One of the best things about watching content on social media, as opposed to a streaming platform, is the comments section. I always wonder what other Netflix viewers are thinking when I’m watching a film or docu-series. But on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, I don’t have to imagine. I can scroll through as many comments as my heart desires, and often, they’re pretty entertaining!
If you too are a connoisseur of comment sections, we’ve got the perfect article for you below. We took a trip to the “Comments You Can Hear” community on Reddit and compiled a list of its most amusing posts. So enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the ones that you can’t help but giggle at!
#1 Comments You Can Hear
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#2 Ofcourse
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#3 Somebody That I Used To Know
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People use social media for different reasons. Some want to connect with old friends who have moved to different cities, some want to keep up with current fashion trends, some are purely looking for entertainment, and others want to share posts about activism and social issues. But regardless of what platforms you frequent and what you’re hoping to find there, there’s a good chance that you can’t help but peek at the comments section from time to time.
A survey from the University of Texas at Austin found that 55% of Americans have left a comment online at some point, primarily on social media, and over 77% say that they regularly read comments online. While comment sections might seem insignificant, they can go a long way in making internet users feel less alone while scrolling, which can often feel like an isolated activity.
#4 This Kid Has Earned My Respect
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#5 On An Article About Disney Memes
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#6 Cursed_slide
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Comment sections on TikTok and Instagram Reels are particularly active spaces. They can be full of messages of support for the poster, or they can be flooded with negative comments criticizing every small detail of their video. Recipe videos often receive comments along the lines of “Please learn how to properly use a knife before posting again.” And a simple outfit-of-the-day clip might receive dozens of unsolicited comments about the author’s weight.
That’s not to say that all comments on social media are negative; as we see from this list, they can often be harmless or hilarious. But it’s important to understand before you post anything online that you’re potentially opening yourself up to a world of scrutiny. And you should be prepared to receive comments that have little to nothing to do with the actual content.
#7 I Need A New Boom Box
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#8 I Don’t Know About You, But I Heard The Cheering
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#9 Stephanie!
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According to Funmi Lijadu at Polyester, many social media users run to the comments section to see if others agree with their take on the content at hand.
“Psychology has an explanation for this, known as the false consensus effect,” Lijadu explains. “The false consensus effect describes the ways that people unconsciously assume that others share their beliefs and see them as normal. In an age of echo chambers, we grasp for further evidence of whether our opinion matches others who the content is being shown to. It’s a self-conscious search for belonging that happens constantly on social media.”
#10 It All Happened So Quickly
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#11 He/Hee
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#12 Disgustang
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Because everyone loves freedom of speech, participating in comment sections online feels like a right, rather than a privilege. If someone turns off the comments on their posts after receiving a large amount of hate or after being embroiled in scandal, it may feel like a betrayal for viewers.
And often, instead of halting conversations about the topic, it just diverts interested parties to other platforms. For example, if a YouTuber refuses to let viewers leave negative comments on their videos, it’s common for a snark community to pop up on Reddit where users can discuss their content. The people yearn for gossip and discourse.
#13 Found This Post
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#14 Oh Yeah
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#15 F For Pac-Man
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Another reason why some people are so active in comment sections on social media is to promote their own accounts. You might find it strange to comment on a famous person’s post, but you will likely read the comments. And if you notice a particularly clever, witty, or intelligent take, you might click on that person’s page too. This is an easy way for accounts to amass new followers, and even many brands have picked up on this strategy.
#16 Augh
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#17 Perfect Doppler Effect
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#18 Markiplier
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In recent years, social media has become a crucial part of marketing for nearly every company on the planet. Modern Retail noticed this phenomenon and published a piece about brands acting like “reply guys” in every viral comment thread they come across.
“A well-placed comment on TikTok or Instagram takes up some of the most valuable real estate brands can leverage,” says Jane Prior, chief marketing officer at Vita Coco. “[This is] where brands and consumers engage in real time. These interactions are more likely to spark a larger conversation or moment the brand can own.”
#19 Do Be Do Be Do Ba, A! Gent! P~!
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#20 They Make Houses With These
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#21 A Ring Ding Ding Bahhm Bahhm
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It’s becoming increasingly common for companies to post hilarious and self-aware content on social media, so it only makes sense for them to contribute to comment sections as well. If you see Ryanair or Duolingo leaving silly comments on viral TikToks, you might be more likely to engage with their pages and perhaps even more likely to support the brand in the future. In this modern digital landscape, people spend plenty of time in comment sections. So it’s no surprise that you’ll encounter some discreet advertisements there.
#22 I Can Totally Hear This
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#23 *terraria Worm Burrowing Sound Intensifies*
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#24 Us He Wrong
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Are you feeling inspired to become more active in comment sections on social media, pandas? We hope you’re enjoying these funny posts, and please remember to keep upvoting the screenshots that get you giggling. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another article from Bored Panda featuring clever replies on social media, we’ve got the perfect one to read next right here!
#25 Little Soldier Boy (Leaves From The Vine)
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#26 Mmmmmmmm
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#27 Memes You Can Hear Without A Text
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#28 Not A Comment, But I Can Hear It Vibrantly
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#29 Ice Cold
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#30 Not Reddit But Maybe This Fits Here? **scared Nodding Ensues**
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#31 All Of Reddit:
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#32 G.O.A.T
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#33 A Wimba Way A Wimba Way
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#34 Tell Me Whyyy
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#35 Found On R/Eyeblech
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#36 Africa You Can Hear
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#37 Vividly
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#38 That One Song That Goes:
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#39 Potter Pals
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#40 Aye Aye Captain!
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#41 I Gotta Catch Them All
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#42 This Just Brings Back Memories
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#43 You Can’t Un-Hear That Accent
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#44 Straight From Your Childhood
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#45 I Can’t Not Hear It Like This
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#46 🦀
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#47 What Is Love?
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#48 *mambo Starts Playing In The Background* (The People On This Sub Are So Nice!)
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#49 I Can Hear This Clearly
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#50 Reddit Sings Depressing Rick Astley
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#51 Pumped Up Kicks
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#52 An Interesting Title
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#53 Ah Yes, Perry The Platypus
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#54 I Can Hear This Tweet
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#55 *insert Autotuned Voice Here*
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#56 Ah, An Afroman Classic:
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#57 Can Never Escape The Intro
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#58 Sherly Temple DVD Collection
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#59 Dreadful
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#60 A
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#61 What?
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#62 Mama Ooooooooh-
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#63 Catchy
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#64 1st Post Here
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#65 Them Accents Tho
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#66 You Better Lose Yourself
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#67 Uhhhh, Interesting Title?
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#68 Thanks Dr. Pepper
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#69 The Numbers, Mason!
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