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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.

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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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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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#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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#14

I Just Don't Really Know What To Say About This One

I Just Don't Really Know What To Say About This One

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

Please. I beg of you, do not have another child. I hope for infertility. Sorry but if a "mother" could say something like that, they don't deserve more kids and I feel so sorry for the ones that they do have.

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

Yep she is right, you only have a certain amount of love in you. Its only enough for 1 boy and 3 girls

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JuniorCJ82
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't deserve the first son, let alone any subsequent children.

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

I don't understand this. But I also don't understand gender reveals. No one cares. Only the parents and maybe the grandparents.

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

I have 3 sons and yes, can confirm that I completely ran out of love for the subsequent 2 boys. Zero, zilch. Therapy for all!

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

Right? Got the one I wanted and the 2nd is just his playbuddy, no love for him, he just coexists with us.. seriously, are those ppl for real? How can you believe that your love for another child depends on its sex??

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

You delusional heffalump!! You know you are not going to have a girl just because you want it!

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Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gender disappointment is a very common but very ignored thing in psychology...

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Kitty1019
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how "grieving" people still manage selfies and social media posts to show their "grief".

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

Agreed. It does not tug on my heartstrings. It's like Paulina Porizkova crying and posting about her tragic oldness and can't find a man. Ugly crier here btw...

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

Ok. As a mom of two boys: I totally understand. Pregnancy hormones are very real & do very crazy things to your brain & emotions. When I found out I was pregnant with our very planned 2nd child I was extremely worried that I wouldn't be able to love that baby as much as I loved my 1st child. When I found out we were having a 2nd son, I was extremely worried that I would constantly be comparing the two and that 1) 2nd son wouldn't be as cute/smart/amazing as the first and 2) 2nd would be cuter/smarter/more amazing. Even though NONE of my worries have ever come to fruition, it doesn't mean my crazy pregnancy brain didn't go down ALL of those rabbit holes. I was thrilled to be having a 2nd son and terrified/devastated to be having a 2nd son. It's normal. There's nothing that makes you a bad mom if you experience a disappointment about any part of having your new baby- it just makes you human. You move on &, thankfully, those hormones don't last. hhormones don't last!

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

Just a bit worrying this whole posting it on social media thing. One of those "think it, don't say it" things.

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

If this woman does end up having a daughter at some point, I feel very sorry for the sons that came before the daughter. And for the mother, because she thinks it's OK to have this mentality. Wow! Scary!

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

Folks put waayy too much into revealing the gender of their child. You are pretty much just telling the world about your unborn child’s genitalia. It’s pretty sick. But also, who knows, maybe your child will feel they are a different sex than what they were born with. So why panic?

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

Because things posted online could never come back to haunt her child. Grow up.

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

My mom really wanted a daughter: really, really, really wanted a daughter. Only sons. I was the youngest. Two aunts had daughters the same year. Mom was really disappointed. Heard this over, and over, and over again growing up. Lesson: My Mom didn't want me. I was a mistake that could be thrown away, and when I was a teenager, that's exactly what she did.

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

Don't have kids last at all or ever again, I'm going to suggest you find a good person to help take the one you already have as you have zero capabilities of raising children that need 100% of your love and dedication. Do those kids a favor

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

This is about as bad as an actual person I know that was having a third baby and it was a girl and she was pissed because she wouldn't be the only girl anymore and baby girls steal all the attention.

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

I fucken hate everyone on that app and how it has flooded every other app

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

Wow. So much judgement by people who have never been in this position. I have and can totally relate. First son born in '82, waited 17 years for the next one and desperately wanted a girl. Went into deep depression when I found out I was carrying a boy, cried most days, in my head thoughts like 'I've done all the 'boy stuff', I want a daughter. How will I cope? Will I love him? Even when he was born, .( hard labour and 10lb born!) the first thought through my mind was 'They haven't made a mistake then.' It was only later that night when I went to feed him that I looked at him and just FELL IN LOVE. i adored him, he and his brother are my world. Don't say she doesn't deserve children or shouldn't breed. Horrible people! Support and love and understanding is what she needs.

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

I am not surpriced. I had a (ex) friend who aborted after finding out she had a boy, with the intent of keeping on aborting until a girl was born.

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

yeah... who could ever love a child whatever gender it is. "The child is not important, what I want is important!" what a stuck up ...

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

Oh you all complain, just wait till you're outnumbered! ( toilet cleaning, constant food)

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

Each child is an individual, even identical twins are individuals. If you don't think you can love a child, then you shouldn't have children. How about being a foster parent to a girl, if the gender is so important to you?

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

WOW why bother having a child at all if you're not sure you love it????

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

This probably (hopefully) isn't even how she really feels. Just trying to get likes or clicks or views or clout on TikTok. Aren't you an adult? Stop doing this! The cringy things you post online will still be there even after you realize how cringe they truly were.

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

maybe she shouldn't have gotten pregnant again if she can't love two sons...

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

What everyone saw at your gender reveal: pollution? By that I mean the powder that was in the party popper thing that revealed blue = boy

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

You mean the woman in the top photo (the one next to who I presume is the husband)? They are likely high wasted shorts. A very popular style of women's clothing bottoms. I personally prefer mid-rise. I don't like it when the waist of my bottoms is over my belly button. It feels constricting. There are plenty of women (and probably men and non-binary people -inclusivity) who really like them, hence their popularity. It is a super popular rise for the waist on leggings, which I find aggravating, because leggings are snug to ones body and that is even more restricting than regular pants. Dear leggings manufacturers/designers: not everyone likes high-waisted leggings! Also, put more side pockets in more leggings! Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk!

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#16

“Worst She Can Say Is No”

“Worst She Can Say Is No”

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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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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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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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