their point. If you're lazy, then why on earth would you use up your energy trying to think of a clever response?
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This text is in response to someone calling the reader lazy. The article offers 17 comebacks to use when someone calls you lazy, ranging from witty responses to more serious ones. The article also includes a GIF of a person shrugging and the caption "I'm Too Lazy To Think Of A Comeback" as a humorous response to the situation. The article is targeted towards women and is published on a blog in the "Funny" category. It is meant to be lighthearted and entertaining, while also providing useful advice.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
2. I’m Not Lazy. I’m Conserving Energy
You never know when the zombie apocalypse could strike. If it happens later on in the day, you'll be ready for it.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
3. I Don’t like Anything That Requires a Bra
I mean really, who likes wearing a bra? They're so confining. It's better to stay home, so that you don't have to wear one.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
4. Hard Work Never Killed Anybody, but Why Take That Chance?
You don't want to be the first person to die from hard work, do you? That would be devastating.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
5. Being Lazy is Better than Being You
If they're going to insult you, you might as well insult them right back. Of course, you can replace "you" with "ugly," "stupid," or whatever other personalized insult you'd like.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
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6. I Learned from the Best
If your parents are the ones calling you lazy, they're being hypocritical. After all, they're the ones who raised you to be whom you are.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
7. I’m Training for a Netflix Marathon
Why would you run a 5k when you could have a Netflix marathon, instead? It's a lot easier to train for.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
8. I’m Not Lazy when It Comes to Sex
If your crush calls you lazy, use this line. It'll let them know that you're better than they think in the bedroom.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
9. I Was Going to do Something Today, but I Didn’t Finish Doing Nothing from Yesterday
You have to finish your to-do list from yesterday before you can start on your to-do list for today. It's the responsible thing to do.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
10. I’m on Energy-saving Mode
Computers and cell phones do it, so why can't you? You're just following the crowd.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
11. They Say Practice Makes Perfect but Nobody is Perfect so I Dont Practice
There's no sense in trying to reach an impossible goal. That's why it's better to be lazy.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
12. Why Should I Make My Bed when I’m Going to Go Back in It?
There's no reason to use up your energy cleaning when everything is going to get messy again eventually, right?
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
13. Lazy Days Are Happy Days
Aren't you happiest when you're relaxed? Then why should you do anything other than relax?
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
14. Im Not Lazy. I Just Rest before I Get Tired
You're going to get tired eventually, so you might as well rest. Then you'll be ahead of the game.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
15. I’ll Stop Being Lazy when Netflix Stops Being so Interesting
It's not our fault that there are dozens of interesting shows and movies that we can watch with the click of a button. Blame Netflix.
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
16. Lazy People Invented Wheels and Bikes Because They Didnt Feel like Walking
This is a fact that they won't be able to argue with. Without lazy people, would we even have remote controls?
Honestly, some folks just like to judge. They don't know what you're going through or how hard you actually work. It's easier for them to label you rather than understand.
A clever comeback can shut them right up! You could say something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy for something epic.' It's funny and gets your point across.
Absolutely it is! When someone calls you lazy, they're usually trying to belittle you. But remember, their opinion doesn't define your worth.
There are plenty! Try something like, 'I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode,' or even, 'I work smarter, not harder!'
Definitely! You could ask them why they think that, which might make them realize how ridiculous their comment was. Or just say something like, 'Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing!'
17. You Call It Lazy. I Call It Selective Participation
There are some activities you have no interest in doing, so why do them at all?
We're all capable of being lazy every once in a while, so don't worry about it. What other comebacks have you used after being called lazy?
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GJP: I don't mind being called lazy. I am lazy.
Emily: I'll just admit the straightforward truth, when I'm lazy you do everything and I never have to see you
Olivia: We live in a fast paced world guys! You have to take your time on learning how to become more relaxed! ;-)
Wendy: Haha funny lazy comebacks😂
brisa: haha a boy just called me lazy because i was just standing haha i dont mind being called lazy i bet hes lazy hahaha!
kendal: y'all really thought yall ate that huh
Raeghyn: love these
peony: Haha great comebacks
Abby: Then the person who invented teleportation must be the laziest. :p
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