If you read Bored Panda, you've probably heard about the subreddit r/Cringetopia — an online community whose members torture each other with the cringiest content they can find. But if you missed it and this is the first time you're hearing about this corner of the internet, fire up our earlier publications here and here and catch up.
Nobody is too good to get a pass from these folks. Whether you're just a "prank YouTuber" using dirty tricks to clickbait viewers into watching your video, or a famous singer who is having a quarantine meltdown in a multi-million dollar home, if your behavior caused someone to suffer from second-hand embarrassment, chances are, it will earn you a feature.
While covering the subreddit, we noticed there was one group of people who consistently ended up there. Parents. And believe me when I say it, moms and dads know plenty of original tricks to make themselves the stars of r/Cringetopia. So we at Bored Panda decided to see how many we can find.
Eventually, we decided to expand our search beyond the subreddit, going through the entire internet and compiling this list for you to enjoy. Or hate. Think of it as a collaboration between us and r/Cringetopia.
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It’s Time To D D D D D D D D Duel
It's Great That My Parents Still Love Each Other After 30 Years, But I Wish My Mom Knew How Group Messaging Works
We managed to get in touch with the moderators of the subreddit and one of them, Fjallmadur, was kind enough to have a little chat with us. They said that it's pretty hard to pinpoint who exactly appears on it the most.
"It really varies with what kind of content gets posted here. This subreddit definitely works on counterculture flavor of the month type of things, so if something stupid is getting popular on the rest of the internet, the users of this subreddit are probably going to criticize it," Fjallmadur told Bored Panda.
As of this article, r/Cringetopia has 1.7 million subscribers, so it's natural that the mods have plenty to do. "We have a great team that handles the subwide rule-breaking and sitewide rule-breaking content. Of course, things slip through the cracks, and people who live online get very offended if something that they disagree with comes across their monitor, but our team does the best that we can to stay in compliance with the Reddit admins," Fjallmadur explained.
With so many people belonging to the community, moms and dads have their representation too. "I'm sure there are parents here. I am a parent myself," Fjallmadur said.
Sometimes Insane Is Just A Birth Defect!
Is This Funny Or Nah
A few years ago, the TV channel Gold also got interested in the subject. But they wanted to hear it from the kids. So they asked over 2,000 people what their most embarrassing parent moments were.
Coming in first place with 57% was watching love scenes in films with parents. Closely behind with 48% was what often comes afterward: parents discussing the act. Number three was parents using "youth" language (think YOLO, LOL, and OMG). Next, public displays of affection between parents with 36%.
While you could make the case that parents and everything related to sex is quite terrifying when you have to experience it as their child, I think we all can agree that holding hands and a little tongue is way better than shouting and throwing plates.
My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date
Found In One Of My Pregnancy Groups
Came Across This Parent On Twitter
Like Fjallmadur said in earlier interviews with Bored Panda, people recently have gotten offended and tried to incorrectly label r/Cringetopia as a right-wing, white supremacist, and anti-LGBT subreddit. "That is the furthest from the truth," the mod highlighted.
"We have a very diverse team of people from all walks of life, and we continue to discuss mod policy amongst ourselves with everyone, whether they be new mods or ones who've been here from the beginning, to decide what gets removed and what stays. Tensions nowadays are high, of course, but we are committed to providing a subreddit that breaks the walls of division and allows a place where everyone can enjoy cringy content regardless of their principles."
I Have Several Questions
Mom Wants To Get Her 5 Year Old Child A Tattoo
Great Parenting
I guess an important thing to remember is that appearing on r/Cringetopia (or on this list) doesn't automatically mean that everyone is mocking you to the core of your existence. It's just that people think you acted funny once.
Of course, it's scary. Neurologists and psychologists have proposed that the pain of social rejection is similar to the pain of physical injury, yet more memorable than the latter. No wonder we avoid it.
But nobody's perfect. So why not just laugh at yourself?
