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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!
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
Yes mate everyone in Starbucks is hugely impressed and intimidated by your coffee order and therefore by extension you. And anyway surely such a giga-male would be drinking bourbon out of a bears skull in a forest rather than hanging around a Starbucks?
...after he killed the bear with his bare hands and made the bourbon himself
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I never understood the "logic" behind gendered drinks and food, probably because it's nonexistent. Eat and drink what you like/can afford and try to eat something healthy once in a while. Enjoy!
100% My ex brother-in-law was this guy (fyi he is 5'5'' maybe 150lbs and my brother and I 6'+ 190lb). Ordering coffee and he says, "I don't feel like a man unless I order a large black coffee." I'm like OK.... and my bro just blurts out, "I LIKE COCONUT!!" Could not have laughed any harder
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You know what's really embarrassing? Ordering straight black coffee at Starbucks prices. Us real he men get our coffee at the closest convenience store and don't give a damn how anyone drinks theirs.
Real men just toss a handful of coffee beans in their mouth and munch down.
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When i order my coffee and sip my vanilla latte with sweetner instead of sugar i never look what the other people are drinking and would not feel embarrassed at all. The fact some people think drinking black coffee makes you a bad a*s is astonishing.
I do think he does this. I also think that the other dude trying to enjoy his latte in peace is like "who tf is this weirdo ogling me? Does he envy me for my drink or is he trying to muster enough courage to hit on me?'" or most likely doesn't even notice our coffee avenger 😂
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no no no, you must be lying! Only Manly mans drink black coffee! /S all the way. I personally don't like black coffee and I'm very impressed with people who do!
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How does anyone know what's in your cup? Do you write "straight black coffee with no cream or sugar" on the outside in really big letters so everyone sees how tough you are? Cuz that screams hardcore.
sometimes the Starbucks cups are plastic, depends on if it's iced or not. If it's not then I have literally no idea lol
Load More Replies... My husband drinks his coffee black (like he soul as he likes to say-nvm he’s the nicest person you’ll ever have the joy of meeting) but he also order salted caramel cold brew with vanilla foam and c**p like that. Turns out you can like lots of drinks and it doesn’t define who you are 😱
The only way to make Starbucks drinkable is to add all the frou-frou blah-blah syrups and sprinkles, because otherwise it just tastes burnt.
Please don't down vote, but I HATE coffee never could understand drinking something so bitter
I drink a lot of coffee. However I also hate the bitter taste of it. That's why mine mostly tastes like flavored creamer and sugar. "Fru-fru" drinks all the way please!
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A real man would buy the coffee beans and place them in a grinder just so he can hear it whir like his old sports car.
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In turn, I would make fun of you for going to Starbucks to pay for a straight black coffee. Do you not know how to make it yourself? D**k
This makes me laugh as Starbucks coffee is essentially coloured water. You are weak
Are we talking about the same Starbucks? I've always found Starbucks to have a whole lot of flavor. The flavor of coffee beans that were left in the roaster too long and burned, but flavor non the less.
Load More Replies... Oooh men who drink black coffee and make sure everyone knows it are just so sexy
Why would I be embarrassed that you choose to conform to standards of toxic masculinity instead of just accepting that caramel coffee milk is really good
nono, dark caramel coffee milk is better! (caramel ribbon crunch frap if you want to try it)
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Or maybe he's embarrassed for the rando staring at him in the coffee shop. Just a thought.
Do you like her? If hard no, let's set her up on a date with this "prize" here
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My mom, grandma, and husband drink their coffee black and I always tease them with this study 😂
Load More Replies... Sounds like he would really like to order a low-fat-iced-frap-fru-fru-blah-blah but he is too afraid to ask. So he waits and hopes someone swaps his coffee
Drinking black coffee doesn't mean your tough, it just means you hate yourself. I should know.
If you're going to Starbucks to buy black coffee, you're the one who is ridiculous. Just make it at home.
I drink straight black coffee because I like it, I would never disrespect anyone for drinking their coffee the way they want.
Love the alpha move of giving money to Starbucks while attempting to criticise it.
Funny he thinks that Starbuck can make anything close to a coffee let alone a black coffee or an expreso. What you get at Starbucks is the water used clean out an espresso machine.
Like, CAN you order just a small black coffee in Starbucks? Isn't that actively HARDER than ordering a vente frosted mocha cappuccino?
I always get a black coffee at Starbucks too. I’ve never seen anyone embarrassed of their orders.
But he spent money on good flavours you wasted yours on a bland coffee you can make at home
Yeah, 'real men' spend time hanging out at Starbucks seeking validation from 'betas'.
