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This Online Account Is Uncovering The Most Cringeworthy Content And Here Are 40 Of The Worst
Nowadays, it’s nearly impossible to be cringey on social media and not get called out for it. New internet social norms have introduced many ways to be humiliated, and suddenly cringe has become widespread. Snarky or out-of-touch comments can immediately earn you a spot on the “wall of shame” of cringe-worthy posts.
Something that makes us squirm with embarrassment just has its own appeal, doesn’t it? A Reddit community called “Cringe-worthy posts and replies from Twitter” purposely shares awkward content to make us uncomfortable. Below, we’ve gathered the most painful posts from them just to show how unbelievably cringe people can be.
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#1
Flawed Reasoning That’s All Too Common On Twitter
Rachel Parker 2 years ago
It reminds me of when I made all my car payments but the car dealership somehow still owned it and told me they needed it and took it so I had no car.
Cringe can bring up a physical response to embarrassing situations, which is totally normal. In the case of cringing, we are trying to “move away” from the topic or situation we’re so uncomfortable with. Hence, your shoulders are tensing and your face is scrunching, in hopes that it all goes away.
We feel this way because we compare ourselves to others, while simultaneously trying to decide what is socially acceptable. The awkwardness comes when we sense that people have assessed us negatively, and we start to worry whether we've made a mistake or behaved inappropriately. So when your high five gets ignored and you feel like you want to run and hide, that is why.
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#2
Dream Stan Learns Words
#4
Deal!
#5
Op? Are You Okay? This Is A Checkpoint
ThatCapybara 2 years ago
as a bisexual person I can confidently say that this is one of the tweets of all time
Why can’t we stop watching TV shows or scrolling through posts on social media that make us cringe? It may be a way to cleanse ourselves from repressed emotions. Watching cringe-worthy media can bring out a range of feelings, including empathy, sympathy, and delight for failure. It can also be considered a shared social experience that encourages conversation and creates a sense of community and belonging. The element of surprise engages people and keeps them curious for more. Overall, cringe taps into our need for catharsis, social connection, and the unexpected, making it alluring and captivating.
#6
Twitter User Discovers Empathy
#7
Bruh
#8
Got Rolled…
The earlier cringe culture of the 2000s was about second-hand shame and empathy, which inspired a whole genre of comedy that mostly comes from putting characters through the most embarrassing situations possible or having them say the most embarrassing or offensive things imaginable. Cringe comedy often uses a documentary feel to make it more natural and increase the awkwardness factor. Additionally, the characters might not be aware of the embarrassment they should be feeling, making you watch these shows through your fingers.
#10
Mean As Hell
#11
How In God's Name Is That Even A Thing
#12
This Is Really Insensitive
VioletHunter 2 years ago
I mean, it isn't universal because this is a typically US American thing that no one else eats.
#13
Ah Yes, The Solution To Racism Is Segregation
As cringe advanced, the desire to make fun of fictional characters transferred to real life. In 2012, the first Reddit cringe forum started to share content that was described as hard to watch and embarrassing. From that point on, social media became a place for cringe to blossom. Wearing crocs? Cringe! Your boyfriend misses the basketball hoop by… a lot. Cringe!
Recently, the TikTok trend “new ick unlocked” started mocking people’s awkward and weird activities. Surprisingly, ordering a Frappuccino or swimming in goggles can now be considered bizarre or icky. Such resurging trends show how cringe-dependent our culture truly is.
#14
The Worst Tweet Of 2020, Everyone
#15
Enjoying Sushi Is Racist
VioletHunter 2 years ago
Eating it with a fork makes one a decolonizer or how does this logic work?
#16
You Voted The Wrong Way!
#17
The Black Plague Killed Half The Population Of Europe
Many people fear shame and embarrassment, so the question is: can we avoid it? The short answer is no, not really. Everyone is prone to making mistakes or doing something silly in a social setting. However, there are some ways you can minimize your chances of becoming cringe-worthy. Staying true to yourself, avoiding trying too hard to impress others, and being aware of your social context might help you achieve this. Practicing social skills, avoiding offensive humor, and respecting other people’s boundaries is also a great way to eliminate the awkwardness.
