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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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#1
It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff
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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#2
Imagine The Conversation
#3
Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating
#4
Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere
Sargundeep Singh 4 years ago (edited)
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.
Saggy Singh 4 years ago
Very true. Religion should never be a topic to spread hate.
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Camden 4 years ago
im no expert on Muslim prayers but im pretty sure there all supposed to face the same direction
N G 4 years ago
I didn't know tornado worshipping was a real thing. This went wooosh, right over my head.
Bacony Cakes 4 years ago
*scribbles down ideas faster than sound* YOU GAVE ME AN IDEA.
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Vic 4 years ago
Such misinformation! No wonder people are always angry all the time. I say if you receive a forward always verify its authenticity before forwarding and if you are too lazy to do that, leave it at that, don't forward.
earringnut 4 years ago
The part where they're "praying" in two completely different directions should have been the give away. But it wasn't.
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Bacony Cakes 4 years ago
Same here, but i think you have to face Mecca, not just any old mosque.
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RoseTheMad 4 years ago
Not only are they dumb enough to believe this is forced prayer, but they also don't realise that Muslims all pray towards mecca, thus should all be facing the same direction towards mecca. I don't understand how people can hate so much on something they clearly know nothing about xP
Radek Suski 4 years ago
As an atheist: how is Muslim prayer worshiping Satan? I'm fairly sure Muslim are praying to the same god as Christians and Jews.
Piet Puk 4 years ago (edited)
American children are forced to pledge to their country and invisible sky daddy every school day, discusting!
Lyra Rey 4 years ago
It's worse than that. They pledge their allegiance to a FLAG. An inanimate piece of cloth. Also, they are coerced into pledging their allegiance before they even know what allegiance is, or the implications of pledging it, or that by pledging anything they are entering into a contract, which the law renders them incapable of doing before age 18.
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Even if they were right about them engaging in Muslim prayer, Muslims don't "worship Satan".
GirlFriday 4 years ago
Tornado drills! The cause of much childhood trauma because when the tornados actually come, we went outside on the ground to watch them.
Bacony Cakes 4 years ago
And therefore: God is Satan. Reality is just a dream where God fights with his inner evils. Lucifer just wanted to help, but God saw him as an enemy.
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Tarryn Louise 4 years ago (edited)
I am not Muslim so please correct me if I am wrong... but I am pretty sure they don't do their prayers without their mat on the floor and while basically headbutting a wall....
Ivana 4 years ago
Worshiping Satan? Islam believes in the same God as Christianity, the only difference is that they believe that Jesus was a profit instead of the son of God.
Meredith Gossland 4 years ago (edited)
And any idiot would understand that you don't face in two different directions during prayer...lol I am a Christian turned atheist and at least I know that much!!!!
CatWoman312 4 years ago
Muslims don’t worship Satan for all you dumb xenophobic Karen’s out there.
Ziggy! 3 years ago
It's honestly just sad how people just hate on people for no reason. And how you say the kids are "Worshipping Satan." Like, relax! It's somebody's religion what's wrong about it, what did they do to you? Like, What has society become!? They don't even realize it's a fire drill and they prove their stupidity to us.
deanna woods 4 years ago
The person who posted this was probably one of the same people who thought children hiding under their desk would keep them safe from nuclear destruction.
phantom buni 4 years ago
You know, the only reason people aren’t good wild over the Catholic Church, and instead going after Muslims is because they’re racist. Both have similar differences. Ugh, stop fake news.
Ella Greenman 4 years ago (edited)
First Muslims worship the same God as Christians. Second lol yes its tornado drill
Smitten Kitten 4 years ago
The kids are facing in opposite directions - I thought this would have been obvious that they're not praying.
The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 4 years ago
Does this dipstick really think that Muslims worship "Satan"?
Shelley DuVal 4 years ago
People who use pictures that depict something totally different just to spew their hate
Bettye McKee 4 years ago
Some people will make something bad out of the simplest act, like a tornado drill.
AnnieLaurie Burke 4 years ago
All bow down before me, Hura-kan, the ruler of storms! Hahahahahahahhahaha!
Leslie Tollefson 4 years ago
Wait, I though they wanted prayer back in school? And they’re OK with active shooter drills, but don’t look like you’re praying to any God that isn’t lavender-scented Jesus!!
John Otruba 4 years ago
looks like an A bomb drill from the 50s &60s 'duck and cover" and kiss your butt goodbye
Ms LaDonna 4 years ago
My fathers wife is still convinced that this is true.... epic eye roll!!!
