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
No, chili is too good for them. Try caustic soda.
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I am not by nature a violent person, but these people I would kick in the shins if I saw them. Domesticated animals depend on humans and you are a terrible human to intentionally inflict pain on them. I hope that dog got diarrhea and you never get those stains out of your carpet.
Hell, i don't like dogs, and i still hope this person gets hit by a truck going 1 Mach.
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this is animal cruelty. it's not just an outrageously stupid act - it's a crime
No courts ever take animal cruelty seriously, even when it is a crime.
Load More Replies... me and the boys going to find this b*tch's address so we can send their ass screaming back to hell warthogs-5...e78db0.jpg 
WHOEVER DID THAT TO THE DOGGO DESERVES TO HAVE CALIFORNIA REAPERS RUBBED ON THEIR EYES
I F*****G HATE WHOEVER DID THIS I HATE YOU DOWN TO THE CORE OF MY VERY F*****G SOUL. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BEHAVOIR AT ALL. WHILE THE FORMER ONES WERE TERRIBLE, THIS IS JUST TOO MUCH. PEOPLE CAN SOMETIMES UNDERSTAND BUT DOGS?! NO, NO NO. THIS IS HEARTBREAKING. I CAN'T BELIEVE I SHARE ANCESTRY WITH PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
why on earth would anybody do that? hell why? it is not funny, it is not ...anything, but horrible..so much in so many ways...that..I don't have words for that..why, why, why. people don't deserve animals.
Someone call John Wick. I'd love to crack the skull of the bastard who did that
Yes, "someone" take the dog away. Not me! I'm not going to do anything to help but say "someone" take the dog away. I couldn't be bothered to look up who the authorities would be to do that.
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This world sickens me and would love to make whoever did this suffer so much
I hate those people. Hope the dog is okay. Preferably in a new loving home.
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NO NO NO NO EAT A GHOST PEPPER SMOOTHIE WHOEVER FORCES THIS DOG TO DO THIS HES C R Y I N G
I'll help track this man so we can hurt him and make him feel the pain his dog felt
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This is animal abuse!!! Hot & spicy foods can do long term damage to their eyes, throats, noses, etc. let alone the massive burns it probably caused to the poor things mouth & throat! Hope he was arrested & the dog rehomed
She needs to be locked up for severe animal cruelty, someone needs to find out who she is and report her to the police. What a repulsive c*nt.
News break for you, dear, we are ALL going to die.
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Probably stuffing it in his face and putting his head in the bowl. I see a leash pulled down. Poor dog.
Load More Replies... Poor baby.... I can barely eat chilli myself the dog probably cant either
Not to mention dogs are usually very sensitive, the poor thing.
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Oh no! I cried looking at this, because I absolutely adore all critters and hate hearing about them being abused like this. If there is anything you Pandas can do about this topic, do it. Spread awareness.
How can torturing pets for likes be a trend?? People's awfulness is truly upsetting.
Worst thing is PETA probably secretly supports this. *X Files theme*
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In the Us, it is considered felony animal abuse, and you can and will be prosecuted because your stupid friends will post it, until someone who cares, finds your ass and tosses you in jail. I wish when this happens to anyone that is an animal abuser, that you are forbidden from EVER, EVER owning, any animal at all. Ever. You lost that precious privilege. I hope your dog bites you, then runs away, and that he had horrible, awful diarrhea after this stunt. And you stepped in it and fell face forward and got it in your mouth!
How refreshing it is to find this post among all of the idiots posting "I'm going to kill you!!!!" crap on here, I like yours because it's informative AND I like the visual of the asshole slipping in dog poo and getting a mouthful of it. LOL
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Am I racist to suggest that there is an element of casual cruelty to animals in China?
No. BUt there is an old dingbat on here who will accuse you of it anyway. You aren't because you are stating a proven fact.
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I don't know how many of you have noticed that, but China is first in abusing animals. I have seen so many videos where they were hitting animals in one way or other with laughter as a soundtrack. Heartbreaking. China's government in should take care of it!!
Careful, Metty- there's an old bat on here who will accuse you of being a bigot for pointing out the fact of China having proven they don't care about living things- human or otherwise.
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I find it interesting that this post got more indignant responses than the one where children were being tortured and abused. Not defending the animal abuser.
It's human nature, really. A disgusting side of human nature that we all want to pretend isn't there but it is.
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i have 2 german shepards, and I would NEVER do this to them. My parents got them 2 and 1 years ago, and I and just disgusted by this human.
I am not surprised that this took place in China. You would be totally disgusted and horrified by some of the other things that they do in Asia to animals. I donate to "Cuddly" and the pictures they send and the background stories make me want to hurl.
Careful, Lara- there's an old, self-righteous hippy who loves to contort comments like yours and accuse you of being an anti-Asian bigot. You aren't one by any means, but this idiot will accuse you anyway.
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@boredpanda ban dave retsler he is saying really rude things he seems to be blind to outrage and anger
I.. I just... No words... These posts are not good for my depression... Poor doggo...
This entire site isn't good for anyone's mental condition. Too many whiny victims.
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HEY! HEY! WHY DONT YOU EAT SOME GLUE OR SUMTHIN BC U NEED TO SHUT UR MOUTH WHILE I TAKE CARE OF DAT CUTE DOG AND CALL ATHOURITYS! I CANT BELIEVE U! ANIMAL CRUELTY IS THE LAST STRAW YOU MEANHEAD! ( im a 9yo so meanhead is the cleanest thing i can think of.......)
