50 Times People Wanted To Appear Edgy And Stand Out From “The Norm” But Ended Up Embarrassing Themselves (New Pics)
As Andrea F. Polard, Psy.D., wonderfully put it, arrogance is weaponized pride. Unlike healthy pride — which is an appropriate celebration of personal or communal accomplishment — it pushes people away.
The subreddit r/NotLikeTheOtherGirls is an excellent example of this. The online community is dedicated to shaming people who are trying to be unique by defining themselves outside of "the norm." Instead of proving how unique they are, these folks simply make a fool of themselves, earning ridicule instead of respect.
We've covered r/NotLikeTheOtherGirls before here and here, but with 785K members, the subreddit constantly offers new content, so it's about time we release an update. Continue scrolling and check out its most popular recent posts.
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The Whole Package
Moms Are More Important
Lady, other people work very hard too. Not just you. Get to the back of the line.
Of all of the things that diminish the quality of interpersonal relationships, few, if any, are as damaging as arrogance.
To be arrogant is to appropriate for yourself, presumptuously; to claim without right and to be overly convinced of your own importance.
One of the unfortunate consequences of arrogance is that people who have this trait often have no awareness of it and when confronted by feedback that suggests that they may be grabbing more ground than they are entitled to, often become highly defensive and even combative, which ironically demonstrates that they probably are.
The Post Was: What’s Something People Find Hot Or Attractive That You Don’t?
I believe I can speak for the rest of the neurodivergent community when I say that we don't accept this a*****e as neurodivergent. Go hang out with Elon Musk. Y'all belong together.
Thanks For That Totally Necessary Information
The Only Correct ‘Not Like Other Girls’
So in an attempt to learn how to deal with these people, let's take a look at what the before mentioned doctor of psychology, Andrea Polard, suggests doing to stay calm and collected while still standing strong and confidently against arrogance in your life.
"Be compassionate, but don't try to fix the person," Polard wrote. "The need for superiority is deeply rooted and ranges from low self-esteem to an unquenchable thirst for praise to a lack of empathy for those who are or appear to be less accomplished. Only the arrogant person can confront such a problem with sustained effort. On the other hand, and as always, it brings peace to your heart and potentially to the situation if you can have compassion for the unhappiness of others."
I’m Not Like Other Moms, I’m An Idiot 🌎
Unique Girl
By Now I‘D Be A Millionaire If I Had A Penny For Each Time I Heard A Girl Say „i Mostly Hang Out With Guys“
Next, accept the fact that the other indeed feels superior. Try to realize that there is nothing you can do in the future or have done in the past to make them arrogant.
"He or she suffers from a problem that goes far beyond you. Most importantly, understand that accepting feelings of superiority in another person does not mean that you must feel inferior in turn. Look at it as a game that you can refuse to play."
Topical Not Like Other Girls Cartoon
I’m Sure This Happens All The Time
You order your coffee at Starbucks? Wuss. Real men grinds coffee beans with his teeth, then pours boiling water in mouth and headbangs violently until coffee is brewed.
I Don't Need Feminism So Nobody Does
Remeber Galls! Only Follow One Thing Ever, And Make It Your Personality
"Communicate directly," Polard added. "Sometimes it is advisable to tell the other person how she/he came across. It is good to remind an arrogant person that no one knows that much, considering life’s mysteries, and that no one can claim absolute truth. As long as it does not harm you later, do not suppress yourself."
You can use disarming sentences such as, "Forgive me for interrupting, but...", or "Maybe you did not mean to sound arrogant/hurt my feelings/come across as if you are 100 percent right, but..."
If arrogance is an aberration, you can also ask if anything negative happened to them that day.
Found This Gem On Facebook
Am I The Only One Who’s Concerned About The Knife..?
My Tumblr Bio In 2012. Back When I Thought Putting Other Women Down Was Edgy
Bahahaha. Found One In The Wild
"Involve a mediator or a greater number of people," Polard said. "Sometimes direct communication backfires, which is why you might want to include a third party to help diffuse the situation."
