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When you receive a funny message, you might burst into laughter and quickly search for a witty response. However, there are moments when you might feel unsure about how to reply. There are countless ways to respond to such messages, and your choice depends on how you feel about the message. If you’re trying to come up with the perfect reply, this article might be just what you need. Take a look at all the different ways listed below to respond to all kinds of funny messages.
Steps
Responding to a Funny Message
I Can't Stop Laughing! Who doesn't love being called funny? If you're laughing so hard at the message that your stomach hurts, let the sender know! Whether it's your significant other or your best friend, they’ll love hearing that their message made you laugh.
- "Oh my goodness, stop it! I’m laughing so hard, I’m going to die! You’re too much."
- "I’m speechless! You are hilarious!"
LOL. You might burst out laughing when reading someone's message but find yourself at a loss for words to respond. In this case, any version of LOL will do. If their message is especially funny, you can even write it in all caps or add a string of ‘haha.’
- "HAHA"
- "Hahahaha"
😂, 🤣, or 😹. Emojis are great tools to add some extra fun to your conversation. To let the sender know just how funny their message was, respond with a few emojis. They’ll love seeing that their humorous message had such an effect on you.
- "LMAO! 😂"
- "Oh my god, this is hilarious! 🤣"
Sweet AND witty. Flirting and playful teasing are great ways to build a connection. If you want to show someone that you like them, send them a charming compliment or tease them a little.
- "You’re killing me with laughter! Are you planning to become a stand-up comedian? 🤣"
- "I’ve never met anyone as funny as you. Do you have any other hidden talents?"
Send a meme. Memes can really bring out the humor in the receiver. If a friend or loved one has made you laugh, you probably want to respond in kind. Try replying with a meme instead of coming up with a witty reply, and you’ll still manage to make them smile.
- Search for a funny meme on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or other online platforms. Find memes related to their interests or sense of humor. You could even send something related to the joke they just made.
- For example, if a friend jokes about your zodiac sign, send them a funny meme about their sign in return.
Send a GIF. A GIF can convey your feelings in a very visual way. When you receive an incredibly funny message and don’t know what words to use in reply, try sending a humorous GIF that will make them laugh.
- You can find GIFs on websites like giphy.com or other platforms.
- Search for GIFs that express your reaction to their funny message. If their message made you burst out laughing, find a GIF of a famous character on TV cracking up.
Replying to a "Haha" or Emoji Message
Change the topic. If you want to keep the conversation going but aren't sure what to say, steer the conversation in a different direction. Share an interesting story with them or ask them something.
- "How was your weekend?"
- "I just watched a movie that I think you’ll love!"
- "What are you up to this week?"
Wait for a response and start a new conversation. If someone sends you a “haha,” you don’t necessarily need to reply. After exchanging funny messages, they might respond with “haha” to show they’re laughing, and you can leave the conversation there.
- Text conversations can become dull if there’s nothing more to say. It’s best to wait until you have something to share before responding.
Responding to a Wrong Number
I think you’ve dialed the wrong number. A simple message letting them know about the mistake is all you need. Anyone can dial the wrong number (and sometimes they joke without realizing). To clear up the misunderstanding, tell them they’ve sent the message to the wrong person.
- "I think you meant to text someone else."
- "Wrong number."
Tease them a little. This could be a chance to bring some fun to the person who sent the wrong message. Be light-hearted and playful. Since you don’t know who they are, avoid overdoing the joke and making them upset.
- Send them a picture of your cat (or a random cat image from the internet). If they respond, send them more cat pictures. Then, let them know they’ve dialed the wrong number.
- Tell them they’ve dialed the wrong number but still respond to their message. For example, "I agree, seafood stir-fried noodles for dinner sound great. By the way, I think you’ve got the wrong number."
- Reply with lyrics from a song. To make the joke work best, pick a song that’s widely known. If they don’t catch on after a few messages, inform them that they’ve dialed the wrong number.
Responding to a Message That Annoys You
I don’t like that kind of joke. If a “funny” message bothers you, you have the right to let the sender know. For instance, if a friend sends you a joke that you find inappropriate or someone on a dating app jokes about something that makes you uncomfortable, you have the right to express that you don’t appreciate messages like that.
- "I don’t like that kind of joke. Please don’t send me messages like that again."
- "I don’t appreciate jokes like that. It’s just not my thing."
Don’t respond if the message makes you uncomfortable. If it’s a strange or unsettling message, there’s no need to reply. For example, if you receive a wrong number message that makes you uncomfortable, or if someone on a dating app sends you something bizarre, you don’t need to respond if it doesn’t make you feel safe.
- If the wrong number sender keeps texting you, you can block their number.
- If someone sends inappropriate messages on a dating app, you can unmatch with them. If they continue sending harassing or threatening messages, you can report them.
