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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

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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

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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.

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

I used to work for Borders Books & Music in Columba, MD and I'd rather have this guy move books around than the guy we had to deal with. He was taking Bibles into the bathroom, wiping feces on the pages, then putting them back onto the shelves. At this time the stores didn't have those tag detectors leading into the bathrooms.

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Mister Ghost Foot
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When the comments are just as stupid as the post. Guy was being an annoying prick and some of you have the nerve to praise the moron. Mind your own damn business and let people have their beliefs. If it doesn't hurt you, then shut up and chill.

Piet Puk
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3 years ago

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Religion is entangled in the highest places in politics, blocking progress and equal rights, so yeah, religion IS hurting people.

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

Respect goes both ways though. When religion starts to encroach upon my own personal freedoms then I feel like religion does not respect me.

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

Now try that with the Quran and then put your face on the internet.Just do it if you wanna be a "funny and smart" guy.I always see people mocking christians but those people NEVER make fun of muslims or jews.So go ahead and be special

slay_potato
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is incredibley dumb and inconsiderate f**k off before you cause anymore harm

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Cupcake168
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Bible is not fiction. Even as an Atheist you should know that it’s proofed that most of the writings are historically. That’s science.

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

this is just rude. it doesn't matter if you believe in the Bible or not, but as long as no one is using their religion to hurt people, let people have their beliefs. and ik some of you will probably say "but they do use their religion to hurt people!" and while some Christians do, there are also plenty of Christians that are nice, respectful people. as long as people are being nice, please be respectful of beliefs.

tw 72
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny thing about religious freedom in the US: It is none of *your* business what others believe as long as they are not breaking the law. Show some respect for others and - if you can't control yourself - stay out of bookstores.

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

I don't care what people believe, my comment here isn't even about the books. It's about w*nkers like this who disrespect the workers in a store. We have a system, designed to help people, so that when people come ask us about something specific we can find it for them! Messing around with stuff like that takes TIME away from that, and for ordering new books (or clothes, or toys, or whatever you work with), so we have the goods when you come in to the store! Also, if you can't remember where you took the item, or "can't be bothered" to put it back just give it to one of the employees, we will rather pur it back ourselves instead of not being able to find it. Jeez, these people p*ss me off!

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

Congrats on making a shitty, low-paying job, even shittier.

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

I thought the whole thing was funny, but no, you are right. (no sarcasm, just an appropriate amount of shame)

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Don't Look
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not only rude, it's super imposing. "I think such a thing doesn't exist so I think everyone should have deal with MY opinion."

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

not funny. its fine if you are atheist/agnostic but one has no right to mock/ridicule other's belief. Also, because of this 'funny' stunt, imagine the workload the shopkeeper had to go through. thanks but no thanks. (PS. I am an atheist)

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

why is it that, skptics, and unbelievers fell they have a right to act like this? It shows you the thought process of some one who is a hater. feel sad for him. He needs to get a life. It will most likely be his biggest contribution to life. sad,

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

Religion aside, don’t make employees’ lives difficult pls 😭

Sooploosh MacSchnibble
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been waiting for the day I can find a Godzilla book so I can put it in the religious section.

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

Everyone talking about how disrespectful this is to the store employees, and the only comment (At least at time of writing) saying it’s disrespectful to Christians is the atheist. How sad (and kudos to the atheist).

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

Go home and rearrange your own shelves as much as you like. Unless your last name is Barnes or Noble, it is infringing on someone else's property.

slay_potato
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I follow the 7 tennents of the satanic temple (different from the church) and I am an atheist. I think this guy was in the right here

Steve Robert
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's not exactly wrong here. Religion has become the grift of humanity, and if every religion claims to be the only right one, then none of them are.

Brenda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just because you don't believe that doesn't give you the right to be a complete and total ass. You ou were kicked out for moving books, you should be banned for simply being stupid. Obviously books aren't for you since you haven't learned anything from them

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

Even though I don't buy bibles, it was a stupid idea. Have some respect for the employees and also for the people who DO buy bibles!