"Without being vindictive, stand up for yourself under the guidance of someone else. Seek the support you need. Sometimes you might have to find allies and stand together against a particularly harmful arrogant person or persons."
Ig Is Just Flooded With This S**t
She’s Handy
Well, it is cool to be able to do repairs on your own. Probably wouldn't make an Instagram post about it, but still.
She Reads The Books Guys !
So Cool
You can also reduce the harm by setting limits. "We cannot always choose with whom we work and must deal with, but we can set limits," the psychologist highlighted.
"Before meeting with an arrogant person, decide how much time you will spend together and what subjects you will or will not speak about. Be disciplined and resist biting any hooks that would prolong the allotted time or cover more territory. If you cannot keep your distance despite great effort, maybe it is time to plan to sever the ties. Nobody should remain silent and endure abuse, whether in a personal or professional relationship."
Found On Instagram
Found On The Aita Sub
Excuse The Bad Handwriting, But I Was Looking Through My Old Diary And Found This Gem From When I Was In 7th Grade. I Think What’s Funnier Is That No One Ever Called Me Emo In School And I Just Made That Part Up
Admit this: We all tried journaling or writing a diary every day but never work.
Truly Not Like The Other Girls, Or The Other Posters
Nope, I am just THAT basic. If it's hot outside, I am wearing a tank top, shorts and sandals
The important thing to remember is to stay mindful. Whatever you decide to do, attempt it deliberately, thoughtfully, and with as much love as possible.
"Arrogant people cause others to lose their temper and become their worst self. Observe your reactions with self-compassion and your long-term interest in mind. Play the game of your life instead of trying to fit into someone else's," Polard said.
So always stay true to yourself and... don't forget to shame them on r/NotLikeTheOtherGirls.
Lol Love Her Music But
Omg She Is So Weird And Quirky She Is Sooo Not Like Other Girls!!!
Not Like Those $9 Coffee Girls
I'm not a Cardi B fan either, I didn't realise that made me a Speshul Snowflayke.
Not Sure If This Counts But Found This On Instagram
Ofc The Godly Tradwife Has A Baby And Is Blonde
‘Ugh ... I Hate My Own Gender, They Are Trash, Please Pick Me!!!’
So Quirky And Unique 🧘♀️
Guys Have You Seen The New God Child? There's Nothing Wrong With Her At All!
Does This Count?
Does Anyone Else Like To Listen To Mozart In Reverse? /S
Why on gods green earth would you listen to Mozart in reverse? I'm pretty sure Mozart himself would be asking you that same question
Not Like The Other Triplets
Does This Count?
I'm Not Like You, I'm Rich
Soooooo, you are expecting people to come up to you like a celebrity?
I Don't Understand Why Their Husbands Are On Golf Weekends They Only Look About 20
Op Disrespects Boundaries By Sending Inappropriate Memes To Her "Bestie's" Boyfriend
So your friend being clearly uncomfortable isn't reason enough?? The f**k
If you send sex jokes/memes to someone who has asked you to stop doing so, that's sexual harassment. If someone isn't reciprocating your 'jokes' and their boyfriend/girlfriend/anyone tells you that they are uncomfortable, and want you to stop, stop. You don't get to demand to 'Discuss it to their face'. They are clearly uncomfortable confronting you about your behaviour. It doesn't matter if OP is a girl, and the person she's harassing is male, this is as much sexual harassment as it would be if the genders were reversed. Also if your friend asks you to not send sex memes and sexual innuendo to their boyfriend/girlfriend, they're allowed to have boundries too, and you should stop. The "It's just a joke/my sense of humor" is BS. This is classic abuser behaviour Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender.
Deborah B, this comments needs to be on top. This is also good to keep in mind at work.
