Emotional Damage Calculator
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Some roasts sting. Others leave emotional craters. Whether it was a savage insult or a sneaky little jab, drop the burn below and we’ll calculate just how deep it cut.
How much emotional damage did that roast really do? Let’s find out.

Want to Become a Master Roaster?
Words can cut deeper than we expect—especially when they’re wrapped in a well-timed roast. Whether you’re laughing it off or spiraling in the shower, it helps to understand why certain burns hit harder than others.
Curious how to roast better? Check these out:
- How to Roast Someone
- Good Roasts to Burn Your Friends and Family
- Best Roasts to Say to Guys
- How to Diss Someone
- Good Comebacks to Win Any Argument
So go ahead—drop that roast. We’ll tell you if it’s a light singe… or an emotional catastrophe.