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50 Cringy And Sad Moments That Will Forever Live As Screenshots On The Internet (New Pics)
Forrest Gump was right, life really is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get. Most often, it’s a mixed bag: there’s a lot of bad with the good and good with the bad. However, some days are pretty one-sided.
One day might be full of optimism, sunshine, and enough motivation to move mountains. Another day might be full to the brim with exhausting challenges while you’re losing your faith in humanity, desperately trying to hold the tears back. It’s those days that leave us thoroughly defeated and sad to the core, disappointed not just in ourselves but in others as well.
The r/sadcringe subreddit is an online community of nearly 1.2 million members that has been documenting some of the most awkward and embarrassing situations since 2013. We’ve collected their best recent posts to share with you, Pandas. But keep in mind—some are so awkward and cringey, they might just throw your day out of whack.
Meanwhile, read on for Bored Panda’s interview with Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant Lee Chambers about accepting and embracing flaws, and why not running away from our vulnerabilities makes people respect us more. When you’re done with this article, you might want to take a peek at our earlier posts about r/sadcringe here: Part 1 and Part 2.
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#1
Somebody Hurt Her….
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#2
I Salute This Cringe
#3
That Feeling Is Contagious
Wang Zhuang 2 years ago
Ohhhh where's the marshmallows? Time to make some s'mores on this roast
Psychologist Lee, the Founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing and PhenomGames, told Bored Panda that it’s important to accept that people—from ourselves and our friends to complete strangers—are not perfect. In fact, they’re far from perfect. However, our flaws make us who we are as individuals.
“As humans, we are a wonderfully unique mix that is personal to each one of us. It can always be difficult to find peace with our flaws,” he told us.
#4
It’s My Wedding, I’m Missing My Wedding
#5
How Pathetic Is That?
#6
I Cooked Dinner For My GF Last Night And Thought I Did A Good Job
“Whether they [the flaws] be physical, mental, intellectual, or social, many of us will at some point in our childhood been bullied or singled out for our differences,” Lee said that people’s vulnerabilities can mean that others make fun of them. Being different is hard.
#7
I Was Not In His Story
Ellis Tamura 2 years ago
This was on the teacher. who asks 4th/5th grader to do this? Just asking for drama.
Martha Meyer 2 years ago
Agreed. Super stupid move, same as "write about your dad's job", when you know damned well not every kid HAS a dad, and even if they do, said dad might be unemployed.
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Wistiti 2 years ago
Even for adults, it's hard to accept that your best friend doesn't necessarily consider you as one.
Yoga Kitty 2 years ago
One of my best friends told me more than once that "he doesn't have any friends". I really wonder what he would call me? At least we are good enough friends that his wife seems to hate me... (Don't worry, she has no reason - nothing is ever going to happen here!)
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Monic Krugell 2 years ago
My son had to write about the worse thing that ever happened to him - and then he wrote about his brother.... any topic with them can be touchy
Gin 2 years ago
Nah, that one is another terrible choice. Plus, we don't all feel chuffed about siblings when we get them.
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Cydney Golden 2 years ago
I wouldn't let the first graders call anyone in the class their best friend publicly. I explained that if someone thought they were your bestie and you didn't how their feelings would be hurt. It's ok to have a best friend, but keep it private. It's like whispering in front of others.
Lara Verne 2 years ago
I elementary school, one of our teachers told us: Sit next to your best friend and draw them. My best friend wasn't in my class. She didn't even went to same school as me...
#8
Instagram Questions Aren't Anonymous
#9
Incels Online Are Cringe. In Person? Even Worse
#10
Maybe Don’t Do This
#11
Say You’re Insecure Without Saying You’re Insecure
BAN CAPITAL LETTERS 2 years ago
haha don't wear your makeup lol XD I'm insecure XD afraid you're going to try to steal my boyfriend lol haha I mean I don't care if you want to wear makeup for yourself my boyfriend will also be there haha lol XD so maybe don't XD
#12
Can You Guess Who The Fourth Boy Is
“It can be easy to ignore them [the flaws], and pretend they don't exist, but the real power comes in accepting them, embracing them, and realizing that some flaws we can change, and others might not be flexible,” Lee told us.
#13
Savage
#14
Oof
#15
We Live In A Society
Having a growth mindset is very rewarding and can lead to a higher quality of life. The psychologist told Bored Panda that we have to draw our attention to the areas where “we will have developed in other ways and have amazing strengths as a result” despite our other flaws.
#16
No One Came To His Party
#17
Is This How Jesus Was Born?
#18
F**k Boi
According to the mental health expert, what really helps in our journey through life is to realize that nothing and nobody is ever perfect. Nobody is immune to embarrassment. Nobody has avoided sadness. And absolutely nobody hasn’t ever made a fool of themselves in some awkward way. They’re all part and parcel of being human.