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This was so cringy to read but my favorite part was "you see, I know men. I'm hanging around them my whole life." 😅
Most people have does she think its cool to think that doing something that most girls do every day is cool?
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I like the statement "I know men...and I know they appreciate.." Just as women are not a monolith, neither are we. I don't appreciate dirty jokes and memes, and would feel VERY uncomfortable if one of my wife's friends started sending me dirty jokes.
Omgoodness. AH everywhere. ( Not the friend and her boyfriend, but this nasty talking "bestie's) I have a clue for you, hun, if anyone in the relationship ( or room for that matter) is uncomfortable with the level of nasty jokes you are passing,telling, sending memes about, just stop. It's not strictly a law or anything to be the ugliest talking girl or guy for that matter in any situation. Cringe aside, everyone is paying attention to you. But, trust me,it's not good or even neutral. We have enough of that kind of thing going on. In private between two friends who like dirty jokes and I do enjoy one ever so often myself, yes. But telling really filthy "guy" jokes, and I get the idea that's what's going on, nah. If it's in questionable taste, take a pass in public, and with your best friend's bf that is public.
Thank you! This is what I came to say.
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Translation: I've never been in an actual relationship because I don't understand that being rude all the time is off-putting, so I try to destroy other peoples' relationships because I'm so jealous I can't stand myself.
Kinda weird that you’d send multiple memes specific to handjobs. I hoard memes and send them every day I can’t say I have even seen more than a handful (lol) of handjob memes. The OP of this is trying to manipulate the boyfriend in a stupid way and got caught.
So the OP doesn’t care that she is making her “bestie” uncomfortable, putting her in the middle between her friend and her boyfriend, and that she has a complete lack of respect for her friends feelings because she “knows men”? Honey, you don’t know men. You are just trying to get the attention of any man in the room. Who cares if you *know men*. You are supposed to be there to support your friend in her relationship. You don’t need to be friends with him. Just be friendly and respectful of their relationship. Keep it that. It sounds like you are trying too hard to be the focus.
Ah you see.. The problem is that her 'bestie' hasn't realised yet that all guys are exactly the same and like all the same stuff. It's literally impossible for a man to not like something sexual or to be uncomfortable about it, so it has to be the girl...... Honestly, some people are just delusional. Poor guy. He doesn't owe her an explanation at all! Also even if her 'bestie' was the only one uncomfortable about it, she should just stop.
Ugh...context matters. Read the room, girl. You are NOT his buddy. Obviously a woman needs to take care because this could be misinterpreted. And not every man enjoys dirty jokes!
So basically you are saying that you have filtre & boundary issues.
She's your friend. Does it really matter who is uncomfortable with your sexual jokes? Just quit it already. What's wrong with people?
This person is toxic. The friendship won’t last. And JFC i almost threw up thinking of sending my BFF’s (since 7th grade) husband handjob memes. Ew. Yuck. Not bc I’m delicate, but because I’m not some narcissist loser who’s trying to toxically ruin others relationships.
"you see, I know men. I'm hanging around them my whole life." I never thought I'd be the one to say this but...not all men
So you are an (obviously) young & immature female that mostly hangs out with men and have no sense of when overtly sexual jokes are making someone uncomfortable ---- I have real concerns here....
Did she really say, I know men, because she took taekwondo and had an older brother?
1) Not all guys like those types of jokes. 2) If that's all you send, it sends a message you may not be trying to send. 3) Your friend's boyfriend's feelings shouldn't be the issue here. You are clearly making someone uncomfortable, doesn't matter who. 4) Sometimes, and hear me out, people are these things called introverts...and they don't like loud personalities. 5) How our personalities are depicts how we remember a situation. Since you clearly seem extroverted, you remember that first interaction in quite a different way than he may have. It's called sympathy and compassion. Maybe learn it
You don't know ALL men, you know some men, and men sometimes act in one way when they are in a group, and in another way when it's one-on-one. You say you're not like ordinary women. Well, perhaps he's not like ordinary men.
