Bro, Take The Hint (21 Text Comebacks)

It’s no secret that men are pretty clueless, well a good portion of them are at least. This is why politely trying to shut down a guy you’re not interested in (or just one who’s acting like a total D-bag) isn’t always effective. Take the hint, dude, and leave me alone.

Fortunately, there are plenty of clever ways to clap back at creepers that will leave no room for confusion. Just take these phenomenal responses from badass ladies, for example, and you’ll see what we mean.

1. Playing dumb can work:

2. So can thinking on your feet and with your stomach:

3. Although some guys are always thinking with another, um, organ:

4.

my charming old babysitter feels like i owe him sex from creepyPMs

5. When in doubt, use a dad joke:

6. Or make them wish they were never born:

7. 

My friend recently came out and I’ve tried to be supportive but she keeps sending me stuff like this and it makes me super uncomfortable. from creepyPMs

8. Don’t be afraid to use pop culture references:

9. Or force them to look in the mirror:

10. Never be afraid to derail their dirty talk: