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50 Cringy And Sad Moments That Will Forever Live As Screenshots On The Internet (New Pics)
Forrest Gump was right, life really is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get. Most often, it’s a mixed bag: there’s a lot of bad with the good and good with the bad. However, some days are pretty one-sided.
One day might be full of optimism, sunshine, and enough motivation to move mountains. Another day might be full to the brim with exhausting challenges while you’re losing your faith in humanity, desperately trying to hold the tears back. It’s those days that leave us thoroughly defeated and sad to the core, disappointed not just in ourselves but in others as well.
The r/sadcringe subreddit is an online community of nearly 1.2 million members that has been documenting some of the most awkward and embarrassing situations since 2013. We’ve collected their best recent posts to share with you, Pandas. But keep in mind—some are so awkward and cringey, they might just throw your day out of whack.
Meanwhile, read on for Bored Panda’s interview with Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant Lee Chambers about accepting and embracing flaws, and why not running away from our vulnerabilities makes people respect us more. When you’re done with this article, you might want to take a peek at our earlier posts about r/sadcringe here: Part 1 and Part 2.
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Somebody Hurt Her….
I Salute This Cringe
That Feeling Is Contagious
Ohhhh where's the marshmallows? Time to make some s'mores on this roast
Psychologist Lee, the Founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing and PhenomGames, told Bored Panda that it’s important to accept that people—from ourselves and our friends to complete strangers—are not perfect. In fact, they’re far from perfect. However, our flaws make us who we are as individuals.
“As humans, we are a wonderfully unique mix that is personal to each one of us. It can always be difficult to find peace with our flaws,” he told us.
It’s My Wedding, I’m Missing My Wedding
How Pathetic Is That?
I Cooked Dinner For My GF Last Night And Thought I Did A Good Job
“Whether they [the flaws] be physical, mental, intellectual, or social, many of us will at some point in our childhood been bullied or singled out for our differences,” Lee said that people’s vulnerabilities can mean that others make fun of them. Being different is hard.
I Was Not In His Story
This was on the teacher. who asks 4th/5th grader to do this? Just asking for drama.
Instagram Questions Aren't Anonymous
Incels Online Are Cringe. In Person? Even Worse
Maybe Don’t Do This
Say You’re Insecure Without Saying You’re Insecure
haha don't wear your makeup lol XD I'm insecure XD afraid you're going to try to steal my boyfriend lol haha I mean I don't care if you want to wear makeup for yourself my boyfriend will also be there haha lol XD so maybe don't XD
Can You Guess Who The Fourth Boy Is
“It can be easy to ignore them [the flaws], and pretend they don't exist, but the real power comes in accepting them, embracing them, and realizing that some flaws we can change, and others might not be flexible,” Lee told us.
Savage
Oof
We Live In A Society
Having a growth mindset is very rewarding and can lead to a higher quality of life. The psychologist told Bored Panda that we have to draw our attention to the areas where “we will have developed in other ways and have amazing strengths as a result” despite our other flaws.
No One Came To His Party
Is This How Jesus Was Born?
F**k Boi
According to the mental health expert, what really helps in our journey through life is to realize that nothing and nobody is ever perfect. Nobody is immune to embarrassment. Nobody has avoided sadness. And absolutely nobody hasn’t ever made a fool of themselves in some awkward way. They’re all part and parcel of being human.
If You Can’t Convince Him, Surely Everyone Else Can! /S
Realization
BREAKING NEWS: WOMEN CONFIRMED TO BE SAME SPECIES AS MEN, 8TH TIME TODAY. (this appears in the news every week)
Sheesh
😂😭😭😭😭 I really feel bad for Gary- just look at that exclamation mark 😭
Instead of shying away from our mistakes, embracing them is the healthy way to react. By acknowledging our vulnerabilities, we become stronger and more resilient. We also become more respected by our peers.
Fs In The Chat
Someone Tell Me This Is Fake Please
Wow. I'm scared for the rabbit and I hope she doesn't have a baby w him. Family annihilator in the making.
I was just thinking the same thing. If he's that insecure due to an animal then who knows how'd he react to a child.
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'Quietly stewing' suggests that this character is already plotting Theodore's demise. Watch your back Theo!
my ex-husband - during an argument - accused me of loving my cat more than him. My response was "she was here long before you, she'll be here long after you're gone". We've been divorced for 12 years. My cat is 18. What kind of man is insecure over a pet anyway SMH.
That ain't a man, that's a man baby with single child syndrome
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Of course she spends time taking care of the rabbit. Pet ownership comes with responsibilities. Did he expect the rabbit to feed itself and clean up it's own poop? In return the rabbit can give unconditional love, something this man apparently can not.
Theodore sounds like much better company than the husband, TBH.
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So, here's a tip: if you ever find yourself thinking "my wife might be more interested in the rabbit instead of me", take a step back and evaluate that thought. We like to think all our thoughts are valid and ring true, but most aren't. And the sooner you realize this, the sooner you will stop listening to them and worse, acting on them. That'll be 300 dollars.
It's a f*****g rabbit.... She probably hangs out with it more cause it treats her better than you do
Run away from this person! Anyone who feels jealous/insecure about a pet will only get worse, almost always. Run!
Could be the rabbit is cute and furry, nonjudgemental, enjoys her company like a rabbit might, and isn't jealous of the husband.
Holy hell, this guy is all but waving a giant red flag in her face at this point.
Well, you can always "Fatal Attraction" it. Or just get a grip... yeesh
Man on stage Maurie: YOU ARE NOT THE FATHER Man: cries Rabbit: S**T!!
If this is real, this guy has a serious abandonment issue to process. I hope he gets help.
I dated a guy when I was in my early 20s that was jealous that I liked Johnny Bravo because he thought I was attracted to him. I will never forget that. Another one was jealous of a stuffed bear that I slept with. I have been happily single for years.
My dude, it's a pet. A flippin' pet. What's next? You're worried she's gonna kick you out of bed and have Theodore take your place?
Have you ever seen a lop eared rabbit? Them thangs are the cutest little f*****s... if I had one I would never go anywhere without the little buddy. I hope she saw this post and left his creepy ass. N the only creep her is him... insinuating there might be a sexual element to their relationship is not on her.. that's on him for thinking it. Sounds to me like this dudes a fucken weirdo and the rabbit is a better companion. Lol. Which is even more of a slap on the face to him. Like... she doesn't need to be having a sexual relationship with anyone in order for it to still be more rewarding than what you give her. Yeesh. This fucken guy.
I've known partners that even get jealous of their partners paying their children more attention on top of pets. Lets not get started on partners getting jealous of attention paid to friends and other family members. Ridiculous.
I had a male bun who totally bonded with me and didn't want my husband near me. I got my bun a wife and he then bonded with her and no longer groomed my face or ran around my feet, he was all about his new bride. Unfortunately the rescue didn't know how old she was and she died about a year later, the vet said, of old age. A week later my male bun gave up and died too. I was devastated.
the word sexual in a post of a husband being jealous of a RABBIT is actually insane
Affection, cuddling, uncritical love. Things she is not getting from him, maybe.
I spend a lot of my day petting my little rabbits. WhAt ThE f**k iS wRonG wIth yOu
Tell me you are extremely sexually and socially insecure without saying you are extremely sexually and socially insecure. Also, can someone make sure that Theodore and his wife are safe?
I hope he shows his true colours to her before too long (and without hurting the rabbit) as I fear bad things would happen if they ever had a child. How the f can you be jealous of a rabbit. She's going everything did him because he can't clean his own hutch and get his own water from the kitchen you idiot!
I see that he's quietly stewing over this. I have a feeling when he snaps, he'll be quietly RABBIT STEWING over this.
That new version of Adrian Lyne's "Fatal attraction" looks promising.
I predict husband lovingly makes dinner for wife one evening... a tasty stew
Maybe be he should start to worry when she's wearing a Playboy swimsuit when he gets home from work.... make him hopping mad! Alternatively he could wear the Playboy bunny suit and steal her back from the rabbit....