#19
I Have So Many Questions
#20
“Shut Up You Fat Old Man”
Jared Robinson 2 years ago
George washington himself imposed quarantines when the plague broke out in America. Repubicans always make sure to leave that part out of their narrative.
#21
Why Do They Hate Straight People
Recently, the mindset of “I am cringe, but I am free” has appeared to counteract the constraints that cringe culture puts on people. While receiving her honorary degree, Taylor Swift told the graduates that they should learn to live alongside cringe. She continued by saying that it’s impossible to carry all the negative things in life, and it’s we who decide what to hold onto and what to let go. For the sake of our emotional well-being, we need to embrace ourselves and understand that it’s okay to feel uncomfortable. Cringe will always happen, and when it does, don’t worry, and try not to dwell on it too much.
Dear Pandas, how do You deal with embarrassing situations?
#22
People Like This Make Me Embarrassed To Be Vegan
#23
Then Why Did You Reply?
#24
Normies
Deborah B 2 years ago
Which party is cringe/toxic depends on whether the problem is actual disabilty or incontinence, or someone choosing not to get up and go to the bathroom. If this is OP refusing to use the loo because they'd have to pause their computer game, or because they have a kink for peeing in a diaper in front of their family, then I'm on mums side.
#25
Bro, What?
#26
A Guy Who Desperately Needs Help Recently Got Surgery To “Transition” From White To Korean. I Commented That As A Brown Woman, It’s Unacceptable For Anyone Else To Just Become Brown Because Of Aesthetics. This Was An Unironic Reply I Got
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
So glad we don't have this debate in Africa, we're too busy trying to survive.
#27
I Don't Wanna Talk About It
#28
Some People Have No Shame
Strawberry Pizza 2 years ago
Why is your first instinct upon a devastating loss to make a dramatic post on twitter? All those ellipses. Just delete the damn app.
#29
Why Do Parents Let Kids Go To Social Media
The Chocolate Gecko 2 years ago (edited)
Ah, poor Sean. That man never got a break about his father, it was horrible when it happened :(
#30
Apparently Using Proper Grammar Is Something To Make Fun Of Nowadays
#32
Where To Even Begin With This One
ThatCapybara 2 years ago
I’m concerned for 2 reasons: 1- You find your cousin hot!?! 2 - YOU FIND YOUR MURDERER COUSIN HOT?
#33
-Insert Smart Caption Here-
#34
I'm Pretty Sure That's Not How It Works
#35
Good To Know, I Guess
#36
Everyone Just Stay At Home, You May Offend Someone By Stepping Outside
#37
"Make Me Feel Special" How? Given The Circumstances, You'd Be Average
MaximumKarmaSaint 2 years ago
I feel like these types of people are why NNN exists: to make month where this stops happening, making it a challenge makes a lot more likely to do it, because of some people's sense of competitiveness.
#38
Floor Munchies
#39
Look At This Racist Woman. Every European Philosopher, Scientist, Poet, And Musician Has Left The Chat. The Irony Of Writing This In A Language Invented By White People. The Irony Is Lost On Her And It's Comical At This Point. She's Super Deluded And Is Attached To Her Anti-White Ideology
VioletHunter 2 years ago (edited)
She's just a racist. Saying a language was "invented" is nonsense though. Languages grow organically. No one invents them unless it's literally a constructed language like Klingon or Elvish.
#40
"Follow The Science"
#41
White Women Are At It Again
CrazyCatChild (She/They) 2 years ago
It just looks like she’s wearing massive amounts of fake tan.
#42
Got The Whole Squad Laughing
#43
Obligatory "You Can't Be Racist Towards White People"
#44
Thank You Brand Twitter
#45
Apparently Africa Is A Country… Hmm
lily jones 2 years ago
Some countries in Africa are poor. That's not an insult, just a sad reality
#46
Why Netflix
Kristy Marion 2 years ago
I had the unfortunate timing to be in Dallas while the Furry Fiesta was on. Musky Husky is indeed a phrase used. And also smelt in the jam packed lifts of my hotel 🤢
#47
Why Is Twitter Like This
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
Pretty sure most white folks would at least TRY rescue a black person from a croc/gator. Just saying.
