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Cringe is as cringe does. Even though the internet is full of wonderful things like cat pics, wholesome local news, and articles written by yours truly, it’s also home to the vast and spooky wilderness where you’ll find the most bizarre and cringe-worthy posts. And it’s the members of the ‘Cringetopia’ subreddit that bears the heavy burden of documenting the cringiest examples to share (and publicly mock!) with the world. These cringetopians have a duty to show us what to never ever do while at the same time providing us with some hilariously weird content.

We’ve collected some of the best recent posts that will make your face contort, your mind reel, and your lips say, “Oh God, why?! Please, no!” Remember to upvote the cringiest pics that hurt you emotionally (and maybe even physically). Oh, and if you haven’t had enough internet for today, then be sure to check out our previous posts about the ‘Cringetopia’ subreddit right over here: Part 1 and Part 2.

What the 1.3-million-strong ‘Cringetopia’ community teaches us is that cringey posts are more common than we might think. And we’ve all no doubt done embarrassing things that we still remember in the shower or late at night when we should be sleeping. However, ignoring these feelings and running away from them is far from healthy.

Bored Panda had a talk with a couple of the subreddit's moderators to learn more about how the massive community is managed, as well as how to live with the cringey things that we've done in the past (spoiler warning: it's to take responsibility for your mistakes and live life with courage). Scroll down for our interviews with them, as well as for our chat about embarrassment with award-winning social psychologist Vanessa Bohns, the author of the forthcoming book 'You Have More Influence Than You Think.'

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Dork A** Losers

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    W H I T E P E O P L E A M I R I G H T!!!

    W H I T E P E O P L E A M I R I G H T!!!

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    3 years ago

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    The Woman Is The Cringe One Here, In Case Anyone Is Confused

    The Woman Is The Cringe One Here, In Case Anyone Is Confused

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    Viviane
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed. Let's just open doors out of consideration for others, instead of reading something negative into it. I've held doors for men who were pushing strollers or carrying a lot of stuff.

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    Keep Your Neck

    Keep Your Neck

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    Paul K. Johnson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So while the world has been trying to explain to everyone that "no" means no, this person is saying, "Well, actually.... if he really loves you then no means yes." She's ruining everything for everybody.

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    Fjallmadur told me that the best way to confront embarrassing and cringey situations is to fully admit to them. "A person should own up to their mistakes and embarrassments because it makes them a better person. If you're too concerned about doing something that may make people laugh at you, then you're never going to live," the mod noted to Bored Panda that being afraid of embarrassing ourselves can't have a wider impact on how we tend to live our lives.

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    "The jocks think the geeks are cringey, and geeks think the jocks are. And everyone thinks bronies and furries are cringey. Someone will always be there to make fun of you," Fjallmadur said, urging people to not mind the critics. "Live your life the best you can."

    Meanwhile, redditor Tejmar, another 'Cringetopia' moderator, told Bored Panda that the people behind the community are absolutely awesome and laid back. "I can say this mod team is one of the friendliest and easy-going groups I've been a part of," they praised their colleagues.

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    Cultural Appropriation

    Cultural Appropriation

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    *me*
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t be so quick to judge, people. Actually know what you’re complaining about.

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    She Is Not The Cringe But Those 6k Neck Beards Are! I Freaking Love Her Idea

    She Is Not The Cringe But Those 6k Neck Beards Are! I Freaking Love Her Idea

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    Earlier, I spoke with social psychologist Vanessa about other aspects of embarrassment as well. She noted that we ought to embrace our embarrassment instead of shying (or running!) away from it. Not only does it help our reputation, it also helps us accept the fact that we can’t always be perfect.

    "We spend a lot of time and effort presenting an ideal version of ourselves to other people. When something happens that contrasts with the image we’ve been projecting—when we say or do something that shows we actually aren’t as graceful or as smart as we’d like people to believe—we feel embarrassed," Vanessa told Bored Panda previously.

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    Becky Samuel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It may be funny to the person doing it, but it is very disrespectful to the shop staff who deal with this exact same unoriginal nonsense all the time. Nobody condones that person who doesn't reshelve their books after browsing- how about we show the same respect to the staff by not messing up their shelves for a cheap laugh online.

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    Whats The Point Of This

    Whats The Point Of This

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    Myrkur
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm religious but oof this kinda stuff is annoying and weird. This is just as bad as those posts that are like "repost this image of a cancer patient because otherwise you are a heartless monster!"

    Chillace
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well guess im satans child. tbh lucifer is a cool ass name

    Pamela Blue
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I really dislike these kinds of posts. To begin with, I don't put words in Jesus' mouth, nor Satan's, so I know they didn't actually say this. It's just clickbait for stupid people.

    Troux
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One dad is laughing, one dad is giving you orders to win a bet. Which do you choose?

    Chilli
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hmmmmmmm. what if you comment something that isn't 'AMEN'?

