Humblebragging — bragging masked by a complaint or humility — really infuriates people. Mainly because the disguise isn't fooling us.
A 2018 study from researchers at Harvard and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill found that it is even worse than regular, straight-up self-promotion. The latter at least comes off as genuine!
However, some folks just can't help it. They let their insecurities get the best of them and put their false modesty on full display, ready to savor all the attention and recognition it might earn.
When that happens, they end up on a subreddit called r/HumbleBrag. The online community for shaming this pitiful self-presentation. Continue scrolling and check out some of its top posts.
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Very Pretty Girl Btw
Ah Yes
I Laughed More Than I Should’ve
My almost 7 year old has recently learnt how to do his buttons up and I am very proud. It’s not a race to see whose child is the best, the smartest, tallest, best looking etc.
Woman Got Called Out In A Facebook Group For Humblebragging About Paying For Someone’s Burger And Fries
These People Are Cancer
Loves His Niece
Saw This In My Feed And Felt It Belonged Here
Mum's Stretching The Truth
If Only There Were A Way To Prevent This From Happening
" Just A Kid In My Bedroom" Who Is Actually A God
wait what the hell did I just read?? Harry got the right reaction tbh
Bible Belt Humblebrag
Yeah, and posting it on Twitter so angels could see your deed and retweet it in heaven.
Subtle
It’s your humility that makes you attractive. Or your sarcasm.
This Guy Has Too Many Friends
Such Grace. Such Restraint
You Lose Touch So Fast
Actually, it is true, and really annoying. I am French, but sometimes I use English words because I cannot remember the French ones.
It’s So Annoying, Especially Because It’s Daily
So Embarrassing
Sooo embarrassing.....that you feel the need to pretend to react for likes. Let your dancing speak itself, smh
This Is The Very Definition Of Humble Brag
Anyone with one comma in their account isn’t broke... but two commas! And do they have Wells Fargo in Dubai. No, really, this is from Warren Buffet in Omaha, right!
She Made Up A Story In Order To Flex
University Is So Wierd
Ughhh, Im Sooeee Bad At Drawing
How I understand it: what he drew was the eye on the right, but because people like him and don't want him to feel bad, they pretend his drawing to be as good as the one on the left. That's my headcanonical explanation and I don't want any facts or logical explanation to divert me from it.
A Humblebrag Of The Finest Quality
Yeah, just a few more inches short of being secure, those darn two inches down there...
Good On You For Being Fluent In 4 Languages
What She Said: Happy Mother’s Day, Ugly!
"You gave birth to a dynamite". Luckily it didn't blow up in her face.
Girl I Went To School With Always Posts Dumb Things Like This
Humblebrag
why is catcalling immpressive? its usually creepy old men jackin off in allyways?
Self Explanatory
*my Wife- That's Amazing
Floyd Mayweather The King Of The Humblebrag
Way to take a proud moment in your son’s life and make it about you. My mom would be so proud.
Everybody Wants To Do Me Lmao!
Poor Guy
How Would I Know?
Hope Its A Good One
Don’t Mind Me Just Getting My Iphones Mixed Up
He Wasn't Event Trying To Flex, Guys. He's Just That Rich
Weird Flex But Okay
Don't Be Too Humble
I Wish I Could Be Unhealthy But I’m Just Too Fit!
Can’t Relate
Phew!! That Was A Close One
Guys She's Struggling With Finding Herself
I think you should unite your parents' affiliations and be an English patient.
$4000 A Day? How Will He Eat?
Yeah...the Switch Makes It Enjoyable
Oh Such Agony
I’m Sure Your Sister Appreciates That Post
“Check Out How Many Guys Want Me!”
Mom, You're Making My Life So Hard!!
Girl On My Facebook
She Is Fed Up With All The Guys Giving Her Business Cards
If he gives you his business card, he probably wants to do business. And 3 clients in a month is pretty lame.
“I’m An Actor”
Humble And Using A Blackberry
Ugh I’m Just Such A Good Person
if people helped homeless people as much as they claimed too, we wouldn't have as big a crisis.
I Do The Best Science!!!
This Girl Is Skinny And Her Twitter Is Filled With This Type Of Content
My Parents Are So Rich. Help
I’ve Never Seen Someone With Such A High Ego
She Always Posts Things Like This, She’s A Mother
Seen On Twitter
It is not humblebragging, it is just bragging. There is no fake humility here. And if it is true, she has the right to do it because mind your own business dude.
Thank You Mr. President
Ugh, I Hate When This Happens. It’s So Embarrassing
Bruh You Didn’t Show Us Any Options
Why show options? Just come up with suggestions, she probably has it in her huge wardrobe anyway.
Too Much Snapchat
None of that will matter in 10 years when you realise none of them are friends
It’s Whatever Man
Sauceless And Disappointed
Really Needed That Piece Of Information In My Life. Thank You
i get the face and the number plate... but why block out her stomach?
In Her Sleep
I'm So Smart And Rich
I enjoy looking things up on Wikipedia, despite having gone to college. Because one has nothing to do with the other.
My Friend Constantly Posts Things Like This
Really Don't Like This Guy
Oh I Bet You Did
Too Many Guys Check Me Out
Gucci Heart Lol
Yes, I’m Sure Girls Were Judging You For Eating A Sandwich
I'm so quirky I eat sandwiches, work out, eat more than you, have a 24 inch waist and get this I'm also a velociraptor. 😂👏💁🏼♀️
Local Instagrammer Has A Tough Life
As A Med Student
Not a med student, but one quick Google search and: Different painkillers work in different ways. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin work by changing the way your body responds to pain and swelling. Mild opiate painkillers such as codeine work by blocking pain messages in your brain and spinal cord.
Saw This On Facebook, Must Be So Hard For You Being This Smart
This Isn't Mine But I Felt Like It Should Be Here
Let Me Play You A Song On The World's Smallest Violin
Nobody cares, dude. You don't need to share your every thought with the world.
My Favourite Replies Are When People Brag For Me
You’ve literally done nothing but make kids sweats at games because you are
Does This Count?
When smart kids debating the answer "9" or "-9" for math test and my answer was "mitochondria is the powerhouse of cell"
Everyone Bonding Over Making Minimum Wage And Laughing At The Tweet, Then There’s This Guy
On A Meme Where It Implies Popular Girls Gets 250 Likes On Their Profile Pics
She Means It In The Most“Humble “ Way... This Is Her Entire Persona, All The Time
Ah Yes, Sell Some Fortnite Codes
Just Reporting The News.... Nothing Else
So Prom Was Last Night And I Had A Friend Post This To His Story
Strangers Are Always Staring At My [butt]. Amusing!
A Dude I Used To Go To School With On His Snapchat
Woah. Don't judge them, they have a job at least, which isn't always easy! Yes you shouldn't hit on customers but don't call out their profession
Wow. Just wow. I don't think many posts make me feel sick, cringe and laugh all at the same time.
Wow. Just wow. I don't think many posts make me feel sick, cringe and laugh all at the same time.
