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
Harassing A Taxi Driver Who Is Just Trying To Do His Job
Arrest her for assault for christ sake. If the genders were reversed people would not find this acceptable.
It's a man in drag and I agree, he deserves to be arrested.
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just ewe, who does that to a stranger, one of the first things I think of: how unhygienic. especially at this time
If you clock on the reddit link, you can see the video and there were 2 of them harassing this man!
Posing for this be published, chancing recognition, count my brain cells dying.
Because he was in a sexy shirt and driving a cab. He was asking for it.
Arrest her for assault, and endangering the drivers’ life while operating a vehicle.
You know by the look on poor dude's face that he's hating his job so much right there and then! But probably doesn't have much of any other choice but to tolerate people's weirdness and blatant disrespect.
I do not care who harasses whom! Gender is not important, whatever genders are those who harass someone should be arrested and prosecuted for assault. These stupid ass women who do this just make damage to both genders and humanity in general.
is it just me or does the man look like he has seen that happen a lottttt
A serial rapist take her into costody just because she a girl don mean she innocent
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.
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..