50 Times People Wanted Attention On Social Media So Bad, They Resorted To Doing Horrible Things Interview
What’s social media all about? Keeping in touch with your family and friends, as well as making new connections, right? Well, it should be. But just like the internet, social media is a rusty double-edged sword laced with toxic goo—far from everything is as wholesome as the cat pictures you’ll find on Bored Panda.
Most people want to be loved, adored, and to be in the spotlight. In short, they want attention and adoration. Unfortunately, a sizeable chunk of humankind is prepared to do anything for that, morals, common sense, and decency be damned.
From acting plain idiotic to doing some downright immoral stuff that would make the local priest splash them with holy water, the people who are prepared to go to extreme lengths just for internet fame end up on the r/justforsocialmedia subreddit. Check out the best of the worst below, upvote the ones that impressed you with their awfulness the most, and share any similar stories in the comment section.
Bored Panda spoke about why some people tend to do pretty much anything for a splash of fame with redditor Blank-Cheque, one of the moderators at the 'Just For Social Media' subreddit. According to them, the internet is a contributing factor in hunting for attention. "I'd say a lot of these people would've done stupid stuff anyway, but the internet gives them extra incentive and lets them share it with others." Scroll down for their other insights.
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His Beautiful Flower Field Got Trampled By Tourist
Next time put signs up saying Trespassers will be shot! I live in an area where you know they serious if you see that, but it works even if you don't got a gun.
Subreddit moderator Blank-Cheque said that the internet has opened up a lot of different avenues for shooting to fame and glory through social media. All because of the changes in technology and the commodification of attention. "Seems like there's more fame to go around now, so it's easier for people to become briefly famous. Not sure if there are more people doing it but certainly more are successful."
What's more, the moderator doesn't believe that the people featured on the subreddit are giving up their morals in exchange for attention. Rather, "they may not have had them in the first place."
The ‘Just For Social Media’ online community on Reddit has 97.5k members and, even though they enjoy poking fun at people who are prepared to do pretty much anything for a sackful of silver and their 15 minutes of fame, they have some strict guidelines, too. So no sharing personal information for one, no matter how much you think that person might deserve it.
Another Human Forgetting That We Share This Planet
I'm not sure the person who let it go even thought something like that would happen tho. So yes, please dispose of those properly folks.
When You Adopt 7 Kids. And Use Them As Trained Pets To Make Money On Youtube
She Just Had To Get That Shot
She probably wishes she hadn't survived to be honest with the pain she in.
According to researchers, social media gives everyone the tools to live a life of constant exposure where they curate their experiences and are more and more worried about their visibility.
Of course, attention has its perks. They’re not just financial. We’re social animals, so we equate attention, likes, comments, and exposure with approval. And we’re hardwired to want approval because that means we’re more likely to not only survive but also thrive. However, there is a darker side to becoming famous on the internet.
Public opinion can shift at the drop of a hat and the approval you were soaking in just a moment ago can turn into criticism, threats, and even… forcing you to delete your social media accounts. Meanwhile, Psychology Today explains that a careless tweet or a dumb social media post can cost you your job even years down the line.
This Dude Filled Up A River With Soap And Destroyed The Entire Ecosystem For Some Tiktok Clout And Thinks He Is Funny
I really hope they got arrested and refused bail.... you know, as a detergent... I mean deterrent
Sexually Assaulting Men For Tiktok
I think I left Tik Tok last year in good timing before I saw dumb crap like this.
Playing around with fame on social media is a bit like a wish granted to you by the infamous monkey’s paw: be careful what you wish for—because you won’t foresee some of the consequences. Make sure you really want to get famous before you do something dumb for the attention. And remember, your morals are worth more than fleeting fame.
This Girl Makes Tiktok Videos Of Her Forcibly Hugging, Touching Or Trapping Korean Men. This Is Not Okay Behaviour. In All Videos The Men Are Visibly Uncomfortable And Try To Get Away From Her, She Either Follows Them Or Will Not Let Go Of Them...if The Roles Were Reversed There Would Be Outrage
This isn't okay anywhere but especially in a culture where you don't even talk to strangers let alone hug them... Gives us foreigners here a bad image
There's About To Be A Body Reported
I WILL FIND YOU DUMB A** AND FORCE YOU TO EAT A TUB FULL OF CHILI TIL YOU BEG FOR MERCY
Exploitation, Plain And Simple
1. I hope this kiddo gets a sincerely LOVING family. 2. I hope her kids remember this when she's decrepit.
This Woman Stomped All Over The Plants In This Conservatory Despite Staff Repeatedly Asking Her To Stop To Get ‘Instagram Model’ Shots. The Area She Is In Is Off Limits
I mean, she is being a prick, so why not let her enjoy one, or a hundred on her, lol
Dude Is Flexing His Louis Vuitton Bag On Auschwitz Train Tracks
These Kids Were Absolutely Not Interested In Making The "Saving African Kids With My Presence" Pose For Instagram
Parents In China Drag Their Child On Edge Of Hill Just To Take Photos
They Basically Made A Pipe Bomb
Gender Reveal- , oh s**t, ummmm hey pal what gender is red with human chunks again?
