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Whether it’s a drunken text from an ex or a random message accidentally sent by a stranger… most of us have received our fair share of awkward or inappropriate texts at some point in our lives.
But every now and then, there are some men who type something so painfully cringe that it deserves to be screenshotted and made public.
This is exactly the kind of content people share on the subreddit r/cringepics, and we’ve rounded up some of the most ridiculous messages.
The posts range from guys sliding into women’s DMs with bizarre pickup lines, to men who proudly call themselves the “nice guy” right before saying something unbelievably rude.
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#1
I Feel Like Kind Of A Jerk, But Every Time I Think About It, I Cringe
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#2
Ngvc: "I'm The Nicest Guy Anyone Ever Met"
#3
Ngvc: “Your Feminism Warped Mind Ruined It For You”
Laserleader 6 hours ago
He was mad about a fictional experience he never had with someone, and then accusing someone else if being the cause of it... becaue of feminism?
If you’ve spent time on social media, dating apps, or even regular messaging platforms, you’ve probably seen at least a few cringe sentences here and there.
Some messages are harmless. Like a stranger using an overused pickup line, or a text full of emojis and bad grammar.
But some other messages can take a darker turn, especially when the person on the receiving end doesn’t respond the way the sender hopes.
An awkward compliment can turn into passive-aggressive comments or even outright insults.
#4
Sent This In Response To A Spam Text But Accidentally Sent It To A Cremation Business For My Cat
#5
What An Opening Message! 😬
#6
Hate To Think There Are People Like This
Some men genuinely believe persistence is romantic, research shows. Especially when it comes to texting or sliding into someone’s DMs, they feel that it's going to work out in their favor.
Experts say the idea that you should keep trying or win someone over is deeply rooted in pop culture and dating advice. It can lead people to think repeated messages are helpful, rather than uncomfortable.
#7
Someone Sent This Catastrophe Of A First Message To My Friend 😂
#8
Omegle Cringe
Display Name 5 hours ago
Just casually undressing during a first interaction without any cues is the creepiest thing I've ever seen....
#9
Ngvc “I’m A Nice Guy I’m Just Trying To Help You Out” (Xpost From Not How Girls Work)
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Any genuinely nice guys would know about periods. If natural functions scare men off then wait until you find out that women p**p!
Traditional gender expectations might also shape how people behave on dating apps and social media.
In many cultures, men are expected to initiate flirting or pursue women, while women are often seen as the gatekeepers who accept or reject advances.
Some men may feel pressure to send bold messages quickly and repeatedly because of this dynamic, experts believe.
#10
Question Answered
#11
Messages My Wife Got From A Friend She Hasn't Spoken To In Over 10 Years
#12
“My Little Bro Borrowed My iPad To Text His Girl”
Hiding behind a keyboard and a screen also makes people say things they normally wouldn’t face-to-face.
Online platforms also allow people to message strangers without social consequences.
Research shows that explicit and cringe messages can be found on almost all social platforms.
It says girls start receiving unwanted online attention from men they don't know at the young age of 12-14.
By the time they're 17 or 18 years, 80% of women have received inappropriate messages online.
#13
This Can't Be Real
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Achieve dominance by peeing all over the house, clearly mark your territory.
#14
"Hating Epstein Is The Essence Of Antisemitism" Because 'Mediocre' People Are Supposedly Jealous
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
You are right, we should not hate sëx traffickers, we should show them the respect they deserve! Billionaires should be able to do whatever they want! Our little lives and our laws do not apply to such modern day champions!...... Have I sarcasmed enough yet?
#15
"But I Would Argue Individual States Are As Much Or More Culturally Distinct (Think California vs. Appalachia) Than Sweden Is From Bulgaria"
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 hours ago
Well, seeing as "the Appalachia" isn't even a state in the US, Blue Text is doubly a moron XD
Women on professional networking sites are also not safe. A recent study found that a whopping 91% of the women received romantic advances or inappropriate messages at least once on LinkedIn.
The unwanted messages requested dates or hookups, asked for intimate personal info or had unsolicited flattery.
#17
Ngvc: “I Am Nice In Person.”
#18
Ngvc “Ima Be A Billionaire”
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
At least he waited a few hours before he insulted the woman, like a true gentleman.
The biggest issue behind these kinds of messages is the lack of consent.
“I never want to ‘yucky’ anyone’s ‘yum’ as long as it is between two consenting adults, but consent can be a problem with initiation messages because there is no previous communication to establish consent,” says interpersonal communication researcher Amanda Lilly.
#19
Ngvc: “I Was Very Nice To You, I Didn’t Think You’d Be This Disrespectful.”
