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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!

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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.

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Imagine The Conversation

Imagine The Conversation

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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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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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Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

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

How do you know that she isn't a full time mom and housewife? And that her husband contributes/has little to zero time or energy to cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, kid-shuffling etc? Is she supposed to have two full time jobs and he have one in order for her to pay half? Don't know if this is the OPs case, but it's mine. And my husband and I have been happily married with this set-up for 19 years :) He's the one that makes our money, but I'm the one who makes our home. Different strokes for different folks I guess. We're both happy and respectful doing it this way. So if he ever asked me for half the mortgage, we'd have a serious problem too. He would be chipping in on half the things I take care of first. (not gonna happen) He would never ask me though because we appreciate and respect what each of us contributes to our marriage. If this chick just sits on her butt all day doing nothing though, then perhaps the husband should pack his bags.

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

Wow, really? Do people not realize a relationship is a partnership? I hate saying it's 50/50 cuz it's not when you actually think about the #s (if someone makes more money, or if one is physically disabled and can't move around that much or work, etc..) but both parties need to participate in the paying of bills, buying groceries, caring for children, working, cleaning, etc.. I don't know their situation, so I'm responding as if she is capable of working & he is to. My boyfriend bought a house and makes a s**t load more than I do, and I can't pay half the mortgage, but I have contributed towards it, and some of the bills. So no, it's not 50/50 down the middle, but you do help your partner and not put all the burden on their shoulders, Financials is what can break a relationship for good so its always nice and in my opinion common sense to help pay toward something

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

That's most women's cheap responses. I'm not paying. She'd rather be homeless?? So then why does the man have to? Especially in situations that the wife makes more.

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Aasha Rooks [STUDENT]
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if I were her husband then I would have want her in my house because if she said type of person who's going to leave me for asking her to pay her part of the rent then she's not the type of person that I should be with

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

This was on here in another article, and the comments were by two completely different people.

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

Affording the half rent is not the point. It's being asked to pay by your spouse.

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

I wonder what would happen if the guy did not want to pay any of the rent either.

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

some couples share bills, some dont. but what kinda bitch is entitled to the lot? id love a partner for any level of support. find yourself a prince maybe?

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Where is the lie though? Given the benefit that men get by having a woman live with them, why should she pay to benefit him? Having a woman in your life is a luxury, not something a man is owed. If he wants one to make his house a home and be his emotional support system, he needs to bring a hell of a lot more to the table than just his d*ck. Women are doing just fine on our own, and we can also pay for our own rent or buy our own houses. We can also pay for our own vacations, and have children on our own. We don't need men for any of that. If a man wants a woman in his life, he can support her. What women don't need to be doing is coming into a man's life, making it better and then paying for it themselves. Single men do worse than married men when it comes to life expectancy. Figure it out for yourselves. Women, demand more for yourselves, and stick with the men who know that you are the prize and treat you as such. You will be so much happier.

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

A woman shouldn't have a price to live with. What you described is prostitution with extra steps. A relationship is about the two sides living together, not about having a "service provider" and a spending customer.

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Yikes

Yikes

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

Well her tale was: Son, I'm your grandma and you have a 6 second memory.

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#9

The Definition Of L

The Definition Of L

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Yes

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What A Simp

What A Simp

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Domino's Or Sex?

Domino's Or Sex?

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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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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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