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Life is a tough nut to crack, and no matter how much we want it to be easy, fun, and fair (to us!), the truth is that’s not always the case. Let's face it – humans are notorious embarrassment (and secondhand embarrassment) machines that, time to time, end up in the weirdest, most questionable and seriously cringey situations.

Some of those moments end up in this corner of Reddit that reminds us all, even the most successful human specimens, that we are… just hoomans. “Sad Cringe” describes itself as “a place for awkward or embarrassing situations that also make you feel sad,” and from its 1.3M members, you can see that people are clearly living for this kind of content.

Below we selected a new batch of the sad cringe moments shared on the group, and after you’re done, make sure to check out our previous features with more sad cringe posts here, here, and here.

#1

F's In The Chat For Poor Jeremy

F's In The Chat For Poor Jeremy

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Mad Dragon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He finally found a mate and was able to produce offspring shortly before his death.

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#3

Any Other Caption And I Wouldn't Have Thought This Was A Sad Cringe Moment

Any Other Caption And I Wouldn't Have Thought This Was A Sad Cringe Moment

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You called your teacher “mom.” Again. You slipped and fell at work in the middle of an important meeting. You… put your embarrassing scenario in and you will feel that heat wave coming on your cheeks, encompassing your heart, challenging your self-image, and shaking your dignity to its very core. It’s incredible how much we react to these seemingly insignificant situations; it’s part of what makes us humans.

Embarrassment is best described as an emotion dictated by a disconnect between how we feel we should respond or act in public and how we actually respond or act. We are most likely to be embarrassed when we believe we have not lived up to what society asks of us or when we are on the receiving end of undesired attention.

#4

Ouch

Ouch

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Luke Branwen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or perhaps it's because he's a Nice Guy™ who feels entitled to sex for showing basic decency?

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#5

Man Tries To Get Two Lesbians To Marry Him And His Homie

Man Tries To Get Two Lesbians To Marry Him And His Homie

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Mad Dragon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bad women for marrying for love! Thankfully there are these “able-bodied men” waiting in the wings who are willing to make you their “pretty wives.” *cringe*

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#6

My Friends Daughter Just Died ... Giveaway Time!!

My Friends Daughter Just Died ... Giveaway Time!!

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Sometimes, however, when these unfortunate and unpleasant situations multiply, you feel like the whole world is against you. In these moments, resilience and positivity are key, but these are skills many people still have to learn.

“There are days, weeks, months and even years when it seems like everything possible goes wrong. In my practice, sometimes my clients experience this, and we wind up joking that they are like Job, from the Old Testament,” Lise Deguire, a clinical psychologist and the author of multi-award winning book “Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor” told Bored Panda.

#7

Unexpected Ending 😔

Unexpected Ending 😔

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#8

Dude, Take The Hint

Dude, Take The Hint

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New Nemo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to cheer you up by offering you, a total stranger, to get naked and drunk. Yup dude, real sweet and not weird at all. What is wrong with some people?

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ItsJess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I read things like this, I'm super glad I'm married but also glad I've aged out of the male gaze.

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Viv Justviv
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg, isn't aging out of the male gaze simply the most relieving feeling...running errands and being left alone, taking a walk alone and being ignored, etc. It's like I'm finally being treated the way I only dreamed of when younger.

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Melanie Melancon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds creepy to me. Why are you busy? WTF? Imagining her in a bubble bath? Ewww! Then you go to calling her? You might be lucky she doesn't report you to the law.

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Tweaked
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell me you're in denial, without telling me you're in denial.

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Seabeast
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weird, it's almost as if women have jobs and can't spend all day chatting to strangers...

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Lena Flising
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She DIDN'T give you any time of day. She said she was busy and couldn't talk. Instead of taking a hint, you made her day even worse, and now she's avoiding you. You are very weird; you don't suggest bubble baths to people you barely know. What if she was on her way to a funeral, or an abortion, or a court hearing?

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Deborah B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Total lack of social skills and self awareness here. All the guy had to do was respond to her "Busy, can't chat" with "NP. Message me back whenever you're free." Learn to take a "No" with grace.

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Androgyny Lunacy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why.... Why can't guys just get that women don't want them creeping up when we don't know them like that. We don't wanna hear that s**t. Gross. Don't say things like that to a stranger, dude..

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Jp@nda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry but just hear me out for a second. How would men feel if random girls hit them up all the time and were like hey how are you, what are you doing, blah blah blah. You seem so cool like we could chill, do you want to take me out and buy me stuff cause that would be so cool of you and I'm being really nice to you so you kind of owe me because i said you looked cute.

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Enlee Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Newsflash—nobody is obligated to like you back. Take the hint and move on.

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Lianna Bolt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She told you she didn’t want to talk to you, cause it wasn’t a good time. Yet somehow, somehow you took that as, “hey, please continuing talking to me, & describe how you basically want to see me in the tub.”