Lexi Mitchell 4 years ago
Why would they be facing different directions if they were practicing Islam?
Chaotic_pansexual 4 years ago
My gosh, “time 2 revoke funding”? Public schools barely have enough money as it is, regardless of the fact that this is a tornado drill.
Andrea Devine 4 years ago (edited)
This is a perfect example as to why the fundamentals of the major Abrahamic religions SHOULD be taught in schools.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
No. Its the example of why none of the religions should be taught in school. First only teaching Abrahamic religions is discriminatory. And second religion is a personal choice and has nothing to do with education so it doesnt belong in schools.
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#5
Cringe Post Followed By A Funny
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He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be
#7
Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent
#8
Yikes
#9
The Definition Of L
#10
Yes
#11
Whitewashing
#12
Ummm Yeah That’s A Big Yikes
#13
I Always Think That Too...
#14
This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life
Jo Johannsen 4 years ago (edited)
It should. Even picking up a child without the parents' permission is questionable.
#15
This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell
#16
Oof
#17
Just Do The Challenge, Man
#18
I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So
Jayne Kyra 4 years ago (edited)
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.
#19
How To Ba Hypocrite 101
#20
Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself
#21
What Can I Say
#22
Disney Keeps Taking This Down
#23
Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix
#24
Nobody Cares!
#25
What Is Even The Human Race Anymore
#26
This Aged Like Milk...
M O'Connell 4 years ago
Well, both were charismatic. They just chose to use that charisma to do horrible things. Try and use yours for good.
#27
Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist
#28
This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con
#29
Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page
#30
When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat
#31
Oh Lord
#32
Oh God...
Maddie Star ⭐ 4 years ago
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.
#33
What Is Wrong With People?
#34
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Todorokie-dokie 4 years ago (edited)
Honestly, the Post Title (Required) is the funniest thing in this post~ I just... can’t stop laughing for some reason.
#35
Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One
#36
I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too
#37
Dude Is Flexing His Louis Vuitton Bag On Auschwitz Train Tracks
#38
Bro Get Help Please
#39
This Man Is 22
#40
Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..
#41
Wow, So Relatable!
#42
Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"
#43
What A Simp
#44
Domino's Or Sex?
Pamela24 4 years ago
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.)
#45
What A Hero
#46
"Haha I'm So Quirky"
#47
I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class
#48
I Think He's Lost His Mind
#50
These Fucking Youtubers
Exploring the depths of secondhand embarrassment can be both uncomfortable and revealing. As observed within digital communities like the Cringetopia subreddit, people share and collect moments that vividly capture this feeling.
For a deeper understanding of why this phenomenon occurs, you can delve into insights explaining the role of vicarious embarrassment and empathy in social interactions.
#51
Second Try
Csaba Hegedűs 4 years ago
The funny would be if the girl on the second picture just printed someone else's post out and posed with it...
#52
Needs More Logic Imo
#53
Call It A Cringe Sandwich, Except The Bread Is The Cringe
Pamela24 4 years ago
Nah, I'm with the second dude, this time. Not applauding him for the language but diminishing father's day because you don't have enough empathy to realize that just because your father was a w*nker doesn't mean there aren't many fathers to celebrate, seems like a worse offence.
#54
Elon's Midlife Crisis Is Something To Behold
#55
Mia Farrow Resorts To Google To Find A Picture Of Her Daughter, Forgets To Crop Out Bizarre Search Bar
#56
Anime George Washington
#57
I Went Through A "Comrade" Phase In High School. Why? Why Did I Do That?
#58
You Stole That From Fortnite
Csaba Hegedűs 4 years ago
Fortnite is such an influence that creators living in the PAST are constantly copying it!
#59
The "Racism Is Cool Again" Virus Is Spreading Faster Than Coronavirus
tuzdayschild 4 years ago
One girl is pulling her eyes upward. Commitment is important I guess.
#60
Brought To You By The Same People Who Think Spirit Rocks Will Heal Cancer
#61
Tik Tok Air Bender
tangy chip 4 years ago
this is like my friend who spelled one thing wrong and now thinks she's dyslexic
#62
Pure Logic? More Like Pure Cringe
#63
"White Ass"
#64
Do I Even Have To Fucking Say It
#65
Ignore My Dick Lmao
#66
Oh Boy
#67
Totally What The News Should Be Focusing On
Rob Dabank 4 years ago
It wasn't the classmates fart. She stole the fart from Ivanka and everyone in America knows it. Ivankas fart was way ahead in the polls...