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

Because forcing your beliefs on someone by moving their choice of reading material in the name of stopping people from forcing their beliefs on you is absolutely moronic and hateful. Maybe you should check out the self help books on dietary needs and minding your own damn business? Literally one third of the world believes in Christianity. that's over 4 times the number of athiests in the world if you also include agnostics.... but somehow because you are a part of the athiest religion, your actions are justified.

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

A lot of people beliving in something does not make it right, and hence should not be considered a valid argument. For a long period of time it was mainstream knowledge that the Earth was a disc; it didn't make it any flatter, and going with the belief of the many, would only have kept us at a lower state of development as a species.

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

Imagine being so cowardly and passive aggressive this is something you brag about...

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

this may be funny to some of yall but to christians and the librarian it is really disrespectful

Liam Hatt
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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

sometimes public service takes sacrifice... Good on ya. Yes, fiction... OR fantasy OR Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders

Nate
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why only the bible?? any and all religion is fiction

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

Its funny to me but dont actually do it. Its like putting books about pride in the fantasy section, the internet would rage. Just dont do it.

Taylor Patton
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh this is my absolute favorite of all time. F*****g hilarious omg! 😎

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

That is the most childish, disrespectful things I've ever heard. Thanks for your picture though, so the adults can identify the order child.

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

If I worked at that store I would still appreciate the fun in it - there are worse things to do for an employee than putting away books because of a person making a statement....

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

Disrespectful. You'd never do this to the torah For the record I am not christian although I believe in God. I don't believe in organised religion but I'd never do something as disrespectful as this

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

Religion absolutely has led to hurt for a lot of people. However, that is no reason to engage in behaviour to hurt those who have done nothing to you. Many people use religion and faith to cope with crises in their own lives - for instance, I follow several individuals online who have lost family members to cancer and their faith kept them mentally afloat. Think of how harmful and hurtful it would be for someone dealing with a personal issue and relying on faith to hold them up to see someone doing this for a laugh. You're not going to impact the Bible thumpers by doing this. Sure, they'll rave and rage but then they'll just go back to feeling self-righteous. The people most likely to be wounded by this are ones who'd never have done anything to you.

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

It's hilarious but yes a pain in the ass for the employees

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

“I’m an asshole that enjoys creating work for other people, even though they have nothing to do with the statement I’m trying to make”.

Richard Knight
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just finished a psychology study and according to their guidelines your a morbidly overweight, abused man who secretly want to be raped by a mule.

Richard Knight
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bet you then went home and masturbated over all that thrill it gave you. Tsk! Tsk! Now go to your room and don't come out for 40 days and 40 nights!

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

To all yelling about being respectful towards religions. Respect is something you earn. Being respectful means that if you are against abortion, then you don't do abortion but you have respect towards other people and let them choose for themself. If you are a teacher and you want respect, you pray and sign hymns in your privacy or with like-minded people but you don't make all your pupils to participate. If you believe in some religion, being respectful means you don't try to force everyone to believe the same thing. And you have to be respectful towards people who believe in another religion or are atheists or agnostics. And this should be obvious, you are not allowed to physically harm people who don't believe alike. Be respectful, then you have earned respect. I don't approve what the man did in the bookstore but I would like to ask what made him do that. Has he been pushed down, harassed and bullied by disrespectful religious people.

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

Last time i was in a barnes and noble I was so tempted to move a DND book to the bible section

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

I salute you sir for being brave enough what others was too chicken to do

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

I wouldn't have expected it to be in any other section.

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

Hahaha I am with you. In theory. But the employees who deal with that, nope.

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

How many bibles were in there? Bookstores around me might have one, and it's definitely not in the non-fiction section.

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

How about not selling Bibles in the non-religious bookstore?

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

idk if I should be laughing since a lot of religions take the bible seriously...

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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

When You Just Want A Legitimate Business

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Wow Real Help

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That Is A Good Question

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

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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