#48
My Head Hurts
Andrei Iepure 2 years ago
I find solace in the fact that most of these people will die alone and childless
#49
We Got Another Banger From The Str8s
#50
So Now We’re Claiming Dead People To Be Trans?
#52
Thats An Interaction And A Half Twitters Somthin Else
TotallyNOTAFox 2 years ago
I mean, that's an honest mistake to make if you're not familiar with Internet terminology
#53
I’m Speechless
#54
Aint No Way
#55
Ah Yes, "Straight Lesbian", Because That Makes Total Sense
#56
On A Post About Dmx Being In A Vegetative State Now
#57
Person Celebrating Peoples Livelihoods Being Destroyed
Jonathan MacFarlane 2 years ago
Just commenting to cover the other s**t in this comment section.
#58
I Really Wanna Know Who These 19-21 Yr Olds Are, Because The Ones I Know Are Broke Af
#59
Well Isn’t This Just Great!!
#60
Remember When Onision Wasn't Crazy? Me Neither
#61
This Is Just Stupid
Michael Braisher 2 years ago
Except Pol Pot, Idi Amin, Fidel Castro or the Islamic governments for example.
#62
?????
#63
Mctwt Stan Putting A Tw For Repeating Words…
#64
Men Bad Ooga Booga
#65
Everything Is A Slur Now
#66
What?
ThatCapybara 2 years ago
off topic but I LOVE the flag colour scheme :) the rest is a lil delulu tho
#67
Insanity Is Sexy
Monstarr the Divisive 2 years ago
What the hell even is fire/water placements? What is she talking about?
#68
Idc This Is Bait Or Not, This Is A Whole New Level Of Disrespect
The Chocolate Gecko 2 years ago (edited)
For those that dont know, Rick May was the voice actor for the Soldier in the game Team Fortress 2, which I hold dear to my heart. He died of COVID. TF2 was only released a few months after I was born, and honestly, it's my favorite video game. So, I think you can understand what I'm saying when I say that this is basically just pissing on his grave
#69
Jesus Christ Dude What?
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Corvus 2 years ago
The mere fact that Musk is in charge is sufficient reason to abandon "X" and never look back.
Zedrapazia 2 years ago
It's Twitter and we should all keep calling it that name, Musky can shove his X up his spacerocket-hole.
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shanila.pheonix_ 2 years ago
i have a twitter just so i can look at art and stuff from my fav fandoms. i dont come across this stuff, and frankly i'm happy that i don't. twitter is just something else man💀
Jared Robinson 2 years ago
mission accomplished. these are some of the comments that have ever been made.
Tams21 2 years ago
None of these make me cringe, they make me angry and sad. We've never had such easy access to so much information, we've never had as many resources as we have now to dedicate to education. And somehow we're utterly failing... The cynic in me wonders whether it's deliberate.
Mocha the Lion 2 years ago
YAY! i saw three mcyt posts and that makes me happy... even if this post is about cringe...
Corvus 2 years ago
The mere fact that Musk is in charge is sufficient reason to abandon "X" and never look back.
Zedrapazia 2 years ago
It's Twitter and we should all keep calling it that name, Musky can shove his X up his spacerocket-hole.
Load More Replies... shanila.pheonix_ 2 years ago
i have a twitter just so i can look at art and stuff from my fav fandoms. i dont come across this stuff, and frankly i'm happy that i don't. twitter is just something else man💀
Jared Robinson 2 years ago
mission accomplished. these are some of the comments that have ever been made.
Tams21 2 years ago
None of these make me cringe, they make me angry and sad. We've never had such easy access to so much information, we've never had as many resources as we have now to dedicate to education. And somehow we're utterly failing... The cynic in me wonders whether it's deliberate.
Mocha the Lion 2 years ago
YAY! i saw three mcyt posts and that makes me happy... even if this post is about cringe...
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