#68
Fellas, Is It White To Drink?
#69
This Is Sad
#70
Putting Reddit Before Your Pets Health
#71
Elon Trying Desperately To Appeal To His Die Hard Reddit Demographic
#72
Yeah! Fuck School
Thomas E S Thomas 4 years ago
Quantum Physics. Those notes contain a wormhole. I have actually sat for that lecture.
#73
This Redditor's Bio. This Ain't It, Chief
#74
Ah Yes Exploiting A Mental Disorder For Reddit Awards
#76
Baby Nut Is The Most Desperate Thing I've Seen A Company Do
#77
Definitely Not ''''''silly''''''
Lori T Wisconsin 4 years ago
If you were not Will Smiths son you’d likely be flipping burgers.
#79
This Man Really Out Here Wearing A Hentai Sweatshirt In The Vatican City
#80
Wow
My Life at 4 years ago
This stupid post. Oh let thinking about 10.000 people who can stop murder animals and care to our mother nature was died,and the meat eaters is still alive.
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Bored Little Panda 4 years ago
I like elon musk made an appearance SEVERAL times during this article.
I'manoob! 4 years ago
It literally went from cringy and somewhat wholesome fun to frikin sex, racist, and news related bullcrap. 41094728_6...c9feff.gif 
Toujin C'Thlu 4 years ago
The internet doesn't make people stupid, it just makes stupid people more visible.
Sasy 4 years ago
I have said it before, and i will again...big companies need to start saying they will look at everything when hiring, they will see you eat a pod, lick a toilet, disrespect atrocities, be racist, homophobic etc and you will never get a job. They need to do it so that kids see and make better choices, because something is not working.
Octavia Hansen 4 years ago
These people make me look like a genius. Shame so many are still in the gene pool. Now I can sleep the sleep of the just.
Ripley Dog 4 years ago
My friend's little dog got out right as we were finishing up a walk, came running up to my dog and I didn't realize he bit her in the nose. She had 11 pups so she just rolled him and scared the pee out of him (even though he tried to bite her again), looked really surprised when I was like "whoa!" Then I was so off-kilter that when my friend reached out her hand I F*****G SHOOK IT. I forgot she loaned me a coffee cup I was still holding. I now have to fake my death and move to Mongolia.
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Ripley Dog - I enjoyed your post, though enjoyed isn't really the right words it's more schadenfraude XD (if it helps, off the top of my head, i regularly respond with "you too" when a shop person says "thanks for shopping at [example]" then scurry away. Or my son's favourite tale to reminisce over: when we were walking into the supermarket and the wind flipped my dress up [thank God I was wearing leggings so it wasn't as bad but still!])
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Bored Little Panda 4 years ago
I like elon musk made an appearance SEVERAL times during this article.
I'manoob! 4 years ago
It literally went from cringy and somewhat wholesome fun to frikin sex, racist, and news related bullcrap. 41094728_6...c9feff.gif
Toujin C'Thlu 4 years ago
The internet doesn't make people stupid, it just makes stupid people more visible.
Sasy 4 years ago
I have said it before, and i will again...big companies need to start saying they will look at everything when hiring, they will see you eat a pod, lick a toilet, disrespect atrocities, be racist, homophobic etc and you will never get a job. They need to do it so that kids see and make better choices, because something is not working.
Octavia Hansen 4 years ago
These people make me look like a genius. Shame so many are still in the gene pool. Now I can sleep the sleep of the just.
Ripley Dog 4 years ago
My friend's little dog got out right as we were finishing up a walk, came running up to my dog and I didn't realize he bit her in the nose. She had 11 pups so she just rolled him and scared the pee out of him (even though he tried to bite her again), looked really surprised when I was like "whoa!" Then I was so off-kilter that when my friend reached out her hand I F*****G SHOOK IT. I forgot she loaned me a coffee cup I was still holding. I now have to fake my death and move to Mongolia.
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Ripley Dog - I enjoyed your post, though enjoyed isn't really the right words it's more schadenfraude XD (if it helps, off the top of my head, i regularly respond with "you too" when a shop person says "thanks for shopping at [example]" then scurry away. Or my son's favourite tale to reminisce over: when we were walking into the supermarket and the wind flipped my dress up [thank God I was wearing leggings so it wasn't as bad but still!])
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