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A P
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She gave me an inch, so I tried to grab a mile, but I didn't do anything weird or anything. "why do they give you the time of day if they're not going to f**k you" and probably "why don't they even give me the time of day?"

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Torza
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At what point did she give him the time of day? Sounds like a straight up rejection to me. Cue his creepy overbearing attempt at being a sweet ice-breaker......fail.

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Phil Rewa
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dudes raised by single mothers are told to be like this and then wonder what the problem is.

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Tuesday's child
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A bubble bath does sound nice, but that is just a weird thing to say to this random girl

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Sydnie Laney
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He does not understand anything, and its making my brain cells die off trying to understand who the heck raised him

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Gypsy Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In case anyone is wondering; talking to someone isn't an invite. She told you she was busy and you kept pushing. And "breaking the ice" by suggesting a bubble bath at your place is NOT sweet, it's rapey, especially after she already tried to distance herself from you. This isn't what nice guys do, this is what controlling stalkers do before they rape and kill you. She sees you as a predator now, not a nice guy.

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DaisyGirl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️another oxygen thief

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VeryDarkMatter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

anyone .. please explain it to him.. his parents obviously didnt..

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Asphalt Bubblegum
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Sounds like I've been overwhelming and you need a timeout from me." There, fixed that for you.

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#9

Over-Compensating

Over-Compensating

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Luke Branwen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy: "I would respect those EL GEE BEE TEES if they didn't make it their entire personality and stopped shoving it down my throat!"

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And while sometimes life is like that, the good news is that there are ways to cope. “Maintaining a sense of humor is key, as well as maintaining a sense of perspective. Even many truly unfortunate people still have blessings in their lives,” Deguire explained.

Moreover, when we are miserable, we tend to focus repetitively on what has gone wrong. However, Deguire argues that it will improve your mood to turn your attention to what you do have. “Also, remember that life goes on. You won't always be unfortunate; it's a phase,” she added.

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#10

Yeah No S**t

Yeah No S**t

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#11

This Is From A Meme Group I’m In. We’re All There To Share And Laugh And This Guy Shows Up

This Is From A Meme Group I’m In. We’re All There To Share And Laugh And This Guy Shows Up

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Having said that, the clinical psychologist agreed that it can certainly seem that some people are much unluckier than others. “Life can be random, and tragedies can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Still, we can make choices to improve our ‘luck,’” she said.

We can all get back control by choosing supportive friends, making time for the people we love, saving extra money for the future, and eating healthy foods... “all these are examples of ways we can improve our lives.”In the long run, it can seem like we are lucky to have good relationships, savings, and good health, but Deguire points out that it’s probably because we did little things to help us attain these blessings.

#13

Man Pays To Get Cheat On

Man Pays To Get Cheat On

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#16

“Worst She Can Say Is No”

“Worst She Can Say Is No”

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Nathaniel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a stone fruit, meaning it has a single seed surrounded by an outer fleshy fruit. That kind of date?

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#17

Doordash

Doordash

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Carol Emory
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the guy took a picture of the delivery and fills out the form saying that the client was his/her ex, it might go the reverse with doordash suspending the ex's ability to use the app. LOL

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#20

A Beautiful Romance

A Beautiful Romance

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Nathaniel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am dating Natalie Portman, just so you guys know. She does not actually know this yet, I have not yet spoken to her, but these are just technicalities.

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#21

He Just Wants A Dominant GF, But He's Too Alpha

He Just Wants A Dominant GF, But He's Too Alpha

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#22

Redditor Gets A Job To Try To Get Laid With Coworkers

Redditor Gets A Job To Try To Get Laid With Coworkers

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KJ
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like the women at hooters are there to earn a wage instead of having a special cuddle, hard to fathom.

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#23

They Did The “Math”

They Did The “Math”

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#26

Time To Rock Your World!

Time To Rock Your World!

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Do You Remember Back In Early 2010's There's A Trend Where You Take A Picture Of Your Partner Holding Your Hand Leading You Somewhere? Years Ago Me And My High School Bros (Who's A Bunch Of Kissless Virgin) Decided To Fake One So We Can Post Them Once We're Back From Our Trip

Do You Remember Back In Early 2010's There's A Trend Where You Take A Picture Of Your Partner Holding Your Hand Leading You Somewhere? Years Ago Me And My High School Bros (Who's A Bunch Of Kissless Virgin) Decided To Fake One So We Can Post Them Once We're Back From Our Trip

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#28

Wife Wants A Sperm Donor Because Husband Is Too Short

Wife Wants A Sperm Donor Because Husband Is Too Short

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KJ
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, sure buddy, sounds like a totally genuine conversation, not an incels made up story.

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#30

That Is Just Sad

That Is Just Sad

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KarenArt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They charged a fan $130 for a picture and then ostracised him in it? That is terrible.

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