#19
If You Can’t Convince Him, Surely Everyone Else Can! /S
#20
Realization
Bacony Cakes 2 years ago
BREAKING NEWS: WOMEN CONFIRMED TO BE SAME SPECIES AS MEN, 8TH TIME TODAY. (this appears in the news every week)
#21
Sheesh
DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago
😂😭😭😭😭 I really feel bad for Gary- just look at that exclamation mark 😭
Instead of shying away from our mistakes, embracing them is the healthy way to react. By acknowledging our vulnerabilities, we become stronger and more resilient. We also become more respected by our peers.
#22
Fs In The Chat
#23
Someone Tell Me This Is Fake Please
#24
The Balls On This Guy
“The beauty is that sharing our flaws helps us to become more human and connect with others, as we all have weaknesses, and being vulnerable and open will have others seeing you as authentic, honest, and courageous,” Lee said that there are definite upsides to honesty.
#25
Text I Got From My Friend After We Already Called And Talked The Previous Night
#26
When You Have Run Out Of Attention And Need Others To Acknowledge Things That Didn’t Happen
#27
At Least I Asked
“The process of taking ownership of your flaws is powerful as it also makes us more accepting of the flaws of others and less worried about fitting in. For as long as we don't embrace our flaws, we will be running from them and be more judgemental of others, less tolerant of differences, and more controlling,” he said.
#28
One Way Friendship
#29
Betty (Bet He) Regrets Telling Her That
Bacony Cakes 2 years ago (edited)
Betty (bet he) thinks it makes it larger by calling it a "Macropenis".
#30
Well That One Hurt
Earlier, one of the moderators running the r/sadcringe subreddit, u/Niceboihappy, told Bored Panda that their community has been growing bigger and stronger since the start of the pandemic.
According to the moderator, it’s best to own up to any embarrassment or mistakes if things don’t go your way. “I would say be confident, but not too confident. And, especially, for an unexpected response, it is probably best to just own it and make light of it,” they said.
#31
Anon's Rejection
K Witmer 2 years ago
Men do not realize a woman alone at their home it's very scary and she was working at a job where you're paid to be friendly also it's normal to be friendly. When something happens we're blamed for doing a job where we "put" ourselves in harms way or we're not believed at all bc we could've "given mixed signals". It's awful
#32
Everytime I See This It Makes Me Cringe. I Present, A Poster At An Anime Convention
#33
Huh???
#34
This Poor Guy's Got Some Big Issues
William Stevenson 2 years ago
And unlike the last 3 women you kissed, no need for a shallow grave
#35
Why Was This Necessary?
#37
Jeez
William Stevenson 2 years ago
So I think Gramma has realized there ain't no great grandkids coming from Little Chadwick here...
#39
When Being Antivaxx Is Your Only Hope
#40
Self Report: Spent About $200 On Food, Drink And Decorations For My 30th Birthday Party. Nobody Showed Up (Either Ghosted, Cancelled Last Minute, Or Couldn't Come Until Late)
#41
Controlling "Wifey"
#42
Nft Bro
#43
My Friend Who Ive Known For Around A Month
#44
I Am Now "Ethnic Ted Bundy"
#45
Do Not Talk To His Girl
#46
Up There With Hitler And Club Penguin
#47
No One Showed Up To The Speeding Dating Event
#48
He Bought Tinder Gold To Improve His Chances But Still
Sarah Spencer 2 years ago
I'm willing to bet all those chats consisted of him being demanding and them backing away swiftly.
#49
Sounds Like A Good Deal
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What do you think ?
Austin Hicks 2 years ago
Nothing like reconfirming what you already feel deep down inside. Or don't feel. I'm still a bit fuzzy on how that works exactly.
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Athena June 2 years ago (edited)
Are roleplay texts actually a done thing? Honestly, I’m not surprised that so many of the people featured in this post had resorted to trying to hit people up online, as no one with an ounce of self respect would go near them with a ten foot pole
Shay Tracy 2 years ago
mannnnnnn I actually dated a person that would do those kinds of texts. Said it was from the late 90s, when the globe opened up thanks to online chatting. Which kind of made sense. It was odd 20 years ago, and just awkward af now.
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Austin Hicks 2 years ago
I don't know which is worse: how pathetic people can get or how creepy.
Austin Hicks 2 years ago
Nothing like reconfirming what you already feel deep down inside. Or don't feel. I'm still a bit fuzzy on how that works exactly.
Load More Replies... Athena June 2 years ago (edited)
Are roleplay texts actually a done thing? Honestly, I’m not surprised that so many of the people featured in this post had resorted to trying to hit people up online, as no one with an ounce of self respect would go near them with a ten foot pole
Shay Tracy 2 years ago
mannnnnnn I actually dated a person that would do those kinds of texts. Said it was from the late 90s, when the globe opened up thanks to online chatting. Which kind of made sense. It was odd 20 years ago, and just awkward af now.
Load More Replies... Austin Hicks 2 years ago
I don't know which is worse: how pathetic people can get or how creepy.
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