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Life might be a mystery, but the universe still works in such a way that we can more or less imagine the consequences of our actions. However, we know from personal experience that the universe also has a weird sense of irony and likes to throw us curveballs once in a while.

To show you just how unpredictable things can be sometimes, we’ve collected some of the saddest examples of people getting the responses they were definitely not looking for from the Sad Cringe subreddit.

These responses might make you groan. They may make you cringe (and maybe even facepalm a bit). But most importantly, they’ll remind you that life isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. Remember to upvote the responses that left their mark on you and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever been in similar situations. And be sure to give the very popular r/sadcringe community a visit, too.

Reddit user Niceboihappy, one of the moderators at r/sadcringe, told Bored Panda that the community has seen an increase in members since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the mod also pointed out that the subreddit is always growing in size. And the more members there are, the stronger the community becomes.

Niceboihappy also shared some advice about what to do if you receive bad news or an unexpected response. "I would say be confident, but not too confident. And, especially, for an unexpected response it is probably best to just own it and make light of it."

The Sad Cringe subreddit is practically ancient. It was created back in 2013 and now boasts over 882k members (that’s way more than I could count to). So what does this community of nearly-a-million do, exactly? Well, it’s dedicated to collecting examples of the most embarrassing and awkward situations that also make you feel sad inside.

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Kinda Sad

Kinda Sad

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Scagsy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bad when you're getting trolled by your local PD about not having any mates

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Sad Cringe

Sad Cringe

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In other words, content that’s just cringeworthy isn’t worth a spot on r/sadcringe if it’s missing the ‘sad’ part. The community guidelines indicate that “pathetic loser sad” content doesn’t work and that the responses have to be “unhappy/depressing sad.”

“The content should make you go: ’oof, that hurts,’ not: ‘lol, what a moron,’” the moderators point out. They also stress that they’re not here to make fun of people. Which is why they ask everyone to avoid bullying and harassment. “Be nice,” they add.

There will always be times when we’re caught completely off-guard by bits of news or responses from people. However, there are ways to bounce back and make the best of a bad situation.

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Please Excuse Me While I Search For A New Psychiatrist

Please Excuse Me While I Search For A New Psychiatrist

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LinkedIn Learning Instructor Tatiana Kolovou states that when we’re faced with bad news, we tend to react emotionally. So what you want to do is allow that initial emotional reaction to pass by giving yourself some time to process things.

“Calm yourself. Take a deep breath. Possibly look away momentarily to try and focus your thoughts. Exhale deeply. All these behaviors will help you bring your elevated heart rate down and physically center you,” Kolovou explains how to get yourself under control again. Keep that in mind the next time life throws a curveball at you and you might just hit a home run.

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That's Just Nasty

That's Just Nasty

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Ooooof

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Danieletc
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many hours did it take, before the kid got it that it's about him? Hmmmm emoji here.

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Poor Brandon

Poor Brandon

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Francis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does this guy (or any guy which sends dickpics (without being asked))think it's okay to send a woman a dickpic, especially when he's not even brave enough to ask herself for her number? do you really think she's like "oh, he didn't ask me for my number but instead a friend but that's one good d**k, i'm so in love right now!"?!? also why don't you believe the other person, when they say, they are not the person?! WHATS WRONG WITH THIS GUY?!? (sorry..)

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Rissie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, no one should ask for it and if asked still don't send them. Unless you've been married for a gazillion years and you don't care if someone sees your d**k and it's your thing. People are vindictive an pictures find their way to places you don't want them.

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ChimeraBubbles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this is Poor Brandon. He literally ignored the replies that would be the equivalent of "no" face-to-face in order to sexually harrass someone. It just happened to be a man this time. My hero in this is Shannon who was protecting his original target.

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hobbitly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this called "Poor Brandon"? He is sending d**k pics no one asked for.

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AntiNutjob
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*hand itching to unzip pants* What a smooth operator 😜

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Woets
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate that kind of typing. Call, Facetime or better yet: talk in person if you need this c**p in your messages

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OCDRobot
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glad Shannon had her friends back and didn't give that creep her real number.

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Mary Popps
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't have the courage to ask for her number but you are able to send your ridiculous pickle ? Brandon is a disgusting pig and a coward, he doesn't deserve any woman.

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm imagening Brandon in real life walking around the schoolyard with his pants unzipped and his peanut having a bit of fresh air.

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Ms.GB
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can see why Shannon gave him the wrong number...good looking out Shannon.

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Death Metal Kitty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

another niceguy... I don't get what's with this habit of describing what you're doing, are they so disconnected from reality they they need a speech bubble to describe what they're doing?

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Death Metal Kitty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's trying to elicit some sympathy in the hopes that his poor victim will feel sorry enough to go out with him. If that doesn't shout pathetic and manipulative, I don't know what does.

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Arctic Fox Lover
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brandon, honey, please do me a huge favor and treat women the way they should be treated, you lustful idiot. Thanks! 😊

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BusLady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have asked "Can I post this in the break room at work?"