You may act like so year old but I guarantee you're older with some kind of child fetish.
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WTF?? I hate humans at times. This can destroy his fragile taste & smell senses along with so many issues. This ranks up there with sexual Or Physical assault of a child.
the person hew did this is so gona be f*****g criying whe i kick them in the ass fo what they did to the german sheperd
You're not kicking anyone in the ass, tough guy.
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People that are mean/cruel to animals, any animal, make me enraged. They should get done to them what they do to the animal x10 - this story just breaks my heart. Poor puppers! I hope he gets out of that home or ends up ripping the humans flesh to shreds. Piece of garbage humans. I don't understand how someone can do something like this to an innocent and pure animal.
Lots of suggestions of things to do to this person, but I want to know, was the dog taken away from them? Were they punished at all, I mean in an official way?
This is abuse. You treat animals as children an teach them to behave the same way. You don't abuse an force or beat or starve or rape children for social or personal gain. I think that there should be a prison for animal offenders and they need to have the same punishment done to them that they did to the animal.
The poor dog can get severe symptoms from that! Mouth wounds, sore intestines, even severe diarrhoea!
That poor doggo:( this makes me sick on how much disrespect ppl have for animals
THE DOGGO ARMY IS COMING TO DESTROY YOU TERRIBLE ANIMAL ABUSER!! CHILI IS TOO GOOD FOR YOU, GET READY FOR GHOST PEPPERS STUFFED DOWN YOUR THROAT
how crule can people get to animas. HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOU WERE FORCED TO EAT A BOAL OF FLAMING HOT CHILLI!!!!!!!!
I HATE THESE PEOPLE!!! THEY ABUSE ANIMALS AND OTHER PEOPLE JUST TO GET A LIKE ON A STUPID WEBSITE! JERKS!!!
this is s*** why would you kill this poor dog for something stupid
When people are getting hurt, I just smh. But when it is animals, it is just TOO FAR.
The person who Forced the dog to eat chilis should go to heck
YOU SICK M***** F*****. I SWEAR I WILL SHOVE A TUB OF CHOPPEd RAW ONIONS A GHOST PEPPERS DOWN YOU F****** THROAT YOU DUMB F***! THIS IS F****** SICK! YOU SHOULD BURN IN F****** HELL!
was this ever tracked (or can it be) to find out who did this? If this was a picture of a child being molested, wouldn't someone track the people then?
Like I said in the post of that poor baby dolphin, Homo sapiens is the only species that truly disgust me. I hope the monsters who did this will burn in hell (no I won't take that back)
Your aren't very imaginative. It's absolutely sucks but, there's plenty worse.
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I can't even describe how angry I am, the cruel heartless bastard, I hope they were done for animal cruelty (although I doubt it)
These people deserve to experience every bit of pain they inflicted on this beautiful dog
I really hope this horrible person(s) was found & arrested & the dog taken away!!!!
WHAT the hell is wrong with people!?!? Have they all gone crazy!?!?!?
He could live next door to you and you wouldn't do anything.
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You abuse the crap out of it to the point Learned Helplessness kicks in and it does whatever you tell it to. Chinks are good with this technique on humans. Look at the Uighurs.
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TBH, I actually find myself tearing up and rather enraged at this asshole who thought that this was a good idea. I read about it, and that little s**t actually said "He is enjoying it very much." That asshole! (My reply to @ZoeHoesley actually multiplied a bunch of times for no hecking reason so I have many deleted comments.)
What the F is wrong with you people?!!! DO NOT ABUSE ANIMALS. NOT FUNNY
Hope the dog was taken asway from the ass**** that did this to him. Part of the punishment shud b that the person is forced to eat a bowl of chilies to see what it’s like. What a thoughtless and cruel thing to do 😡😢
What is the name/account of the person that did this? Whwn was it done? Where? Was he/she punished already?
Relax you drama queen retard. Even if you knew, you wouldn't actually do anything.
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They should be arrested. Banned from owning pets forever. Also they should make sure when the dog is taken away that it's given a good safe home and not put down
He was probably crying because he was being forced to eat one of his relatives.
People like that should not be allowed to have pets or children or friends.
I WISH UR OWNER'S SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT GOT DELETED SO THAT U WILL NEVER CRY AGAAIN:(
What the heck!??!?!?!? THIS IS SO CRUEL I almost SCREAMED IN ZOOM CLASS! (mic off) I hate whoever did this, thet dog deserves better. Hope they got arrested and the dog got a better home.
You screamed in Zoom with the mic off? Funny way to say you did nothing.
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You're' tearing up? Geeze, you'll be suicidal if you ever watch a video of where your meat comes from.
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I’m certain if we try together we can find them, considering they did this for publicity. Let’s put this out on IG etc whatever channels these morons frequent.
Yeah, sure. Go ahead and do that, hero. Remember when reddit found the WRONG Boston bomber?
Load More Replies... In my next life, I want to be someone who protects animals rom stupid humans! And that then, it is legal to beat you j til you are a mess, and then toss your ass in jail forever.
Why not in this life? Instead of wasting your time trying to draw attention to yourself on here, go out and volunteer at a shelter or volunteer for the cruelty crimes section of Interpol.
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