Ah, the familiar guy obsessed with full control of his trophy wife. Seen so many of these. :C
Just how small *is* he that he’s afraid his wife is two-timing him with a rabbit?🤣
You're jealous of a pet, and it's somehow a problem that the pet is male, and you felt it necessary to say she "probably" isn't molesting the pet? You need MAJOR help, and your wife needs to take Theodore and run before you decide to make him into stew.
Have you considered the fact that he f***s like a bunny and might just be better hung then you.
The Balls On This Guy
“The beauty is that sharing our flaws helps us to become more human and connect with others, as we all have weaknesses, and being vulnerable and open will have others seeing you as authentic, honest, and courageous,” Lee said that there are definite upsides to honesty.
Text I Got From My Friend After We Already Called And Talked The Previous Night
When You Have Run Out Of Attention And Need Others To Acknowledge Things That Didn’t Happen
At Least I Asked
“The process of taking ownership of your flaws is powerful as it also makes us more accepting of the flaws of others and less worried about fitting in. For as long as we don't embrace our flaws, we will be running from them and be more judgemental of others, less tolerant of differences, and more controlling,” he said.
One Way Friendship
Betty (Bet He) Regrets Telling Her That
Betty (bet he) thinks it makes it larger by calling it a "Macropenis".
Well That One Hurt
Earlier, one of the moderators running the r/sadcringe subreddit, u/Niceboihappy, told Bored Panda that their community has been growing bigger and stronger since the start of the pandemic.
According to the moderator, it’s best to own up to any embarrassment or mistakes if things don’t go your way. “I would say be confident, but not too confident. And, especially, for an unexpected response, it is probably best to just own it and make light of it,” they said.
Anon's Rejection
Men do not realize a woman alone at their home it's very scary and she was working at a job where you're paid to be friendly also it's normal to be friendly. When something happens we're blamed for doing a job where we "put" ourselves in harms way or we're not believed at all bc we could've "given mixed signals". It's awful
Everytime I See This It Makes Me Cringe. I Present, A Poster At An Anime Convention
Huh???
This Poor Guy's Got Some Big Issues
And unlike the last 3 women you kissed, no need for a shallow grave
Why Was This Necessary?
Jeez
So I think Gramma has realized there ain't no great grandkids coming from Little Chadwick here...
When Being Antivaxx Is Your Only Hope
Self Report: Spent About $200 On Food, Drink And Decorations For My 30th Birthday Party. Nobody Showed Up (Either Ghosted, Cancelled Last Minute, Or Couldn't Come Until Late)
Controlling "Wifey"
Nft Bro
My Friend Who Ive Known For Around A Month
I Am Now "Ethnic Ted Bundy"
Do Not Talk To His Girl
Up There With Hitler And Club Penguin
No One Showed Up To The Speeding Dating Event
He Bought Tinder Gold To Improve His Chances But Still
I'm willing to bet all those chats consisted of him being demanding and them backing away swiftly.
Sounds Like A Good Deal
Cucked Jpeg Owner
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Nothing like reconfirming what you already feel deep down inside. Or don't feel. I'm still a bit fuzzy on how that works exactly.
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Are roleplay texts actually a done thing? Honestly, I’m not surprised that so many of the people featured in this post had resorted to trying to hit people up online, as no one with an ounce of self respect would go near them with a ten foot pole
mannnnnnn I actually dated a person that would do those kinds of texts. Said it was from the late 90s, when the globe opened up thanks to online chatting. Which kind of made sense. It was odd 20 years ago, and just awkward af now.
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I don't know which is worse: how pathetic people can get or how creepy.
Nothing like reconfirming what you already feel deep down inside. Or don't feel. I'm still a bit fuzzy on how that works exactly.
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mannnnnnn I actually dated a person that would do those kinds of texts. Said it was from the late 90s, when the globe opened up thanks to online chatting. Which kind of made sense. It was odd 20 years ago, and just awkward af now.
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