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“Do Not Mess With These Tough People”: 30 Times People Tried So Hard To Look Tough, They Ended Up Being Laughed At (New Pics)
In today's society, it's not that uncommon to come across people who try to present themselves as tough and unbreakable. But behind the bravado, many of these individuals are anything but. With the rise of social media, it's easier than ever for internet users to put up a false front and pretend to be someone they're not. This leads to hilarious and often cringeworthy examples of people trying too hard to prove they’re 'cool', in the hopes of creating a certain image for themselves.
For those looking for a good laugh, look no further because the subreddit “I Am Very Bad” provides a plethora of comedic content. This community is dedicated to sharing some of the funniest and most absurd examples of people trying to be seen as 'tough' online. From exaggerated posturing to outright lies, this subreddit is a goldmine of entertainment. If you'd like to check out our previous article on this group, you can find the link here.
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Precisely Why
Precision drone strike to "take their guns away". Oh? The drone strike blew up their entire house, not just the guns? What a shame. (No, I don't actually condone this. I'm just sometimes ashamed to be an American when some of my fellow Americans are of the "CAIN'T TERK ER GUNZ" variety.)
He's In Charge Of The One They Idolize
This person is "stairing down" doggos?! They're throwing dogs down flights of stairs! What an a-hole!
I’m Just Glad Someone Else Thought The Exact Same Thing I Did
To gain deeper insights on the effects of social media on self-presentation and the phenomenon of projecting a "cool" or "tough" image online, Bored Panda reached out to licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jesse Matthews.
According to Dr. Matthews, the desire to present a more idealized version of oneself online is not a new phenomenon, but rather a continuation of what people have been doing offline for years. “It’s just easier online because it’s not usually happening in real time and you can curate the image that you want to, which is often a more idealized version of yourself than reality.”
“Everyone wants to be cool, however, they define it. And typically guys (and some girls) want to appear tough, which can go hand-in-hand with cool. These are valued traits in society or among some groups, so feeling like you have these attributes gives you self-esteem. This increases through validation in the form of views, likes, or comments.”
Man Thinks He’s Jason Bourne
If it was a joke, I'd find it funny. Unfortunately, it isn't one. This person just very edgy
On A Singles Website... A Real Catch!
10 bucks says there's a giant cross with a swastika in the middle tattooed on his body somewhere
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Sir, you are a large, grown man with a messy twin bed, brown stained pillows and Smurfette blue walls. Who do you think is taking a thing you say seriously??
...and a cross hanging on his wall. How can he be a Christian and also be that hateful - oh, because he is not a real Christian, that's why.
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Not just ANY boy....a "certified, WHITE boy"....we got a real tough guy over here! I wonder what he had to do get "certified"....LOL such a chump.
Load More Replies... I dont like stereotyping, but he looks like someone who shouldnt be allowed to own a gun
I like the picture of the sunset. It goes well with the overly practiced constipated glare he's sporting.
Why is he holding up a cell phone? The text on his shirt and the idiot flag in the background indicate he didn't use a mirror. Someone else took the shot.
He looks like if Angry Birds were a person, but not at all funny or cute.
Never understood why men who clearly consider themselves "tough guys" idolize an effete weirdo like DT.
And who certified him? Is there a legal instance that certifies white boys? What does it even mean?
Certified White Boy means he’s a member of a white hate group.
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That calm, pastel seascape doesn't go with the image he's attempting to portray.
Confederate flag (with a gun on it, mind you) + racist/trumper shirt = literal scum
I'd bet money high school was the toughest 10 years of this guy's life.
Calm down. He is just bald. And tried to hide it by shaving the sides of his head.
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this is "the guy" everyone is talking about in the "try to take our guns" post higher up.
To be fair...his shirt does have an accurate depiction of a large number of T***p supporters.
And this people is why I hate the confederate flag! Not because I need a ding history lesson!
I have never wanted to punch a man out of the stratosphere so much
Between the trump shirt, the flag and the cross he's ticking all my avoid at all cost boxes
LMAO! Those individuals might have white skin, but! Their blood is sooo diluted with different races that, well, it is comical. Isn't the US the biggest mixture of races in the whole planet? And a lot of those, very tempted to say, married or ex-married to their cousins.
don't dislike because of what it is, upvote for the content it was put in :)
Ah yes, my guess would be that this person is most likely also anti-abortion. Yet his t-shirt says "EST. AT BIRTH".
Nice cross in the background. Everything screams “nice Christian boy”.