It’s adorable he thinks anyone is going to actually buy that as something that remotely happened, much less anyone even glances his way in general.
That guy is embarrassed for you. Which is fair, anyone who has to define their self-worth and masculinity through their coffee choice is pretty embarrassing.
Starbucks coffee is kind of crappy, that's why you have to add all of that fru-fry-blah-blah stuff. It doesn't work tho. Still tastes awful.
Meanwhile, Mr fru-fru coffee laughs while you run to the restroom because of how fast your coffee went through your body.
Ah, Nick Adams (alpha male - or so he thinks). He is worth following on Twitter just to see the stuff he posts. I am pretty certain it's a spoof because as an Aussie he was a dyed in the wool liberal, but now he lives in the US he is a born again Trumpist. He likes Hooters and playing golf, and tells everyone he is an "alpha male". I have pointed out to him that wolf-packs, lion prides, even meerkat populations are all female lead.
I'm sure that totally makes it worth paying their ridiculous prices for a simple black coffee that could be purchased anywhere else at a fraction of the cost.
Lmao, what a Burly manly man this is, sees a guy bigger than him goes hide.
Also there’s no latte Frappuccino. Those are two separate drinks, and low fat is a common type of milk. Ice just makes it cold. Those aren’t “fru fru” choices, and he’s the only one saying “fru fru.” Also you’re an idiot if you’re getting just black coffee at Starbucks, it’s gotta be the worst thing on their menu and you could get better at McDonald’s.
Weird flex but okay. Just drink your hot bean juice and calm down.
thats right men don't need no sugar or flavors that is for ....tigers or bears or wolves, i guess....ummmm.imma just stick to being a beneficial member of society.
Starbucks' drip coffee sucks. I only go there when I want something sweet and fun. If you're that stuck up about coffee choices, buy a pot for home.
I'm so glad I'm not a man and I'm allowed to drink whatever iced latte frap frufru I like.
Why would anyone feel embarrassed? People can order what they want - their own happiness is what matters, not some douchebag's judgment of their order.
The only dude I know who drinks those special coffees also has the most massive frame I know from a person. Be afraid, black coffee man! Two can play your game of dumb
OMG, what a total idiot. I go to coffee shops to watch morons take a sip of their coffee only to have to spit it out because it was too hot.
Hate to tell you but nobody in Starbucks gives a rat's a*s what you are drinking. Calm down.
Now here is a good example of someone who is living in his delusions. Not only is this a lie, it is a lie to make himself feel powerful and strong, and a man. The reality, is different, because he probably drinks pumpkin decaf latte with an extra shot of caramel, while tucking into fairy cakes.
....of my straight black coffee with no cream or sugar but has no clue, and probably doesn't care, what I'm drinking.
But...the cups are opaque..? What are you doing, wearing a cardboard sign that you've written your coffee order down in large block letters...?
What a child lol. I actually enjoy both types of coffee. It depends on my mood lol
G0d d@mmit I want to be just like you when I don’t grow up. Straight black coffee, whew, I only know personally about 40 people who can drink black coffee. You’re just a beast.
I am a grown-a*s man and I think you probably don't do this b/c you are a whiny b***h
Today in things that don't happen but he really, really wishes would...
Doesn't hot drinks come in paper cups that you cannot see through? How would anyone know what hot drink you have?
Black coffee is gross, same for overly creamed & sweetened coffee. Gotta Goldie Locks it.
Best part is this is all self perceived. He's so up his own butt, that he just assumes people are intimidated by him drinking it. Serious question though, I don't really drink coffee. Is a plain black coffee common at Starbucks? I figured the big catch was the more complicated drinks.
When the guy looks up from his black coffee , no cream or sugar and sees me drinking my Mountain Dew straight out of a can!
And what chance that anyone in Starbucks actually notices or cares what Mr. Tough Guy Coffee is drinking?
That grown man does not care about you. Or your coffee. And what kind of psychopath is hanging out at Starbucks making all kinds of unsolicited eye contact with strangers anyway?!?! Disaster.🙄
Wanna bet I can get a far more frightened reaction out of you just by giving you my brightest smile while I try to sit in your lap?
Does he announce his order to everyone so they can kneel down to him?
if someone stared at me sipping coffee, believing it 'showed me how dumb my order is' they'd be wrong. I'd just think they were a weirdo coffee-sipping-eye-contact holder
I don't know. I'm a bit impressed someone is willing to drink Starbucks coffee black; that shīt's disgusting and weak to me and always has that bad back of throat bitter taste.
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
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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
