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Watching cringey stuff is painful. Our eyes are running away from it, our gut is repulsed, maybe even our muscles are involuntarily contracting. But we can't help it. Teens congratulating their classmates because they are black, a woman licking a toilet bowl in hopes of starting the 'coronavirus challenge'... For some reason, we need to see how these things play out. Even if our body is refusing to allow it.

The subreddit r/Cringetopia is a gold mine for this type of content. With 1.1 million active members constantly sharing some of the cringiest things they can find on the Internet, it's just getting bigger and bigger, too. Continue scrolling and check out what they have collected so far!

#1

It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff

It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff

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Frieder Paulus, a psychologist at the Lübeck University in Germany, told Quartz that embarrassment is social: it tells us when we have violated a social norm and makes us feel bad for doing so. But it's not clear why exactly we have the capacity to cringe or as scientists call it, feel vicarious embarrassment.

We feel others' embarrassment because we are empathetic—we imagine how someone else thinks and feels because it determines how we treat others and cooperate with one another. Feeling second-hand embarrassment might be just a byproduct of a more important trait, much like how the belly button is a symbol of the umbilical cord.

#2

Imagine The Conversation

Imagine The Conversation

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#3

Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating

Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating

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Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere

Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere

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

Why do some people just spew garbage from their mouths about the things they do not know about? It's awful if a tornado drill image can be twisted to form such hate in people.

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#6

He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be

He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be

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#7

Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

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Yikes

Yikes

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

Also, never presume that you can decide what strangers want from you.

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

If I was sitting alone and someone sat down and started pestering me, I think I'd be rather annoyed, to be honest!

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Catlady6000
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Went to a restaurant after having my mom committed, which is very traumatic, in part because I had to give background on every horrible thing that ever happened to her. I just wanted to sit with some comfort food and escape into my book before I made the 2 hour drive home. The server apparently decided I needed company. In sister on standing there and trying engage me in conversation. Got mad when I finally very quietly and politely said that I really just needed to be alone. The frustration I felt is something I remember 15 years later. Really capped off an already horrible day.

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

I mean hey, at least the guy was nice about outing him. But man... that's kinda weird....

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2WheelTravlr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ALWAYS let a stranger sit by themselves. If they engage, return the favor, but don't go up to a solo diner at a restaurant and pretend you're doing them a favor by talking to them, most of us solo diners feel like the best favor you can do for us is leave us the heck alone.

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

I disagree, sometimes people just want to be left alone or they don’t mind being alone and you have to respect that. I think this guy just wanted to go viral.

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

Yea, I wonder how many of the 'good deed' brags are also fake

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

If I am eating alone, it's BECAUSE I WANT TO. If you are a stranger, and you just plop your ass down uninvited, I will politely (at first) ask you to leave. My alone time is rare and precious to me.

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

If I'm sitting alone, do not approach me. I have no stories to share with you.

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

They were only role-playing cause grandma doesn't allow him to talk to strangers...

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

Leave me alone. If I wanted conversation I would have brought someone with me. Leave my table

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

Not everyone wants company, possibly why they're on their own. But try anyway, if i'm on my own I'd love company.

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

If someone comes up to me unsolicited I'd kick them in the ****.

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

well either way it is nice for him to sit with his grandma.

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

This isn't a new tweet even though the date says 4th Jan 21. I've seen this on BP many times

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

And way to go, blurring the guys profile picture but not his face in the actual foto :'D

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

Guy to his friend: "Make sure you get some sneaky looking pics so it looks like I don't know you're taking pics, got it?"

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

Furthermore, if I'm sitting alone, please continue to let me do so. I do not want company, you intrusive turd!

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#9

The Definition Of L

The Definition Of L

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Yes

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

It’s not a bad thing to be selective about what you put in your body.

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Whitewashing

Whitewashing

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

Science and paying attention...might have saved that person a trip to the burn unit.

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#13

I Always Think That Too...

I Always Think That Too...

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This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life

This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life

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

It should. Even picking up a child without the parents' permission is questionable.

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#15

This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell

This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell

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Oof

Oof

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#17

Just Do The Challenge, Man

Just Do The Challenge, Man

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

I cannot even type that with my eyes open. Not without peaking at the keyboard from time to time

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#18

I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So

I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So

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

If you send someone an unsolicited d-pic , you deserve that message sent to everyone. Your parents, your grandparents, your employer, any friends remaining, and the rest of the world so they know what a disgusting human you are.

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#20

Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself

Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself

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#21

What Can I Say

What Can I Say

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#22

Disney Keeps Taking This Down

Disney Keeps Taking This Down

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#23

Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix

Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix

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#24

Nobody Cares!

Nobody Cares!

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

Wait, you mean some airhead celebrity doing nothing outweighs a human rights issue? Oh, yes. Yes it does. :/

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#26

This Aged Like Milk...

This Aged Like Milk...

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, both were charismatic. They just chose to use that charisma to do horrible things. Try and use yours for good.

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#27

Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist

Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist

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#28

This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con

This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con

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#29

Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page

Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page

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

Well well well!! Look a bit man-ish in that last pic, Sandra!!

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#30

When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat

When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat

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Oh God...

Oh God...

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

I can't believe this. What the actual f... I really hope this isn't true and just someone trying to stir some s**t.

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#33

What Is Wrong With People?

What Is Wrong With People?

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Post Title (Required)

Post Title (Required)

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

Honestly, the Post Title (Required) is the funniest thing in this post~ I just... can’t stop laughing for some reason.

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#35

Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One

Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One

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I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too

I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too

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

What a douche. Eat whatever you want, don't brag or shame others about it. It's pretty simple.

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#39

This Man Is 22

This Man Is 22

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Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..

Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..

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#41

Wow, So Relatable!

Wow, So Relatable!

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

Gosh. Life can be so tough sometimes. Our thoughts and prayers are with this poor young woman.

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#42

Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"

Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"

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#43

What A Simp

What A Simp

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Domino's Or Sex?

Domino's Or Sex?

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Pamela24
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teaching "abstinence-only" simply doesn't work. Teach the kids about safe and consensual sex and about birth control. If you really care about fewer children getting pregnant and requesting abortions, this is the only reasonable way to go. (Nothing wrong in abstinence as an idea, though.)

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#46

"Haha I'm So Quirky"

"Haha I'm So Quirky"

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#47

I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class

I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class

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I Think He's Lost His Mind

I Think He's Lost His Mind

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These Fucking Youtubers

These Fucking Youtubers

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