10 bucks says this guy’s idea of a date is taking her to the shooting range and letting her squeeze off a few rounds while drinking beer at the same time. Another 10 bucks says this guy is from the south and maybe a tad bit racist, ya think ? Lol
I keep coming back to this guy because I keep thinking that this is Christopher Meloni.
Car Burglar Messed With The Wrong Witch
But did it work? Can the car burglar please update, if next time he was at McDonald's the lettuce in his burger was wilted or something?
As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Jesse Matthews has been dedicated to helping adults improve their mental health and overall well-being. Through his work, he has seen firsthand the connection between self-presentation and self-worth. This makes him well-equipped to address the topic of people attempting to appear "tough" online. In his professional opinion, these attempts are closely tied to one's sense of self-worth and the way one views the world around them.
“Feeling as though you can increase your self-esteem in this way and get validation from others brings feelings of self-worth. And mindset is about one’s worldview and how one approaches each day. More than ever, there is so much content online and people you can follow who discuss mindset, especially as it relates to success, fitness, wealth, or happiness. Men are some of the biggest creators of this content as well as consumers. Often they are tough-looking guys talking about grinding and being disciplined and authentic, and this is all very much portrayed as being cool. If this is what you are into posting or watching, then striving to be more like this is going to create or enhance feelings of self-worth for these individuals.”
Looks Like He Is Afraid To Use His Middle Finger
Don’t Mess With Dante Or Bad Things Will Happen
Response To A Simple Yes/No Question
I used to RP on AOL in the Red Dragon Inns and even as an actual roleplayer, I was NEVER as cringey as "roleplayers" like this are these days.
As social media plays a big role in our lives, the way we present ourselves online has become increasingly important. However, sometimes the self-image can be slightly or very much distorted by some individuals, as seen in the phenomenon of those who aim to appear "tough" online. But what are the consequences of this kind of behavior? According to Dr. Jesse Matthews, this certainly depends on how one is portraying ‘tough’. “Obviously, if it involves committing crimes, harming others, and so on, there could be legal consequences or someone could become a target in real life for that kind of thing. If it’s more inappropriate or what many would believe to be objectionable behavior (i.e. posting sexist, racist, homophobic, or otherwise disrespectful content), there could be consequences for employment, college admissions, and things like that. For the individual, of course, there could be future regret or the person could get ‘canceled’ in some fashion. In a more immediate sense, it’s not necessarily positive for anyone to try to portray something that they are not. It doesn’t bring real self-esteem if what you are presenting isn’t reality.”
Texts From Someone I Know Who Turned 39 Yesterday… I Was Just Trying To Play Dnd With Friends
Come on! At least try to make the fantasy at least the tiniest bit plausible before trying to bs people.
Coffee Bad**s
Whoa.. Gear Down Big Shifter
“If a person characterizes ‘tough’ as self-disciplined, motivated, and as ‘grinding’ or something like that, I don’t think there is anything wrong with it if that’s actually who they are or who they are trying to become. A lot of the mindset content you see out there is of this nature. Of course, it could be harmful mentally or physically if too extreme. As a psychologist and as a man (who a lot of this content is made by and for), I personally love that improving or working on yourself has become cool or tough. I also love that being honest with yourself and others, being more open or willing to talk about things like feelings, and being more willing to do things like ask for help has become cool. Suffering in silence or trying to be some fake masculine stereotype is neither cool nor tough, and I’m so glad people are starting to realize and acknowledge that.”
Twitter User Thinks He Would Be Able To Survive 2 Nuclear Blasts From "Skill"
Im Guessing Everyone Treated Him Like A God After That
Sleep Well Dear Citizens
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, influencing the way we present ourselves to the world. With the constant barrage of images and posts from friends, celebrities, and influencers, it's easy to feel like we're in a never-ending competition for attention. Dr. Jesse Matthews shared that because of that, people are posting or creating content that fits whatever they are trying to portray. “Oftentimes, this is more idealized than reality. Everyone posts about their wins or life highlights, while very few posts are about losses or things they wouldn’t want everyone to know about. And because social media is such a big part of our lives, the lines are often blurred between that world and reality, so there is a carryover."