Found This Out In The Wild:
Internalized Misogyny Is Truly A Trip
This is so painful to read.... You're so different and special - bleh!
Saw This And Thought Of This Sub
This One Deserves To Be Here
Does This Belong In This Sub? Apparently Being Bi-Curious Isnt A Thing Anymore
As the member of the heterosexual community, we would like to apologize for this girl that will be soon kick out of the group and gift to hell.
I'm Not Like Other Girls I Step On Legos
Sorry to burst the bubble, but stepping on a Lego is an everybody problem.
Kinda Depressing How Old This Mentality Goes, Way Before Britney And Avril
The Amount Of Likes This Has 🥴
We Aren’t Like U We Like To Spy On Each Other
I Think Oop Made This About Herself
On A Facebook Group For "Boys Only"
She Could Tell It’s Acting
She’s Right. She Does Sound Lame
Didn’t Think That Stuff Was Normalised But Ok
She Thinks She’s So Cute
Spotted In The Wild Today
She’s A Weird One, Folks
*dk Khalid Voice* Another One
High School Friend Posted This On Instagram
Great for yoz, you are more likely to be able to afford your dream house then than the rest :D
She Wears Oversized Tshirts Y'all!
I Mean, No One Needs These Things, But It’s Not Inherently Wrong To Want It
Not Like The Other Girls
Apparently This Is What I Get For Liking Valorant And Being In The Community In The Presence Of This Girl.. Yikes
Why Do Women Think Consenting To Sex Has To Be On Their Terms?
Well I Mean, You Do You
Catcalling Is Not A Compliment
Strangest Pick Me Stance I’ve Ever Seen On Tiktok
I’m Not Like Other Girls, I’m Immune To Assault
Not Like Other Unicorns 🦄
Yeah This One Definitely Deserves A Place Here
Who Is This Person Policing The Money You Spend On Pre Workout?
Ok, but I love the cotton candy flavored lung cancer part, bc that's what It is.
Boys Are Dirty
Why do the tomboy / emo / "quirky" girls in the memes and pictures always look girly, pretty in disguise?
Other Girls Are W**res. I’m Nlog, I Get No Game !!
A Girl I Have On Snap Posted This On Her Story. Not Sure If This Fits Here But She Spends The Whole Post Tearing Down Other Women
A 6.5-7.5 (Scientifically Proven)
We Aint The Same
Saw This One Out In The Wild Today
I’m Not Like Other Girls, I Don’t Need Expensive Things To Make Me Happy☺️
Not Like Other Girls
Your desire for attention coupled with your desire to prevent interaction is a sure sign that you are yearning for emotional/social satisfaction but you don't want to be close enough for them to view your overwhelming insecurities.
Yet Another In Aita; “She’s One Of Those Annoying Women Who Seem To Attract Male’s Attention Without Even Trying…”
Facebook Scares Me Sometimes
Other People Say Yolo
“Quirky” Girl
Just Saw That Post About This Unique And Different Girl In R/Thathappened
She’s The 1%
Hugging Your Friends Is Weird?
Because It's Not Normal Apparently
Get It Right Sweaty 💅🏽
Not Sure Who Allowed 12-Year-Old Me To Have A Facebook, But I’m Cursed With All My Facebook Memories
Not that strange. But I'm glad OP can look back and see they have changed
Does This Count? Found On Pintrest
Nice way to use the disgusting ableist freak show propaganda to show you're special. Sigh.
Proceeds To Play Some Of The Most Popular And Well-Known Video Games
U ever played Chrono Trigger? That's me and my girlfriend's favorite game.
Sorry I Like Guns Not Animals
I Came Across This On Fb.. What's Wrong With Hamburgers?!
Yikes
Because Other Girls Are Not Funny
Not Like Other Bisexuals
Idk If It Has Already Been Posted
Being grimey has become a strived for thing now? This isnt a personality trait, its poor hygeine.
