20 Funny Things to Say When a Girl Rejects You

Getting rejected is never fun, but it doesn’t have to be awkward or embarrassing. Throwing in a funny response can lighten the mood and show you’ve got a good sense of humour.

Whether you’re looking to save face or just make her laugh, here are funny things you can say when a girl turns you down. Let’s turn that rejection into a moment to remember!

Top List Of Funny Things to Say When a Girl Rejects You

“Well, I guess that’s my sign to become a monk.”
“Does this mean you’ll still come to my wedding as a guest?”
“Guess I’ll stick to my imaginary girlfriend then.”
“Ouch! That hurt my feelings… just kidding, I don’t have any.”
“Well, that’s embarrassing. For you, obviously.”
“Is it the hair? I can change the hair.”
“So… you’re telling me there’s a chance?”
“Good thing I’m a cat. Got 8 more lives left to try.”
“Okay, so what are you doing next Friday?”
“Alright, but you’re missing out on these dance moves!”
“Well, I guess it’s back to my Netflix queue.”
“That’s okay, my mom said no one’s good enough for me anyway.”
“I’ll be fine… probably.”
“Cool, cool, cool, no doubt, no doubt.”
“I was just kidding, you’re actually out of my league.”
“Well, that’s one way to build character.”
“Thanks for the practice. I’ll be smoother next time.”
“Guess I’m gonna go work on my abs now.”
“Well, I can’t win them all.”
“At least you didn’t say ‘ew’ and run away.”

1. “Well, I guess that’s my sign to become a monk.”

A bit of self-deprecating humor can work wonders here. You’re not taking the rejection too seriously, which shows confidence.

“Time to get fitted for a robe, I guess.”
“Should I start growing a beard now?”
“I’ll send you a postcard from the monastery!”

2. “Does this mean you’ll still come to my wedding as a guest?”

Turning a rejection into a future scenario that includes her in a totally different role can be hilarious.

“I’ll save you a front-row seat, don’t worry.”
“I need someone to catch the bouquet!”
“Hope you like chicken or fish.”

3. “Guess I’ll stick to my imaginary girlfriend then.”

A little sarcasm and self-pity (but in a fun way) can break the tension.

“She’s always there for me, anyway.”
“At least she never says no.”
“We’ve been going strong for years!”

4. “Ouch! That hurt my feelings… just kidding, I don’t have any.”

Perfect for showing that you’re not wounded and can laugh off the situation.

“Feelings? What are those?”
“Just another day in the life of a robot.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll reboot later.”

5. “Well, that’s embarrassing. For you, obviously.”

Turn the tables with playful banter that suggests she’s the one missing out.

“You’ve just passed up a great opportunity.”
“You’ll be thinking about this for years!”
“I’m a limited edition, your loss.”

6. “Is it the hair? I can change the hair.”

Offer to change something ridiculous about yourself in a humorous way.

“Mohawk or mullet? Your choice.”
“I’ve always wanted to try a perm.”
“Just say the word, and I’ll shave it all off.”

7. “So… you’re telling me there’s a chance?”

Quoting Dumb and Dumber is a great way to lighten the mood.

“Like, one in a million?”
“I’ll take those odds.”
“I’ve worked with worse.”

8. “Good thing I’m a cat. Got 8 more lives left to try.”

This makes light of the situation by suggesting you’ve got plenty more chances.

“See you on round two!”
“I’ll be back after a quick nap.”
“I’ve been rejected before; nothing new here.”

9. “Okay, so what are you doing next Friday?”

Pivot right into a backup plan, keeping the mood light and showing you can take a no.

“How about we start over?”
“You know, just checking.”
“Second time’s the charm?”

10. “Alright, but you’re missing out on these dance moves!”

Joke about a hidden talent she’s now going to miss out on.

“Ever seen a man do the worm? Didn’t think so.”
“I moonwalk like nobody’s business.”
“You’ll never know what could’ve been.”

11. “Well, I guess it’s back to my Netflix queue.”

Casual and funny, this suggests you’ve got better things to do anyway.

“There’s a documentary calling my name.”
“I’ll just finish season four without you.”
“Popcorn and pajamas it is!”

12. “That’s okay, my mom said no one’s good enough for me anyway.”

Play the “mama’s boy” card humorously to diffuse any tension.

“She’ll be relieved, honestly.”
“She’s been vetoing every candidate.”
“Guess I’m off the hook for introducing you!”

13. “I’ll be fine… probably.”

This suggests you’re okay, but leaves a touch of humor about how you might “recover.”

“I’ll just need a minute to collect myself.”
“There’s ice cream in my future.”
“A short cry, then I’m good.”

14. “Cool, cool, cool, no doubt, no doubt.”

Nonchalant and fun, it’s a great way to show you’re not bothered at all.

“Not like I had plans anyway.”
“Catch you on the flip side!”
“Moving on, no hard feelings!”

15. “I was just kidding, you’re actually out of my league.”

Flip the rejection back on yourself in a playful, complimentary way.

“You’re way too cool for me, let’s be real.”
“I mean, look at you and look at me.”
“I’ll let you get back to your glamorous life.”

16. “Well, that’s one way to build character.”

You’re suggesting that rejection is just a part of life, and you’re okay with that.

“I’m all about growth.”
“Rejection makes you stronger, right?”
“Adding it to my life lessons.”

17. “Thanks for the practice. I’ll be smoother next time.”

Acknowledging you’re not perfect, but in a way that’s more self-deprecating than sad.

“Maybe I’ll come up with a better line.”
“I’ll work on my pitch, don’t worry.”
“Gotta get those reps in!”

18. “Guess I’m gonna go work on my abs now.”

This suggests you’re off to better yourself, even if you’re joking about it.

“Gym, here I come!”
“It’s leg day, after all.”
“I’ll be back when I’m ripped.”

19. “Well, I can’t win them all.”

A classic phrase that’s light and funny, with a shrug-it-off vibe.

“Can’t get too greedy, I guess.”
“Today’s just not my day.”
“Better luck next time, right?”

20. “At least you didn’t say ‘ew’ and run away.”

Highlighting the small victories can be funny, and shows you’re not taking it hard.

“I consider this a win.”
“No running means progress.”
“I’ll take what I can get.”

Conclusion

Rejection doesn’t have to be a downer. With a quick-witted response, you can turn an awkward moment into a shared laugh. Not only does this show confidence, but it can also leave the other person smiling. After all, life’s too short to take every “no” seriously!

Olivia Bloom

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