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Life can’t be constantly full of sunshine, daisies, rainbows, and cute cat pics. Life’s a very broad and varied thing and you can’t avoid a certain amount of sadness, pain, and awkward moments that later make you want to go live as a hermit in the woods.

The ‘Sad Cringe’ subreddit documents these exact moments. Moments that stay with you longer than your average meme because they’re all happy-go-lucky. They show the vulnerable (yet still at times funny) moments that we’ve all found ourselves in, one way or another.

Have a look through some of the saddest and most cringe moments below, upvote the ones that really made you pause for a bit, and once you’re done, check out our first article about r/sadcringe and the things that make you cringe until you get sad right here, dear Pandas.

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    Oh Boy

    Oh Boy

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

    I'm giggling out loud. There's something funny and sweet about being childish with a chatbot only to find out it's not a replicant but a real human. #peepeepoopoo-oopoopidoo

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    Ouch

    Ouch

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

    What's the deal with liking someone's pic from a while ago? It could just mean they're nostalgic, not a stalker.

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    Since our last article about the ‘Sad Cringe’ subreddit, their community had continued to grow by leaps and bounds. So while they had 882k members in late August 2020, now, in early July 2021, they’re boasting a whopping million redditors who have joined their community. Odds are, this trend will continue.

    The online group, founded in 2013, also celebrated its 8th year of operating on Reddit in mid-spring.

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    11yo Me After Winning A Trophy, Actively Being Bullied In The Background

    11yo Me After Winning A Trophy, Actively Being Bullied In The Background

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    Troy, Whose Life Isn't Quite Going As He Hoped

    Troy, Whose Life Isn't Quite Going As He Hoped

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

    You guys make 20 year plans? You guys plan an event and put it in your calendar 5 years in advance? Like ..... how you do that? I have no idea what I am going to do tomorrow, I wouldn;t dream planing something 5 years from now.

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    According to the subreddit’s mods, r/sadcringe is “a place for awkward or embarrassing situations that also make you feel sad.” They also note that the ‘sad’ part is all about how we feel when we see a particular post, not about “calling someone out” for being sad. In other words, the focus is on how you feel, dear Pandas.

    Previously, moderator Niceboihappy shared with Bored Panda that the number of followers the subreddit had rose since the start of the Covid pandemic. However, the moderator also noted that the community was growing in size and how close-knit it was either way.

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    #9

    That Feeling Is Contagious

    That Feeling Is Contagious

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    cybermerlin2000
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my more toxic ex's asked me if I felt something for her. I told her I felt like I had dodged a bullet

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    According to mod Niceboyhappy, if we ever got an unexpected response, similar to the ones featured on the subreddit, we ought to be “confident, but not too confident.” According to them, “for an unexpected response, it is probably best to just own it and make light of it.”

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    #10

    Sheeeeesh, Just Say No

    Sheeeeesh, Just Say No

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    This (Not Actually) Best Friend

    This (Not Actually) Best Friend

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    Ouchie

    Ouchie

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    One Way Friendship

    One Way Friendship

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

    People have a hard time understanding that a gift should not come with obligations. I do t have an obligation to keep what people give me, if I don't like it, or if I don't have the space for it. I can appreciate the gesture even if I don't like, want, or need the gift.

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    Poor Dude...

    Poor Dude...

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

    Always hated partner or group work - My usual methode was to say that I do the project all on my own if nobody has something against that.

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    #18

    Unlucky Mate

    Unlucky Mate

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    Don't You Know About The Bird? Everybody's Talking About The Bird

    Don't You Know About The Bird? Everybody's Talking About The Bird

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

    "have you heard?" and following with announcing someone's death is not only tacky, but seems more like a gossip type text.

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    #24

    I Have Never Felt More Sorry For Someone Ever

    I Have Never Felt More Sorry For Someone Ever

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    Well That One Hurt

    Well That One Hurt

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    ベンジーBenji
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In his defense.. UNO is a game.. and those could be fancy cards.. o.o x_X

    Mihai Mara
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. Dog owner posted a picture + message with no context. Object does not look like an urn. He shouldn't have gotten so hurt by the friend's message.