I'm Confused?
I think this is satire? "Be bisexual, eat hot chip, lie" is a meme, right?
We Do Not Care !!!
I Am The Only Girl On Earth Who Likes Peanut Butter
"Reality TV? Not This Girl, I Like Sports!"
It's the same thing. You're watching GAMES. Whether it's the Super Bowl or the Bachelorette, it's still a game show.
Other Girls Don’t Like Tea
So, if you like all 3 of them, you are a legendary girl child?
Coulda Just Said "Is This A Nice Dress For Clubbing?" But She Had To Make It Clear She Was Nltog
Rise Up I Guess…
Why Is Hockeygirl All One Word?
Was Mindlessly Scrolling Through The Wasteland That Is Pinterest Memes And Found A Danganronpa Flavoured Nltog
no... stop ruining my favorite anime/visual novel! and stop ruining 2 of my fave characters from it!
This Seems Like The. Opposite Of Nlog But Isn't It Harsh? Some Girls Can Be Non-Feminine Without Being Pick-Mes Or Nlog. What Does The Sub Think?
The Comments Were Even Worse
The sad thing about "not like other girls" is that they buy into the myth that women who aren't emulating males are some sort of anathema. Also, I think since women are underrepresented in history books, etc., any woman not fitting the "stereotype" seems an exception, when in fact individual tastes, skills, and talents are common in all women, because women are people. And interests aren't gendered. 😒
The title says "cringy people". Seems to just be about s******g on girls.
Load More Replies... Don’t mind teenagers posting this stuff, it’s cringey but puberty is a b***h and it IS very difficult to find your place in society, especially with social media pressure added to it. I’m more worried about adults, parents even, posting this type of c**p. Regardless of gender btw.
I couldn't finish it either, but it was a nice reminder to check myself. I don't want to be like people who aren't like other people.
Load More Replies... I'M not like OTHER guys. I never work out, I easily become happy or sad (tears!), and I'd rather practice cooking than watch sports games. Which is to say I'm too lazy to work on my physical health, never properly worked on my mental health, and sports just confuse me. Lol, I should really work on those first three things though, boo sports.
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apparently "clean girl" is an aesthetic based around (gasp) SHOWERING??????
A lot of pick me girls here. Thankfully l know a lot of nice, well adjusted women who try to navigate this world helping each other and l love them dearly.
Honestly I think women are being fooled into believing all women are the same because of the lack of diversity in media of female characters. My whole childhood it was just hot, sexy love interests who I saw everywhere. The damsel in distress who doesn't want to get her nails dirty. Oh but she can also take a guy down twice her size. Us women have to create our own narratives, realize that there are just as many different male characters in this world as there are female characters. Females can also be geeky, adventurous, funny, brave, strong, leaders, tortured souls, edgy, cute etc. and they don't all have to be hot. And I love that we're getting a much more diverse set of personalities now than before. The fact is women are unique. So a lot of them are going to feel like they don't fit into this tiny box media has put women in. Hence, "not like the other girls".
I'm not like other girls. I'm so edgy. I just had buffalo chicken pasta for breakfast without taking heartburn medicine (the regret will arise soon)
A lot of these are just basically "different strokes for different folks." I've never fit in either, but I don't think that makes me special. That attitude just comes off as overcompensation for low self-esteem. Accept who you are, no matter what. But don't make a big deal out of the differences.
I have an engineering degree. I worked as sys admin for 20 years for a multinational company. Stopped wearing makeup and only wore pants to work years ago. (You try crawling under desks in a skirt and still be decent.) I'm not unique, but still in the minority.
This entire post is just insulting women. As if men are perfect. I hate this patriarchal bullsh*t.
This might sound kind of weird, but the girl I sit next to in my math class makes me feel like I'm in one of those "There are two types of girls" things. She's like the opposite of me physically. But she's super nice, were not friends but we get a long and I'll sometimes help her with her math work.
