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Watching cringey stuff is painful. Our eyes are running away from it, our gut is repulsed, maybe even our muscles are involuntarily contracting. But we can't help it. Teens congratulating their classmates because they are black, a woman licking a toilet bowl in hopes of starting the 'coronavirus challenge'... For some reason, we need to see how these things play out. Even if our body is refusing to allow it.

The subreddit r/Cringetopia is a gold mine for this type of content. With 1.1 million active members constantly sharing some of the cringiest things they can find on the Internet, it's just getting bigger and bigger, too. Continue scrolling and check out what they have collected so far!

#1

It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff

It’s Actually Quite Sophisticated Stuff

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Frieder Paulus, a psychologist at the Lübeck University in Germany, told Quartz that embarrassment is social: it tells us when we have violated a social norm and makes us feel bad for doing so. But it's not clear why exactly we have the capacity to cringe or as scientists call it, feel vicarious embarrassment.

We feel others' embarrassment because we are empathetic—we imagine how someone else thinks and feels because it determines how we treat others and cooperate with one another. Feeling second-hand embarrassment might be just a byproduct of a more important trait, much like how the belly button is a symbol of the umbilical cord.

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    Imagine The Conversation

    Imagine The Conversation

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    #3

    Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating

    Posting Buzzfeed Is Practically Cheating

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    Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere

    Hysteria Has Always Been Everywhere

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

    Why do some people just spew garbage from their mouths about the things they do not know about? It's awful if a tornado drill image can be twisted to form such hate in people.

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    #6

    He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be

    He's Also 1 Million Times More Useful Than She'll Ever Be

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    Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

    Rather Be Single And Homeless Than Paying Half Rent

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    Yikes

    Yikes

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

    Well her tale was: Son, I'm your grandma and you have a 6 second memory.

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    #9

    The Definition Of L

    The Definition Of L

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    Yes

    Yes

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

    It’s not a bad thing to be selective about what you put in your body.

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    #11

    Whitewashing

    Whitewashing

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

    Science and paying attention...might have saved that person a trip to the burn unit.

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    #13

    I Always Think That Too...

    I Always Think That Too...

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    This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life

    This Would Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life

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

    It should. Even picking up a child without the parents' permission is questionable.

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    #15

    This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell

    This Animal Crossing Shit Is Cringe But Entertaining As Hell

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    Oof

    Oof

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    #17

    Just Do The Challenge, Man

    Just Do The Challenge, Man

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

    I cannot even type that with my eyes open. Not without peaking at the keyboard from time to time

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    #18

    I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So

    I Hate This Sub But This Fits Here So

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

    If you send someone an unsolicited d-pic , you deserve that message sent to everyone. Your parents, your grandparents, your employer, any friends remaining, and the rest of the world so they know what a disgusting human you are.

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    #20

    Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself

    Saying “Ok Boomer” To A Distinguished Scientist Because You Can’t Actually Defend Yourself

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    #21

    What Can I Say

    What Can I Say

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    #22

    Disney Keeps Taking This Down

    Disney Keeps Taking This Down

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    #23

    Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix

    Honestly More Sad Than Cringe But Wtf Netflix

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    #24

    Nobody Cares!

    Nobody Cares!

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

    Wait, you mean some airhead celebrity doing nothing outweighs a human rights issue? Oh, yes. Yes it does. :/

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    #26

    This Aged Like Milk...

    This Aged Like Milk...

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    M O'Connell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, both were charismatic. They just chose to use that charisma to do horrible things. Try and use yours for good.

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    #27

    Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist

    Stop Being Norwegian, You Racist

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    #28

    This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con

    This Is Why I Can't Go To Anime Con

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    #29

    Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page

    Accidentally Uploading A Picture Of Yourself On Your Catfish Page

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

    Well well well!! Look a bit man-ish in that last pic, Sandra!!

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    #30

    When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat

    When Your Mom Accidentally Shares Erotica In The Family Chat

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    Oh God...

    Oh God...

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

    I can't believe this. What the actual f... I really hope this isn't true and just someone trying to stir some s**t.

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    #33

    What Is Wrong With People?

    What Is Wrong With People?

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    Post Title (Required)

    Post Title (Required)

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

    Honestly, the Post Title (Required) is the funniest thing in this post~ I just... can’t stop laughing for some reason.

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    #35

    Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One

    Dentists Gonna Have A Field Trip With This One

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    #36

    I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too

    I See A Lot Of Vegan Cringe I Here But I Think People Who Are Anti Vegan For No Reason Can Be Cringe Too

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

    What a douche. Eat whatever you want, don't brag or shame others about it. It's pretty simple.

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    #39

    This Man Is 22

    This Man Is 22

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    #40

    Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..

    Ok I Know Tiktok Comes Round A Lot Here But Holy Crap This Is Disgusting..