We Found Another One!
Just go to a Micheals, oh wait, Covid ruined that..... well then just buy the fake flowers then from Micheals, sheesh.
Check Out Muh Tats Bruh
Apparently An Industrial Car Wash Hurts Human Flesh
Using Real Reaction Of Divorce For Views
Hopefully this was staged for click bait. Either way it’s super messed up.
Number Neighbors
Do not get this...dont facetime...? Is he calling himself...wtf anyway...
Gotta Get That Funeral Shot For The Gram
What The Actual F*** Was She Trying To Accomplish By Posting This
This Guy Spray Painting Rocks In Yosemite
A cousin of my husband was a national park ranger, who died suddenly and painfully of cancer last year! She wanted to get better to get back to working! You sir are a major disgrace to this land!
Cutting Your Sons Hair And Making Him Cry For A Tiktok “Prank”
This is NOT ok! 😡 God I hope that child is able to get counseling, and him parenting classes!
Influencers Ordered A Bunch Of Stuff To Take Pictures For The ‘Gram But Didn’t Want To Pay.
No pay, then they get to wash allllll the dishes for rest of day and next. Literally places still will make you do that.
Update On The Disgusting Cereal Guy
This Kids's Grandpa Is Actually Dying While He Is Recording A Musically, I Did Some Research, And The Grandpa Died
Was he trying to cope with the situation tho, I mean he does look like a teenager.
She Says She’s Deathly Allergic To Blackberries And Then Proceeds To Eat One For A Tiktok
Hospital
Guy Pushes Photographer Into Pond
Influencers Did It Again
Is she posing at a memorial?! I don't think I can keep scrolling this is just the worst of humanity
Piece Of S*** Does A “Gender Revel” And Gets Glitter Everywhere In Home Depot
Santa Monica Woman Pretends To Board Up Windows Using A Worker's Drill For A Photo Then Drives Off In A Mercedes
Taking A Meal Out Of A Restaurant Just To Get The Right Picture For Instagram Likes
Ewww! Hopefully some of her followers realized what she did and spoke out how gross that was!
Way Too Young Mother Thinks Spraying Daughter In The Face Is Hilarious, And Has Done It More Than Once Per The Caption
I have a toddler. I also enjoy little jokes like splashing water on each other. Never in the face and not repeatedly. This is just cruel!
Caught Taking Christmas Pics In Front Of Her Neighbors House
Who Even Finds This Funny?
At a public store, no. At home to a family member, if they've good humor, yes. Tho now it wouldn't be good time to do so.
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When I read such posts, I realize how meaningful, balanced, normal, and successful my own life actually is. So I thank you! 🙏
This, is actualy right omg
More of these so I can feel better about my self
I get what your saying but how about less of these and more posts of thoughtful wholesome things to make you feel good about the world you live in and inspire you to do better? Also more of these would mean more idiot and we DO NOt need more of those.
Yeah I definitely agree, Autumn. KILLING ANIMALS FOR SELFIES?????? I mean just wow.
What the hell is wrong with people!!??
Sociopaths are way more common than people think. The majority of them never kill anyone.
I'm thinking psychopaths, it seems like most of these people don't even realize what they're doing. They're so caught up in their own world, they don't know whats going on around them.
Where would you like me to start? This could take a while...
Likes. Thats it. Btw I liked your comme... ok, never mind.
sometimes I feel I'm too much of an bitter old 40-something to understand the "need" to be Next Viral Thing, but at the same time... are you guys okay? I'm seriously concerned rn. this obsession can't be a real thing.
I feel the same as you, the problem is I'm only 24 so ...
Same and I'm 13
I'm right there in the middle at 34 (when did that happen?!) and feel the same
@Mewton's Third Paw You notice that most of these aren't kids. It's adults that are so obsessed with their social media life.
Because you aren’t a kid, you’re just a normal aged adult. Kids are the ones being weird here.
My daughter is 12 and also find these ridiculous and stupid. Kids like her and Aroace tiger give me hope for the future.
true dat, and I'm only 14
I'm so with you.
Yep, I'm 12 and feel like this constantly
Agree. These are the people who give Boomers a bad rap!!
Children don’t make adults old though. You’re a normal adult. Just because they are kids doesn’t make you bitter and old. They’re just really small children.
I'm 16, and I understand what you're saying completely. Social media can be a wonderful thing, but the constant "doing it for the likes" I see from some people is worrisome.
Moral of the story is «STOP MAKING STUPID PEOPLE FAMOUS»
These people are absolutely horrible. However, in my opinion, people should not get so fired up with humanity. This article is designed to show you the worst of the worst. Do not say the human race should go extinct. So settle down, relax, and read something happy. Not all humans are garbage bags. Don't let posts like this make you think so.
Thank you! I really needed to hear this :)
Of course :)
These people only exist if you let them. Stop "following" , upvoting, "liking" them etc. Without an audience there will be no reason for this sort of behavior.
Stop the planet. I want to get off 😔
I feel you 😔 😠
Elon Musk is looking for volunteers :-)
I hear Mars is looking good this time of year..