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

    Well without the comma between home and bud... stashbox? (& UNO is a card game).

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

    Ohhhh that is so sad. I mean if he was a friend how did he know know his dog's name and that he was putting him to sleep.

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

    Since my mom got a cat cremated and the ashes are in a little box with a lock and key, I knew exactly what the first pic was about before the explanation in the second pic. Why would the friend replying not remember their dog was named Uno?

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

    To be fair, that is a very subtle ash urn. And if this dude didn't know the name of the poor pupper, I understand the mistake. A thorough apology would be in order, of course...

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

    Shallow unsympathetic or outright clueless friends

    Lily Mae Kitty
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    3 years ago

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    why would anyone post a pic of their dog's cremains container?? keep some stuff to yourself, people. You don't have to put everything on social media looking for the hug or crying emoji.

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

    to a person their dog (or cat) is their best and truest friend as well as family. i did a memorial on facebook wen my dog died. wen all ur friends and family comment to support u in ur time of mourning. im sure this wasnt the only pic they posted and the person who responded probably didnt kno they had a dog named uno. if one of my friends who never knew my dog commented on me saying "i miss brandy" theyd think i was talking about alcohol or think my husbands dog died. (im well aware its strange both me and my husband have dogs named brandy). its very depressing and u dont kno wat kind of person they r. i have epilepsy and my dog was basically an unofficial service dog on top of best friend. i can happily say my best friend saved my life countless times by warning my parents that i was about to have a seizure. he also detected cancer in my mom before it was serious. he was our savior our family and my best friend. many ppl knew him and having everyone say nice comforting things to me wen i posted about it eased my pain a bit. especially wen friends mentioned how they kno how i feel and how they handled their pets death or sharing memories they had with my dog. some ppl need comfort from more then ppl around them.

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    3 years ago

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    What is wrong with the fingers/nails? Is this a man, a woman or just a dirty person with mood under the nails ? The dog's name is pretty.

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

    Ever hear of something called "cremation"? Not a very good attempt at humor, dude

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    Christ

    Christ

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

    this once happened to me... there was one particular aunt who was pissing me off, like asking me to change my DP and stuff, so i took a screen shot, and instead of sharing it to one of my cousins i am really close with, shared it to the annoying aunt with the caption : can this annoying person keep her opinions to herself... to make the matter worse, her number was saved as annoying aunt. i dont think she commented on anything else in the family group 👽👽👽

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    This Guy Who Was Literally Just Trying To Do His Schoolwork

    This Guy Who Was Literally Just Trying To Do His Schoolwork

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    Friend Of Mine Didn't Get The Reaction He Hoped For

    Friend Of Mine Didn't Get The Reaction He Hoped For

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    Found For Sale At A Second Hand Store

    Found For Sale At A Second Hand Store

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    I Mean Atleast He Is There

    I Mean Atleast He Is There

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

    My wife would've destroyed me if I had played games while she was in labor. Pay attention and keep company if you're there. It's your baby too,

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    #37

    Facebook Never Disappoints

    Facebook Never Disappoints

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

    This app makes you look so much worse. Being single is fine, but this is just sad.

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    #38

    No One Showed Up To The Speeding Dating Event

    No One Showed Up To The Speeding Dating Event

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    #40

    Must’ve Wanted A Different Game

    Must’ve Wanted A Different Game

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    The Time My Grandpa Tried To Mail Willie Nelson A Cd He Recorded And It Got Returned. I Feel Bad For Him...

    The Time My Grandpa Tried To Mail Willie Nelson A Cd He Recorded And It Got Returned. I Feel Bad For Him...

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

    This is standard behavior for musicians. They can't open it without risking being sued at some point in the future if any element of a song they write is similar to something on one of these cds that people send them. So they have to return them unopened, and document that they did so.

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    #43

    This Channel That Always Asked Stuff Like This And Never Gets Positive Responses

    This Channel That Always Asked Stuff Like This And Never Gets Positive Responses

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

    Well questions like that tend to backfire. Everybody upvote this comment!!!! Starting my stopwatch

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    #46

    The Asmr Community Is Wild

    The Asmr Community Is Wild

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

    What is ASMR? Google only showed results for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. That cant be right, can it?

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