You kno I always found these things so cringe. But if you look deeper a lot if it is just pple wanting to individualize themselves,not wanting g to appear to be " the same" . Its actually a part of growing up for girls. Little harder to speak of grown azz women
I’m not like other girls, I’m a trash goblin who dips in and out of the Void :). On a more serious note, these people are going through the phase where they see the stereotype of women in the media and want to be different. I hit that stage at 13 and tried to be “gothic” and “mysterious”
I was like this when I was little too... turns out I'm just non-binary and these posts are really bringing back dysphoric memories
The sad thing about "not like other girls" is that they buy into the myth that women who aren't emulating males are some sort of anathema. Also, I think since women are underrepresented in history books, etc., any woman not fitting the "stereotype" seems an exception, when in fact individual tastes, skills, and talents are common in all women, because women are people. And interests aren't gendered. 😒
The title says "cringy people". Seems to just be about s******g on girls.
Load More Replies... Don’t mind teenagers posting this stuff, it’s cringey but puberty is a b***h and it IS very difficult to find your place in society, especially with social media pressure added to it. I’m more worried about adults, parents even, posting this type of c**p. Regardless of gender btw.
I couldn't finish it either, but it was a nice reminder to check myself. I don't want to be like people who aren't like other people.
Load More Replies... I'M not like OTHER guys. I never work out, I easily become happy or sad (tears!), and I'd rather practice cooking than watch sports games. Which is to say I'm too lazy to work on my physical health, never properly worked on my mental health, and sports just confuse me. Lol, I should really work on those first three things though, boo sports.
Load More Replies... apparently "clean girl" is an aesthetic based around (gasp) SHOWERING??????
A lot of pick me girls here. Thankfully l know a lot of nice, well adjusted women who try to navigate this world helping each other and l love them dearly.
Honestly I think women are being fooled into believing all women are the same because of the lack of diversity in media of female characters. My whole childhood it was just hot, sexy love interests who I saw everywhere. The damsel in distress who doesn't want to get her nails dirty. Oh but she can also take a guy down twice her size. Us women have to create our own narratives, realize that there are just as many different male characters in this world as there are female characters. Females can also be geeky, adventurous, funny, brave, strong, leaders, tortured souls, edgy, cute etc. and they don't all have to be hot. And I love that we're getting a much more diverse set of personalities now than before. The fact is women are unique. So a lot of them are going to feel like they don't fit into this tiny box media has put women in. Hence, "not like the other girls".
I'm not like other girls. I'm so edgy. I just had buffalo chicken pasta for breakfast without taking heartburn medicine (the regret will arise soon)
A lot of these are just basically "different strokes for different folks." I've never fit in either, but I don't think that makes me special. That attitude just comes off as overcompensation for low self-esteem. Accept who you are, no matter what. But don't make a big deal out of the differences.
I have an engineering degree. I worked as sys admin for 20 years for a multinational company. Stopped wearing makeup and only wore pants to work years ago. (You try crawling under desks in a skirt and still be decent.) I'm not unique, but still in the minority.
This entire post is just insulting women. As if men are perfect. I hate this patriarchal bullsh*t.
This might sound kind of weird, but the girl I sit next to in my math class makes me feel like I'm in one of those "There are two types of girls" things. She's like the opposite of me physically. But she's super nice, were not friends but we get a long and I'll sometimes help her with her math work.
You kno I always found these things so cringe. But if you look deeper a lot if it is just pple wanting to individualize themselves,not wanting g to appear to be " the same" . Its actually a part of growing up for girls. Little harder to speak of grown azz women
I’m not like other girls, I’m a trash goblin who dips in and out of the Void :). On a more serious note, these people are going through the phase where they see the stereotype of women in the media and want to be different. I hit that stage at 13 and tried to be “gothic” and “mysterious”
I was like this when I was little too... turns out I'm just non-binary and these posts are really bringing back dysphoric memories
