These are the most hilarious (and savage) comebacks people have ever received on social media

AN AWKWARD collection of messages has revealed exactly why you should always think before you speak - or text in this instance.

Lifestyle site Shiliza has put together a gallery of some of the most brutal, not to mention hilarious comebacks people have received.

These quick-witted recipients haven’t got anytime for their smart-aleck senders and have got their own back with their replies.

In many cases know-it-all posters have been left red faced after posting a poorly thought out comment on social media.

And elsewhere one teen seriously regretted sharing his weekend plans when the police got involved.

Here we share some of the best comebacks on the web...

Dampen the mood

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