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    #41

    Wow, So Relatable!

    Wow, So Relatable!

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

    Gosh. Life can be so tough sometimes. Our thoughts and prayers are with this poor young woman.

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    #42

    Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"

    Caption: "Waited Outside Her Hotel For 46hrs Straight For This Opportunity. Worth It"

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    #43

    What A Simp

    What A Simp

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    #44

    Domino's Or Sex?

    Domino's Or Sex?

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    Pamela24
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teaching "abstinence-only" simply doesn't work. Teach the kids about safe and consensual sex and about birth control. If you really care about fewer children getting pregnant and requesting abortions, this is the only reasonable way to go. (Nothing wrong in abstinence as an idea, though.)

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    #47

    I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class

    I'm Stuck In A "How To Play Fortnite" Speech. This Is A College Class

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    I Think He's Lost His Mind

    I Think He's Lost His Mind

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    #51

    Second Try

    Second Try

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

    The funny would be if the girl on the second picture just printed someone else's post out and posed with it...

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    #52

    Needs More Logic Imo

    Needs More Logic Imo

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    #53

    Call It A Cringe Sandwich, Except The Bread Is The Cringe

    Call It A Cringe Sandwich, Except The Bread Is The Cringe

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    Pamela24
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, I'm with the second dude, this time. Not applauding him for the language but diminishing father's day because you don't have enough empathy to realize that just because your father was a w*nker doesn't mean there aren't many fathers to celebrate, seems like a worse offence.

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    #54

    Elon's Midlife Crisis Is Something To Behold

    Elon's Midlife Crisis Is Something To Behold

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    Mia Farrow Resorts To Google To Find A Picture Of Her Daughter, Forgets To Crop Out Bizarre Search Bar

    Mia Farrow Resorts To Google To Find A Picture Of Her Daughter, Forgets To Crop Out Bizarre Search Bar

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    #57

    I Went Through A "Comrade" Phase In High School. Why? Why Did I Do That?

    I Went Through A "Comrade" Phase In High School. Why? Why Did I Do That?

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    You Stole That From Fortnite

    You Stole That From Fortnite

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

    Fortnite is such an influence that creators living in the PAST are constantly copying it!

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    #59

    The "Racism Is Cool Again" Virus Is Spreading Faster Than Coronavirus

    The "Racism Is Cool Again" Virus Is Spreading Faster Than Coronavirus

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

    One girl is pulling her eyes upward. Commitment is important I guess.

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    #60

    Brought To You By The Same People Who Think Spirit Rocks Will Heal Cancer

    Brought To You By The Same People Who Think Spirit Rocks Will Heal Cancer

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    Tik Tok Air Bender

    Tik Tok Air Bender

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

    this is like my friend who spelled one thing wrong and now thinks she's dyslexic

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    #62

    Pure Logic? More Like Pure Cringe

    Pure Logic? More Like Pure Cringe

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    "White Ass"

    "White Ass"

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    Ignore My Dick Lmao

    Ignore My Dick Lmao

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    #67

    Totally What The News Should Be Focusing On

    Totally What The News Should Be Focusing On

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

    It wasn't the classmates fart. She stole the fart from Ivanka and everyone in America knows it. Ivankas fart was way ahead in the polls...

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    #68

    Fellas, Is It White To Drink?

    Fellas, Is It White To Drink?

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

    What? I dont get it. Is it a) not acceptable to drink water during lectures or b) is she really so stupid?

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    #69

    This Is Sad

    This Is Sad

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    Putting Reddit Before Your Pets Health

    Putting Reddit Before Your Pets Health

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    Elon Trying Desperately To Appeal To His Die Hard Reddit Demographic

    Elon Trying Desperately To Appeal To His Die Hard Reddit Demographic

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    Yeah! Fuck School

    Yeah! Fuck School

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

    Quantum Physics. Those notes contain a wormhole. I have actually sat for that lecture.

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    #74

    Ah Yes Exploiting A Mental Disorder For Reddit Awards

    Ah Yes Exploiting A Mental Disorder For Reddit Awards

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

    The best part being that those awards are entirely useless

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    #76

    Baby Nut Is The Most Desperate Thing I've Seen A Company Do

    Baby Nut Is The Most Desperate Thing I've Seen A Company Do

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

    Explain the cringe in this please? Its not them being desperate its probably them trying to get people to laugh.

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    #77

    Definitely Not ''''''silly''''''

    Definitely Not ''''''silly''''''

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    This Man Really Out Here Wearing A Hentai Sweatshirt In The Vatican City

    This Man Really Out Here Wearing A Hentai Sweatshirt In The Vatican City

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    Wow

    Wow

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

    This stupid post. Oh let thinking about 10.000 people who can stop murder animals and care to our mother nature was died,and the meat eaters is still alive.

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