#20
Ngvc: “Men Have It So Hard!”
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago (edited)
Apparently all women find it easy to act like Bonnie Blue... And of course multiple s*x partners cures loneliness doesn't it? Ffs. Have a real conversation with one woman and not be a sêx obsessed incel.
#21
Um… Is This Guy Okay?
Laserleader 4 hours ago (edited)
So.... the orange guy is a migrant? I thought it was just his wife... and being graped... I would like some grapes. The only people who assaulted my family were "christians" who went to church religiously. Ive never had a problem with anyone who was a foreiner.
For most people, texting isn’t exactly where they’re hoping to find love. So when random messages asking them out pop up out of nowhere, it can feel pretty uncomfortable.
A lot of women say unwanted attention from men makes them feel awkward, disrespected, or like they’re being treated as an object rather than a person.
In a survey, many women said that when they received unexpected cringe messages, they felt confused, uneasy, and sometimes even violated.
Experts say that in many ways, weird or inappropriate texts are kind of the modern version of street harassment.
They’re annoying, and even if you try to ignore them, they’re still pretty hard to completely avoid online.
#22
On The Sad Side Of Cringe
#23
Atheist
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 9 hours ago
As an atheist I find the other atheists comment very cringe.
#24
Um
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Yeah, sure it will be fine, does not give off any noncery vibes at all!
#25
Picked Up Some Shoes From Facebook Marketplace And Got Some Interesting Messages After I Left 🫣
Lily bloom 5 hours ago
Personal addresses should be a no-go for meet ups with randos no matter how great a deal it might be. Well lit police station video monitored parking lot preferred for everyone's safety
#26
“Sure You May Be Skinny, But How Motivated Will You Be After The Baby To Get Back To This Shape?”
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Just in case you have forgotten, you ladies are breeding machines who then have to look the right shape for the men in your lives. This thread makes my genitals shrivel and drop off just so I cannot be associated with these smooth brained morons.
#27
Character AI Addiction Is Real Guys, The Struggle Is Harsh 😞🙏
#28
Y'know I Never Got Stalking Andrew Tate's Twitter Up Until This Valentines Day, This Guy Is Hilarious To Watch From Afar
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Wow. It is now gay for a man to be in a monogamous relationship with a woman.
#29
Stinky Day
#30
He Was Lecturing Everyone About Masculinity… Until I Posted His Dance-Class Photo And He Deleted His Comment
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
True masculinity is not worrying about socks and ankles, true masculinity is being able to join a men's dance class and not be embarrassed by it.
#31
Americans Thinking The Whole World Works Like America Is Cringe
#32
Former Local Politician Thinks He's A Celebrity. He Was Kicked Out Of His Party Last Year For Corruption
#34
It’s Always Eugenics
Michael Largey 6 hours ago
If I'm more depressed, more anxious, and more in need of mental health medication, it's from sharing the planet with nimrods like this.
#36
Only Bad Guys Have Fish Pics
#37
Ngvc: “I Stopped When I Realize You’re Serious” – Guy Thinks Ignoring ‘No’ Is Normal And Blames Women For Not Dropping Their Knickers
#38
Ngvc: “You Definitely Get Off On Rejecting Men”
#39
Ngvc: "I’ll Eat My Way To Your Heart….”
#40
Ngvc: “Chaotic Golden Retriever Vibes”
#41
Ngvc: “I Cannot Be The Nice Guy, Handling You Like A Delicate Flower While The Bad Guy Is Already Pounding You”
Michael Largey 6 hours ago
He can only be courteous to virgin women? Who's going to explain to him that his mother's not a virgin - but wishes she was.
#42
Ngvc: "Don't Laugh. The Future For All The Nice Guys"
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Poor women, you could have had children with the nice guys, but now it is too late and the nice guys have impregnated their toasters. How do you feel now?
#43
Ngvc: “I’m A Nice Guy, Stop Blocking Me And Give Me A Chance”
#44
Ngvc: “Women Need To Nod Their Head And Stand There Instead Of Being Creeped Out By Me.”
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Women must be silent and go wherever you wish to take them? What could go wrong?
#45
Nobody Asked For This But We Are Forced To Suffer
BalitoBailo 7 hours ago
I don't get it. I could be wrong but isn't he just confirming that all she wants from the store is cheese?
#49
Text I Sent To A Girl When I Was In 6th Grade😭
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What do you think ?
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Ngl, I think I strained my sarcasm muscle on this. Going to have to rest it on ice now.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 8 hours ago
Ngl, I think I strained my sarcasm muscle on this. Going to have to rest it on ice now.
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