Really Bad Parenting
Dad Is Such A Show-Off
My "Mother" When I Commented Facts On Her Anti-Vax Posts
Shooting A Schools Computer Because Your Daughter Is Talking To Boys...
I'm going to go out on a limb and say this dude owns more than one red hat.
I Dont Even Know What To Say
Sobering
Parental Love
Listen To Your Parents
So Creative
Broke Single Mother
This post must be.related to the one saying "I wish we could chose our baby's father" :)))
My Mom Is Putting Up Cameras In My Room Now
The Reddit user talked to Bored Panda about the unusual situation: “My mother is out quite a bit, so maybe that was the reason she put up the camera. Maybe she felt that she needed to watch me while she was out, but she never told me the exact reason.” They also said that they have “already confronted” their mother “with the argument that what she's doing is illegal and an invasion of privacy. So now I've taken them down and plan to keep taking the cameras down if she puts up more.”
This Sticker
Eventually She Will Hate Her Parents For This
Kviiilyn. Wow. Unique. Her best friend must be Airwrecka (pronounced Erika).
He's Your Son, Not Your Boyfriend.
I’m Sure This 10-Year-Old Kid Made His Own Informed Decision To Support Trump After Reviewing His Stances On Public Policy
Parents Of A Friend, Found On Facebook:
Dad Posts This Convo He Had With My 8 Year Old Brother. Then Tags 40 People To Make Sure They All Like His Sexism. 😐
I Rolled My Eyes Way Too Hard.
I salute my bra. It just keeps things up you know. ;-)
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People focus on the flag but the idea that you owe people respect just because they're older is problematic in itself. And often used as a way to stifle progress.
According to Kuhn's theory on paradigm shifts, finding out specifically why your elders are wrong is what generates progress.
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I'm sure touching your forhead when seeing a piece of cloth will make the word a better place.
It's a symbol. Loving your country and wanting to make it better does indeed make the world a better place.
Load More Replies... Eating avocados keep one healthy.. what does saltuing the flag achieve? Toner arm?
Saluting a symbol has always been weird. Especially when you and your brethren have been forcibly massively oppressed by the ideals of a certain symbol, with no other way out for much of that nation’s history, even modern systems haven’t stopped absolutely screwing you and your families over in ways that other races don’t experience, and they just cannot support and salute those ideals any longer when those ideals are there to shut them up and keep them shoved in a cupboard (see: black NFL players kneeling during the US national anthem and white people who are just living the ignorant good life are absolutely furious about it) and the people who are not oppressed by that system think you’re just a spoiled little traitor for it while disregarding your history. Can we stop saluting the flag, that’s weird. Too many Americans can’t even distinguish the flag of Liberia from their own. Salute real people who work hard to make real ideas work. Edit: I’m Canadian and white and have had 3 martinis and I may be getting into white saviour territory, I’m sorry guys and Yy, this started off as one quick sentence, I’m getting off BP now 😂 (Canada sucks majorly with our native peoples too I know, we are not very nice and in some cases absolute monsters, contrary to popular belief)
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Exactly. Respect elders until they prove otherwise. (Dementia and other cognitive issues notwithstanding, there are different ways to deal with those) Respecting elders when they say stupid s**t just because they’re elders is an awful idea. I mean treat older people with kindness and respect, but as soon as they start spouting old fashioned racist/sexist/outdated bullshit, don’t put up with that. Tell those particular people to grow up. And tell the cool tolerant elders you know that they’re awesome and we appreciate them 👏
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Yes! Millennials: Born 1981-1996 (25-40 years old) Generation Z: Born 1997-2012 (9-24 years old) “Millennial” has become a meaningless generational label.
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I've been scoffing avocados for three score years, without realising how much damage I was causing to the world.
What these parents—-who apparently want their kids to become little automatons who do whatever they’re told to do—-are forgetting is that it is the DUTY of every new generation to question authority, buck the status quo, strive to make the world a better place—-and maybe, just maybe, this time become the first generation to NOT f**k it up even worse.