The German shepherd one literally kills me. I want to take it in and pamper him beyond imagination, as well as treat it with the respect he deserves.
If TikTok and Instagram deleted their accounts, they would think twice next time..Except those who are just hurting themselves, let them suffer.
Vilma like
I hate the fact that they are abusing animals and I don't understand why these people would risk there lives for a video! I cannot believe the things people do
I'm reluctant to "like" any of these. It's too disturbing.
Delete this item. It's horrific.
i really hate assholes who think this s**t is funny, im at my limit when i see these type of people i seriously that kid doing a tik tok while his grandpa is dying LIKE ARE YOU SERIOUS RIGHT NOW, OH AND DON´T GET ME STARTED WITH INFLUENCERS WHO ASK FOR FREE STUFF , MAKE A MESS IN PUBLIC THINKING ITS FUNNY, i mean i understand they want attention but WHAT THE HELL doing all of this just for attention, I swear if one of these assholes does a ¨prank ¨ on me im sorry but im going to beat there ass i really want to know if any of these people think of what the consequences are going to be. I mean for real why all of this just for attention, WHY.
temmie haha
ok, i am off to clean my brain with cute cat photos
Good idea!
I had to stop reading these after 3 posts. Human beings can the most beautifully grace filled creatures on earth. They can also be the most colossal butt holes in the universe.
tuzdayschild -
i hated looking at these, but its good to learn the difference between a good post and going too far for a post. please keep in mind that these people are going WAAAAAAY to far. never do any of these. thank you.
We wonder why so many people are like this, but this is how society has been engineered in recent decades. Capitalism has been aggressively pushed, meaning they only want people to think of themselves (to destroy the feeling of community and therefore a collective voice). People are not encouraged to be educated, just to try to be like the s**t on MTV and reality shows. It's depressing that as a species, we've had about 6000 years to become civilised, but this is the point we are at.
Lol!!! Capitalism does not equal selfishness. Selfishness happens everywhere and in everyone at one time or another. It is not related to economy.
There are good darwin award pretenders
I regret looking at this
What the hell is wrong with these bitches?
I would like to publicly apologies for my generation. We aren't all bad, I swear.
Thank you! Lula, whenever I see your account you always seem to be spreading positivity and make my day just a little bit better. We need more people like you in the world! God bless! <3
I would like to second that
This whole thing was infuriating.
Likes don’t give you life or necessities. 👿
I think this is a good example of how we all jump to see what's going on with posts about people behaving badly (me, too, I must admit), and then start to think that most people are horrible. I have to remind myself that most people aren't. For example, I love how most people are polite when they post on Bored Panda, when it could be so easy not to.
Nope saw the first post and backed out. People are cruel and nasty. I want to think most people are good people but I'm starting to think that may not be true.
This just speaks to how social media is so bad for one’s mental state. Depending on likes and views for happiness to do such cruel and/or stupid things says how awful the mental state and reasoning is behind the younger generation doing these things. Behold the future of our world people.
I was thinking about this. It is culturally damning that some people will gravitate to achieve notoriety and attention by doing something easily stupid or trite rather than achieving that same attention through something that traditionally requires patience and skill to craft. Eat a tide pod vs. developing art skills for years; throw a chair into traffic vs. learning how to compose music; take pictures of food vs. practicing serious cooking skills... Just my depressing 2 cents.
What the actual f is wrong with people nowadays? Destroying nature and even other people's lives for some hearts that don't actually even matter in real life? Go get a real job. Serve your country. Don't waste your life spraying your baby with water. No wonder they want to ban TikTok...
This has to be one of the saddest posts ever. What is wrong with people, more interested in likes than life!
I couldn't even make it through all these I'm so disgusted.
The people featured on here are unfathomably moronic. Idiots like this have always been around. It's just that since the internet, they now have a platform to show off. You can't fix stupid.
do we downvote for the stupidity and assholeness or upvote because it relates to the post?
This whole thread makes me more then angry. The last time I used physical violence was in elementary school, but it's really hard to stay calm without wanting all of these people to slam them in the face.
Honestly, I just hope at this point that earth is just an experiment by aliens and they can just reset us all at the push of a button...kind of like Divergent.
why would you want to eat anything other than food? thats gross.
Joanna VINCENT good
Give these scumbags NO further publicity. Stop doing these post, please!
Thes morons need to get a life
KittyGirl ?
I know I shouldn't be but I am completely shocked by these. I can't get that poor dog that was forced to eat the chilies out of my head, I hope the dog was taken away from them and they were done for animal abuse.
I lost my faith in humanity even more after reading this post... 😢
I don’t care if someone hurts themselves doing something for likes as there is no fixing stupid but leave other people and animals alone. I had to stop reading as it’s making me so angry. People are too cruel and we need better laws to protect others (animals and humans) from these monsters
but why tho? why are people so terrible? it baffles me...
Tell you what, let's start up a trend of squirting compressed air up your nose. That should be good for a few Darwin awards, cleanse the gene pool a bit
Very very depressing. But very informative, exempli gratia, do NOT choose these people to make babies with.
I couldn't look at any more of these after the German Shepard. People are trash.