What Watching The Batman Does To A Mf
This Guy Should Be On The Next Flight To Ukraine
This dude will be the first person to get out if he were in their situation
“Breakfast Breeds Arrogance And Laziness”
As we navigate the digital world, it can be tempting to project an idealized image of ourselves, but is this really the best approach? According to Dr. Jesse Matthews, being authentic and true to yourself would be the healthiest way to present yourself online. “The more congruent the real you is with what you’re putting on the internet, the better. This does not necessarily mean oversharing or posting stuff that you might be embarrassed about, but keeping the authenticity and what that means for you in mind. Think about your values and try to live as true to them as possible. And lastly, less is more. Trying to keep social media use to a minimal or moderate amount is generally best, as far as productivity and things like that, but the research has been showing high correlations between heavy social media use and things like high rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.”
A Great Addition To Rock, Paper, Scissors
He Is In A Roblox Discord Server
Sounds like 11 years old Timmy had temper tantrums when his mommy refuses to bring him his gamer certified milk shake powder.
Alpha Male Right Here
Hot Blonde Mommy Will Cut Your Throat And Drink Your Blood
No, you wouldn't. You wouldn't want to mess up your $120 gel nail job and your $300 weave and Brazilian blow-out.
Ultra Bad**s Lone-Wolf
Op Thinks They Could Easily Fight Off A Wolf… Or Even Befriend It
And while you're at it there's a big fluffy polar bear that wants to boop your snoot
Tiktok Creator Says That If You Don’t Have The Unbridled Desire To Fight People You’re Not A Real Man
Funny, because most of the actually-skilled boxers and MMA fighters say that it's just a job. They don't go in there wanting to "kill" or "hurt" their opponent. Aggression to win the fight? Sure. Actually "trying your very best to hurt somebody"? Nope.
(Alpha Male)
There is no way he’s an alpha male. He looks like the love child of Ross Mathews and Chris Penn’s character from Footloose.
I Present Your King
Deal With It
You know, if one looks at the sentence structure of "fúckin' male", the word before the noun implies a verb. This keeps with the sentence structure established by the first two sentences, "Born male" and "Raised male", as "born" and "raised" are both verbs. Thus, "fúckin'" in this sense would be a verb, meaning he likes to fúck males. And proudly.
I Think I Speak For Everyone When I Say We’re All Scared
Neighbor Just Put This Up
Note: this post originally had 100 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
Good job sweeties! You sound so tough, now momma made some cookies for her big boy. s/ But here's a cookie 🍪🍪🍪
I gave up and just concentrated on the comments - pandas rocking the laughs as usual! 😘
Load More Replies... So much misdirected anger… I know most (young) people need to rebel at some point or have cringey phases but the scale and intensity of this is something else. And laughing at them is of course fine but I’m afraid some of them are going to actually hurt others, sooner or later.
Wow, these guys just throb fragile insecurity. It’s sad really how they do not get the irony
So many “men” try to tie up their whole identity in one thing (guns, politics, etc.) that even the threat of taking it away leaves them afraid. Afraid that without that thing, they’re nothing. And usually that’s the case, you try to scratch beneath the surface but there’s nothing there. Kind of sad really.
The truth is that people who are tough do not need to advertise it, it's obvious.
Tbh the comments here were as good as the cringe. Y'all are on a roll today. XD
I just hope our son will learn from his father and Mother nad 2 Big sister about life and every thing, and not the internet. They used to say that the street raise badly behaved children. I now tink the internet raises badly behaved people.
Please forgive my excessive use of the word 'Bozo' here. I figured it'd be appropriate given the number of clown-level posting XP
Good job sweeties! You sound so tough, now momma made some cookies for her big boy. s/ But here's a cookie 🍪🍪🍪
I gave up and just concentrated on the comments - pandas rocking the laughs as usual! 😘
Load More Replies... So much misdirected anger… I know most (young) people need to rebel at some point or have cringey phases but the scale and intensity of this is something else. And laughing at them is of course fine but I’m afraid some of them are going to actually hurt others, sooner or later.
Wow, these guys just throb fragile insecurity. It’s sad really how they do not get the irony
So many “men” try to tie up their whole identity in one thing (guns, politics, etc.) that even the threat of taking it away leaves them afraid. Afraid that without that thing, they’re nothing. And usually that’s the case, you try to scratch beneath the surface but there’s nothing there. Kind of sad really.
The truth is that people who are tough do not need to advertise it, it's obvious.
Tbh the comments here were as good as the cringe. Y'all are on a roll today. XD
I just hope our son will learn from his father and Mother nad 2 Big sister about life and every thing, and not the internet. They used to say that the street raise badly behaved children. I now tink the internet raises badly behaved people.
Please forgive my excessive use of the word 'Bozo' here. I figured it'd be appropriate given the number of clown-level posting XP