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Jennifer Harris
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well creepy kid. Now we know why Shannon gave you the wrong number. Facepalm

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Michał Jastrzębski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but at least the second picture was not of a yet bigger, thicker d**k, lmao

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Megzymonsta
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no so many things wrong with this post. And several crimes committed by "poor Brandon" too. Why do guys think the inner monologue followed up by a pic of the genitals would work, no it just makes you seem self and desperate - text, ask the lady out and handle the whole thing with a bit of dignity. Much more impressive

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Cat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shannon made the right call by not giving Brandon her real number

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b l a n c
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why would he talk about how nervous he is in roleplaying text and then send a d**k pick

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Cynthia Souza
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Narrating" your thoughts/actions in your texts is another cringe worthy thing.

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Bama Belle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 89 year old grandmother, who passed away recently, nearly fell off her chair laughing when I told her about how my friend kept getting d**k pics from men "who have NOTHING to be proud of". (My friend's words.)

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Scyth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The guy with the moustache should say he is gay. That would p**s the d**k pic man off.

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PhantomBuni
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know he’s being a total idiot, but when I saw the mustache guy I busted out laughing. That was freaking AWESOME.

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Talia
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not "poor Brandon", no. First he is creepy by asking someone else than the actual person for their number, then he's being cringe with the "*insert emotion*" and finally he completely ignores what is being said to him only to send a d**k pick which literally NO woman on EARTH ever wants to see.

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Isle_of_stressed_pilots
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everytime a dude sends an unsolicited d pic, I always say "is it always that small and funny looking? You should get that checked out by a doctor..."

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D
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It should be fined or something, make it illegal. And after x fines to court with that d**k. It reminds me of those flashers ( long coat, no clothes) and isn't that illegal? Talking about taking out your genitals to someone who is showing no interest (he was convinced it was her but waving him of) is absolutely creepy and very harassing. They force themselves on their victims. And the way he phrased it really disgusted me, people who talk that way should be already locked up as harassers. That's my angry view on those kind of creeps.

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PhantomBuni
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Which means that idiot has to back up reaaaaaal quick. Also, that legend, you do literally have a mustache. You may look like a stereotypical villain, but you were freaking awesome

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Vanta Black
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First of all, "Brandon" needs to learn to pay attention when another dude tells him he's also a dude. Second, "Brandon" needs to learn how to sext. Third, "Brandon" needs to stop with the d**k pics. Finally, if the recipient had actually been Shannon, and for some bizarre reason she wanted the d**k pic, "Brandon" should have realised that by sending his, he was putting a photo of a minor's junk on someone's phone. And I know, he's probably American, and state laws on age of consent probably differ, so he could be of age, but still at school, but he sexts like he's 13, so that's what I'm thinking he is.

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Celeste Grant
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any guy who does the whole roleplay thing with someone he's never spoken to is sad and creepy. But what is more worrying is that when he's turned down he actually responds with sexual violence... "she" says she not interested and he responds by telling her he is taking his d**k out and then shows her it... he does that in anger! I fear that he may well escalate this to sexual assault if he feels girls aren't responding to him the way he wants them to; he may just force himself on to someone.

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wyndmere
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brandon behaved like an idiot jerk - must have some issues.

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Richard Brown
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I send d**k pics all the time. I get the best responses from the pictures of D**k Van Dyke

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The Truth Is Sad

The Truth Is Sad

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ML
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is just seeking attention. It usually have an opposite effect.

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From R/Iamverysmart: Don't Tell Me I'm Wrong.

From R/Iamverysmart: Don't Tell Me I'm Wrong.

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read this exchange on another Bored Panda thread about not-so-bright people being corrected by experts. It still elicits a chuckle from me.

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That's Gotta Hurt

That's Gotta Hurt

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Sad Cringe

Sad Cringe

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#31

Why Are People Doing These Kinds Of Things

Why Are People Doing These Kinds Of Things

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Scagsy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You could always add "...does not exist" under it to keep it real

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Yea Just Got Fired No Big Deal. Wanna Hangout Though

Yea Just Got Fired No Big Deal. Wanna Hangout Though

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Marlene James
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think someone missed the point. The cashier took and used Rachel's # w/out permission. Rachel ratted cashier out and cashier got fired for invading her privacy.

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Oops

Oops

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They've Been Dating About A Month And Are In Their 30s

They've Been Dating About A Month And Are In Their 30s

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Poor Guy

Poor Guy

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Danieletc
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The thing attached to penis with fingers and skull is whatta mostly wrong with said penis.

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Self Awareness

Self Awareness

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Oof

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Friend Zoned So Hard

Friend Zoned So Hard

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Martha Meyer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men really need to get over this idea of "friendzoning". Not every woman on this planet exists to go out with them and refuses to indulge their entitlement when they don't consider them more than friends. Interestingly enough you never see women complain that a man "friendzoned" them.

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#46

My Boyfriend And I Are Going On Vacation Tomorrow And I Was Trying To Set The Mood

My Boyfriend And I Are Going On Vacation Tomorrow And I Was Trying To Set The Mood

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This Stings

This Stings

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be grateful. The woman sounds like she wasn't worth you if she divorced you because other guys were flirting with her. Especially over an online video game.

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F

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Scagsy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a special place in Hell for people who use the 'L' word without meaning it

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Worst. Emoji Choice. Ever

Worst. Emoji Choice. Ever

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