Age, in and of itself, is not a reason to respect someone. You should respect everyone unless they give you some reason to not respect them. Also, I'm American and I think saluting the flag is weird and borderline disturbing. Same with flying the flag at your home; do you need to be reminded where you are?
Yeah, bored and unhealthy nationalists worshiping boomers, what a dream! /s
Will saluting the flag and respecting old people reduce my debt? because if so I'm totally there!! (But i have my doubts)
might be wrong but if youre a gamer then you become a surgeon, then you have a slightly higher chance to succeed in an operation. just saying.
Give me a reason to respect you and your flag and I will. Until then, hoist the United Federation of Planets flag and game on.
The pledge of America is BS why do it every day? It’s just a waste of time.
I have to say I agree with respecting alders...they are excellent trees. And we should always be disputing the flag...mindless patriotism is pure evil, proven over and over again.
Imagine how great the world would be if millennials were paid a fair wage instead of one that 30 years behind the inflation curve
Saluting the flag proves nothing. It's how you treat the people in your country. Bet Charles Manson saluted the flag.
I could play less video games and be nicer to older people - but avocadoes!? What did they do to you! 😂
If the elders did anything worth respecting, sure. It's very clear the majority of our elders don't care about us lol. Same for the flag and country. It's not worth respect anymore.
The sad thing is older generation... Most of these stories on Reddit are about you. People in their 50's and 60's make up most of these stories. They are the entitled Karen's. Not the other way around.
As a boomer who loves to play video games and eat avocados, I'm not entirely sure how to feel about this... XD
PATRIOTISM is the last refuge of the scoundrel. [I forget who said this.]
That "the younger generation doesn't respect their elders" s**t has been around since Plato. It was stupid then, and it's stupid now....
let's destroy our environment but lets salute the flag, that's how we love our country
It's the Conservative way! Empty symbolism covering up nastiness, selfishness, and greed.
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Millennials eat avocados? I mean, I am sure they do, but I ate avocados in my 20s and 30s. I also saluted the flag every morning (In the military). So what?
I didn't know eating avocados (which are usually good for you) was considered "bad" 🤔
Why do you expect people of the world to salute the American flag exactly ?
Not all elders deserve respect. Those who have done something worth respecting should be respected, regardless of their age. And saluting a flag is ridiculous and nonsensical. The US has an absurd flag fetish that most people around the world look askance at.
Elders should have some considerations. They have lived through difficult times eg wars, they have known hardship, well many have. Being 'Elder' means you are not as capable as you were and hopefully people will assist. so give them respect unless they show they do not deserve it please.
i understand the flag bit but respect MUST be earned. Just being old does not qualify one to be respected.
Maybe if some of these older people remembered that respect is a two way thing they might get more .
You should do all. Stimulate your mind, eat healthy, who respect, and care about your home...
Parents Who Do This And Then Wonder Why Their Kid's Getting Bullied At School
Come On Child Support!
My Mom Accidentally Got Hold Of My Instagram Acc And Sent This To My High School Friend. I Didn't Know This Happend Until Now
The above sentence is in the Indian language "Telugu" It means "If you want you also play" and "It's good"
Think About My Child's Genitalia!
Responsible Parenting
Holiday trees are pagan, not Christian. Bringing a live tree into your house and putting lights on it is sympathetic magic to hasten the return of Spring.
Yet Another Awkward Family Photo
My Mom Friend Sent This To Me Today
yet, somehow, they believe in the fiction that is their religious brainwashing
Can I Post This Here?
My 2nd Year Of College (20f) I Went To My Friends 21st Birthday And I Texted My Mom When I Arrived To Let Her Know My Phone Was Going To Be Charging Across The Room, She Had My Locations On - Less Than 20 Minutes Later The Cops Were At My Friends Door. Wasn’t Invited To Many Parties After That!
My Mother's Cringe Bumper Stickers. No My Flash Wasn't On It Was The Reflection Of The Sun.