    I I
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's like those dumb ass chain text , send this to 5 people for good luck BS

    Johnny
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There have been many atrocities committed in the name of god and religion - how many in the name of satan?

    Soggy Crumpet
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are people getting downvoted for typing Amen? How judgmental is that?

    Steve Robert
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if "God" is the evil one who created evil, and Lucifer is the good one, which is why he was kicked out of heaven. Just think about it. Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. God is omnipotent. So what does that tell you?

    ʁɨɂɥɒ
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    2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once made my mom sit and lectured her if she sees such post on her fb päge just block those. They're frauds and doing this stunt for likes and comments Edit : she's a religious woman,and get šcared

    chicken feet
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    4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who said imma he? Respect the pronouns. (JK, IDC. i do believe in respecting the pronouns.)

    Dorothy Parker
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The same people who post passive aggressive pathos that include 97% of you won't repost this but my true friends will.

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    3 years ago

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    Duchess Raven Waves
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its strange to me how he gets so much hate because where would the pedos and Trump supporters go?

    Jeanette Boyne
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They get a bunch of rubes to respond and then sell the account to someone who wants a ranking in the algorithm and changes the account name. It's called Like Farming.

    Mazer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let’s all strong arm people into religion, hey it’s worked for centuries

    Ryan Deschanel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not how it works. Letters are supposed to carry a meaning.

    Vicky Zar
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seams that I am a child of Satan, because I ignore such nonsense.

    J. F.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know, no time to think about that while scrolling down

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    "Discovering you were wrong about something most everyone else around you has long known to be true is one of those moments. In that moment we learn, 'Wait a minute, maybe I haven’t been presenting the image of being smart or worldly that I thought I was presenting all this time,' which is embarrassing,” the social psychologist noted that embarrassment occurs when reality doesn’t align with our view of ourselves. In short, embarrassment denotes a contrast between our subjectivity and objective reality.

    “One thing that’s interesting about embarrassment is that, for as much as we might experience it as painful in the moment, it’s actually very socially adaptive. Being embarrassed signals to other people that you care about what they think. And that actually draws people in to you.”

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    When You Just Want A Legitimate Business

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    That Is A Good Question

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    The expert continued: “So blushing, burying your head in your hands, laughing, acknowledging how embarrassing something was, are all totally healthy ways to react.” So while embracing our embarrassment is the healthy (and socially useful) way to react, trying to cover up our own faults and mistakes creates the opposite, negative effect.

    “The unhealthy way to react is to pretend you’re not embarrassed, that you didn’t make a mistake, or to get angry. Those things undo the positive effect that embarrassment typically has on other people by conveying insincerity and pushing people away rather than drawing them in.”

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    Malakai
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cheating is apparently a trustworthy act now? Got it👍

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    Gatekeeping Children’s Names?

    Gatekeeping Children’s Names?

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    People Who "Fix Art"

    People Who "Fix Art"

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    Malakai
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Fixing" art is such a stupid f**king trend. You're not "fixing" anything--you're a stupid, useless vain little sh*t with your head so far up your ass trolling for "woke" points that even a doctor can't surgically fix your idiocy. It's not about promoting anything good, it's about bullying others to make yourself feel good and it's so damn toxic I don't even know where to begin

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    Classic Twitter

    Classic Twitter

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    lunar eclipse
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ‘Come back from the horrors of war’ First, who would enlist you? Second, pretty sure you wouldn’t come back lazy git.

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    Now Listen Here You Little S**t

    Now Listen Here You Little S**t

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    Kira Okah
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doxxing, at least in the UK, comes under cyberstalking laws. Very much illegal.

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    Michelle M
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Who are you to tell us there is no covid?' Ans: I know because I read an article online

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    That's Totally How It Works

    That's Totally How It Works

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    The Future Of Abortion

    The Future Of Abortion

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    Malakai
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then how do they have such lethal death grips, the little monsters

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    Entitled

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    Dre Mosley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once you ask me how much I make per year, we're done. That tells me all I need to know.

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    Feels So Bad Man

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    BlackestDawn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In fairness that person could have asked to not be mentioned (so that others don't start begging them for stuff) BUT that should have been explicitly mentioned.

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    The Kid Who Never Pays Attention In Class And Blames Everyone Else Made This

    The Kid Who Never Pays Attention In Class And Blames Everyone Else Made This

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My unwillingness to study is entirely to blame on the teacher. And I've got my parents to support me in this." Heard it about 100 000 times during the years I worked at schools. There are quite some delusional people in the world, most of them are parents who think that their child is a genius, while everyone can see it couldn't even figure out how to eat an apple.

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    I Want Death

    I Want Death

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    Nicola Dimigen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Starts pack and hunts sheep with a happy family, and forget their human existense.* I made a happy ending.

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    That’s A Flex

    That’s A Flex

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