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Awkwardness is a powerful emotion. It’s so potent that you can viscerally feel it even through secondhand means, much like the photos you’re about to see.
These are from the Cringe Pics subreddit, and the page profile says it all: “When it hurts just to look.” Indeed, these images may make you go “Yikes,” then leave you shaking your head out of pity and embarrassment.
We’ve picked some of the photos that stood out to us, which may give you the same emotions as someone who faceplants in front of a large crowd. But be warned, your face may get tired from all the cringing.
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The American Tourist I Saw In Greece
#3
Saw This Guy At The Airport
“Cringe” as we know it today is fairly new. These days, people take some satisfaction in seeing others' cringeworthy moments. According to psychotherapist Nicholas Balaisis, it’s a way to feel superior while also recognizing that we may be vulnerable to this type of “failed self-display.”
“As we increasingly occupy more space online—posting about ourselves as part of the routine of everyday life—we make ourselves vulnerable to inadvertently posting cringeworthy content,” he noted.
#4
Shoes Of Austrian Far-Right Politician
#5
One Of Elon’s Exes, Grimes Had This To Say About Their Child…
Pittsburgh rare 1 hour ago (edited)
Quite frankly, she chose to have not one, but several kids, with that n**i pus excretion. I feel sorry for whatever happens to that kid, starting by their name, but they're both people I wouldn't share the lift with.
#6
The Level Of Degeneracy In This Picture Just Shaved Five Years Off My Life
Indeed, there has been a prevalent fear of “being cringe,” especially among young people who are always online. So much so that it has become a source of anxiety and worry, according to psychologist Lauren Zannetino.
"They're stopping themselves from being authentic … and doing the things that they want to do out of fear that it's going to be filmed by someone and posted online,” Zannetino told ABC News Australia.
#8
Level 1000 Cringe
My police department posted this stupid photo of their sheriffs. This is our taxes at work. They think they're part of Tropic freaking Thunder.
#9
“Short Pants Vance”
Louisa johnson 20 minutes ago
This is uncomfortable, kind of his big brother or maybe a cousin to help out with that hand me down suit though.
However, there is a bit of an upside in keeping in mind what cringeworthy behavior is, especially online. According to Balaisis, it’s a form of “psychological discipline” that helps us shape the parameters of what we should and shouldn’t post.
“It is perhaps no wonder that we also see a rise in public apologies that try to mitigate self-inflicted damages to our public profile and persona,” he said.
#10
A Photo That A 44 Year Old Man From Boston Unironically Sent To What He Thought Was An Underage Girl
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 minutes ago
Serious question, is this what 44-year-olds normally look like? Today (Feb 22nd) is literally my 44th birthday, and while I don't exactly look refreshingly young, I don't look like a strip of fish skin left out in the sun for a month.
#11
Allegedly, These Are Real Photos From A Recently Held Event At Mar-A-Lago. Couldn't Make This Up If I Tried
Pittsburgh rare 1 hour ago
A Therian ball isn't by any stretch the cringiest thing to happen at Mar-a-Lago
#12
Found In My Neighborhood
Meanwhile, Zannettino believes that being cringe should be seen as a sign of authenticity and vulnerability, rather than something shameful. She says, “In order to be free, we have to be a little bit cringe."
#13
Giant "Thank You Elon" Behind A Cybertruck
#14
16 Year Old Me On The Far Left At A Birthday Party I Wasn’t Invited To [2011]
#15
My Relatives
But if you’re all about avoiding looking cringeworthy for the internet to see, Balaisis has one piece of advice: pay constant attention to your online presentation of self. That means constantly updating it and staying aware of current trends.
“In short, managing your online self involves a great deal of labour and attention,” he said.
#16
What??
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 minute ago
So, "bussy" is a slang term referring to a person's heineken-hole. It's a mix of "boy" plus "pússy". You're welcome. XD
#18
Evangelical Cringe
#19
I Wish There Was An Emoji For The Face I Made
#20
So Stunning And Brave… 🙄
#21
Local Woman Is Tattooing In Her Kitchen. Make Your Appointment Now!
#22
No
Michael Fernandez 47 minutes ago
Kirk used his last words to vilify inner city gang members (code for blacks) just as a white person shot him on a college campus, months after carrying guns on Utah campuses was made legal, which Kirk fully supported. Kirk himself agreed that unnecessary gun deaths were a small price to pay for the freedom to carry guns; he died literally gushing about gun rights.
#24
Absolute Winner At My Local Gym Seeks Young, Lactose-Tolerant Girlfriend
#25
The Message On This Dudes Car
#29
Crocs Boots
#30
A Real Post From The President Of The United States, Donald Trump:
#33
Dad’s New Instagram
#34
Dad Remembers When He "Was Going To Join," But Didn't Because He Got His Son's Mom Pregnant
#36
Men Want One Thing
Alex Kennedy 58 minutes ago
This looks really nice and all, but you don’t want to learn why you don’t walk barefoot in a pasture!
#37
Cyber Truck With Damage Stickers
#38
Photo Of The Bride & Groom For A Wedding In The Park I Found Today
#39
I’m Sorry What The Hell
#41
Does This Guy Actually Think This Works?
#42
Clearance Rack "Patriotism"
#43
Cringe Or No?
Colleen Glim 47 minutes ago
Not cringe. I have one of those on my own pickup. It’s just an antenna
#45
“Welcome To Florida”
BarBeeGirl 37 minutes ago
I think if you walked around barefoot in any city, your feet would look like this
#46
Found At The Supermarket
#47
Sea World Pr Team Really Cooked With This One
#48
Swedish Sweets Company (Temporarily) Changing The Name Of Sour Tutti Frutti Sweets
Sally Moen 2 minutes ago
Gotta love a country that designates a day each week just for eating candy
#49
This Person's Reply
#50
That Sounds Like A You-Problem
Spidercat 1 hour ago
Average MRI machines are made for the average person...not being harsh but it's a fact that if you are a physical outlier, then things like this happen. Same as a 6ft 7 inch person not being able to stand up straight on the bus...no one accuses the buses of being tall-phobic...
#51
The White House Is So Cringe Now
#52
Bizarre Photo Of Jd Vance Wearing A Blonde Wig And Silver Chains For A College Halloween Party
#53
Bro Thinks He's A Hero
#58
This Bar In My Area Uses Edgy AI Imagery As Decor
#59
Hello Mr. Monopoly
#60
Once Upon A Time I Sang In This Band Called Jamie’s Elsewhere. One Day There Was A Photo Shoot And All I Was Told Was “There Will Be Balloons”…
#61
Elderly Women Swooning Over Trump
#63
Pretty Much Every Product At These Mall Stores
#66
Sent This In Response To A Spam Text But Accidentally Sent It To A Cremation Business For My Cat
#67
When Pumpkin Spice Goes To Far
#68
Alpha Wolf
#69
NBA Star Lamelo Ball Just Got Quite Possibly The Worst Tattoo Of All Time:
#70
I Mean, Really? 🙄
#71
Imagine The Bravery It Takes To Announce This To TSA…
#72
My 9 Year Old Daughter And Her 2 Friends Asked Me To Read These Pages... While They Laughed... Because I'm Obviously Too Old (33) To Say This Stuff
#73
The Sticker On This Car I Saw Today. The Car Had AZ Veteran License Plates To Boot. They Fought For Your Freedom Abroad, But Wants A Wall At The Arizona Border Like It’s A Gated Community
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