Rogue Karen Upset About Inclusion
Dude all boys need to get this info. Have u seen how clueless they r about female bodies
While Looking For An Example Of A 'Cringe Family Portrait'
I Could Feel The Cringe Increase The Further I Read
I'm Not Sure What's Worse, That Caption Or Her Mom Grabbing Her Like That
Some People Shouldn't Be Parents
Imagine This Being Your Mother.
Parents Be Aware
Good Parenting
I Have A Mother Load Of These On My Grandmother’s Facebook
My Dad Spewing Political Nonsense After I Told Him I Was Trans And Getting The Vaccine Then Swiftly Went Into No-Contact After He Verbally Abused My Mother (His Ex-Wife). We Are Encouraging Him To Go To A Therapist But I Don't Feel Like Having A Relationship At All After This
Come Here, Son
This Painting My Parents Hung In Their Dining Room
Wtf is going on. Is this 'Jesus is an American' or something? I don't see anything partisan, so that's something I guess....no, no it's not. It's still absurd.
Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions
Mom Teaching Her Son To Swim Is Loving This A Bit Too Much
This Poster I Got From My Parents When I Was Twelve
My Own Mother Posted This And I Feel Second Hand Embarrassment. The Comments Don't Help
Just Keeping Everyone Up To Date
So. Posting this on social media definitely is weird, creepy and definitely inappropriate. But the party itself? If they have a good relationship with their daughter, it's a nice idea. First period *can* be scary, especially if sex-ed in your school sucks or is nonexistent. Painful, too. This way at least poor child will identify it also with something nice. I'd prefer that than my mom awkwardly-whispering about "well... when girl reaches certain age... ugh... you know..."
Dear God My Parents Are So White...
What A Good Birthday Cake From Mother
Great Parenting
This Person Is An Adult And Mother Of Two.
Because Dads Don’t Know How To Handle Being A Parent Right?
My dad has taken care of me my whole life and he is everything I could ask for
My Mother Charging Her Phone
Another Parent Making Up A Fake Story About Their Child For Likes And Shares.
I've worked with people with autism and am married to one and when has autism EVER been associated with being good at emotional recognition from faces ?!
Oh You Think Your Mom Is Cool? My Mom Just Took The Picture Of Me Off Of Her Phone And Now Ray Is Her Wallpaper. I Wanted Her To Like Mcr. Not Become Obsessed
My Blanket Cover That My Parents Bought In Their ‘Minion Faze’. I Would Get Rid Of It But It’s My Only Good Cover Hhhhhh
What A Nice Mother.
Haha Holesum 100 Chungus
All of us who grew up without any of the current technology have so much to be grateful for.
Yeah, back in my day all the cringe was safely on a Polaroid nobody else could see. Technology hasn't changed us much, just made us better documented.
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I think I've figured it out; on BP, cringe means "I don't like it". A lot of these were odd, yes, but cringe?
To me cringe is like I'm so embarrassed I could just cringe
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This thread could just have been titled bad parenting 101. I thought I had it bad. Poor kids
...so texas and 20 other states can opt for no abortions after 6 weeks... and, well *gestures at all of the above.
A lot of these are too messed up to believe, but sadly they're probably all true.
Most of the posts were disturbing to me. I feel sorry about these kids and families ...
All of us who grew up without any of the current technology have so much to be grateful for.
Yeah, back in my day all the cringe was safely on a Polaroid nobody else could see. Technology hasn't changed us much, just made us better documented.
Load More Replies... I think I've figured it out; on BP, cringe means "I don't like it". A lot of these were odd, yes, but cringe?
To me cringe is like I'm so embarrassed I could just cringe
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...so texas and 20 other states can opt for no abortions after 6 weeks... and, well *gestures at all of the above.
A lot of these are too messed up to believe, but sadly they're probably all true.
Most of the posts were disturbing to me. I feel sorry about these kids and families ...
